A risk worth taking for a love worth living.
Ruby Vasilaki's world has been turned upside down—more than once. Abandoned by her mother, she was taken in by her grandparents after her father's untimely death. Raised under the shelter of their love, Ruby is ready to take on the world and moves across the country to pursue her dreams. She finds Vander Vitalis instead. Vander, who makes her laugh, who accepts her for who she is, who loves her.
But the wheel of fortune spins again, and after her grandfather's death, Ruby must return home to run the family business, leaving Vander behind. When her mental health spirals, she refuses to disrupt the plans he has for his life. Ruby can't be a burden again, especially not for Vander. Torn between love and duty, duty wins, leaving her heart shattered.
Life continues to unfold for both of them, punctuated by a chance meeting and one passionate weekend with Vander. Saying goodbye to him a second time is even more devastating than the first, and Ruby vows to keep her heart to herself going forward.
When Ruby finds herself a single mom to an adorable little boy, it only cements her decision to keep her focus solely on her family, and on trying to keep her head above water.
But then, Vander walks through her door, telling her he's there for good.
That he wants a future with her.
And this time, Ruby will learn that some risks are worth taking.
