Vincent's life is simple. He owns one of the city's most successful hair salons, spends his days listening to endless gossip, and has become an expert at avoiding complicated relationships.
Then Karin brings a friend to the salon. Melody is intelligent, shy, and passionate about her work as a museum acquisitions specialist. Unlike anyone Vincent has ever met, she can turn a conversation about ancient pottery into something fascinating. Before long, coffee dates become regular meetings, and friendship slowly grows into something deeper. But Melody carries a secret that has shaped her entire life.
Born with an intersex variation, she has learned that many people struggle to see beyond their assumptions. As their relationship becomes more serious, Vincent is confronted with a truth he never expected. What follows is not a story about perfection.
It is a story about understanding. About trust. About choosing a person rather than an ideal.
Warm, thoughtful, and uplifting, More Than Expected explores the realities of love, difference, and the surprising ways life challenges our assumptions. It is a romance for readers who enjoy emotionally rich relationships, mature characters, and stories that celebrate acceptance without losing sight of humour, hope, and heart.
