Jake Stormoen

Impoverished Persephone marries reclusive Duke, hoping his wealth rescues her family. She persists in connecting with the man beneath his scarred psyche and imposing estate. Grave peril forces him to risk vulnerability to protect her.

Sydney's rare condition makes her collapse whenever emotions run high-especially in love. When her charming new neighbor Taylor steals her heart, she must fight to stay awake long enough to turn her dream romance into reality.