He left behind everything he knew… but he never expected to find her.

A year off, a new identity, and a chance to escape the emptiness of his privileged life. That was the plan. But when Christopher Miles steps into a crowded hostel in Barcelona, reality hits hard. Gone are the luxuries he’s used to—his penthouse, his tailored suits, his billion-dollar empire. In their place? A shared dorm room, questionable roommates, and the one woman who might actually make this trip worthwhile.

Hayden Whitmore is smart, beautiful, and completely immune to his good-looks and usual charms. She’s on her own journey, finally seizing her independence and traveling across Europe to find herself. Hayden doesn’t know (or care) who Christopher really is and she’s made one thing very clear– he’s firmly in the friend zone.

Determined to prove he’s more than the player she assumes he is, Christopher plays the long game of friendship. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable attraction between them and Christopher realizes one thing for certain. He may have left his old life behind, but when it comes to Hayden, walking away isn’t an option.