The Exception (Santiago Trilogy #1)
Eva Morian, Madeline Watson

After leaving his hometown in Spain and his heart in Brazil, Bently has spent the years hardening his emotions and living a self-destructive lifestyle. Though he is on top of the world, Bently does not care. His designs and lack of authentic friendships have left him empty. But, like Sofia from “The Princess” , another light has entered Bently’s life that he keeps at arms’ length.
Maya Yuán.
Maya is the only exception in Bently’s life that he respects, genuinely values, and quite possibly…loves. The only hardship she has is breaking through the cynical shell formed around Bently’s dying heart. He simply has to be willing to let her in.