Grounded
Isla Wilde
Sloane Winters lost everything three years ago. Her career, her reputation, and her trust in others were all destroyed by Richard Whitmore, the man who framed her for his corporate crimes. Now, living at the Foundation House—a refuge for the broken—she’s finally rebuilding. But when the federal prosecutor calls her to testify, Sloane is forced to face the nightmare all over again.
She thinks she has to do it alone. She’s wrong.
Vance Mercer is the Foundation’s resident electrician. Quiet, observant, and fiercely protective, he’s spent the last fourteen months fixing the old Victorian mansion—and watching Sloane. He knows her coffee order, her stress habits, and exactly how terrified she is of the upcoming trial. He also knows something the feds don' the data proves she's innocent.
When Sloane’s credibility is attacked, Vance steps out of the shadows. He offers her more than just a shoulder to lean on; he offers her a weapon. Together, they build a case to take down a predator, but as the trial heats up, so does the tension between them.
Sloane promised herself she’d never rely on anyone again. But Vance isn’t just fixing the wiring; he’s making a play for her heart. And for the first time in years, Sloane might be ready to let someone in.
Grounded is a high-heat, protective hero contemporary romance. It features a competency kink, a "he falls first" dynamic, and a hard-won happily ever after. It is Book 2 in The Blueprint Series but can be read as a standalone.
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