After five years in a dead-end relationship, Royal is finally putting herself first. New townhouse, new car, new start. No distractions, no drama, and definitely no men. She’s determined to heal and rebuild on her own terms.Demire St. James has been waiting in the wings, biding his time for the moment Royal would finally be free. Now that she is, he’s done waiting. The only problem? She has no idea he’s been wanting her all along... moreAfter five years in a dead-end relationship, Royal is finally putting herself first. New townhouse, new car, new start. No distractions, no drama, and definitely no men. She’s determined to heal and rebuild on her own terms.Demire St. James has been waiting in the wings, biding his time for the moment Royal would finally be free. Now that she is, he’s done waiting. The only problem? She has no idea he’s been wanting her all along.What starts as friendship quickly turns into something deeper, but just as Royal starts to let her guard down, unexpected forces threaten to rip them apart. With jealous exes, hidden agendas, and past wounds resurfacing, will their love be strong enough to survive the storm? less