Hearken

After an arranged marriage to seal a business deal at 18, Evelyn lives an almost perfect life with Daniel Beckett, whom she grew to love. Two years after their marriage, on her 20th birthday, Daniel got shot by drunk police officers. Meanwhile, the incident shattered Evelyn. Making her cold-hearted as she was already three months pregnant with Daniel. She vowed not to love again.

Twenty-one-years later. Hazel Beckett, Evelyn's daughter, got into a prestigious university to study business management. Evelyn, now a successful CEO, throws a home party for her daughter when she meets 26-years-old Adam Hudson. A rich, cocky player. Boyfriend to Hazel's closest friend who is crazily obsessed with him.

Things turn into a web of complication as the school's bad boy falls in love with the arrogant boss lady. What happens when unpredictable destiny takes its wheels?

This novel shows the importance of working out our differences. The push and pull of the characters are interesting to read and creates a likable chemistry.