: When Ava's brother, Josh, goes abroad, Alex moves in next door to protect her. Their proximity leads to a passionate but forbidden romance that eventually unearths dangerous family secrets. Key Book Tropes
: A ruthless, brilliant billionaire driven by a tragic past and a desire for vengeance. He is described as a "devil with the face of an angel".
: A free-spirited, optimistic aspiring photographer who sees beauty in the world despite her own repressed childhood nightmares.