Roman Belmont lives by rules and legacy—until Isabel, a fiery pastry chef from the wrong side of town, turns his world upside down..ROMANHeir to an empire. Groomed to lead. Bound by duty.Love was never part of the plan.He’s followed every rule to protect the Belmont legacy—until Isabel.She sees the man, not the heir.With her, he feels alive for the first time.But loving her means risking everything:his future, his family, his name.Will he walk away from an empire…for the only woman he’ll ever love?ISABELA rising pastry chef, fired and blacklisted, with bills she can't ignore.Then comes a chance meeting, and a stolen kiss in a bookshop.One night with Roman kindles a fire she didn't know was there.But then--he's gone.She finds a job at a lavish estate, brimming with secrets.And behind a forbidden door in the south wing--is the man she thought she'd never see again.----- WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…"It touched my soul."“A laughed, I cried, I swooned.”“Beautifully written. Breathless.”“I've been reading romance for 15 years. Best books ever.”.PRELUDE TO YOU is Book One in the duet that begins the Prelude Series. It is not a standalone, and the story continues in PRELUDE TO US. form the opening duet in the Prelude Series. They are not standalones, and are meant to be read together, and in order.. Emotional. Spicy. Slow-burn with heat.Main Tropes:Different WorldsStar-Crossed LoversKind Possessive Billionaire MMCOne-Night Stand --> Workplace ProximityThis book contains explicit content and profanity. For mature readers who want heat with heart.Start your journey now, with Prelude to You...