Covert Design

Ben and Sydney were strangers the night a fire changed both their lives. They remember the smoke, the fear, the losses, and each other, though neither ever expected their paths to cross again. More than a decade later, they do. Sydney arrives for her first day at a prestigious architectural firm, ready to add her space planning and design skills to their service portfolio. Instead, she finds herself caring for a brilliant young architect who collapses in front of her - Ben, a man whose talent is matched only by his relentless work ethic.
What begins as an unexpected moment of kindness quickly becomes something neither can ignore. But the week that follows is anything but ordinary. Strange attacks. Unsettling encounters. A growing sense that someone doesn't want them to work together and will do whatever it takes to put an end to their collaboration! Through it all, an undeniable pull between Ben and Sydney. One she tries desperately to ignore, and one he can't seem to walk away from.
As tension builds inside and outside the firm, the past begins to stir in ways neither of them can explain. Their connection is real. Their timing is dangerous. And the truth waiting beneath the surface is far more tangled than either of them knows. To survive what's coming, Ben and Sydney must confront their pasts, trust the bond they created years ago, and face an enemy powerful enough to steal their future before they can claim it.
A sweeping tale of fate, danger, and rediscovery. Perfect for readers who crave high stakes, emotional depth, and characters who refuse to give up.