The Law Beneath the Dust

When love and legacy collide, sometimes you have to fight for both. Sophia Castellano's life as a burned-out Manhattan public defender is crumbling. Drowning in an impossible caseload and crushing student debt, she's lost sight of why she became a lawyer in the first place. Then a letter arrives that changes everything-her beloved grandmother has passed away, leaving Sophia a Victorian house in the charming Connecticut town of Riverside.
But the inheritance comes with a catch: Nonna's final wish that Sophia use her legal skills to fight the ruthless developer threatening to demolish the historic neighborhood. Returning to Riverside means confronting the past she left behind twelve years ago. It also means working closely with James Whitmore-the devastatingly handsome small-town attorney who believes in justice, preservation, and second chances.
As Sophia throws herself into the legal battle against billionaire developer Harrison Drake, she discovers she's fighting for more than just old houses. She's fighting for community, for purpose, and for a future she never knew she wanted. But Drake doesn't fight fair. With unlimited resources and political connections, he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. As the legal battles intensify and the stakes grow higher, Sophia finds herself torn between the safe life she knew in New York and the passionate, meaningful life she's building in Riverside-with James at the center of it all.
Can Sophia win the case that matters most while opening her heart to a love she never expected? Or will Drake's power prove too much for a small-town lawyer and his brilliant, broken partner to overcome?Perfect for readers who love: Enemies-to-lovers legal drama with heart Small-town romance with high stakes Strong, intelligent heroines finding their way home Heroes who believe in doing the right thing Slow-burn romance with genuine emotional depth Happy endings earned through courage and conviction A sophisticated contemporary romance about second chances, fighting for what matters, and finding love in the most unexpected places.
From Kosuke Onishi, Esq. comes a beautifully crafted legal romance that combines courtroom drama with heartfelt passion-perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Susan Mallery.