Where We Belong

She’s built her success on control.
Love was never part of the plan.

Janelle Price has earned everything she has—respect, authority, and a near-flawless record at one of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious accounting firms. Calm under pressure and relentlessly precise, she’s known by a nickname she never chose: The Glacier. Unflappable. Distant. Impossible to read.

Now, partnership is within reach—but not guaranteed.

When Janelle learns the final decision will be influenced during an exclusive partners’ retreat focused on culture and connection, she’s forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: excellence alone won’t be enough. The partners don’t question her competence. They question whether she belongs.

Enter Aaron Williams. Former college friend. Almost-something. A Magnolia State alum with effortless charm and a warmth Janelle has always quietly admired. When circumstances push them into attending the retreat together, what begins as a strategic arrangement quickly reopens unresolved feelings—and exposes the emotional cost of the armor Janelle has worn for years.

As professional lines blur and the past refuses to stay buried, Janelle must decide what success truly requires. Because strength doesn’t have to mean emotional distance. And being seen doesn’t have to mean losing control.

A clean, emotionally rich contemporary romance about ambition, vulnerability, and finding love where you least expect it.