Elise Laurent has spent her entire life doing what was expected of her. A straight-A student with a spotless record, always followed the rules, stayed quiet when she should have spoken up instead of putting everyone else’s needs before her own. But when she discovers she has not one, but two half-siblings she never knew existed, Elise does something completely out of character. She books a one way ticket and lands in New Zealand within forty-eight hours.

Former All Blacks star Myles Smith is no stranger to pressure. Once one of the best outside centres in the world, he is now sidelined by injury while lucrative contracts from rugby clubs across France wait for his decision. With his future uncertain and his responsibilities as a single father weighing heavily on him, retreating from the world feels far easier than facing it.

Myles’ carefully controlled life begins to unravel the moment Elise arrives to tutor his daughter.

As Elise becomes part of their world, she starts to question the version of herself she has always tried so hard to maintain. And as Myles finds himself drawn to someone he never expected, he must decide whether to chase the future everyone else wants for him or finally live in the moment.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of New Zealand, this is a story about family, second chances in love, and finding the courage to put yourself first.