Lexi Carter should be starting her law career—but instead, she vanishes. Defying her powerful father's expectations, she embarks on a yearlong solo journey to find herself.
Jung Ji-ho, heir to a South Korean conglomerate, is escaping his family's control by traveling under the radar. When they meet in Dubai, their pact is simple: no romance, no complications.
But as they travel from bustling cities to quiet beaches, their connection deepens, defying every rule they set. With the clock ticking toward the end of their year, Lexi and Ji-ho face a choice: follow the path laid out for them, or take a chance on the unexpected.
A sweeping, slow-burn love story about freedom, identity, and the ache of almost.
Niki Scott is a storyteller fascinated by the way travel changes us and how love can find us in the most unexpected places. Her stories blend sweeping destinations, deep emotion, and characters readers can't help but root for.
When she's not writing, Niki can usually be found wandering new cities, hunting down the best local coffee, watching a romcom on Netflix, or curled up with a book that makes her feel something.