Vanilla Without You

Thandi Elowen is a self-made billionaire preparing to take her scent-based memory tech company public-while carrying the weight of a childhood memory she can't access and a past she's tried to outrun. Ronan Thorne, a disaffected playboy-turned-strategist, was never part of the plan. Brought in to guide Thandi's company through its IPO, Ronan is the last man she expects to trust. But as threats surface and the pressure around her company intensifies, Ronan becomes the one person Thandi can't afford to need-and can't seem to resist. As danger closes in and their connection deepens, Thandi must decide how much she's willing to risk for the truth, for love, and for a future that may cost her everything. Perfect for readers who loved King of Envy and enjoy interracial romance that blends high-stakes suspense, a fiercely protective hero, and themes of found family and belonging. Tropes: - Enemies to lovers- Female billionaire- He falls first- Protective hero- Found family This book may be a good fit if you enjoy: - Slow-burn, character-driven, multicultural romance- Emotional and physical intimacy that develops through safety and presence- Layered storytelling