Sophia Hayes has always felt she was meant for more than ringing up groceries and sharing a cramped apartment with her cousin. An artist at heart, she dreams of creating work that will last but inspiration slips through her fingers. Behind the quick jokes and the soft curves is a woman longing to be truly seen.
Dylan Carter never imagined his Navy career would end so suddenly. A brutal injury left scars he can’t hide and a life he barely recognizes. Meeting Sophia wasn’t part of the plan, yet her warmth and sharp wit disarm him in ways he doesn’t expect. The pull between them is immediate, impossible to brush aside.
She’s chasing her muse. He’s struggling to find purpose again. Together, they begin to uncover both. But when pride, fear, and old wounds rise to the surface, their bond is tested.
Can Sophia and Dylan hold on or will their love wash away like paint in the rain?
