Before the Walls

When architecture demands precision, but the heart craves chaos. Thirty-eight-year-old Gabriel Hastings has built his life on discipline, distance, and steel — literally. As one of New York’s most sought-after architects, he’s mastered the art of control — until Jake Morrison, a dangerously persuasive developer, disrupts everything What starts as professional tension on a high-profile skyscraper project soon escalates into something far more intimate and volatile. Gabriel’s rigid world begins to crack as Jake pushes past every barrier — both structural and emotional. But when the project nears completion and buried motives come to light, Gabriel must confront the hardest blueprint of all: one for trust.

Why Readers Will Love Before the Walls

A steamy, slow-burn MM workplace romance that simmers with tension and longing
A complex, emotionally guarded lead who finally meets his match
Intricately layered storytelling where architecture mirrors emotion
High-stakes betrayal, redemptive choices, and an unforgettable connection
Part of the Private Encounters: Hidden Desires series, perfect for fans of obsession, emotional unraveling, and second chances

Perfect for readers who crave:

Enemies-to-lovers tension
Powerful, emotionally broken men finding their way to love
Intimate, character-driven storytelling with explicit heat
LGBTQ+ romances that feel cinematic, intelligent, and devastatingly raw

Your next favorite emotional gut-punch romance awaits.