The story is a contemporary, character-driven novel centering on Briar Clark, a disabled event planner, and Grant Hunt, her antagonistic liaison at The Breaker Group. Told through alternating perspectives (primarily Briar and Grant), the narrative explores their professional and personal conflicts as they work together to launch a significant business opening.
Briar, who uses a wheelchair and other mobility aids due to chronic illness, is determined to prove her abilities in the face of workplace microaggressions and Grant’s overt skepticism and ableism. Grant, initially resentful and dismissive, struggles with his own biases and insecurities.
Their antagonism gradually transforms after Briar confronts Grant’s prejudices. A heated exchange leads to a passionate, complicated physical relationship, which is soon discovered, resulting in workplace gossip and professional consequences. Despite the fallout, both characters experience significant growth—Briar is offered a leadership role at The Breaker Group, and Grant is forced to reassess his assumptions about disability and teamwork.
A parallel subplot follows Briar’s best friend, Liliana, as she deals with chronic illness and discovers her husband’s infidelity—with Briar’s own sister. This subplot deepens the novel’s exploration of resilience, betrayal, and the power of female friendship.
The story ultimately emphasizes themes of ableism, self-advocacy, workplace power dynamics, and the complexities of intimacy. It concludes with Briar and Grant striving for a fresh start and Liliana beginning her own path to recovery. The novel blends sharp dialogue, emotional introspection, and moments of erotic tension, focusing on acceptance, vulnerability, and the unpredictable nature of love and life.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Resilience. Challenging stereotypes. Chronic illness. The transforming power of empathy and human connection.Briar Clark is a skilled event planner who suffers from Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The challenges of a new job come with high stakes and the pressures of being disabled in a world that isn't built for her. Grant Hunt, Briar's dismissive and ableist co-worker, grapples with his own insecurities about being enough. His antagonistic attitude towards people with disabilities-especially Briar-is tested as Briar proves her competence in the face of health concerns, skepticism, and logistical setbacks. Slowly, their working relationship evolves from one of high conflict to one of mutual respect, culminating in an intense romantic attraction that sparks off the page.Briar's best friend, Liliana, faces her own physical and emotional turmoil as her health is in peril and her marriage is disintegrating. When faced with the choice of giving up or starting over, she must leave behind her comfort zone and step out into freedom. The two women must lean on one another through career changes, heartbreak, and health struggles. Their connection embodies fierce loyalty and the power of female friendships. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798330468072
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Resilience. Challenging stereotypes. Chronic illness. The transforming power of empathy and human connection.Briar Clark is a skilled event planner who suffers from Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The challenges of a new job come with high stakes and the pressures of being disabled in a world that isn't built for her. Grant Hunt, Briar's dismissive and ableist co-worker, grapples with his own insecurities about being enough. His antagonistic attitude towards people with disabilities-especially Briar-is tested as Briar proves her competence in the face of health concerns, skepticism, and logistical setbacks. Slowly, their working relationship evolves from one of high conflict to one of mutual respect, culminating in an intense romantic attraction that sparks off the page.Briar's best friend, Liliana, faces her own physical and emotional turmoil as her health is in peril and her marriage is disintegrating. When faced with the choice of giving up or starting over, she must leave behind her comfort zone and step out into freedom. The two women must lean on one another through career changes, heartbreak, and health struggles. Their connection embodies fierce loyalty and the power of female friendships. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798330468072
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