Four years ago, my ballet career ended in a shattered dream. Now, as a fresh graduate of the London School of Fashion, I have a second chance to make my mark.

The mission is clear: land an internship at the exclusive Clarissa Lee Atelier and prove I belong in London’s competitive design world.

That is, until I meet Sam Baker.

Sam is a soldier of the King’s Guard who’s trained to be a living statue. But when a pickpocket steals my wallet, Sam steps out of his sentry box and into my life.

Beneath the polished armor and the stoic mask is a man with a heart of gold, juggling his military career with the weight of raising his two younger sisters.

Falling for him was never part of the plan.

I’ve rebuilt my life stitch by stitch. Now I have to decide if love belongs in the pattern.