Lucy Lassiter has it all. As the daughter of Jacky and Bill Lassiter—owners of one of the world’s most powerful pharmaceutical companies—she’s wealthy, glamorous, and constantly in the spotlight. With a private jet at her disposal, a lavish Manhattan apartment, and a beauty that turns heads, she’s the darling of the tabloids, always surrounded by admirers.

But her world shatters when she crosses paths with Oliver Corbyn—a man cloaked in mystery and driven by a dangerous mission. He’s determined to recover stolen research on a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s cure developed by her parents’ company. The trail leads to a shadowy pharmaceutical giant in Russia, one poised to profit from a cure they have no right to own—and Oliver will stop at nothing to prevent it.

Despite the undeniable pull between them, Oliver keeps his distance, knowing that getting too close could cost them both everything. Yet as they’re drawn into a web of deception, espionage, and betrayal, the line between ally and enemy blurs. With their lives at stake, Lucy and Oliver must decide: How far will they go to retrieve the stolen research? And how much are they willing to sacrifice—for justice, for love, and for each other?

Peter Van Oossanen is a distinguished Dutch scientist, naval architect, and author. After earning his PhD from Delft University in 1974, he served as a principal scientist at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) until 1991. During this time, his groundbreaking research on sailing yachts contributed to the design of Australia II, the yacht that famously won the 1983 America’s Cup—marking the first time a challenger had defeated the USA since the competition’s inception in 1851.

In 1992, Peter founded the Van Oossanen Group of companies, specializing in yacht and ship design. His 1988 publication on the resistance and propulsion of ships became a definitive text in ship hydrodynamics, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the field—a distinction that earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Following his retirement in 2013, Peter turned his focus to writing, authoring five books that explore the science behind sailing. In 2020, he embarked on a new creative journey, transitioning to fiction and launching his career as a novelist.