Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
Summary & Review: Blueprint
Harper Moore had dreamt of the moment her childhood best friend, Grayson Ford, would confess his love to her. In her fantasies, he would kneel, hold out a ring, and declare his love — to her. But in reality, when the dream came true, the girl standing before him was Tiffany — the same girl who had made Harper’s high school life miserable.After four years away at college, Harper had returned to San Francisco, feeling a mix of nostalgia and curiosity when Grayson unexpectedly invited her to his party. She hadn’t checked his social media for years, so she had no idea he was still dating Tiffany. The moment she saw him kneel before Tiffany and heard him say, “I love you,” the world stopped. His words sliced through her heart, leaving her silently crumbling inside.
Even as pain consumed her, Harper refused to cry or appear weak. Gone was the shy, insecure girl everyone had mocked in school. Tonight, she was a new woman — confident, elegant, and composed. As she stepped out of the shadows and into the living room filled with guests, the room fell silent. Every eye turned to her, and whispers filled the air — whispers recognizing the once-forgotten girl who had bloomed into someone unrecognizable.
Grayson’s reaction said it all. His expression softened into disbelief and awe. “Wow… you look beautiful,” he said, his voice full of genuine admiration. Harper’s heart fluttered, even as Tiffany moved in swiftly, wrapping herself around him with a smug smile. Tiffany’s sharp tongue soon followed — thinly veiled insults hidden under fake friendliness. She commented on Harper’s appearance, her “bookworm vibe,” and made subtle digs about her past.
Grayson, visibly uncomfortable, tried to stop her, but Tiffany brushed it off, pretending innocence. Eventually, he led her away, whispering something in her ear that Harper didn’t care to know. Still, the sight of his arm around Tiffany’s waist was more than Harper could bear. The ache inside her chest deepened until it felt suffocating. She retreated to the backyard, desperate to be alone and hide her pain.
That’s when she bumped into Maddox — Tiffany’s half-brother. Once an arrogant troublemaker from high school, Maddox had grown into a dangerously handsome man. His honey-blond hair, strong jawline, and confident smirk radiated the same arrogance she remembered, only now paired with charm. When he teased her for not watching where she was going, Harper immediately recognized the voice that used to taunt her years ago.
Their exchange was laced with tension — a battle of pride and words. Maddox mocked her past as “clingy Harper,” always following Grayson around like a lost puppy. But Harper wasn’t the same girl anymore. She stood her ground, calling him out with a boldness that surprised even him. “At least I got to see that you’re still an ass,” she retorted.
Maddox was taken aback — not angry, but intrigued. For the first time, Harper had spoken to him without fear, and her fire drew his curiosity. She walked away, leaving him smiling to himself, amused by her transformation.
Back inside, Tiffany announced a party game — “Truth or Dare.” Harper reluctantly joined, only to be targeted by Tiffany and her best friend, Kate. The cruel pair seized the opportunity to humiliate her in front of everyone.
First, Tiffany asked Grayson if he had fallen in love with her at first sight. He smiled sweetly and said yes, even kissing her hand as Harper’s heart twisted painfully. Then, Kate turned the spotlight on Harper: “Are you currently in love with someone?”
The question hung heavy in the air. Everyone knew about Harper’s history with Grayson. Even Tiffany couldn’t resist adding, “Is it Grayson?”
Grayson tried to stop her, but Harper composed herself and replied, “Yes, I am. But it’s not Grayson.” The lie tasted bitter, but it was necessary. Grayson’s eyes locked on hers, unreadable, as she stood and left the room. Tiffany smirked in victory while Harper slipped away to the backyard once again, wishing she’d never come.
Moments later, Maddox appeared, clearly amused. He teased her again, saying she had handled Tiffany and Kate’s attacks perfectly. Then, he went further — reading her emotions like an open book. “You lied,” he said. “You’re still in love with Grayson. You’ve been bottling it up for years, and I can help you forget him.”
Harper rolled her eyes, dismissing his arrogant charm, but Maddox stepped closer, his tone dripping with seduction. He proposed they leave the party together and spend the night at his place — promising it would be “the best night of her life.” His boldness and audacity lit a spark of anger and heartbreak within her.
In that moment, something inside Harper snapped. Acting on impulse and frustration, she closed the distance between them, placed her hand on his chest, and pulled him into a fierce, unexpected kiss. Maddox responded instantly, his hands gripping her waist and pulling her closer. The kiss grew wild, desperate — a clash of pain, lust, and unresolved emotions. For a moment, Harper drowned in the intensity, using it to silence her heartbreak.
But just as things escalated and Maddox pressed her against the wall, she abruptly pulled away, pushing him back. Both were left breathless — he, in surprise; she, in turmoil. The moment was reckless, emotional, and confusing. Maddox had touched a nerve, and Harper’s impulsive act revealed how deeply broken she still was inside.
As the night continued, Grayson and Tiffany remained blissfully unaware of what had just unfolded outside. But for Harper, everything had changed. The love she had carried for years had reached its breaking point, colliding with anger, pride, and desire. And Maddox — Tiffany’s own brother — had unknowingly stepped into the center of the emotional storm that Harper had long kept hidden.
The story, told through alternating perspectives of Harper and Maddox, sets the stage for a tangled web of love, resentment, and attraction. Harper, the girl who once hid in the shadows of others, is now forced to confront her feelings — not only for the man she loved but also for the man who saw through her pain. Maddox, on the other hand, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the girl he once mocked — fascinated by her strength and the fire that now defines her.
What began as a night of heartbreak quickly becomes the beginning of a complicated, forbidden connection — one that could destroy the past and redefine both of their futures.
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