Gabriel Rhodes My family's roots run deep, and my responsibilities are clear. My family and our business–Rhodes Hotel. As a father first, I've always put my daughter above everything, living in a carefully maintained world close to my ex-wife, ensuring my little girl grows up in a peaceful environment. I never expected to fall in love again and find the kind of passion I did with Aurora. Falling for her was easy, but when I introduced her to my daughter, it destroyed the delicate balance of my life. And it forced me to make regrettable choices that hurt the only woman I have ever really loved. Aurora Turner I have lived my whole life not being important to anyone. Not my parents, not the aunt I took care of, and certainly not my first boyfriend who failed to deliver on his promise of commitment. Meeting Gabriel was unexpected, a whirlwind that promised the type of family I always craved. As an architect, I'm used to creating spaces where people feel at home, yet finding my own place in Gabriel's world proves to be my biggest challenge. His dedication to his daughter is admirable, and I love that about him. But when it becomes that his daughter will do anything to bring her parents back together—I know our time is up. Just when I’m starting to try and heal from the wound he delivered, Gabriel comes back. He says he still loves me and knows I feel the same way. But how can I believe this time will be any different? Best Of Me is a billionaire single-father, second-chance, found-family romance with a meddling ex-wife, enough angst to require a box of tissues, and plenty of steam that may make a fan necessary. It is a complete standalone.