From New York Times bestselling author Victoria Quinn comes a romance so original you’ve never read anything like it before. Ever heard of a hot Sheldon Cooper? Didn’t think so. Get ready for a slow burn that turns red hot! I've only been with a handful of men, and all of them are average, at best. Intellectually. Physically. Anatomically... Then I meet Deacon Hamilton. Six-foot-something with that light shadow on his jawline. Eyes that are both cruel and kind. A body molded with strength and discipline. He's definitely above average in every single category. But intellectually...he's off the charts. A super genius. That's what I call him. But he's not some nerd with his nose stuck in a book. He's so masculine, so commanding, so everything. He's the man of my dreams. The man of every woman's dreams. I've never been with a man so smart...but I really like it.

As the world's most renowned heart surgeon, I accomplished every dream I had. I did my humanitarian work in South Africa, conducted ground-breaking research with my clinic, and made a difference every single day. The best part? The way my father looked at me...like he'd never been more proud. But when my patience dies on the table, I lose everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. My wife left me. I lost my practice. And worst of all...I lost myself. I'll never be able to reclaim everything I lost, nor do I want to. Until I meet Sicily...and she refuses to accept no for an answer.