Maddie throws inhibitions to the wind and spends an evening with a masked man at a club during a Halloween party. The next day she finds out the mystery man is none other than the local billionaire and celebrity. Jace spent the last several years avoiding dating after the spotlight only brought women seeking fame. But after seeing Maddie at a club, all bets are off. When the spotlight focuses on Maddie, her world is flipped upside down while a jealous reporter and ex of Jace’s continues to dig up dirt. Will she want to stay in the spotlight with Jace, or will it prove to be too much? The only question left for her to answer… Is he worth it? Triggers: childhood cancer, death of parents, death of grandparent While The Encounter is book 3 of the What If series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone. The series does not need to be read in order, although it is recommended.