_She's a modern Cinderella—not waiting for rescue but fighting tooth and nail for survival. He's a prince drowning in wealth and suffocating under family expectations. Two souls destined never to meet, but fate brought them together. _ Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and romantics who believe in love at first sight and happily ever after. Living in America on an expired visa is no easy feat—a reality Alana knows all too well. A year ago, barely twenty and armed with nothing but a desperate plan to save her family, she slipped into a country that didn't want her. But life in the shadows had its price. Every day was a battle to stay hidden, to avoid being caught—until she was. While facing deportation, she came face-to-face with Marcus Crown—a billionaire heir serving government duty to clean up his latest scandal. Arrogant, entitled, and utterly detached from the world of the poor, he was far from a knight in shining armor. Yet, he unexpectedly became all that stood between her and a one-way ticket home. He has power, wealth, and status. She has nothing except a heart that knows no surrender. Could a girl with nothing be with a man who has everything? They say love is a great equalizer, the force that bridges all divides. But in a world where money talks and status defines worth—is love enough? “As soul-gripping as it is humorous…” "Heartfelt, refreshing, and unpredictable." “A beautifully written novel that lingers long after the final page."