Some secrets are built to last—even when your heart isn't.

Interior designer Sophie Mitchell has spent her career fighting to be taken seriously in a male-dominated industry. When her brother's construction company takes on the restoration of the historic Hartley Guesthouse, Sophie finally has the chance to cement her professional reputation with a project all her own.

The last thing she needs is distraction—especially in the form of the mysterious new architect her brother hired. Tom Reynolds is talented, frustrating, and hiding something behind those knowing eyes. Despite her best intentions, Sophie can't deny the spark between them that ignites every time they clash over bathroom layouts and heritage features.

But Tom's secret past threatens everything Sophie has worked for. As their professional relationship evolves into something deeper, the walls between them begin to crumble—revealing the half-truths Tom has carefully constructed. When Port Wilson's most notorious developer sets his sights on destroying the Hartley restoration, Sophie must decide if trusting Tom will strengthen their foundation—or bring everything she's built crashing down around her.

DESIGNS ON LOVE is a steamy contemporary romance with equal parts passion and heartbreak, perfect for readers who love professional chemistry, small town charm, and love stories where trust must be earned brick by brick.