A year and a half after her husband's death, Lina Miller is untethered and out of her elementthe worst-case scenario for a rock-climbing chemist. But the pressure is on from her PhD advisor, and she's quickly approaching the critical point when she must decide what's next.
Her one rule? Career first, love second.
But rules have never stopped Asher Friedmann.
As a New York City musician, the last thing that Asher needs is a heart that's out of tune. Unfortunately, that's all he's got. Plus a trust fund. But what he wants is a new muse, and he's willing to go to great lengthsand heightsto find her.
When the two meet at a party, Lina gives him a chanceas a climbing buddy. But soon Lina finds herself dealing with a different kind of chemistry, one that could end up hurting them both. Will their bond be enough to overcome their past traumas, or will they have to face the music?