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by Bella Valdez (Author)
Jimmy Leal has built a life he's proud of. After escaping his gang-tied past to become a best-selling author and non-profit leader, his only priorities are raising his ten-year-old daughter, Sofia, and giving back to the neighborhood that raised him. But his sudden wealth has made him cynical about love. Every woman he meets seems more interested in his bank account than his heart.
Enter Ana Pastor.
A grounded, dedicated teacher living in an upscale zip code, Ana seems like exactly the kind of social-climbing elite Jimmy wants to avoid. When a disastrous first date set up by an exclusive matchmaker ends with Jimmy making a deeply offensive assumption about her lifestyle, Ana walks away without a backward glance.
But Ana is far more than her zip code. Raised by her grandparents in the very same gritty neighborhood Jimmy works to save, she's a woman of fierce loyalty, deep roots, and uncompromising standards. When Jimmy realizes his mistake and swallows his pride to offer a sincere apology, the ice thaws-and the undeniable sparks between them ignite into something profound.
As they discover their shared history and values, Jimmy begins to hope he's finally found a true partner. But the wealthy world Jimmy now inhabits isn't eager to let a woman like Ana fit in. With a manipulative neighbor aiming to sabotage their budding relationship and use Sofia as a pawn, Jimmy and Ana will have to decide if their connection is strong enough to withstand the pressure.
In a world full of false fronts and hidden motives, The Safe Haven Setup is a heartwarming, emotionally precise romance about finding your way home, overcoming past fears, and building a safe harbor worth fighting for.
