Contemporary, Romantic Mystery/Suspense 52,000 Words

Fiercely independent, Higgins Hobson is an Inventor who has dedicated his life to finding a treatment for diabetes. He’s on the brink of financial ruin when he has a breakthrough.

Excited, he is walking and talking on his cell phone when he runs into a man, knocking him over and breaking his arm. It’s apparent the man is developmentally delayed and the pretty woman with him, Layla Saunders, is his sister and guardian.

Higgins accompanies them to the hospital where he learns that Layla is a reporter. Knowing media attention about his breakthrough will help him get funding, he tells her.

But Layla is missing the interview of her career because of the trip to the hospital, and is in no mood to listen. When she agreed to take over guardianship, she wasn’t prepared for how much the task would interfere with her job.

Returning to work, Layla is reprimanded and attempts to reschedule go ignored.

Wanting a great story to replace the lost interview, Layla researches Higgin’s claims and realizes what a huge story the invention is.

While interviewing Higgins, Layla comes to respect Higgins mind and determination. With both their lives topsy-turvy, a sweet romance kindles between them.

Layla’s article is picked up nationally and Higgins gets the additional funding he needs to continue his work. Both are on a fast track to success and there love is thriving when the device is stolen.

Can their love survive the disaster?