The Fifth Amendment

She built walls so high, no one could reach her.Victoria Ashford has spent eight years climbing the ruthless ranks of Manhattan's most prestigious law firm, sacrificing everything—relationships, vulnerability, life itself—to reach the top. As she finally claims her corner office and the partnership she's fought for, she's learned one immutable truth: success and love are mutually exclusive. Love is a distraction she can't afford.Then James Harrington walks in for an interview.Brilliant, charming, and devastatingly confident, James sees through Victoria's carefully constructed professional armor to the woman beneath. He doesn't just want to work for Sterling & Associates. He wants to know her. He wants to challenge her. He wants her—all of her, including the parts she's spent a lifetime hiding.But falling for him means risking everything. Their relationship violates firm policy. Their passion could destroy both their careers. And Victoria's greatest fear isn't professional ruin—it's the terrifying possibility that she might actually deserve to be happy.As their forbidden romance ignites behind closed doors, Victoria faces an impossible choice: remain silent and protect the life she's built, or speak the truth about what she really wants. Because sometimes the greatest trial isn't in the courtroom—it's the trial of the human heart.Perfect for fans of workplace romance and emotionally complex love stories, THE FIFTH AMENDMENT is a passionate exploration of ambition, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to choose love.