Soft Reset

Sierra Daniels has a vision for her future—but doubt has a way of silencing it. An aspiring entrepreneur with a heart for community, Sierra dreams of building something that connects artists, small businesses, and the neighborhoods that raised her. What she doesn't have is confidence. Years of being underestimated—and a toxic past relationship that taught her to shrink herself—have left her questioning whether she's really cut out for success… or love. Jamal Turner knows what it's like to be seen as an anomaly. A former child prodigy turned tech genius, Jamal has spent his life navigating spaces where brilliance is expected—but belonging is not. Now a rising academic and nonprofit founder, he's learned how to lead, teach, and inspire others… even if opening his own heart still feels risky. When their paths cross again at a community coding event, the connection between them is immediate—and unsettling. Jamal sees Sierra's potential long before she does. Sierra sees the quiet vulnerability beneath Jamal's confidence. As late nights of problem-solving turn into shared laughter, stolen touches, and undeniable chemistry, the line between professional partnership and personal desire begins to blur. But growth demands courage. Sierra must confront the fear that tells her she's not enough. Jamal must decide whether protecting his heart is worth missing out on something real. And together, they must choose whether love can be a place of expansion—not limitation. Soft Reset is a steamy, emotionally rich contemporary romance about love, ambition, and the power of being truly seen—set within a vibrant, community-driven world where intellect, creativity, and connection thrive. It's a story of second chances, quiet strength, and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves—about success, about worth, and about who we're allowed to become. Sometimes, starting over isn't about erasing the past. It's about finally stepping into your future.