Bloom — By Elizabeth Oвђ™roark

is a contemporary romance novel by Elizabeth O’Roark , published in October 2014. It follows Elle Grayson , a young woman whose life has recently imploded after losing her job and facing a national media scandal. Plot Summary

The older brother of Elle's best friend. He is described as a brooding, protective "alpha" figure who has a significant age gap with Elle. Bloom by Elizabeth O’Roark

A 19-year-old dealing with the fallout of an internship scandal and her parents' messy divorce. is a contemporary romance novel by Elizabeth O’Roark

James fits the archetype of a difficult, protective male lead often seen in O’Roark’s other works . Bloom by Elizabeth O’Roark

The story explores the dynamic between a younger woman and her best friend's older brother.