A Statue. A City. A Love Story Carved in Bronze. When Ella Sutton, a rising sculptor from Virginia Beach, accepts a life-changing commission in San Nicolas, Aruba, she expects the work to transform her career. What she doesn't expect is Josiah Ras—an ambitious aloe executive with deep island roots, a guarded heart, and a family legacy tangled in both love and loss. What begins as a professional challenge soon becomes something far more personal. Between early morning studio sessions, late-night phone calls, and the slow, quiet intimacy of shared meals and guarded glances, Ella and Josiah begin building something neither of them saw coming. But just as Carnival approaches and her monumental sculpture nears completion, a family emergency threatens to pull Josiah away. With everything at stake—her work, his future, their fragile new connection—they're both faced with a choice: Build alone, or build together. Perfect for fans of: ? Slow-burn romance with depth, culture, and emotional clarity ? Diaspora-centered love stories grounded in joy and community ? Tender Black intimacy rooted in choice, respect, and shared purpose ? Romance that celebrates artistic devotion and ancestral legacy This is Book 7 in the Black Travel Romance™ series. Each story is standalone, but the journey? Unforgettable. Collect them all and fall in love, one country at a time.