Chxpter 1: Mister Nice Guy (paperback)

Paul James has made a reputation out of reliability. As an architect, he builds structures that stand tall; as a man, he hides behind the walls he can’t stop raising. When his relationship unravels, Paul is forced to face the truth: being the “nice guy” has cost him the love he craves and the identity he’s still struggling to define. In the backdrop of Charlotte’s rising skyline, he navigates friendship, desire, and the subtle ways men measure their worth. Tender, humorous, and unflinchingly honest, Mister Nice Guy is a story of self-discovery, the fear of not being enough, and the quiet strength it takes to design a life built on love instead of approval.