Zaddy's Girl

When graphic designer Hazelle DuBois agrees to a professional mentorship with one of Farmerton, Georgia’s most respected architects, she expects guidance, structure, and a fresh start, not the unraveling of every belief she holds about trust, ambition, and love.

Vincent Freeman came to Farmerton seeking redemption. A father of four adult children who has never committed to a woman, he is haunted by how he contributed to his fractured family when he was immature and unfocused. With a renewed focus on his stability, he hopes to build a legacy rooted in integrity, faith, and second chances. Known for his calm leadership and flawless reputation, he readily agrees when his brother asks him to mentor the sweet-lipped, curvy Hazelle. What he doesn’t expect is an undeniable spark that pulls out his inner beast, the one drawn to innocent women attracted to his dominant ways and alpha male energy.

When Vincent and Hazelle engage in mentoring sessions, lines blur. As Vincent reveals pieces of his past and Hazelle learns to trust herself and her voice, they discover an unexpected connection that feels less like mentorship and more like healing in motion.

But with an age gap that threatens to complicate their pasts, they must decide what’s most important to them. Will Vincent and Hazelle follow their hearts, or will they close the door to the possibilities of what they can build together?