Publisher's Synopsis
The Rich Man Who Played Poor is a gripping tale of love, deception, and redemption. Derek Harwood, a billionaire determined to escape the life that defined him, assumes a new identity as David Hunter to find love that isn't tainted by his wealth. He moves to a modest neighbourhood, adopting a humble lifestyle, believing that love built on the foundations of honesty and vulnerability is the only kind worth pursuing.
When he meets Isabella, a fiercely independent woman struggling with her dreams and disappointments, Derek is drawn to her authenticity and beauty. As their bond deepens, Derek is torn between revealing his true self and risking their fragile connection or continuing to live a lie in the hope that love might be enough to keep them together.
But the past has a way of catching up with you, and Derek soon finds his old life-and the secrets he's tried to bury-threatening to unravel everything. The arrival of an old business associate, Victor, brings Derek's hidden identity into question, forcing him to face the consequences of his deception. Isabella begins to suspect that the man she's falling in love with isn't who he claims to be, and when the truth finally comes to light, their relationship is tested in ways neither of them ever imagined.
As Derek fights to prove his love and reclaim the trust he has shattered, both he and Isabella must confront their pasts, their fears, and their desires to see if love, built on the ashes of deception, can truly survive. The Rich Man Who Played Poor is a story of second chances, the cost of honesty, and the transformative power of love.
