About the book: 2024 / Gary Barnes grew up on the streets of Manchester, kicking stones and unwary passers-by. Now he's the chief operating officer and co-owner of Fellow Hand, but old habits prevail. He hates change, so he searches for a long time and meticulously for a new assistant, until he is forced to take Piper. Piper Nolan is not suitable for him at all: she has no experience, she understands nothing about the cars for which the company produces accessories, and most importantly, she is afraid there's even more of it than the rest. But when Gary agrees to take her on, she goes above and beyond to become the best assistant he's ever seen. Many challenges await both. But before Piper can melt the stern heart of the English gangster, she will have to decide whether she is ready to learn the darkest sides of his past.?