Flawless

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of emotional abuse.

Summer, the story’s heroine, is tasked with managing Rhett Eaton, a reckless bull rider with a tarnished reputation, as part of her role in her father’s public relations firm. Her professional demeanor and determination mask her insecurities and the high expectations that her family places on her. Always dressed in a crisp and fashionable wardrobe, Summer maintains her professionalism, even in her clothing choices. Because she is keenly aware that her position in her father’s firm might be seen as a result of nepotism, she strives to prove her worth to her father and to the company. As Kip’s daughter, Summer benefits from opportunities that others may not have, but these privileges also come with a pressure to perform. As both she and others question her abilities, she struggles to prove that her skills and achievements have been fairly earned. She knows that her father’s influence opens doors for her, and this dynamic compels her to be “flawless” in her work and relationships. The need to overcompensate for her perceived privilege causes her to adopt a rigid, professional exterior that contrasts sharply with her more relaxed and authentic self: a softer side that gradually emerges due to Rhett’s influence.