In the shadow of wealth and prestige, Alex Carter has always felt like an outsider in his own family. While his parents bask in the glory of their carefully curated reputation, Alex hides in his art studio, yearning for a life free from the Carter name's suffocating expectations. But when a mysterious envelope exposes his father's connections to a sprawling web of corruption, Alex is thrust into a world of secrets, lies, and impossible choices.

Ethan Mitchell, the son of the Carter family's fiercest rivals, returns to the city with ambitions of his own—to forge a new path separate from his family's shadow. But his unexpected connection with Alex complicates everything, pulling them both into a dangerous dance of intrigue and desire. As the walls of the Carter empire begin to crumble, Alex and Ethan must decide whether to protect their families or risk everything to uncover the truth.

Tangled Roots is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loyalty, and the courage to break free from the past. With the weight of their families' legacies pressing down on them, Alex and Ethan must navigate the fragile line between betrayal and redemption—and discover who they truly are in the process.