Meet Raphaël Sauvage, a wealthy recluse who's spent years mastering the art of solitude. He's traded friends for shadows and love for guilt, carefully curating his world into one of work and darkness. Everyday, he is haunted by his past. Enter Isabelle Fourie-his childhood friend turned chaotic whirlwind, returning to the Sauvage mansion as his new maid. Once his greatest childhood annoyance, Isabelle now barrels into his life with a loudmouth, a bright smile, and absolutely no regard for the rules. Her goal is to handle her new duties and avoid trouble, but that's easier said than done when she's drawn to the moody man she used to know. As Isabelle settles into the mansion, she's quick to uncover Raphaël's secrets-including his young, traumatized nephew, Rayan, who responds only to her unusual charm. Despite Raphaël's cold exterior, their childhood bond tugs at both of them. Each accidental touch, heated argument, and lingering glance pulls them back to memories of friendship, now tangled with a chemistry neither expected. For Raphaël, keeping Isabelle out of his heart is a battle he's losing with every smile she throws his way. For Isabelle, helping Raphaël heal his demons may be her biggest adventure yet. And as their past and present collide, the walls around his solitude crack, pulling them into a world of fiery banter, hidden emotions, and the unsettling realization that sometimes, the heart you try hardest to shut out is the one you need most. Solitude & Storms is a tale of childhood memories, haunted hearts, and a love that was written long before they knew it. (Previously titled Healing Hearts) Highest Wattpad ranks: #1 in French #1 in Kids #2 in Millionaire #2 in Loyalty