Description: When Claire Bennett returns after six years away, everyone assumes she has come back for Adrian Sterling-the man who once broke her heart and never truly let her go. Claire knows better. She left that love behind long ago, along with the shame, longing, and insecurity that came with being the orphan girl standing on the edge of the Sterling family. But the moment she steps back into Adrian's world, old rumors reignite, old feelings resurface, and the distance between them starts collapsing faster than either of them can control. Then the situation turns far more dangerous than a simple reunion. A child binds Claire and Adrian together in ways neither of them can ignore, while a shocking paternity dispute and whispers of past deception threaten to destroy what remains of their trust. As hidden evidence begins to surface, Claire is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: the life she thought she understood may have been built on lies. Caught between the truth of the past and the fear of being hurt again, Claire must decide whether Adrian is the man who failed her-or the only one willing to fight for her now. But as secrets unravel and danger closes in, choosing love may cost her everything. Author Biography: Mia Hartwell is a contemporary romance author known for emotionally rich stories of love, longing, and second chances.