When Clara's family moves into a grand farmhouse on the quiet Berry Hill estate, the promise of peace quickly unravels. The lake at the center of the community hides more than reflections, and the neighbors' warmth feels rehearsed. As Clara dreams of becoming a journalist, she begins to uncover a story far darker than she ever imagined - one whispered through the walls of her home, calling her by name.

To save her family from financial ruin, Annaliese Dawson agrees to marry a stranger. She knows that the arrangement would probably never lead to love, but as the two begin to trust each other, could it be that they have a chance at true love? ***** Matthew Cassidy is a widower baronet with three young children. Convinced that his children deserve a mother, a marriage is promptly arranged between Matthew and Annaliese, a pair that have never met, and are complete opposites. What will it take to bring these two together? They have but one chance to get it right. [[word count: 80,000 - 90,000]] Cover designed by Morgan Sangster