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She ran from the past. He lived with centuries of restraint.
Angel has survived more than most could imagine, but trusting again? That's something else entirely. When a chance encounter in the quiet town of Paradise brings her into the care of Carlisle, a centuries-old doctor with a soul as gentle as it is steadfast, the fragile walls around her heart begin to crack.
In a town full of whispers, judgment, and danger, Angel must learn to reclaim her independence, confront old fears, and face the unexpected pull of desire. Carlisle struggles with feelings he never thought he'd feel, torn between centuries of self-control and the irresistible need to protect, and want, her.
Amid small-town drama, emotional scars, and stolen moments of connection, passion simmers, trust is tested, and love begins to bloom... but at what cost?
Will Angel let herself feel? Can Carlisle resist the pull of desire? Or will shadows from the past and the present tear them apart before they even get a chance?