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Desperate to escape her past, Lola dreams of a fresh start in a quiet Tasmanian town. But the locals are suspicious of the shy doctor from the city, and she questions whether she has made a huge mistake. That is, until she stumbles on the strong and silent Aiden.
But Lola's hopes of a happily ever after are crushed when Aiden abandons her after spending one perfect night together. And her fragile trust is forever shattered when he brutally rejects her.
Lola knows nothing of the tragedy that changed Aiden's life or his misguided attempts to protect her from his own past --- and himself. But when Aiden finally admits the truth, and vows to earn Lola's forgiveness, will she be willing to risk her heart to give him a second chance?
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