Odessa

odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ - one who receives pain.

The Great Odessa of Royal Hera was the talk of the town- a captivating hostess at Boston's most prestigious nightclub. With her irresistible charm, she had become the most sought-after hostess, with a waiting list stretching a month long. Those lucky enough to spend time with her often claimed she had a unique way of lightening their burdens, making their troubles seem to disappear in her presence. That was the power of her wicked charm- a mind capable of soothing souls. But the most wicked thing Odessa did was live a double life, one shrouded in secrecy that no one knew. A secret she was determined to take to the grave.

One fateful night, however, changed everything. Serving Aiden Conor, a heartbroken neurologist, turned Odessa's world upside down. What began as a glass of champagne led to alcohol-fueled conversation, and before she knew it, they ended up in bed together-a moment of weakness that she would come to regret. It could have been forgotten, a one-time mistake, if only their paths hadn't crossed again.

But universe had other plans. Odessa and Aiden met again at the most unexpected and unavoidable time, in circumstances that peeled away the layers of her carefully guarded identity. Now, Aiden knows the truth. And, to Odessa's surprise, he's captivated by it. The moment they speak again, Aiden falls deeply in love. For Odessa, however, love and drama are the last things she wants. All she craves is peace, far from the chaos of entanglements.

Can Odessa resist the magnetic pull of Dr. Aiden Conor while keeping her secrets buried? Or will his love unravel the quiet life she so desperately longs for?