In the heart of Prague, where shadows whisper secrets of the past, Julia Katherina Monroe-an emotionally scarred bodyguard and IT specialist-finds herself face-to-face with the one man she thought she'd forgotten. Dr. Thomas Theodore Reed, a brilliant physician with a gentle heart, shattered her world years ago, leaving her to pick up the pieces after a tragic loss. Now, as danger lurks within the walls of the hospital he calls home, Julia is thrust into the role of his protector.
As they navigate the tension of their unexpected reunion, old feelings resurface, bringing with them the haunting specters of unresolved pain. With each moment spent together, Julia must confront the walls she's built around her heart and decide if she can truly protect him from the threats outside-and from the love that still lingers within.
In a world where every choice could lead to heartbreak or healing, can they find a way back to each other, or will the shadows of their past tear them apart once more?
Rosie is meant to hate famous rockstar Will O'Connor, who killed her father in a car crash, but she finds herself falling in love instead.
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Rock sensation, Will O'Connor is in the prime of his career when he unintentionally kills a man in a car accident. Full of remorse, he must come to terms with his non-guilty verdict. People-pleasing Rosie Montgomery dedicates her life to making others happy. Following her father's death in Will's crash, she becomes desperate to keep her family intact. But when Will and Rosie accidentally meet at her father's grave, there's an undeniable bond. Can they ignore the rest of the world and go after what their hearts most desire? And most importantly - can either of them handle the consequences?
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