CHAPTER I

Marriage? Not in her plans. She is determined to stay in control of her life, and love is just an illusion she refuses to entertain. She would rather keep her feelings buried deep inside than utter a single word about them. The idea of confessing her love-of admitting that she's vulnerable-terrifies her more than anything. And she'd rather suffer in silence, hiding her heart from the world.

In this beautifully poignant romance, Lara's journey is one of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the realization that sometimes, the heart knows what the mind refuses to admit.