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Healing
Fame became her prison until death set her free.
When actress Regan Vale flees her suffocating celebrity life for a remote Washington coast, she's seeking anonymity—not salvation. When a violent storm leaves her broken and dying on an isolated beach, a mysterious stranger offers the a second chance at life.
Gabriel Virelli lives by ancient laws in his clifftop mansion, guarding secrets that have kept his family hidden for centuries. Saving Regan should have been simple mercy. The ritual that pulls her back from death creates something unprecedented—a connection that defies every rule he's sworn to uphold.
Now Regan must navigate a world where nothing is as it seems, where her savior harbors dangerous truths, and where the life she thought she'd escaped is hunting her down. The deeper she's drawn into Gabriel's shadowed world, the more she realizes her greatest threat may not be her past catching up to her.
Will she finally find the authentic life she's always craved among those who live in shadow? Or will the truth about what binds her to Gabriel prove more terrifying than any spotlight she ever faced?
When actress Regan Vale flees her suffocating celebrity life for a remote Washington coast, she's seeking anonymity—not salvation. When a violent storm leaves her broken and dying on an isolated beach, a mysterious stranger offers the a second chance at life.
Gabriel Virelli lives by ancient laws in his clifftop mansion, guarding secrets that have kept his family hidden for centuries. Saving Regan should have been simple mercy. The ritual that pulls her back from death creates something unprecedented—a connection that defies every rule he's sworn to uphold.
Now Regan must navigate a world where nothing is as it seems, where her savior harbors dangerous truths, and where the life she thought she'd escaped is hunting her down. The deeper she's drawn into Gabriel's shadowed world, the more she realizes her greatest threat may not be her past catching up to her.
Will she finally find the authentic life she's always craved among those who live in shadow? Or will the truth about what binds her to Gabriel prove more terrifying than any spotlight she ever faced?
322 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2025
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September 30, 2025
Interesting storyline/Curious Choices in Writing Style and/or Editing
I really enjoyed the idea of a modern celebrity on the run from the limelight, to the detriment of their health. She is rescued by a reclusive man who saves her life while angering the rest of his household. The overall plot is interesting enough to make it worth reading despite some issues with either writing style or editing. The author tends to use very short sentences that can break the flow of the narrative. As an example: 'She'd him.' I had to parse that one before I could continue. The other jar point to me was using 'er' in place of an ellipsis. I don't think you want to jar your readers out of the story regardless if this is an author's quirk or a miss in editing.
I really enjoyed the idea of a modern celebrity on the run from the limelight, to the detriment of their health. She is rescued by a reclusive man who saves her life while angering the rest of his household. The overall plot is interesting enough to make it worth reading despite some issues with either writing style or editing. The author tends to use very short sentences that can break the flow of the narrative. As an example: 'She'd him.' I had to parse that one before I could continue. The other jar point to me was using 'er' in place of an ellipsis. I don't think you want to jar your readers out of the story regardless if this is an author's quirk or a miss in editing.
September 22, 2025
loving Kelli Robyns
Great story—had me hooked on page one and read through the night. Good thing I’m retired so I can and not worry about the clock
Great story—had me hooked on page one and read through the night. Good thing I’m retired so I can and not worry about the clock
September 25, 2025
Captive
I found the beginning a bit slow but overall the storyline was great and the characters are good I can't wait for the next one 5 stars
I found the beginning a bit slow but overall the storyline was great and the characters are good I can't wait for the next one 5 stars
October 18, 2025
Love
Book was excellent with love between 2 unknown forces. Love so true you want to cry. Can’t wait to read the next book
Book was excellent with love between 2 unknown forces. Love so true you want to cry. Can’t wait to read the next book
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