by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 34
First published 2008
Gloryanne carries the weight of a bittersweet miracle that has shaped her world. She has learned to protect herself, building walls that few can breach. Rodrigo moves between two worlds, maintaining a careful balance that requires constant vigilance. His dual existence demands secrets of its own. When their paths cross, both must confront what they have hidden from others and themselves. Gloryanne's miracle and Rodrigo's divided loyalties create complications neither expected. Trust becomes the bridge they must build together, though neither finds it easy to cross. The truth about their pasts threatens to destroy what they are building, yet it also offers the only path forward. Both harbor dreams they have kept buried, hopes for a future that seems impossible given their circumstances. They must choose between the safety of their secrets and the risk of genuine connection.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
315 pages · Hardcover · HQN