September 20, 2025 – My Sanctuary

She needed help…

He needed to begin again.

Single mom Indya Linares has always been Ms. Independent—especially when her family’s hurricane-ravaged resort is at stake. But when Indya’s boat breaks down at sea, she’s forced to accept help from a handsome stranger who immediately makes her heart beat faster. Who would have imagined that he’s also her stubborn mother’s pick for a new facilities manager extraordinaire? After Santiago Pereira left Venezuela to begin again in Soledad Bay, he’s got something to prove to his family…and a mission to bring his daughter back to him. But when Santi just can’t stop thinking about his new boss, will hospitality take on a new meaning for them both?

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Indya Linares is a strong, independent businesswoman wary of love after a controlling ex. Santiago Pereira, a Venezuelan immigrant and devoted father, is rebuilding his life in the U.S. in hopes of reuniting with his daughter. As they work together, their slow-burn romance is challenged by emotional baggage, workplace boundaries, and Santiago’s internalized struggles with identity and past failures.

Both are single parents, and their relationships with their children are authentically and thoughtfully portrayed. The story includes diverse representation—particularly a non-binary side character who plays a meaningful role—but some details and side characters feel underdeveloped or oddly placed. While the depiction of immigration as “doing it the right way” may feel uneasy in today’s climate, the book still offers a heartfelt look at love, resilience, and family.

Overall, it is a sweet, second-chance Latinx romance that blends emotional growth, parenthood, and fresh starts.A warm, layered read with light angst and sincere character moments, especially for fans of quiet, emotional romances.

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He’ll risk anything to protect her…

Even his heart.

Watching over Blair Etheridge as she reopens her family’s art gallery is Ivan Chekov’s first chance to prove himself as a bodyguard. He hopes it’s also a chance to start over. But this job brings up bad memories, and Blair doesn’t want him anywhere near her. Ivan overcomes her stubborn streak after an attack on her life proves she’s in danger. The undeniable attraction sizzling between them makes posing as her boyfriend easy, while the thought of losing her frightens him more than he’s willing to admit.

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The story follows Ivan Chekov, a bodyguard with a dark past and a tainted family name, who’s tasked with protecting Blair Etheridge, an art gallery owner targeted by someone determined to stop her from reopening her father’s gallery. Despite her initial distrust due to Ivan’s surname, Blair soon sees the honorable man behind the reputation.

As danger closes in, their close proximity sparks undeniable chemistry, but both must confront their painful pasts to embrace a future together. With strong emotional depth, relatable characters, and nonstop tension, this is an intense, satisfying read.

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