Some happily ever afters begin in tragedy.
I’m an actor who hates the limelight. Everyone wants Easton Rowe’s attention—my money, my fame. It’s impossible to have a real relationship with a woman, so I don’t even try.
But then there’s Nova. My sister’s best friend. She’s been there our whole lives, and she’s here now to help us when we need her most. When I need her most.
I should keep my guard up, focus on my dying sister and her daughter. But I can’t ignore Nova. Not with the way she carries this grief with me. The way she flinches when I move too fast, the ghost of something lurking in her eyes. The way she blushes when I get too close, making me wonder how close I can get.
For once, I don’t want to keep my distance. Nova thinks she has nothing to give, but all I need is a chance. I know we can take our broken pieces and make something whole.
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This book is about Nova, a woman carrying the scars of a painful past, who returns to support her best friend Rachel after learning that Rachel is dying. Determined to spend Rachel’s final weeks together, Nova leaves her troubled life behind and finds herself face-to-face with Easton—Rachel’s older brother and the man she has secretly loved since she was seventeen.
Easton is a world-famous actor who keeps most people at a distance, guarding his heart carefully. Yet as he and Nova work together to care for Rachel and support Rachel’s young daughter, the walls between them slowly begin to crumble. Shared grief, quiet moments of tenderness, and their deep love for Rachel bring them closer in ways neither expected.
The emotional core of the novel lies in its portrayal of family, loss, and unwavering devotion. Easton’s fierce love for his sister and niece is deeply moving, while his protective care for Nova adds a powerful romantic intensity.
Michelle Heard delivers a heartfelt contemporary romance filled with raw emotion and healing. Through grief and vulnerability, the story beautifully shows how love can grow even in the most heartbreaking circumstances.
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