When Paisley nearly drowns completing her bucket list, a mysterious pilot named Jagger literally pulls her from the depths and ignites something she didn't know she was missing—a reason to truly live. But Jagger isn't just any flight school hotshot; he's reckless, dangerously charming, and completely off-limits as the rival of her current boyfriend (not to mention the son her commanding general father would never approve of). As Paisley discovers that life worth living might mean defying everyone's expectations, including her own protective instincts, she has to decide whether this electric pull toward Jagger is worth risking her heart—especially when her body's already fighting against the odds. It's a gorgeous, high-stakes romance that'll have you rooting for two people determined to soar, even when everyone's telling them to stay grounded.

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