Emily arrives in New York seeking a fresh start after tragedy, ready to build a life with Dillon—the perfect, devoted boyfriend who seems to have it all figured out. But when the dangerously charming Gavin Blake crosses her path, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected, and suddenly nothing feels as certain as it once did. As Dillon's carefully crafted exterior begins to crack and Gavin reveals unexpected depths beneath his notorious reputation, Emily realizes that the glittering façade of New York is hiding secrets that could change everything. This is a swoon-worthy, emotional journey about discovering who people really are beneath the surface and trusting your instincts when your heart is on the line.

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