When Theodora Saxby marries the devastatingly charming James Ryburn after a swoon-worthy public proposal, she finally believes she's found her happily-ever-after—until she discovers the crushing truth about his motives. Separated and heartbroken, Theo must decide if she's willing to trust the man who shattered her world, while James fights to prove that his feelings have transformed into something genuine and fierce. With witty banter, genuine emotional stakes, and a hero determined to win back his wife, this is a story about learning to see yourself through someone else's eyes and discovering that love sometimes needs a second chance to get it right.

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Lush strings and yearning vocals layered over steady indie-pop beats. Think Bon Iver's vulnerable falsetto, Florence + The Machine's dramatic intensity, and the romantic ache of The National. Regency-era longing meets modern emotional depth—swelling orchestration for stolen glances, building tension for rekindled passion.

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