Some hearts are worth the risk of breaking twice.

Caroline McGuire returns to Redemption, Alaska to prove herself as the town’s new physician assistant. Haunted by a teenage mistake, she’s determined to rebuild her reputation and keep her heart safely guarded.

Then Jude Mercer shows up injured at her family’s resort.

Six months ago in Colorado, they shared an incredible night—and a kiss that made Caroline believe in possibilities. Then he ghosted her without explanation. Now the suspended biathlete needs her medical expertise, and Caroline must treat the man who already broke her trust once.

Jude came to Redemption to rehabilitate his scandal-wrecked career and avoid emotional complications. But facing Caroline again forces him to confront his pattern of running when things get real. This time, the stakes are higher—her professional reputation hangs in the balance, and his athletic future is slipping away.

When a medical crisis threatens everything they’ve both worked for, Caroline and Jude must decide: Is protecting yourself worth losing the person who could heal all your wounds?

A story about second chances, professional redemption, and finding the courage to trust again.
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Perfect for readers who love:
• Second-chance romance with emotional depth
• Medical drama and small-town Alaska settings
• Heroes and heroines overcoming past mistakes
• High-stakes romance where everything is on the line
• Stories about forgiveness and professional redemption

Releasing May, 2026