One woman. Two men who would do anything for her. A love tested by secrets—and a past that refuses to stay buried. After walking away from the life her father tried to control, Lila has finally found peace—and passion—with Rhett, the protective soul who grounds her, and Emmett, the steady force she never saw coming. Together, they’ve built a home full of laughter, love, and the kind of chosen family Lila never thought she’d have. But when a stranger shows up with a familiar face and a story that doesn’t add up, the life they’ve built is thrown into chaos. Tension grows. Loyalties are questioned. And beneath it all, a mystery unravels—one that ties the past to the present in ways none of them saw coming. As buried truths rise to the surface, Lila must face the darkest parts of her history—and decide how far she’ll go to protect the people she loves. Tangled with emotional depth, slow-burn suspense, and raw vulnerability, this is a story of love, loyalty, and the secrets that bind us all.

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Comparable Stories:

The things we leave unfished by Rebecca Yarros Verity by Colleen Hoover The simple wild by K.A. Tucker The Wives by Tarryn Fischer

Trigger Warnings:

Parental neglect and emotional abuse Arranged marriage ​/​ forced expectations Kidnapping and stalking Mental health struggles (anxiety, PTSD hints) Discussions of trauma and identity loss (amnesia) Mild violence or physical confrontation Pregnancy complications ​/​ stress during pregnancy Mentions of manipulation and control sexual content (consensual, fade-to-black or sensual scenes)