Stephanie Barker is making her way through life just fine. She's a successful business owner and devoted mother to the niece she adopted. She fills her days with the things she loves and the people who bring her joy. At least that's what she thinks until traumatic circumstances bring Dr. Jian Anderson into her orbit. Stephanie has held everything around her together for so long, what happens when she meets someone who wants to hold, support and protect her? Does she have room for a romantic love, or will she continue to take on the world alone? Jian Anderson has a thriving career as the top Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Talbot Memorial Hospital. He's not looking for a relationship. He's quite happy with his bachelor lifestyle. That is until the night a horrific event brings Stephanie into his hospital and his skills are needed to help someone she loves. Terrible conditions bring them together, but the fire that ignites between them is undeniable. When the danger they thought was over threatens their cocoon of happiness, can they navigate the threat? Can they trust in what they've built together or will tragedy tear them apart? **Note from the Author** This story contains subject matter which may evoke intense emotions. While it is a love story there are references to and instances of violence, death, child abandonment, transphobia, strong language and human trafficking.