It takes courage to share your secretsâand your heart . . . Adopted as a child by a tech billionaire, Wynter Bates knows nothing about her originsâor the world beyond being privileged, sheltered, and lonely. But she wonât let anything stop her from investigating who she is. Especially after a high-profile scandal involving her fatherâs past lands her on an island retreat under bodyguard Cullen Whelan's protectionâin the guise of being his girlfriend . . .
A former military intelligence officer, Cullen figures protecting a pampered heiress will be easy. Posing as a couple is the safest strategyâuntil Wynâs persistence and vulnerability spark his curiosityâand a reckless attraction neither can afford. More complicated, what Cullen knows about her past is a truth he can't tell. But as they get closer, wrenching revelations will force them to decide what to trust, who to forgive, and whether their growing love is enough to risk a future together.
Praise for Jamie Popeâs Hope Blooms
âAn intensely emotional read. . . . Ultimately hopeful and romantic.â âKirkus Reviews âTender, exquisitely written . . . a poignant, uplifting story.â âLibrary Journal STARRED REVIEW âA powerful, sensitive novel about family, friendship, loss, and the power of love.â âRT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
âBeautifully written . . . a story you wonât forget.â âKristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
It takes courage to share your secretsâand your heart . . . Adopted as a child by a tech billionaire, Wynter Bates knows nothing about her originsâor the world beyond being privileged, sheltered, and lonely. But she wonât let anything stop her from investigating who she is. Especially after a high-profile scandal involving her fatherâs past lands her on an island retreat under bodyguard Cullen Whelan's protectionâin the guise of being his girlfriend . . .
A former military intelligence officer, Cullen figures protecting a pampered heiress will be easy. Posing as a couple is the safest strategyâuntil Wynâs persistence and vulnerability spark his curiosityâand a reckless attraction neither can afford. More complicated, what Cullen knows about her past is a truth he can't tell. But as they get closer, wrenching revelations will force them to decide what to trust, who to forgive, and whether their growing love is enough to risk a future together.
Praise for Jamie Popeâs Hope Blooms
âAn intensely emotional read. . . . Ultimately hopeful and romantic.â âKirkus Reviews âTender, exquisitely written . . . a poignant, uplifting story.â âLibrary Journal STARRED REVIEW âA powerful, sensitive novel about family, friendship, loss, and the power of love.â âRT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
âBeautifully written . . . a story you wonât forget.â âKristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author