Diana Rodham was once one of New York’s sharpest criminal attorneys until one case destroyed her career. Her clients vanished, her name lost its shine, and now the only job left is the one nobody wants: defending Kari Walker, a brilliant engineer accused of killing her abusive boyfriend.

At first, Diana sees what everyone else does a woman society has already judged guilty. But time with Kari reveals something deeper. Behind the headlines is a woman with fire in her mind, quiet resilience in her voice, and a strength Diana can’t ignore.

As the trial twists with secrets and buried truths, Diana’s walls start to crack. The connection between them grows stronger, even as the risks multiply not only Kari’s freedom, but the safety of both their hearts.

When duty collides with desire, Diana must decide what matters more: winning the case or following where her heart leads.

Can love survive when every word in court could destroy it?