A grieving doctor and a nurturing professor join forces on a potentially

groundbreaking medical study that sparks a profound connection neither saw

coming in this unconventional romantic drama from the author who brought

you the book club favorite Somebody’s Wife.

Dr. Dresden Xavier moved his family back to his hometown of Monroe City after

an unfortunate tragedy. Searching for an escape from the reality of grief and

depression, Dresden buries himself in a grueling medical research project that

could yield life-changing results. What was supposed to be a short-term

partnership with the professor of nursing at Monroe University quickly morphs

into a case study of love … or maybe just an experiential error.

Harper Kingsley, a loving wife, mother, and professor, sought tenure and a little

peace and happiness in her fast-paced life. In the public eye, Harper is a poised

perfectionist, but behind closed doors, she desperately fights to mend the broken

threads of her feeble family. Lies, sickness, and secrets that could destroy her

family permeate her soul until the healing touch of Dr. Xavier changes her

trajectory. What was supposed to be a clinical research assignment evolves into

something much greater and beyond their control.