In the shadow of towering city estates and along the serene currents of its rivers, the city once whispered a promise of everlasting comfort to Lisa Jacobson. But a harrowing encounter with the notorious Bryantt brothers turned her haven into a hell, forcing her to flee and bury her past beneath the ashes of a new identity: Ashley Anders.Ten years have passed – a decade of secrets, a lifetime away from the cobblestone streets and the haunting memories. Yet, when fate’s cruel hand robs Ashley of her husband, it comes with a chilling stipulation: return to the city she once fled, and live there for six months or forfeit the future she’s built. With the terms of the will holding her captive, Ashley is thrust back into the world she thought she’d escaped, where Paul Bryantt’s shadow looms dark and Jeff Bryantt’s gaze burns with a misunderstood guilt.As Ashley navigates the treacherous waters of her past, the Bryantt brothers re-enter her life, their presence threatening to unravel the fabric of her carefully crafted existence. Can she maintain the masquerade, or will the threads of her lie unravel in their hands? The encounter sets off a maelstrom, tearing through the veils of deception, desire, and danger, leaving the question: In the collision of past and present, who will emerge unscathed?This romantic suspense novel will grip you by the heart and pull you into the depths of its turbulent tale. Witness as a woman’s fight for survival becomes a battle for redemption, love, and the strength to face the ghosts of her past.