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.