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by Catarina M (Author)
Sophie Monroe is the kind of woman people trust-an exceptional nurse, a quiet presence, and someone who keeps to herself. After a bitter divorce, she settles into a new life in Jacksonville, Florida, where she finds solace in her work and the anonymity of a fresh start. But Sophie has secrets-secrets she's buried deeper than anyone suspects.
When she meets Chad Thornton, a charming and enigmatic Navy veteran, their connection is immediate and intense. But Chad isn't who he pretends to be. Behind his broad smile lies a dangerous mind-and a marriage he's keeping under wraps.
As their affair escalates, Chad's wife, Rosa, discovers the betrayal. Together, Chad and Rosa hatch a plan to eliminate Sophie-for love, for revenge, and for the life insurance money they desperately need.
But Sophie Monroe isn't just a victim. And some people are far more dangerous when backed into a corner.
Synopsis (Detailed Overview):
After the end of a toxic marriage, Sophie Monroe moves to Jacksonville to escape the pain and rebuild her life. She's respected in the medical community, adored by patients, and known for her compassion and grace. But underneath the surface, Sophie hides a past filled with guilt, betrayal, and choices that still haunt her.
When she meets Chad Thornton, a 22-year Navy veteran turned civilian contractor, their chemistry is undeniable. Handsome, confident, and dangerously persuasive, Chad sweeps Sophie into an intense romance. But she doesn't know that he's still married-to Rosa, a calculating woman with her own hidden darkness.
Rosa discovers the affair and, instead of confronting her husband, she teams up with him. What begins as a plan fueled by jealousy and greed soon becomes a deadly conspiracy. Chad and Rosa plot to kill Sophie, frame it as a tragic accident, and collect a large payout from a fraudulent life insurance policy.
But they've underestimated her.
As Sophie begins to sense that something is wrong, her instincts sharpen-and her past resurfaces. What neither Chad nor Rosa know is that Sophie has lied before. She's survived worse. And this time, she won't run. She'll fight.
What unfolds is a taut, gripping game of manipulation, revenge, and survival, where nothing is quite what it seems-and the most dangerous person in the room may be the one you least expect.
