We were never supposed to fall in love. And yet, here we were—living under the same roof, sparks flying, hearts tangled, and a six-month U.S. tour looming over us.Sam Stevens, country music legend and father to two amazing girls, had always been off-limits. I was supposed to be the nanny, the safe one. But our chemistry was impossible to ignore, simmering with longing that grew harder to hide with every passing day. As we tried to balance the responsibilities of family, fame, and our complicated pasts, I couldn't tell where temptation ended and love began.Could we risk everything we'd worked for—our trust, our hearts, and the tour—for a chance at something real? Or would the shadows of our pasts tear us apart before we even had a shot?Rising Star is an emotional, soul-stirring romance about love, second chances, and finding redemption in each other's arms—the breathtaking conclusion to Sam and Madison's story, and book two in the Lonesome Heart duet. single dad age gap close proximity soulmates romance second chances