A contemporary second-chance romance with a TV host heroine caught in paparazzi/scandal fallout and a steadfast thriller-writer hero from her past. Expect slow burn, closed-door chemistry, public-image vs. real-love stakes, a messy love triangle with a politician fiancé, and themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and starting over—all building to a heartfelt HEA. Perfect for readers who love celebrity romance, exes to lovers, media drama, and feel-good contemporary love stories.As a popular TV host, Devon Tieks has seen firsthand how lives can be ruined by scandal. Too bad her father didn't consider that before he and his mistress collided head on with it. While the paparazzi swarms and Devon fights to keep the salacious details of her father's death private, she can't help but question her politician boyfriend's poorly timed proposal.Oscar "Oz" Roman has always been a close family friend even though Devon broke off their first-love engagement to pursue her dreams in New York. Ten years later, Oz has established his career as a thriller writer, but hasn't found a love like he had with Devon.While Devon's life is crumbling around her, her fiancé is busy protecting his image at all costs. Oz proves he's steadfast, salt of the earth, and irresistible...but can she find a way to move forward with him when she left him behind with her past?