He hides his guilt behind laughter. She hides her fear behind silence. But neither can hide from what’s coming.
On paper, Owen Voss has it all—boy-next-door looks and charm, a career co-founding one of the world’s leading assistive technology companies, and the easy smile pulls people in and makes everyone feel lighter. But behind the mask, he’s drowning: guilt from a devastating security breach, fear of failing the people he loves, and the quiet heartbreak of watching his mother slip away. When he’s offered the chance to pursue a lifelong dream in film—and to work alongside the woman who feels like destiny—he seizes it. Winning her trust might be the hardest role he’s ever played, especially when mysterious threats close in around her.
 
Adelen Mazao thought moving across the country would put her past behind her. With a thriving career as one of the most sought-after sound engineers in the industry, and an unbelievably supportive family, she should feel safe. But years of bullying left scars that no success can erase, and the shadows she tried to outrun are catching up. When danger follows her to the new location—and targets the kindhearted man who refuses to stop chasing her—Adelen is forced to choose: keep running, or risk everything to protect him.
 
Book Two in the Joia City Series is a story of hidden wounds, fierce devotion, and love that refuses to back down while delivering a heartfelt blend of swoony romance, suspense, and emotional depth.