Risking Trust — India Kells

In the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical research, one woman's unexpected second chance at love could be her last chance at survival.Dr. Astrid Larsen, a brilliant 45-year-old scientist, is on the cusp of a breakthrough that could change countless lives—and honor her late husband's legacy. But when her groundbreaking work catches the attention of a ruthless competitor, Astrid finds herself in the crosshairs of corporate espionage and life-threatening sabotage.Enter Flynn Rexford, a seasoned 50-year-old security expert tasked with protecting her. Posing as her boyfriend, Flynn grapples with his own past: the loss of his wife and the challenges of raising a teenage daughter with a devastating illness. As Astrid and Flynn face escalating danger together, the lines between duty and desire begin to blur, challenging their carefully guarded hearts.Can these two wounded souls risk everything for a second chance at love? Or will the ghosts of their pasts and the threats of the present tear them apart when it matters most?  In a race against time, Astrid and Flynn must confront their deepest fears to survive—and perhaps find a love worth fighting for.