They were inseparable from the moment they met. Now she’s missing, and he’s suspected of murder…
Julian Gennaro’s art is all he has left.
Still grief-stricken after his family’s tragic deaths, he isolates himself from the painful memories. But when he emerges to teach a local painting class, he’s instantly drawn to a sexy student whose charms are impossible to resist.
Nina Caro longs to break free from her oppressive mafia family.
Desperate for a life of her own, she finds the courage to ask out her drop-dead-gorgeous art teacher. But falling in love with a tortured soul is more dangerous than she could ever imagine…
Overshadowed by old jealousies and dark figures from their pasts, Julian swears nothing can come between them.
Until Nina suddenly vanishes into the snowy woods, putting him at the top of the suspect list.
Can Julian and Nina find their way back to each other’s arms, or will their future end with a life sentence?
Trigger Warning: This book contains abuse, kidnapping and trauma.