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When a tragic plane crash wipes out Romero Monteiro’s family and a near-fatal accident leaves him emotionally shattered, he retreats into desolation, until his new caregiver, Carmen Valiente, steps in. In her mission to help him heal both physically and emotionally, she uncovers dark secrets behind the crash and the accident. Carmen finds herself in a deadly game of survival, where someone is determined to finish what they started. With danger closing in, what started as a professional relationship, became something more. Carmen may be Romero’s only hope, but can she navigate his icy attitude before it’s too late to save him?



Under My Care

Pablo shifted uncomfortably, his hands clasped behind his back. “Missus Monteiro, the doctors insist you need more rest before you’re discharged. It could be another couple of days at least.” 


Carmen scowled, frustration flashing in her eyes. “A couple of days? Mister Pablo, I have a company to run and a business to protect. I can’t afford to be lying here while people like Perez make their moves.” 


Romero interjected, his voice calm but commanding. “You’re not going anywhere until you’ve recovered, Carmen. That’s not up for debate.” 


Carmen’s eyes darted to Romero, her lips pressing into a thin line. “With all due respect, Mister Monteiro, it’s not your decision to make. You can’t run my life.” 


A Terrible Liar