Mended Hearts - Conrad, Tara

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Résumé :
Will love conquer all, or will time prove to be their greatest adversary? Lana's spiraling on a self-destructive path. She's keeping a painful secret. Instead of confiding in Brandon, the one person who could give unconditional support, she resorts to her well-practiced escape mechanism-running. She returns home, believing distance will heal her wounds and sever her ties with Brandon. But the passage of time brings forth a profound realization-truth cannot be outrun. Amidst the darkest moments of Lana's journey, an unexpected source offers hope and support. When she begins to find the strength to confront her pain, one question looms. Has she waited too long? Lana and Brandon's story unfolds, entangled with emotions and the poignant struggles of loss, forgiveness, and healing. Will they find their way back to each other, or will the scars of the past remain too deep to mend? Join Lana and Brandon as they find solace in each other's arms, proving that even the most shattered hearts can be mended....

Biographie:
Tara Conrad is a dark romance author celebrated for reimagining classic gothic themes for modern readers. Her Poe-inspired novels, including Beneath the Shadows and Bound by Darkness, are known for their poetic intensity, emotional intrigue, and deeply layered characters. Tara earned her MFA in Creative Writing, where she specialized in narrative voice and emotional character development. She is a frequent guest at signings and literary events across the U.S., and is committed to partnering with bookstores to build community and connect readers with stories that resonate long after the final page....

Sommaire:
Will the truth finally bring them back together, or will the scars of their past keep them apart forever? Svetlana My world shattered in an instant, leaving me broken in ways I never imagined. Brandon doesn't know the truth. He doesn't know why I'm pushing him away, why I've shut myself off from everyone. But how can I tell the man who dreams of being a father that I can never give him that? So I run-again. I tell myself it's better this way, that I'm protecting him from a life of resentment and regret. But no matter how far I go, the pain doesn't leave. Brandon Svetlana is my everything. But now, she's slipping away, building walls I can't break through. I know she's hiding something, but every time I try to reach her, she pulls further away. I don't know if love is enough to save us this time. But I'm not giving up. I'll fight for her, even if it means facing the pain she's trying so hard to hide. In the darkest moments of their journey, healing comes from the most unexpected places....