This emotional sequel to "For Michele" follows Christopher Riley and Jessica Murphy as they navigate their complicated reunion after five years apart. When Jessica suddenly reappears in Chris's life, they begin rebuilding their relationship, only to discover that the weight of secrets and unspoken truths threatens to tear them apart once again—looking back to how their love started to see the road ahead. As Jessica's past begins to surface, she must decide whether to continue running from her demons or trust in Chris's love enough to face them together. Sometimes love isn't about discovering something new, but about finding what your heart never truly lost.
The novel weaves together themes of redemption, family, and the courage to face one's past as Chris and Jessica race across Europe, their love tested by revelation after revelation. With help from those closest to Chris, they navigate an increasingly dangerous path back to Paradise. In this story of youthful romance, both Chris and Jessica must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome the shadows of the past and forge a future together, even as questions linger about who among their trusted circle might have betrayed them.