Ashes and Always

Aurora Bucur is a gifted chef with a gentle soul, quietly observing the world with kindness... and carrying a secret she can never reveal. Beneath her warmth lies an undercover life as a detective, hunting the ruthless mafia known as The Black Dragon. When her path collides with Noah Reed-the man everyone fears-danger, passion, and memories of a childhood promise ignite a fire neither of them can resist.Noah trusts no one. Until Aurora. She becomes his peace, his weakness, his safe place... and when the truth of her hidden identity is revealed, betrayal cuts deeper than any enemy ever could. But Aurora's love refuses to be silent, proving itself in sacrifice, courage, and the ultimate risk.From the ashes of fire and betrayal rises a love stronger than fate, a family built from hope, and a life worth every tear and heartbeat. Together, Aurora and Noah discover that true love isn't just survived-it's lived, endlessly, fiercely, and forever.

Pages: 216, Paperback, Sarah Shah