Rudy Pankow, once the carefree star of Outer Banks, faces an unexpected and life-altering accident that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. Struggling with his new reality, he isolates himself from everything he once knew, including his beloved role as JJ Maybank. When his car breaks down in the Wyoming wilderness, he encounters Willow Parker, a woman who doesn't see him for his disability but as a person in need of healing. Together, they navigate the journey of emotional and physical recovery, facing insecurities, self-doubt, and the ghosts of their pasts. As Rudy helps Willow overcome her own struggles with body image and identity, they discover that love, understanding, and the quiet life on a horse ranch may be the key to healing both their hearts.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Aarna never thought two pink lines could shake her world.
She stood frozen, staring at the test in her trembling hands. Pregnant. A word she had longed to hear, yet feared the most.
Would he accept it? Or would he push her away again, just like before?
The door creaked open. Her heart pounded.
Sharad's sharp gaze met hers. "What are you hiding?"
Her breath hitched. She wasn't ready for this. Not yet.