Cruel Destiny

A story of healing, second chances, and the risks of opening your heart to someone new. In the small town of Green Mountain, Tennessee, a young woman finds solace in a man with a battered heart while rebuilding her life after a devastating loss. Cruel Destiny is perfect for fans of Jennifer Hartmann, Paige Toon, Nicholas Sparks, and Carley Fortune.
Can they trust each other with their hearts, or will their pasts keep them apart?
Haunted by a past event, Nick Peterson set out on a journey of healing across the country, leading him to a new adventure where he rebuilt his life, surrounded by strangers who taught him the power of self-redemption and second chances. Dahlia Ellis, retired music superstar and single mom, has just started to let joy and dreams back into her life after losing everything three years ago, her heart included. When Nick walks into her shop by mistake, she feels an instant connection with him, one that seems too genuine to be pure coincidence.
Their chemistry is undeniable as they navigate their newfound relationship, but a question remains: Can they overcome their pasts and embrace the vulnerability of trusting someone new? Sparks flew, boundaries blurred, and love beckons as they walk the fragile line between friendship and the sizzling attraction they can't deny.
Will Nick and Dahlia take the leap into the unknown and trust their hearts, or will their fear hold them back from a second chance at happiness?
Cruel Destiny is book one in the Second Tear duet. This is the introduction to Nick and Dahlia's beautiful and heartbreaking love story. It begins where Sweet Agony ends