Love. Betrayal. Murder. Valentina is living a charmed, glittering life in Miami—falling in love for the first time, showered with gifts and affection by her father, surrounded by friends—when one shocking moment shatters everything she thought she knew about herself, her boyfriend, and her world. With no one left to trust, Valentina sheds her identity and flees to Montreal, where she finds work posing for a series of portraits by a pompous young artist. Valentina has always been at home in the art world, but she's never felt quite so alone. Valentina's carefully constructed new life comes crashing down when someone from her past resurfaces, putting her safety in question and her heart on the line. With betrayal at every turn, Valentina must untangle the deceptions of those she once loved and race to find her own truth—before it's too late. One shocking secret. A new identity. A past that refuses to stay buried. Romantic Suspense: Valentina thought she was falling in love for the first time. She never suspected her boyfriend was a killer, or that her own heart would become the most dangerous territory of all. Organized Crime: When her father’s glittering empire is revealed to be built on secrets and murder, Valentina learns that family ties can be a death sentence. Girl on the Run: Fleeing from Miami to the unfamiliar streets of Montreal, Valentina must reinvent herself to survive. But her past has a long reach, and there’s nowhere to hide. Art World Underbelly: Hiding in plain sight, Valentina poses for a series of portraits by a pompous young artist, drawing her deeper into a world where beauty and danger are intertwined.