Gathering Storm (Tangled Hearts #1)
Sara Claridge

For Madeleine, love has always been an illusion, shattered time and again by her mother's chaotic love life. But as sparks fly between her and Jean-Luc, she can't deny the smouldering desire that ignites within her. Yet, beneath the charm and magnetism of the enigmatic Frenchman, lies a web of secrecy that threatens to unravel their connection.
Jean-Luc's life has been shaped by tragedy, leaving him fiercely protective of his sister and guarded against outsiders. However, when he discovers that Madeleine is on the trail of a dangerous con artist who has deceived her mother, he is compelled to act. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even if it means confronting his own demons and risking everything he holds dear.
In a race against time and surrounded by the haunting shadows of their pasts, Madeleine and Jean-Luc embark on a perilous journey of trust, redemption, and the true meaning of love. As the storm rages on, their entangled destinies converge, testing their resolve to find solace in each other's arms.