Amber had long given up on love. But when she meets her father’s old friend, Steve, at a backyard BBQ, sparks fly in a way she never expected. Their whirlwind romance quickly leads to marriage, and everything seems picture-perfect. That is, until their wedding night, when Amber uncovers a secret that shatters the idyllic life she thought she was stepping into.
Arriving at her parents’ house, Amber sighed at the sight of cars scattered across the lawn. Another family event, she thought, bracing herself for whatever was in store. As she stepped inside, the familiar aroma of grilled food greeted her, along with her father’s unmistakable laugh.
“Amber!” her dad called out, flipping burgers with his well-worn apron. “Join us, it’s just the guys from the shop.”
Amber was about to protest when the doorbell rang. “That must be Steve,” her father said, his tone casual but with a hint of excitement. Moments later, a tall, ruggedly handsome man walked through the door. Steve was charming, with a calm, steady voice that drew her in. From that moment, Amber couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something special about him.
