He's a former military surgeon with scars no one sees. She's the nurse with every reason to guard her heart. But if they don't learn to trust each other—neither of them will survive what's coming. Samantha Clark isn't looking for love. Not after the betrayal that nearly broke her. All she wants is a second chance at purpose, and Norfolk Medical's trauma center is her shot at rebuilding everything. But her first shift ends in chaos—and puts her face-to-face with the one man who could unravel her all over again. Dr. Huxley Armstrong doesn't believe in second chances. Not after what he's seen overseas—or the mistake that ended his military career. Now back in civilian life, he keeps his head down, his scalpel sharp, and his emotions buried deep. The last thing he needs is a bold, resilient nurse who challenges him at every turn…and makes him feel far too much. When a fatal crash raises questions no one wants answered, Huxley and Samantha are drawn into a web of hospital secrets, professional risk, and undeniable tension. Every step closer to the truth puts Sam in danger—and every moment they spend together threatens the walls Huxley has spent years rebuilding. TROPES ✅ Grumpy trauma surgeon x sunshine nurse ✅ Enemies to lovers (with surgical tension) ✅ Forced proximity in the trauma center ✅ Emotionally shut-down hero who falls first ✅ Hospital drama meets romantic suspense ✅ Secrets, scars, and slow-burn healing ✅ Life-or-death stakes—and love worth the risk