Description: She loses her baby because her husband's daughter pushes her down the stairs-and when she wakes in the hospital, Ethan Sterling's first concern is damage control, not her grief. Claire Hayes has spent years loving a man who keeps her hidden. At the office, she is just another low-level employee. At home, she is the secret wife of the cold, untouchable CEO. She tells herself his distance is temporary, that his silence means less than the vows they signed in private. Then one cruel accident rips away her child-and with it, every excuse she has ever made for him. As gossip swirls about Ethan and his ex-wife Vanessa rebuilding their perfect family, Claire starts to see the truth: her marriage was built on convenience, her kindness was mistaken for weakness, and the little girl who hurt her may be just another victim in a far uglier game. Between workplace humiliation, buried resentment, and a husband who only realizes what he's losing when she stops reaching for him, Claire is forced to choose between staying in a life that keeps breaking her... or walking away for good. But leaving Ethan Sterling is not simple. Not when his daughter clings to her, his ex-wife sharpens her claws, and the man who never fought for her suddenly refuses to let her go. This time, Claire won't beg to be loved. The only question is whether Ethan will understand that before he loses her forever. Author Biography: Former magazine editor bringing sophistication to every story. Her novels feature glamorous settings and unforgettable chemistry.