Doctor Valério, a New England-bred physician, reinvents himself in the quaint southern town of Rivers. With a home on the lake and a starter yacht, life seems idyllic for the Cape Verde native. Contracted as a house physician for Pine Grove nursing home, Valério soon crosses paths with Nicole, a dedicated geriatrics technician caring for her aging grandmother. Despite their age difference, a deep connection forms between them, blossoming into a heartfelt romance. But Valério harbors secrets that threaten to unravel their relationship. As love and trust are put to the test, will they overcome the shadows of his past? 

Trigger Warnings: mild profanity; moderate sexual content

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Page Count: 198

Elisa hides her pregnancy after divorcing small-town physician Doctor Valério. But secrets refuse to stay buried. In Cape Verde, Barbara, now married to Valério's brother, uncovers the truth. Torn between two women, João Valério turns to religion for answers. His brother, a Muslim scholar and master Hafiz, guides him toward redemption. A romantic journey across the Sahara leads João to remarry Elisa in the Muslim tradition. Their infant daughter, Sukra, Creole for sugar, becomes the compass in a story of love, loyalty, and tradition. But one question remains: will João take a second wife. 

Trigger Warnings: mild sexual content in some scenes; mild profanity

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Page Count: 224