Embracing the instinct to safeguard, Caitlyn Maddox embarks on a second honeymoon, accompanied by a professional escort, chosen meticulously through a rigorous matchmaking agency. Little does she know that the dashing stranger, Duke Carter, who greets her at the airport, is not the man she had initially hired. As they navigate the enchanting canals of Venice and indulge in the sophistication of Florence's dining scene, an unexpected chemistry blossoms between them. However, their idyllic journey is disrupted by hidden agendas. In the maze of narrow streets, stunning gardens, and art-filled galleries, dark secrets from Caitlyn's late husband's past and Duke's current circumstances threaten to shatter their peaceful adventure. Amidst a whirlwind of half-truths and sudden danger, Duke commits to safeguarding Caitlyn not just as part of his duty, but because he has developed a fierce protectiveness for someone he's come to cherish.
