A Mutual Destiny

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Aria Pecorelli is fresh off a toxic engagement determined to start anew in North Carolina. As an elementary school teacher and newly single dog mom she's ready to leave the trauma behind and focus on healing-while steering clear of men.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Antonio Ranaldi lives by the mantra Once a Marine always a Marine. Stationed in South Carolina he finds all the support he needs on base. Scarred by a past relationship he's focused on new aspirations with romance the last thing on his mind.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>But destiny has other plans.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The chemistry between Aria and Antonio is undeniable the attraction stronger than either has ever felt. Yet with Aria sworn off men and Antonio facing an impending reenlistment their hurdles are just beginning. As the spark between them intensifies can they overcome distance and their painful pasts to embrace a shared future? </span></p>