The Quiet Between Us: The Second Life Chronicles, #5

Each title in the series, finds hope and a future in second chances at real love.
Set in contemporary timelines from 2026 onwards. A key element being sharp humour along side British sarcasm. All characters are essentially English and with that a certain reservation but honesty.
Each book is written for mature adult readers.
Series Promise:
Love isn't a second chance — it's a second life. Each book follows a protagonist over 40 facing a psychological crossroads: grief, betrayal, reinvention, identity collapse, or rediscovery.
In this the 5th book of 6: Trauma-informed romance . A 45-year-old barrister recovering from a violent case. Hyper-vigilance, avoidance, moral injury. A gentle, grounded bookshop owner." A love story written in the spaces where fear used to live." Could this be a new chapter finding someone again?