Sound of Us
Part 2 of the Joia City series
He hides his guilt behind laughter. She hides her fear behind silence. Neither of them can hide from what's coming.On the surface, Owen Voss has everything-charm, success, and a career co-founding one of the world's leading assistive technology companies. But behind the easy smile is a man unraveling. A devastating security breach. A mother slipping away. And a growing fear that no matter what he builds, it will never be enough.Then he meets her-the one woman who doesn't fall for his charm.Adelen Mazao is one of the most sought-after sound engineers in the industry. Talented. Driven. Untouchable. After years of bullying and betrayal, she trusts no one-and she has her reasons. Because the past she tried to escape didn't stay behind.It followed her.What starts as a reluctant connection turns into something neither of them expected. But as Owen fights to break through her walls, danger closes in. Break-ins. Threats. A shadow that refuses to let Adelen go.And when that danger turns deadly, loving her may cost Owen everything.Now Adelen faces an impossible choice:Keep running…Or trust the one man willing to stand between her and the darkness-even if it destroys them both.A slow-burn romantic suspense filled with emotional depth, found family, and a love that refuses to back down. Perfect for readers who love:Reverse Grumpy x SunshineHe Falls FirstSlow Burn RomanceStalker / Romantic SuspenseFound FamilyProtective HeroStrong, Guarded HeroineDisability RepresentationForced Proximity (on set)Emotional Damage & Healing