Sold in the storm

Lila Thompson’s life falls apart in a single night—betrayed by her boyfriend, sold by her stepmother, and hunted by a ruthless gang leader. With nothing left but a desperate promise to her late mother, she crosses paths with Nate Cole—a rich, mysterious stranger haunted by his past. He thinks she’s someone else. She needs the money he could give. What begins as a risky lie becomes a dangerous game of secrets, survival, and simmering attraction. But as lies unravel and old wounds resurface, can they save each other from the storm—or will they drown in the wreckage? A gripping romantic drama of trust, betrayal, and second chances.retract