Heartbeats Amidst Chaos, Part 1 by Rachel J. Green

An explosion. A suspected criminal. An undeniable attraction.

Rissa Mahoney, a dedicated medical resident, has her life thrown into chaos when a bomb explodes at a charity concert, flooding the hospital where she works with the victims. Amid the mayhem, she’s assigned to care for the alleged bomber.

Elio Accardi, heir to a notorious crime family, claims he’s been framed. His powerful presence and piercing eyes make it impossible for Rissa to remain detached. As the city plunges into lockdown, she’s tasked with caring for him around the clock—alone.

Forced into close quarters, the forbidden attraction between the pair grows. But as danger looms ever closer, Rissa is pulled deeper into Elio’s world. Trusting him could be her only way out—or her biggest mistake.

Caught between duty and desire, Rissa must navigate a world of secrets and lies. Can she help Elio prove his innocence, or will their intense connection be their undoing?