Marked by the Past

Marked by the Past is a gripping contemporary romance filled with passion, danger, and the fight to overcome the scars of yesterday. Ricardo is one of the country's top lawyers—feared by criminals and admired by many. With a sharp mind, a devilish smile, and an ego to match, Ricardo lives life on his own terms. He's made a career out of putting drug dealers behind bars, showing no mercy to those he deems unforgivable. But beneath his confident exterior lies a man haunted by a dark, dangerous past—one that threatens to unravel everything he's built. Fernanda is a fierce, independent nineteen-year-old with dreams of becoming a lawyer. Passionate about her family and fearless in the face of life's challenges, she's learned to guard her heart fiercely. Love, for Fernanda, is a risk she's not willing to take—especially after witnessing the destruction it brought to her parents. When a chance encounter sparks an unexpected attraction, Ricardo and Fernanda are forced into an uneasy agreement that could change their lives forever. As they fight their growing feelings, both must confront their fears and the secrets that bind them. Will two people so wary of love find a way to trust each other? Or will their haunted pasts keep them apart forever?