When Convictions Fall

When Convictions Fall is a contemporary romance about fate, forbidden desire, and the kind of love that shatters even the most carefully built plans. João Guilherme has everything under control. Newly graduated, working at his family's prestigious law firm, and determined never to repeat the mistakes of his past, he believes love is a distraction he can no longer afford—especially after surviving a toxic, obsessive relationship that left deep scars. Commitment is off the table. His future is mapped out. Nothing is supposed to go wrong. Until Melinda walks into his life. Fresh from the countryside and still grieving the loss of her father, Melinda arrives in Rio de Janeiro with little money, fierce determination, and a heart full of dreams. Law school. Independence. A new beginning. Romance is the last thing on her mind—until a chance encounter in a mansion garage turns her world upside down. What begins as an unexpected attraction quickly grows into something neither of them planned, wanted, or can control. As desire deepens and emotions collide, João Guilherme is forced to confront the truths he's been running from, while Melinda must decide how much she's willing to risk for a love that feels both dangerous and inevitable. But love is never simple—and the past doesn't disappear quietly. A jealous, malicious ex-girlfriend refuses to accept the end, threatening everything they're trying to build before it even has a chance to begin.