Book excerpt: Surgeon Zayed Khalil is formidable, yet scarred. The only solace he finds is in his work. He's dedicated, professional and brilliant. And he's come to Penhally Bay to set up a specialist children’s until at St. Piran Hospital. Emily Livingston is in awe of her new boss, but she's noticed the pain behind his dark eyes. Her instinct to reach out to him is as overwhelming as the underlying attraction between them. But Zayed closed his heart long ago. Could this beautiful young doctor be the woman to show him how to live again, even love again?