Victoria doesn't even know I'm alive.

In the cutthroat world of New York City media, Victoria Armstrong reigns supreme as the ice queen of cable news. But behind her steely façade lies a woman afraid to confront her own heart.

Sarah Mitchell has spent five years as Victoria's indispensable assistant, silently nursing an impossible love. When the pain of unrequited feelings becomes too much to bear, Sarah makes the bold decision to leave it all behind for the sun-soaked shores of Puerto Vallarta.

But fate has other plans. As Sarah begins to rediscover herself in Mexico, Victoria realizes that the emptiness in her life goes beyond a missing assistant. Impulsively, she leaves her high-powered career behind to follow her heart south of the border.

In the vibrant streets and on the golden beaches of Puerto Vallarta, these two women will confront the feelings they've long denied. Can Victoria lower her walls and learn to embrace vulnerability? Will Sarah find the courage to give love one last chance?

"In Her Shadow" is a passionate tale of self-discovery, second chances, and the transformative power of love. Set against the backdrop of New York's fast-paced newsrooms and Mexico's breathtaking coasts, this romance proves that sometimes, the greatest story of all is the one written by the heart. It's a short story of 10k words.