Book restorer Lena Mercer has every reason to hate Adrian Rook: his testimony helped send her father to prison. When he returns eight years later with a damaged book containing hidden evidence, she reluctantly joins him in a search for the truth. As their investigation draws dangerous attention, resentment gives way to an attraction neither can ignore. But Adrian's deepest confession may destroy the trust they are beginning to build. Before I Forgive Your Kiss is an adult romantic suspense novel about desire, accountability, and the difficult work of forgiveness.