The Risk and the Recovery

By Nelle Bouchard

She risked her life for the perfect shot, now her recovery rests in the hands of the one man she absolutely shouldn't want - the handsome stranger she's already slept with.

Independent wildlife photographer Sophie Moreau traded the suffocating city grind for the untamed beauty of Australia's Blue Mountains, determined to carve out a life on her own terms. But a reckless pursuit of the perfect image leads to a devastating fall, leaving her grounded, vulnerable, and completely reliant on the town's calm, competent physiotherapist. The only problem? He's Liam Caldwell - the intriguing man from the brewery whose quiet intensity sparked an impulsive night she can't forget, no matter how hard she tries.

Enter Liam Caldwell. Dedicated, focused, and haunted by a past professional investigation that nearly cost him everything, Liam lives by strict boundaries. Having the captivating, challenging Sophie Moreau - a walking, talking reminder of the 'complication' he swore he'd avoid - literally in his hands during therapy sessions is exquisite torture. Forced into close proximity, every touch crackles with forbidden awareness, blurring the lines between clinical care and the undeniable chemistry threatening to ignite between them.

As Sophie battles the frustrations of recovery and confronts her fear of dependency, Liam fights his own demons - the ghosts of his past and the potent desire Sophie awakens. Trapped in the intimate confines of physiotherapy in the small town of Blackwood Ridge, they must navigate the treacherous path between healing and heartbreak.

Can a woman fiercely guarding her independence learn to trust, and can a man terrified of repeating past mistakes risk opening his heart? Can they find a future together when the lines are dangerously blurred?

Escape to Blackwood Ridge in this steamy and emotional small-town Australian romance The Risk and the Recovery is Book 3 in the Blackwood Ridge Romances series - each book is a standalone HEA set in the beautiful Blue Mountains.

Perfect for readers who love:

Forced Proximity Romance (Patient/Therapist)Wounded Hero TropeHurt/Comfort ThemesSmall Town Australian SettingsEmotional, Character-Driven StoriesHeroines Finding Their StrengthSteamy Contemporary Romance (

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6KH4279
• ISBN13: 9798281409711
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"