My Smile Hurts

Some smiles hide more than happiness.Dr. Robert LeBlanc has spent his career helping children overcome trauma, but behind his calm smile lies a past he's never truly escaped. As Chief of Pediatric Psychiatry at SickKids Hospital, he's respected by colleagues, admired by patients, and trusted by everyone around him-yet every day is a battle to keep his own demons hidden.Dr. Zackery Wyatt is one of the world's most accomplished pediatric heart surgeons. Brilliant, wealthy, and fiercely protective, he has built a life dedicated to saving children. The last thing he expects is to fall for the guarded psychiatrist who refuses to let anyone see the man beneath the mask.As their relationship deepens, Robert's carefully constructed walls begin to crack. Love offers hope, but healing comes at a price. Together they must confront trauma, guilt, and the painful truths that neither of them can outrun.My Smile Hurts is a dark, emotionally charged romance that explores the lasting impact of trauma, the complexities of trust, and the courage it takes to let someone love you when you believe you're beyond saving.Content Warning: This novel contains depictions of trauma, mental illness, PTSD, BDSM, explicit sexual content, emotional abuse, and other mature themes that may be distressing to some readers. Intended for readers 18+.