First published 2026
Nova Monroe climbs back into life in Starlight Grove after spending over a year held captive. The woman who returns bears little resemblance to the one who disappeared. She throws herself off cliffs and races down mountain trails, seeking anything that makes her pulse quicken and her mind forget. When she needs somewhere to live, she turns to Kol Archer, a single father who works as a Forest Service investigator. Kol has decided Nova deserves protection, and he won't back down from that mission. His work taught him how to navigate difficult ground and fight for what matters, but Nova challenges him in ways he never expected. Her strength awakens feelings he assumed were gone forever. As they grow closer, someone else takes notice. This person wants Nova to stay trapped in her past. Kol prepares to face whatever comes next, because Nova is finally doing more than just getting through each day. She's building a real life and showing him he can trust again too.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Starlight Grove
416 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books
Content warnings: abuse, kidnapping