by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 31
First published 2007
Garon Grier moves to Jacobsville, Texas, purchasing ranch land where he hopes to leave behind the pain of his failed marriage. The FBI agent finds himself drawn into a dangerous case involving a child predator who has broken free from custody. His investigation brings him face to face with Grace Carver, a young woman who carries the weight of being the sole survivor of the escaped convict's previous crimes. As Grier tracks the dangerous fugitive through the Texas landscape, he discovers that Grace holds crucial information about the predator's methods and potential targets. The case forces both Grier and Grace to confront their traumatic histories while depending on each other for survival. Their professional partnership gradually evolves into something deeper as they work together to stop the killer before he strikes again. Set against the backdrop of small town Texas, their growing connection offers both characters a chance at healing from their respective wounds and finding the courage to trust again.
Genres: romance, suspense, crime, action, mystery-thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Jacobsville, Texas
288 pages · Hardcover · HQN
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, violence