First published 2014
Lucy Sheridan hasn't set foot in Summer River for thirteen years. Not since Mason Fletcher pulled her from that wild party when she was a teenager, humiliating her in front of everyone. She thought he was just being overprotective. She was wrong. Mason had actually saved her from a violent crime that night, perpetrated by Tristan, a wealthy local who vanished without a trace shortly after. Now Lucy returns to settle her aunt Sara's affairs after a fatal car accident. She works as a forensic genealogist for a private investigation firm. Mason left the police to start a security company with his brother, though he still helps at his uncle's hardware store. Summer River has transformed from sleepy farm town to upscale wine country destination. When Lucy and Mason discover something shocking in Sara's house, and Tristan's old associates start behaving strangely, Mason's protective instincts resurface. He rescued Lucy once before. This time, she refuses to be a passive victim.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Summer River
336 pages · Hardcover · Berkley