by Melody Anne
First published 2014
Misty Elton faces a life or death choice when she discovers her boyfriend stockpiling enough drugs to supply a small country. She escapes past him blocking her exit and flees to Seattle, where she transforms her appearance, adopts a new identity, and rebuilds her shattered life. After a year of safety, a well-dressed stranger named Bryson Winchester appears at her workplace, calling her by her real name. Panicked, Misty grabs her Taser and strikes him down, but this only angers the man who claims he wants to help put her criminal ex behind bars. Now Misty must decide whether Bryson deserves her trust or if all men will betray her. Her choice will reveal not only whether some men can be trusted, but also uncover the secret of her birth and her true identity. The past refuses to stay buried, and some revelations return with deadly consequences.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, second-chance
Setting: Seattle
Period: Contemporary
297 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, drug-use, violence