First published 2002
Taylor McAden's quiet life in Edenton, North Carolina is upended when a near-fatal car accident brings him face-to-face with Denise Holden, a newcomer to the town. As they navigate the aftermath, Taylor and Denise find themselves drawn to each other. But their growing bond is complicated by the ghosts of their pasts - Denise's abusive ex-husband and Taylor's tragic failure to save a drowning victim years ago. With their futures hanging in the balance, they must decide if taking a chance on love is worth the risk of getting their hearts broken all over again.
Genres: romance, suspense, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Edenton (N.C.)
384 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence