by Sandra Brown
First published 2010
Dodge Hanley thought his past was behind him. The former detective turned private investigator has built a life avoiding old memories. Then Caroline King calls. She was the woman who mattered most, and now their daughter Berry needs help. Berry stands accused of shooting her ex-lover, but she swears she witnessed the real killer. She identifies Oren Starks, a former colleague who was fired for stalking her. Caroline has told Berry that Dodge is a trusted friend who can clear her name. Dodge believes his daughter completely. So does Deputy Ski Nyland, who works overtime tracking down Starks. Everything Berry said about Starks proves accurate. The man is dangerous and unpredictable. Dodge realizes Starks wants Berry for himself or wants her dead. Neither option is tolerable. Dodge commits to protecting his daughter and fixing past mistakes, even if it costs him everything.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
391 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: violence