by Lisa Jackson
First published 2025
Mara Wilcox has spent four years grieving Shane, killed in an overseas bombing that shattered her world. She's built a new life around their daughter, accepting that some wounds never heal. Then Shane appears at her door, very much alive and furious that she didn't wait for him. He wants to claim his daughter and pick up where they left off, but Mara isn't the only one stunned by his return. Meanwhile, Becca Peters struggles to save her family's horse farm after a scandal nearly destroyed everything. She's kept her distance from Brig Chambers, whose accusations cost her dearly, but the attraction between them burns as hot as their mutual distrust. Both women thought they'd escaped their dangerous pasts, but someone lurking in the shadows has other plans. As old enemies resurface and new threats emerge, Mara and Becca must confront the truth that safety is just an illusion.
Genres: romance, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
512 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Zebra