She’s spent her whole life being judged by her last name. He’s back in town to rebuild his life. Neither expected the sparks—or the danger—that would bring them together.
Elenie Dax has learned to keep her head down. In a town where her family name is synonymous with trouble, she’s spent years proving she’s nothing like them. Working at the local diner, she’s used to whispers and wary glances. But when the town’s new police chief, Roman Martinez, arrives, her quiet existence is suddenly anything but.
Roman never planned on coming back to Pine Springs, but after years as a homicide detective, he needs a fresh start. He’s determined to clean up the town—but the more he learns about Elenie, the more he realizes that some things aren’t as black and white as his badge would have him believe.
When a near-fatal overdose shakes the community, Roman and Elenie find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing storm. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, they’ll have to decide: can they trust each other, or will the past destroy any chance of a future?
A slow-burn, small-town romance filled with tension, heart, and redemption—perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven love stories.
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