Shielded.

That’s what Sydney Ryan has done with the secrets of her past. Never wanting anyone to know the truth, Sydney has kept everything bottled inside.

All she can do now is conceal her secret and carry her guilt. Unfortunately, someone else knows exactly what she did.

And they’re out for revenge.

Vaughn Archer knows there’s more to Sydney’s need for defensive and tactical training than just plain curiosity. He can hear the desperation in her voice and see the fear in her eyes. Eyes he’d risk his life to protect.

Working with a man as irresistible and charming as Vaughn, Sydney soon finds herself falling for him.

But when vengeance comes knocking, she wonders if remaining a silent target was a wise idea. Maybe some secrets are better off revealed at the start. Because now, Sydney may never get the chance to tell Vaughn the truth.

In a nutshell: She's too busy running from a killer to have time for a relationship. In this friends to lovers romantic suspense, one man will do his best to save the woman he's falling for. But if he can't get her to open up to him, it might be too late. Packed with heartbreak, struggle, and lots of steams, this emotional small town romance will leave you remembering that sometimes it's your family you need to lean on in the toughest of times.