
Part of Series
A final chance. In the peaceful town of Hollister, secrets from days gone never stay hidden. For Barry Marks, memories of a disastrous military mission haunt every waking moment. He came to Hollister as a last hope. His final chance to change the spiraling trajectory of his future. A chance meeting. When Barry Marks literally sweeps Kathy Prentiss off her feet, she’s mesmerized. The bad boy with anger issues needs help, but he’s a flame she can’t resist. The chemistry between them is hotter than the long summer days of South Dakota. Their growing connection, built on mutual trust, seems to promise a new beginning for both of them. A ghost from the past. But peace is fleeting in Hollister. A series of unnerving events disrupt the town's tranquility. Even more troubling for Barry, the symbols left behind mirror haunting recon signals from his days as a Marine. When Kathy suddenly vanishes, replaced only by a bone-chilling message pointing to his past, Barry's worst fears are realized. With every passing hour, Kathy's life hangs in the balance, and the weight of Barry's memories threatens to crush him. Yet, an unexpected ally emerges—the community he's kept at arm's length. As Barry races to save Kathy while grappling with his clouded past, he finds himself in a desperate battle not only to rescue the woman he loves but also to confront the shadows of his past.
Author

USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Kris Michaels is the alter ego of a happily married wife and mother. She writes romance, usually with characters from military and law enforcement backgrounds. Kris was born and raised in South Dakota. She graduated many years ago from a high school class consisting of 13 students (yes that is thirteen, eleven girls and two boys...lucky boys). She joined the military, met her husband, and traveled the world. Today she lives on the Gulf Coast and writes full time. Kris is an avid people watcher and dreamer. The stories she writes are crafted around the hopes and dreams of a true romantic. She believes love is essential, people are beautiful, and everyone deserves a happy ending. When she isn't writing Kris enjoys a full life revolving around family, friends, laughing, whiskey, and cold red wine. (Yes cold...don't judge.)