Can Eve escape the shadow of her past and emerge from the ashes stronger than ever? Find out in this gripping story of resilience, friendship, hope and new beginnings from bestselling author Pamela Cook. In the aftermath of devastating bushfires that destroyed the property where she grew up, Eve Nicholls finds herself grappling with the smouldering ruins of her life. It might be possible to rebuild a house, but what about her dream of renewing friendships and becoming part of her home-town community of Yarrabee? Haunted by loss, Eve discovers a glimmer of hope when she learns that new life is growing within her – a fragile and unexpected beacon of renewal, and an added complication in her blossoming relationship with the local vet, Hugh. Determined to start afresh, she resolves to rebuild both her house and her shattered spirit. When accusations of arson emerge, old hurts and resentments resurface, and whispers of suspicion surround Eve. In a desperate bid to clear her name, she enlists the help of a visiting journalist, whose keen eye and relentless pursuit of the truth become her lifeline. Together, they unravel a web of deceit and betrayal that threaten to engulf Eve once more.

Eve Nicholls has always run from trouble but now, just as she is finally piecing her fractured life together at Mossy Creek Farm, trouble turns up at her door. Marcus, her cheating ex, and the father of her unborn child is staking his claim and threatening to destroy her plans, and hopes for the future. She survived the bushfires that destroyed her home and successfully fought the false accusations that almost landed her in prison, but now, despite the pull of a new relationship with local vet Hugh Robertson, every instinct is telling her to run – the same way she did as a grief-stricken teenager. If Eve stays, will she find the courage to confront the truths of her past, or will she be forced to abandon the horses, people and property she loves so much, and her dream of finding a place to truly belong?