She’s running from her past. He’s seeking vengeance. When their worlds collide, will they be able to forge a future together? Or will their secrets keep them apart? After disappearing for two years, Lily Cooper returns home broken and pregnant, carrying secrets that will only hurt those she loves. Burying them deep inside, she focuses on creating a future for her child. Six years later, Lily’s life finally has a semblance of normalcy. Her past is concealed, and her son, Levi, is the light of her life. But when her heart gets entangled with handsome FBI agent Malcolm James, secrets come bubbling to the surface. After years as an FBI agent, Malcolm James has turned away from God and built walls of steel around his heart. Until Lily Cooper. Her quiet strength and strong faith draw him to her, cracking the walls. As secrets come to light, they discover their pasts are more intertwined than they knew. Their trust in one another shatters, leaving them picking up the pieces. When danger strikes Lily and Levi, will Malcolm find the strength to forgive? Or will he allow anger and hurt to harden his heart once again? In the Midst of the Darkest Hour is book two of the In the Midst Series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Content Warning: This book may be difficult for some readers. Themes of human trafficking, while not graphic or shown on-page, are dealt with, along with mentions of forced abortion and rape.