Abby Miller has spent her life running—from her past, her family, and even herself. But when her journey is derailed in the heart of Dixie, she finds herself stuck next door to the town’s infuriatingly handsome sheriff. Colt Dawson is a rough-around-the-edges, no-nonsense lawman with grease-stained hands and a commanding presence that sets Abby’s pulse racing. She wants to resist his charm, but the way he looks at her—like he sees the secrets she’s desperate to hide—makes it impossible. Just when she starts to believe she’s found a safe haven, her past comes storming back with a vengeance. Will Abby finally stop running and surrender to the one man who’s been her safe place all along? Or will fear cost her the love she never saw coming? A sizzling Southern romance packed with passion, heart, and a love worth fighting for.