A Story of Suffering, and Triumph From Debut Author, Elizabeth Princeton Book One of The Franklin Blues Series With the help of unlikely friends, Hailee escapes an abusive husband, who goes to prison for attempting to murder her. She needed a fresh start. What better place than a small town in Tennessee? Shawn is still grieving the loss of his wife. Being a police officer in Franklin, he felt like he should have been able to stop the event that took her away from him. After more than a year, he lives alone and works with his K-9 partner, Jax. From the moment he sees Hailee, his lonely existence comes to an end. She brings color back to his black & white world, and he would do anything to protect her. Will Hailee learn that not all men are the same? Or does true love really conquer all? Then, when her past comes back to haunt her. It could be life and death for her. Will Shawn be able to save her, or will he lose the woman he loves for a second time?

Despite a painful past filled with tragedy and heartbreak, Amy Masters picks up the pieces of her life and puts the past behind her. Moving on, she finds a new job she’s passionate about, friends she loves, and a new niece that she adores. Lance Underwood has dedicated his life to being a small town detective. He’s loyal to a fault, and will do just about anything to help his friends. He is happy with his life, but he has one regret…a regret so deep he can’t seem to move past it. When fate throws Lance and Amy into each other’s path, they can’t deny the all-consuming attraction between them, but nothing in life comes easy. When women start being found, they all have one thing in common; they all resemble Amy. Lance starts a race against time to catch a monster before the one person he cares most for is taken from him. Are they both strong enough to survive and share a long life together, or will time run out before that life can ever begin?