Newly appointed as the first female sheriff of Misty Hollow, Shea Callahan is ready to face the small town’s crime head-on. But when chilling threats start to appear, pointing to a dark chapter in her past, Shea realizes that this job comes with more danger than she ever imagined. The brother of a man she killed in self-defense months ago is back, and he’s not only determined to ruin her but also to take her life in revenge. Enter Trevor Bolton, the town’s handsome but guarded deputy. Shea has always preferred to work alone, but as her stalker’s threats escalate, she finds herself leaning on Trevor for support. Trevor has his own scars from the job, but he’s ready to stand by her side as they work to protect the town—and each other. As the twisted game intensifies, Shea must confront her past, protect her town, and grapple with feelings she never expected for the man who’s always got her back. With every step, the threat looms closer, pushing her to her limits. Can Shea keep Misty Hollow safe and finally find peace, or will her hunter's deadly obsession destroy everything she's fought to protect? In The Threat, betrayal, danger, and unexpected romance collide in a heart-stopping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.