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Ruthie Campbell thought she could outrun her past by hiding behind a new name and a quiet job as a receptionist at a private security firm in Georgia. But secrets have a way of surfacinga "e;and when a dangerous stalker and a vengeful family come looking for her, Ruthies carefully built life starts to crumble.Enter Jack Hutchinson: former Army Ranger, her best friends brother, and the only man Ruthie cant seem to keep at a safe distance. As the threats close in and sparks ignite between them, Ruthie has to decide if shes willing to trust Jack with her hearta "e;and her survivala "e;or risk losing the future she never thought she deserved.

Ruthie Campbell thought she could outrun her past by hiding behind a new name and a quiet job as a receptionist at a private security firm in Georgia. But secrets have a way of surfacinga "e;and when a dangerous stalker and a vengeful family come looking for her, Ruthies carefully built life starts to crumble.Enter Jack Hutchinson: former Army Ranger, her best friends brother, and the only man Ruthie cant seem to keep at a safe distance. As the threats close in and sparks ignite between them, Ruthie has to decide if shes willing to trust Jack with her hearta "e;and her survivala "e;or risk losing the future she never thought she deserved.

Catalina a Cata Riveras life is upended after a gas station robbery claims her parents lives and forces her and her younger sister into Witness Protection. Seven years later, the quiet life Cat has worked hard to build is shattered when Vince Fletcher, her former military pen pal, tracks her down. Once bound by letters exchanged during Vinces deployment, their connection reignites. But Vinces arrival stirs up more than memoriesa "e;it threatens to unravel the safety net Cat has carefully constructed. While Vince offers protection and an opportunity for a fresh start with his Georgia-based security firm, Cat must confront her lingering fear, unresolved grief, and burgeoning feelings for the man who never forgot her. As past and present collide, Cat and Vince navigate old dangers and new emotions. Together, they face not only the potential exposure of Cats hidden identity but also a new threat from a target neither of them ever considered. While navigating a world where trust is a perilous choice, Cat must decide whether Vince can have a place in her life as she faces the looming threats to herself and her sister.

Catalina "e;Cat"e; Rivera's life is upended after a gas station robbery claims her parents' lives and forces her and her younger sister into Witness Protection. Seven years later, the quiet life Cat has worked hard to build is shattered when Vince Fletcher, her former military pen pal, tracks her down. Once bound by letters exchanged during Vince's deployment, their connection reignites. But Vince's arrival stirs up more than memories-it threatens to unravel the safety net Cat has carefully constructed. While Vince offers protection and an opportunity for a fresh start with his Georgia-based security firm, Cat must confront her lingering fear, unresolved grief, and burgeoning feelings for the man who never forgot her. As past and present collide, Cat and Vince navigate old dangers and new emotions. Together, they face not only the potential exposure of Cat's hidden identity but also a new threat from a target neither of them ever considered. While navigating a world where trust is a perilous choice, Cat must decide whether Vince can have a place in her life as she faces the looming threats to herself and her sister.

Anna a Acea OHara, a sharp-witted news anchor, thought shed left her whirlwind Vegas marriage to ex-cop Archer Papadopoulos firmly in the past. But when an old mafia threat resurfaces, targeting her as retribution for Archers actions years ago, her ex-husband crashes back into her life with a singular mission: to protect her.Archer, now the head of a private security firm, never stopped watching over Ace from afar, but their reunion reignites unresolved feelings and the fiery chemistry they once shared. As they navigate imminent danger, Ace and Archer must confront the choices that drove them apart years ago while working together to outwit a relentless enemy. Amidst the chaos, old wounds and lingering love collide, forcing them to decide if their shared history can be a foundation for a futurea "e;or a recipe for heartbreak.

Anna a Acea OHara, a sharp-witted news anchor, thought shed left her whirlwind Vegas marriage to ex-cop Archer Papadopoulos firmly in the past. But when an old mafia threat resurfaces, targeting her as retribution for Archers actions years ago, her ex-husband crashes back into her life with a singular mission: to protect her.Archer, now the head of a private security firm, never stopped watching over Ace from afar, but their reunion reignites unresolved feelings and the fiery chemistry they once shared. As they navigate imminent danger, Ace and Archer must confront the choices that drove them apart years ago while working together to outwit a relentless enemy. Amidst the chaos, old wounds and lingering love collide, forcing them to decide if their shared history can be a foundation for a futurea "e;or a recipe for heartbreak.