You never know where the path ahead of you will lead—or who will join you along the way.

Two years after the accident that drove him to retire from the FBI, Ty Young has settled into his life as Captain of the Key West Police Force. Everything is quiet and peaceful—until a feisty young redhead tries to steal his wallet.

Ty’s world is upended with the arrival of 11-year-old Roxy as he suddenly finds himself temporarily responsible for the child, who is alone and on the run. And things only get more complicated when Roxy is followed by Dawn Hurley—the last person Ty expected to see back in Key West.

Thrust into a whirlwind of danger and mystery, the race is soon on to find the answers needed to ensure Roxy’s safety. But will Ty and Dawn find a way to put the past behind them? Or will opening their hearts be a risk too great to take?

A charming story about fighting for what matters and letting love in, this is perfect for fans of clean romances with a hint of mystery.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.

Trust is an easy thing to lose… but a much harder thing to earn back once it’s gone.

After the disappearance of his wife left his world shattered, Lee Young has done his best to start over. With a proposal in his future and his daughter, Jessie, returning home at last, peace in sunny Key West seems within reach.

That is, until Vicky Donovan arrives back in town.

Despite betraying Lee years ago, Vicky is determined to enlist his help in taking down the corrupt criminal organization she is pursuing. But regaining his trust is not an easy feat.

As buried secrets and long-suppressed feelings resurface, Lee faces a risk greater than any case he’s ever taken: losing his heart to the one woman he vowed to forget...

'Starting Over in Key West: Shadows of Yesterday' is a passionate story of rekindled love and moving on from the past. It is ideal for fans of clean romances with a hint of mystery.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.

Sometimes the only way to move on is to come home.

After losing her twin sister and her husband in two life-shattering tragedies, Christy Wright has found purpose in the chaos. As acting chief of the Key West fire brigade, she saves lives daily. But when a string of arsons strikes too close to home, Christy is forced to confront her painful past.

Enter Aaron Butler, her childhood best friend. The man who walked away without looking back. The one she never stopped loving...

Now, with danger circling and a past neither of them escaped, Christy has a choice: guard her heart and risk everything… or let herself believe that even broken people can find their way home again.

Set against the sun-soaked beauty of the Florida Keys, 'Starting Over in Key West: Leave a Rose in the Sand' is a heart-warming tale of forgiveness, family, and finding love again when you least expect it.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.

You never know where the path ahead of you will lead—or who will join you along the way.

Two years after the accident that drove him to retire from the FBI, Ty Young has settled into his life as Captain of the Key West Police Force. Everything is quiet and peaceful—until a feisty young redhead tries to steal his wallet.

Ty’s world is upended with the arrival of 11-year-old Roxy as he suddenly finds himself temporarily responsible for the child, who is alone and on the run. And things only get more complicated when Roxy is followed by Dawn Hurley—the last person Ty expected to see back in Key West.

Thrust into a whirlwind of danger and mystery, the race is soon on to find the answers needed to ensure Roxy’s safety. But will Ty and Dawn find a way to put the past behind them? Or will opening their hearts be a risk too great to take?

A charming story about fighting for what matters and letting love in, this is perfect for fans of clean romances with a hint of mystery.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.

Trust is an easy thing to lose… but a much harder thing to earn back once it’s gone.

After the disappearance of his wife left his world shattered, Lee Young has done his best to start over. With a proposal in his future and his daughter, Jessie, returning home at last, peace in sunny Key West seems within reach.

That is, until Vicky Donovan arrives back in town.

Despite betraying Lee years ago, Vicky is determined to enlist his help in taking down the corrupt criminal organization she is pursuing. But regaining his trust is not an easy feat.

As buried secrets and long-suppressed feelings resurface, Lee faces a risk greater than any case he’s ever taken: losing his heart to the one woman he vowed to forget...

'Starting Over in Key West: Shadows of Yesterday' is a passionate story of rekindled love and moving on from the past. It is ideal for fans of clean romances with a hint of mystery.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.

Sometimes the only way to move on is to come home.

After losing her twin sister and her husband in two life-shattering tragedies, Christy Wright has found purpose in the chaos. As acting chief of the Key West fire brigade, she saves lives daily. But when a string of arsons strikes too close to home, Christy is forced to confront her painful past.

Enter Aaron Butler, her childhood best friend. The man who walked away without looking back. The one she never stopped loving...

Now, with danger circling and a past neither of them escaped, Christy has a choice: guard her heart and risk everything… or let herself believe that even broken people can find their way home again.

Set against the sun-soaked beauty of the Florida Keys, 'Starting Over in Key West: Leave a Rose in the Sand' is a heart-warming tale of forgiveness, family, and finding love again when you least expect it.

Amy Rafferty is a women's mystery romance author of feel-good beach reads with heartwarming stories embracing humor and love.