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Synopsis
He broke a promise once. He won’t make that mistake again, even if it costs him everything. Maureen Dupree is running for her life. With danger closing in, her only chance at survival lies across the border, and she’s hours from freedom. But hunger, exhaustion, and a longing for something familiar pull her off course. One last meal at the only place that ever felt like home couldn’t hurt… until it does. Sheriff Ford Ridgeway knows how to spot trouble, and the woman hiding in the corner of the diner is radiating it. One glance at her face stops him cold . Reenie . His first love. The girl he once swore he’d protect. Before he can speak, she bolts. Years ago, he failed to keep his word. Now he’ll risk everything to make it right. But Reenie’s past is more dangerous than he imagined, and protecting her means walking into the storm she’s outrunning. Loving her might be inevitable. Losing her again? Unthinkable. She’s out of options. He’s out of time. And the clock is ticking on a second chance neither of them saw coming. Nestled in the mountains of the Adirondacks, this small town romantic suspense packs a punch of intrigue, mystery, and a fast-paced hunt for redemption that will leave you gasping, jumping, and then reaching for a tissue. The Ridgeway siblings are making a name for themselves where high stakes danger and suspense follow them at every turn. Bound by loyalty and forged through adversity, the Ridgeways prove that family isn’t just who you’re born to—it’s who you fight for. Traces Of You is a second chance romance where the action outside the sheets is just as steamy in them. A quest for freedom, redemption and love are within Ford and Reenie’s reach. If they can make it out alive. If you’re ready for this gripping tale of hidden secrets and spine tingling twists, then scroll up and buy now!
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Traces Of You: Second Chance Romantic Suspense: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains moderate violence involving dangerous pursuit and threats to life, steamy romantic scenes, and strong language. The heroine is fleeing danger while reconnecting with her first love who is now a sheriff.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, danger/peril, and past trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will be gripped by the high-stakes suspense and the emotional second-chance romance between childhood sweethearts.