Traces Of You

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....

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.