When widow Lily Hollis offers shelter to a rain-soaked stranger in her flower shop, she harbors a man with a five-thousand-dollar bounty on his head. Max Carver is desperate, hunted for a murder he didn’t commit, with nowhere else to turn.
Against all reason, Lily believes his claims of innocence. As Max works to repair her leaking roof, something unexpected begins to bloom between them—her grief-sealed heart and his haunted soul finding solace in quiet moments amid their secret sanctuary.
Until Max’s past catches up with him and Haven’s Tide is no longer safe. Determined to protect Lily and her neighbors, Max leaves to confront his pursuers, only to discover the criminals have a devastating ultimatum—commit a crime for them, or Lily pays the price.
As shadows lengthen and dangers mount, can Lily find the courage to embrace a second chance at love, or will the twin ghosts of grief and guilt lead her to bury her heart in the same grave as her husband’s memory?
Rachelle Ayala is a USA Today Bestselling author, spanning genres from contemporary romance to historical, romantic suspense, Jane Austen fan fiction, and romantic comedy. She writes emotionally compelling stories featuring endearing characters who are relatable and have fun while tackling their issues and falling in love. She also writes horror as "Bella Vex" and humor/nonfiction as "Clare Chu"View all by Rachelle Ayala
