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Amy Finley had plenty of reasons to ditch her hometown as a teen, not the least of which was local bad boy Sam Reyes. He left without a word, taking another girl with him. The news crushed Amy, who saw Sam as her only reprieve from a dysfunctional family. Then, there was The Incident in the woods when a stranger assaulted her and she never told anyone. A decade later, she returns home just long enough to make amends with her siblings, but Sam has a lot to say about her plans. Heâs still just as devastating to Amyâs peace of mind. Sheâd heard that he was Heartacheâs new sheriff. She hadnât heard he was caring for a newborn sonâĻ alone.
Samuel Reyes needs to close the book on a case that has haunted him for years, so he shouldnât be distracted by Amyâs return. But things turn complicated when it becomes obvious sheâs hiding something that could put away the town stalker for good. As threats surface against Samâs infant son, demanding he drop his pursuit of evidence for the trial, Sam wonât back down. He needs Amyâs trust for the sake of the case, but the more time he spends with her, the more he realizes how much he craves a second chance...at forever.
*an earlier version of this story previously published by Harlequin
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About the author
Joanne Rock is a USA Today bestselling author of over one hundred works of popular fiction in a variety of genres. A frequent speaker at regional and national writing conferences she enjoys giving back to the writing community that nurtured and inspired her early career. She has a master's degree in Literature from the University of Louisville and has taught fiction, film, and writing at the college level. When she's not writing, Joanne enjoys travel to gather new ideas.
Joanne's love of reading began at a young age and her collection of vintage Nancy Drew books holds a place of honor in her book collection. A member of her local "Friends of the Library" in her teens, she still reads voraciously and widely, with interests in psychology, history, world religions, and art. Curating her extensive book shelves is both a joy and a challenge, but she still takes inspiration from the books around her. Learn more about Joanne's writing world online at her website or visiting her on social media.
