She thought returning home meant finding safety. She couldn’t have been more wrong.Seeking refuge from a traumatic assault, Stella McIntyre retreats to her quiet Pennsylvania hometown carrying a heavy secret: she is pregnant with her attacker’s child. Braced for whispers and judgment, she is completely unprepared for the steady, unwavering attention of Army Corporal Jason Duncan. Familiar with the weight of deep scars, Jason is captivated by Stella’s quiet resilience and is determined to prove she is worthy of protection and love.
But the nightmare Stella thought she’d escaped is far from over.
A shadowy predator is watching her every move, twisting the peaceful countryside into a hunting ground. When subtle threats escalate into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Jason steps directly into the line of fire. As the danger tightens its grip, Stella and Jason are forced into a desperate fight for survival. Jason must rely on his military instincts to keep her safe, while Stella must find the courage to trust again.
Can their burgeoning faith and fragile romance withstand the coming storm? Or will the evil stalking Stella finally claim them both?
If you love protective military heroes, chilling small-town thrillers, and powerful stories of redemptive healing, you won’t be able to put this Christian romantic suspense down.









