High school heartthrob Sam was a force of nature—my first crush, my first kiss, and the guy I swore I’d never forget. Years later, he’s still ridiculously attractive, but he’s swapped his teenage swagger for a deputy sheriff’s badge in Shafter Falls, the town I vowed to leave behind forever.
Returning to settle my dad’s estate isn’t optional, but facing the demons of my past—starting with my violent uncle—is my new reality. When Sam offers to protect me, I should say no. This town failed me once. Why trust it—or him—now?
But Sam’s persistent kindness and piercing blue eyes remind me of the boy who once made me feel safe. Can I risk my heart for the man he’s become, or is history destined to repeat itself?
