“He’s a storm, swirling all around me, threatening to destroy me from the inside out. And for once, I was to be obliterated.”

This romantic suspense was an entrawling adventure of heartbreak and intrigue that had me turning each page anticipating what was coming next.

Summary:
Cleo, a small town resident of the great Smoky Mountains suffered terrible heartbreak and tragedy on her wedding day as a young bride of eighteen. No stranger to heartbreak, Cleo had already already lost both parents and sister, orphaning her at a young age.

Fleeing and making a new life for herself in Arizona, years after the accident, Cleo receives devastating news that the woman who raised her has been hospitalized and it may not have been an accident. Returning home, Cleo learns of a shadow that has followed her every moment while also being forced to face old relationships and old secrets.

Review:
This story had me guessing, learning I was wrong and guessing again. At each page, I was gripped with the intense story and romance while enjoying the beautiful writing of this author.

As the plot unfolded, I was invested to learn the outcome and dive into the romance that frightens Cleo, but also I didn't want the story to end!

Absolutely recommend this book to everyone and definitely suggest you purchase a copy. I plan to enjoy this story again and again.