B.N. Kruse

Tillie Porter has tried everything to rid herself of the never-ending shame forced upon her. Inpatient rehab was her saving grace, but soon after being released, she realizes running is the only way to escape the cycle of abuse. With unexpected help, she’s able to leave home without a trace and start over. For the first time since she was sixteen, Tillie begins to feel hope for the future, overshadowing her tragic past... Until her new boss spots her scars and doesn't hold back his judgment. 

Jansen Quinn has spent his life on the move, never staying in the same place for long. When his grandad’s bar, Clovers, brings him back to the state he’s been running from, his only priority is to get the job done and move on with his life as soon as possible. He didn't expect a striking woman with scars, bringing forth painful memories from his past, to walk into his office. 

However, things are not always what they seem; truths are revealed, and danger begins to lurk. Will they drown beneath the waves of chaos or find a way to resurface together?

Lucille Collins seeks a fresh start on a road trip, putting as many miles as she can between her and the past. Since receiving news that has left her shattered and incomplete, solitude has been her only companion. But when Everett Reed intervenes on her behalf during an attack, their paths collide. He insists on coming with her to keep her safe and to escape his own past that haunts him.

For him to join her, Lucy insists on one rule: nothing personal. Yet, as events lead them back to her hometown, two things become clear. Their attraction to each other is undeniable and Everett has the power to help her remold those shattered pieces of her life.

The more time they spend together, she faces a choice‒‒share her vulnerabilities or protect the remaining pieces of her heart. Will trust overcome her fears or will the past ultimately tear them apart?