When Claire Donovan returns to her sleepy hometown after a decade away, the pines are waiting for her silent, watchful, heavy with the weight of the past. She tells herself it’s temporary, just long enough to settle old affairs and leave again. But whispers still haunt the town… whispers of a girl who vanished one summer night and the secrets that were never laid to rest.

The last person Claire expects to find at the heart of it all is Emily Hayes her first love, her greatest heartbreak, and the woman she’s never stopped wanting. Their reunion is tense, charged with regret and longing, shadowed by suspicion that Emily’s family may be tied to the unsolved disappearance. The closer Claire gets to uncovering the truth, the more dangerous her questions become.

But danger isn’t the only thing stirring. Beneath the weight of old wounds, the spark between Claire and Emily reignites, fierce and undeniable. Desire collides with fear, trust battles betrayal, and every choice risks unraveling not only the mystery, but their fragile chance at love.

In a town where the past refuses to stay buried, Claire and Emily must decide will the truth set them free, or destroy them all over again?

Can a love once broken survive the secrets that nearly consumed it?

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This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.

In Her Dark Secrets, passion and peril entwine in stories where women risk everything for truth and for love. Each book brings a standalone tale of mystery, danger, and forbidden attraction, set against backdrops where secrets run deep and trust is never certain. From small towns haunted by hidden crimes to powerful institutions shrouded in deception, heroines must uncover the darkness around them while navigating the fire that sparks between their hearts. Suspense sharpens every twist, while romance fuels every decision. These are tales where desire is dangerous, secrets are deadly, and love might be the greatest risk of all.

Victoria Monroe

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