In the sultry small town of Bayou Oaks, Louisiana, some secrets refuse to stay buried.

Laney Cross runs a cozy bookstore and lives the quiet life she's always dreamed of-until the day it all unravels. Someone is watching her. Leaving gifts. Following her every move. And now, the danger is escalating.

When her store is vandalized and she's attacked, Laney realizes her stalker isn't just obsessed-he's hunting her.

Sheriff Beckett Hall has been her brother's best friend for years-and the subject of her long-standing crush. He's spent his life keeping his emotions on lockdown, especially when it comes to Laney. But when she's targeted, Beckett can't stay away. Protecting her means breaking every rule he's lived by... and putting his heart on the line.

As the stalker's obsession turns deadly, Laney and Beckett must race to unmask the predator hiding in plain sight. Because in a town where everyone knows everyone, trust can be the most dangerous thing of all.

Some doors should never be opened. Some calls should never be answered. And some love is worth fighting for.

Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Medium - Intimate scenes without graphic detail) Tropes: Brother's Best Friend • Protective Hero • Small Town Romance • Stalker Suspense • Forced Proximity • Only One Bed • Childhood Crush • Law Enforcement Hero • Alpha Male Hero • HEA Guaranteed