A Single Shot

Maggie Rogers never imagined her brother' s 21st birthday would end in gunfire...with Cosmo stepping toward a jealous stranger and having a bullet rip through his jaw. Frozen in shock, she calls the only person she trusts: Officer Terrence Cooper, a steadfast cop she barely knows but senses is honorable and true. Terrence, haunted by his last case, weaves through winter streets and scanner chatter to reach the hospital and Maggie's side. As he comforts her through the long vigil by sharing stories of absent fathers, resilient mothers, and the mercy of God in a less-than-perfect world, he feels a pull towards her gentle spirit. But with the shooter on the run, Terrence must go undercover and risk everything to protect Maggie and her family from the escalating danger. Their slow-burn connection deepens amid prayer-filled waits and whispered truths, testing duty against destiny. As threats close in, faith becomes their anchor, proving providence can indeed rebuild shattered lives. This awaited sequel to Wainwright's "In and Instant" is a closed-door Christian romantic suspense that blends suspenseful stakes with themes of redemption, community, and God's grace.