He walked away to protect her. Now she's the one who needs saving.After years in the military, Junior Morrison joins Wayside Ranch-a hidden sanctuary run by former warriors who've dedicated their lives to rescuing women fleeing human trafficking. Junior's purpose is clear: serve, protect, and keep his past firmly buried. Especially the part that involves Gabby Loftens, the woman he loved and left behind.Gabby has rebuilt her life as a counselor determined to help survivors find the freedom she never found in her own heart. But when she unknowingly sends a trafficking victim straight back to her captor, the mistake ignites a deadly hunt. Someone ruthless is coming for the girl…and for anyone who stands in the way.When the threat reaches Wayside, Junior becomes Gabby's protector in a fight neither of them is prepared for. Old feelings surge, fears collide, and faith is tested as a relentless enemy closes in. Junior already failed Gabby once-he won't fail her again.But the man they're up against will stop at nothing to reclaim what he believes is his.With danger tightening around the ranch, Junior and Gabby must confront wounds that drove them apart, trust God who never abandoned them, and stand together against a darkness determined to destroy every second chance they've fought for.Perfect for fans of intense Christian romantic suspense, off-the-grid rescue settings, and love stories forged in danger.Book One of the gripping Wayside Ranch series-where every survivor has a story, every warrior has a past, and hope is worth fighting for.
