Madison Rogers thought she'd finally outrun the shadows of her past. Hiding in plain sight, she's rebuilt her life piece by fragile piece-never letting anyone get close enough to break her again. But when a late-night walk and a stubborn stray dog bring her face-to-face with Max Cooper, her carefully guarded world begins to unravel. Max is no stranger to darkness. Haunted by a family legacy steeped in secrets and danger, he's learned to keep his distance. Yet Madison's strength and vulnerability awaken something he thought he'd lost: hope. When Madison's violent ex resurfaces, threatening everything she's fought for, Max finds himself drawn into a battle he can't walk away from. As old wounds bleed into new dangers, Madison and Max must decide if they're willing to risk everything for a chance at healing-and at love. But trusting each other could cost them more than their hearts; it could cost them their lives. Raw, gripping, and deeply emotional, this novel is a story of survival, second chances, and the fierce power of love to light even the darkest paths.