Description
Leslie Hayes thought she had escaped the fire. She built a quiet life in Ashford, a sleepy town where nothing ever changes-on purpose. She owns a charming antique shop, takes her morning runs through the misty hills, and never looks back at the past that almost broke her. Until it finds her anyway. A mysterious phone call. A name she hasn't heard in years. Ethan Reynolds-the man who vanished without warning, taking her heart and all their secrets with him-suddenly reappears in the shadows of her life. And he's not just back... he's in trouble. Now, Leslie is pulled into a tangled web of mystery, danger, and undeniable desire. Each cryptic message draws her deeper into Ethan's world-one full of hidden truths, whispered lies, and a chemistry that burns hotter than ever. She should walk away. Her heart remembers the cost. But her body remembers something else. As the stakes climb and enemies close in, Leslie must decide: can she trust the man who left her behind-or will loving him again destroy everything? A slow-burn romantic thriller packed with suspense, tension, and second chances. Perfect for readers who crave longing stares, high-stakes secrets, and love that refuses to die-even when it should. ME and A little bit of Chat pt put my deepest darkest fantasy to light( i only used it for grammar and punctuation Sorry i suck at those)
Chapter 1
