He’s a by-the-book Texas sheriff. She’s on the run from her past. Can love survive when secrets threaten everything?

Rosalyn has spent every day looking over her shoulder since being convicted of a crime she didn’t commit. When a tornado gives her the chance to escape the gallows, she flees west with her young daughter, Lucy, determined to start fresh in a remote North Texas town. As she builds a new life as a dressmaker, Rosalyn does everything she can to avoid attention—especially from the handsome sheriff who always seems to be nearby.

Sheriff Joel Stone is proud of his work and the peaceful life he’s built in Radford Springs. But when he meets the new widow in town, he’s instantly captivated. Rosalyn keeps her distance, but Joel is determined to win her heart—even as he senses she’s hiding something.

As Rosalyn and Joel grow closer, the secrets she guards threaten to destroy their happiness. When danger comes calling, Joel must fight to save the woman and child he loves. Can Rosalyn trust Joel with the truth before it’s too late?

Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, Texas sheriff romance, runaway heroine romance, small town western romance, single mother romance, secret past romance, and second chance at love stories.