You can run, but you cannot escape your past...

After her career in New York crashes and burns, Bailey Wells returns to her sleepy hometown of Stokesville, North Carolina, as personal assistant to true crime writer Paul Ellis. When Ellis's wife is murdered in their home, Bailey attracts the interest of seasoned detective Steve Burke.

Burke doesn't want to believe Bailey is guilty of murder. But as their investigation threatens to uncover the deadly secrets of the past, can they prove her innocence before the killer strikes again?

"Sexy and suspenseful...a really good read." ?Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author

"Virginia Kantra's books are on my keeper shelf."

?Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author

"Virginia Kantra writes romantic suspense with a dash of humor, a dollop of intrigue, and a heavy dose of adventure."

?Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author

Original edition published by Berkley Sensation 2006

Fully revised and reissued June 2017 by Hatteras Publishing

Cover © Willow Creative 2016