Could her buried past hold the key to their survival?

Corporal Gardner Fairhurst is stunned to catch his rebellious niece shoplifting. Guardian since her mother Dani vanished, Gard’s shocked when bakery manager Lia Blair offers the teen a job. But Lia’s hiding a secret that binds her to Sammy… As Gard and Lia search for Dani, danger—and desire—ignite. Will Lia’s past save their new family…or destroy it?

Perfect for fans of:

🚨 Romance in uniform

🏡 Small-town romance

💓 Forced proximity