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The story follows Tessa , a woman who has been running for eighteen years after leaving her fiancé, Zane , at the altar. When her past finally catches up to her, she is forced to turn to Zane—now a former Navy SEAL—for protection.

The first installment in her military-themed suspense series has received significant praise for its emotional weight and authentic portrayal of trauma. jessica ashley

Reviewers highlight the "deeply real" weight of Tessa's broken past and her journey of tearing down walls. Zane is praised as a "protective hero" whose faith remains steady even after being hurt. The "loyalty and brotherhood" of Zane's team add a layer of found-family dynamics and banter to the story. The story follows Tessa , a woman who

While the romance is "clean" (kisses only), the suspense is described as fast-paced and genuinely tense. Some readers warn that the book handles heavy themes like child abuse and kidnapping. Readers' Perspectives Reviewers highlight the "deeply real" weight of Tessa's

“Watching her [Tessa] slowly, painfully start to tear them [her walls] down is where the heart of this book lives. The suspense is fast and genuinely tense, the second-chance romance is earned rather than convenient.” Instagram · pawsandplottwists · 1 month ago Delta Alternate Cover Edition - Author Jessica Ashley

A sweet romance series set in coastal locations, often featuring characters seeking peace from traumatic pasts. Pages of Promise , Searching for Peace