Hunter Samuelson has spent a decade longing for the woman who vanished without a trace.
Hannah Rice just wants to escape the shadows of a violent past.
When a chance encounter ignites old flames, it also awakens a deadly threat. Now, survival means trusting each other, and risking everything for a second chance at love.
A relaxing escape turns deadly in Michigan’s remote wilderness…
Hannah Rice joined her friends for a hiking and camping trip in Michigan’s breathtaking Upper Peninsula; a chance to heal from a near-fatal brush with a violent ex. With rugged trails, stunning views, and a skilled guide like Hunter Samuelson, the trip promises the peace she craves.
But danger lurks in the shadows.
Their serene adventure quickly spirals into a nightmare when an unseen predator targets their group. To protect his charges, Hunter throws himself into the line of fire. His life-threatening injuries force Hannah to summon every ounce of strength to survive in the wilderness alone, and ultimately live a life on the run.
A chance encounter not only ignites old flames, but awakens the deadly threat they’d nearly died to escape years earlier. This time, will Hannah and Hunter be able to outrun the danger…or will it catch up with them?
Valerie Clarizio is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in romantic Door County Wisconsin with her husband. She loves to read, write, and spend time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
She's lived her life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in her life has turned her into an outdoors enthusiast, of which her favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, she has plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for her next romantic suspense, time travel, or contemporary romance novel.