Sadie Nettleton fled Slaughter Creek ten years ago, leaving behind the only home she'd ever known-and the only man she ever loved. Sadie knew Jake Blackwood could never forgive her if he discovered her terrible secret, so she ran and never looked back. But when her grandfather is murdered, and her mentally ill twin sister charged with the crime, Sadie has no choice but to return and face the ghosts of her past... For Sheriff Jake Blackwood, time has not dimmed the love he felt for Sadie Nettleton-or the pain of her leaving. But now that she's back, he's determined to help her uncover the truth about her grandfather's death. As their investigation leads them deeper into a world of secrets, lies, and betrayal in Slaughter Creek, Sadie becomes the target of a madman who will do anything to keep the truth buried. Jake would give his life to protect Sadie. But can he again risk giving her his heart?