Conard County Marine

From the New York Times–bestselling author comes “a dramatic, suspenseful tale” of one woman’s survival and her protector’s promise to find answers (Fresh Fiction).

The arrival of a single black rose signals danger to come for Kylie Brewer. Recovering from a brutal attack that claimed three years of her memory and her chance at a promising career, Kylie just wants to pick up the remaining fragments of her life. She returns to her hometown of Conard City to live with her sister but soon learns that putting the past in its place won’t be easy.

Marine sergeant Evan Cooper—a trusted family friend who agrees to help Kylie—can’t ignore his protective instincts. Or the steadily growing desire he feels for a woman who has overcome so much. He vows to help keep Kylie’s demons at bay . . . but someone else has plans to finish what they started.

Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee

“A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction

“While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews

“[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly