She's my past, my present, and my only future.

Grady "Beau" Beaumont
As a Marine Raider, I've faced enemies in every corner of the world. I've walked through fire, faced down death, and left pieces of myself behind on every battlefield. But the one place I never wanted to return to was Jasper Creek, Tennessee. Too many memories. Too much pain. Too much loss. Yet, when I hear that trouble has found its way back to the town I once called home, I can't stay away. Not when the people I care about might be in danger. Not when it means seeing Maddie Avery again—the girl who was my best friend, my anchor, the only person who ever made me feel like I belonged.

Maddie Avery
Beau Beaumont was my partner in everything that mattered—my partner in crime, my confidant, my forever friend. But when he left Jasper Creek fourteen years ago, I lost more than my best friend. I lost the person who understood me better than anyone else. Life moved on, and I've built a good one here with my family. But deep down, there's always been a part of me that wished for more. Wished for him. Now Beau's back, and with him comes a rush of endless possibilities—a love that feels woven into my soul, untouched by time, and stronger than I ever dared to believe.