Across the Vanishing Sky (Starlight Grove Book 1)

Braedyn Winslow returns to Starlight Grove, the town where her best friend vanished without a trace, determined to uncover what happened. Raising a young son alone and haunted by her past, Brae is set on finding answers. Her search brings her into contact with Dex Archer, a reclusive mountain man living next door. Known locally for his silent, rugged demeanor and his family's troubled history, Dex initially seems dangerous. However, Brae recognizes his loyalty and unexpected kindness beneath his guarded exterior. As her investigation deepens and becomes increasingly perilous, Dex emerges as her only reliable protector. Their connection intensifies as the danger escalates. Someone is actively trying to stop Brae's search, and Dex is willing to return to darker methods to keep her safe. The novel combines romance with mystery and suspense as Brae and Dex navigate their growing bond while confronting threats neither anticipated.