Family of Blue (The Weight of the Badge Book 1)

Family of Blue is the first book in The Weight of the Badge Trilogy and must be read in order. When Kellie Bryant's sister overdoses, Kellie becomes the sole guardian of her three-year-old niece, Rory. She sacrifices her own dreams to take on the role of mother. A chance encounter with Deputy Lance Malloy, who remembers her from that day, awakens something she thought was lost. As Kellie and Lance navigate parenthood and law enforcement, they are drawn to each other and envision a shared future. When tragedy strikes the Springhill Sheriff's Department, Lance questions whether the emotional toll of his job is worth the cost to those he loves. Facing their own struggles, Kellie and Lance must determine if they are strong enough to overcome their pasts and build a future together. The story explores love, family, duty to serve, and the courage to persevere.