The Endless Fall: (Deadwood Duet, Book 1)

Willa Dunn plans to leave her small hometown of Deadwood, but must first tell her protective family about her departure. For years she has wanted to escape the town and its reminders of her past. When Ryker Bennett—a childhood bully and her brother's best friend—returns to East Texas, her plans falter. Despite her brother's objections, Willa is drawn to the brooding Ryker, who carries his own scars. As their attraction grows, disturbing events unfold around town: shadows in the forest, mutilated livestock on a neighboring ranch. Willa discovers she is not alone in keeping secrets. Faced with betrayals and lies, Willa must choose between leaving her hometown behind or staying for the one person who matters to her. This contemporary southern gothic romance contains explicit content, profanity, violence, and sensitive subject matter. It is the first book in the Deadwood Duet and is not a standalone. Recommended for ages 18+.