A high-angst, emotionally charged contemporary romance that proves the line between friendship and love isn't just thin-it's explosive.Sutton Baker has spent years pretending her feelings for Easton Keith were just a harmless crush. He was her best friend's best friend, the guy who could quiet her storms with one look, the man she was never supposed to fall for. But when a single kiss turns everything upside down, she finally puts her heart on the line-only for Easton to pull away and shut her out completely.Now, Sutton's done waiting. She wants answers. Closure. Maybe even a little revenge. But the more she pushes, the more Easton retreats-and not just from her. He's hiding something. Something darker. And when Sutton starts noticing shadows where there shouldn't be any, she realizes Easton's distance isn't just about heartbreak. It's about danger.Because Easton isn't just avoiding her. He's hunting a man named Maddox Briggs-a ghost with a violent past and unfinished business. And Sutton? She might've already caught his attention.This isn't just a love story. It's about secrets, second chances, and how far you're willing to go to protect the people you can't live without.