He came for an inheritance. She stayed by his side. Together, they'll uncover secrets that could tear them apart. CORD I thought spending a year in East Aurora would be the worst thing that could happen to me. Then I met Juniper Chance, and suddenly, leaving seemed impossible. But when someone tries to kill me, I realize there's more to my family's past than I ever knew. As I fight to heal and uncover the truth, I risk losing the one person who's become my reason for staying. Can I solve the mystery of my mother's past and keep Juni by my side, or will the secrets of the Lilacs estate tear us apart forever? JUNIPER I never expected to fall for a cowboy from Colorado, especially one who was only here temporarily. But Cord Wheaton stole my heart from the moment we met. When he nearly dies, I'm forced to confront my own painful past as I help him recover. Now, as we unravel the mysteries surrounding his attack and his mother's history in East Aurora, I'm torn between protecting my heart and fighting for our future. Will the truth bring us closer together, or drive Cord away for good?