Brothers Ash, and Taecyeon Park haven't seen each other since the kidnapping and murder of their little sister Anna.
Ash, older by 3 years became a respected Interpol Agent. He is known for his skill in martial arts, and uncanny knack for solving difficult cases. Despite this, one case continues to haunt him. The disappearance, and deaths of young girls across the world. Then, a new lead sends him to the state of Montana.
Taec who had been a pop star since the age of 13, temporarily leaves his band on his 18th birthday to join the Navy. Four years later he returns to lead them once more. Unfortunately, several years after their reunion tragedy strikes.
Blaming himself, Taec leaves the world of music, and goes to work on the 3B Ranch. Thanks to his quiet, private nature, Taec has a shrowd of mystery around him which helps to keep others at a distance. Unfortunately, you can't hide your past when fans everywhere know your name and face.
One day amber alerts become the norm when numerous young girls turn up missing. All had been sexually assaulted and killed in the same manner as Anna. The situation brings the brothers face to face once again.
Twin sisters Rebecca and Rayne have returned to the 3B Ranch where they meet the two mysterious brothers that so obviously don't get along.
It doesn't take long for Becca to recognize the former star. However the out spoken, and protective Becca is surprised to finds herself drawn to the his brother. The quiet, kind hearted, yet mysterious Ash. While quiet, shy, and very reserved Rayne is pulled towards the more shielded, withdrawn, and defensive Taec.
Determined to find the killer, Becca tries her hand at a secret investigation. The search not only leads her straight into danger, but her sister as well.
With the girls in harms way, will the Park brothers be able to put aside their differences and work together? Or, will history repeat itself twice over?
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Since homecoming night senior year, Aisling Turner has lived in a hell of her mother's creation. For five years, she's been trapped in Florida, wondering why she can't remember anything about the night her best friend disappeared. Cut off from the only family who ever loved her and all she's ever known.
It took five years, but she finally escaped and returned to the small town of Davies, Oklahoma.
Everything and nothing is the same.
But she's determined to make peace with her guilt. To say goodbye to Grams. To start over in the only place she's ever felt at home. If the town will let her, that is. Years later, most people still think she murdered her friend in the woods that night.
Even Aisling isn't so sure she's completely innocent.
Apparently, one of those "concerned citizens" believes Aisling knows more than she claims. They set off a chain reaction that puts Aisling on a path with Brett, her old high school crush, and his best friend, Deputy Leo, to discover what actually happened that night.
Aisling isn't completely sure she wants to know. But like the drive to come home, the desire to know the truth is too strong.
Even if it destroys her.
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Demographic: New Adult
Content Warning: This story does contain some difficult topics, namely child abuse (mentioned - never shown), attempted assault, being drugged, and, of course, murder. There is also some sexual content (aka one sex scene). The chapters with the sex scene and attempted assault are marked at the top of the chapter.