The Shadows That Follow
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Esther left everything behind to outrun her past-the bruises, the fear, the man who refused to let her go. Chicago was supposed to be far enough. A new city, a shared home with her best friend June, and finally, room to breathe.
She didn't expect Tyler.
A detective with eyes that see too much and a patience that makes her want to trust again, Tyler Vance is everything her old life wasn't: steady, protective, real. For the first time, Esther allows herself to imagine a future without looking over her shoulder.
But some shadows stretch across state lines.
When the danger she thought she escaped finds her anyway-closer than ever, more violent than before-Esther realizes that running wasn't enough. Kyle isn't just watching anymore. He's waiting for the moment she feels safe enough to forget he's there.
And he's patient.
*The Shadows That Follow* is a gripping romantic thriller about the courage it takes to rebuild after breaking, the love that dares to enter the dark, and the terrifying truth that the past you bury doesn't always stay underground.
Any feedback is welcome, so be happy to tell me what I've done wrong or what I could add. I hope you enjoy❤️
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