Salt in the Blood
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She was the secret no one talked about-John B's sister, the forgotten Routledge.
When Sadie returns to the Outer Banks after nearly a decade of silence, all she wants are answers. What happened to their father? Why was she left behind? And why does everyone keep saying she's part of this world when she feels like anything but?
The Pogues welcome her like one of their own-especially JJ, her brother's reckless best friend who might be too good at making her forget why she's angry.
But not everyone is thrilled she's back.
Rafe Cameron sees right through her. He knows she's a threat. And he's right.
In a place where blood runs thick, secrets rot under the sun, and love is never safe...
Sadie Routledge is about to learn what it really means to survive the Outer Banks.
Enemies to lovers. Found family. One storm away from unraveling it all.
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