Embers of Escape
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After years of enduring the suffocating grip of an abusive relationship, Claire Winslow finally makes a choice that will change everything-she runs. With nothing but a duffel bag and a stolen stash of her ex's hidden cash, Claire boards a bus and escapes the shadows of St. Louis. Her destination? A sleepy lakeside town in Northern Michigan.
She finds temporary refuge in Glen Arbor, a town with charm as thick as the maple syrup and gossip that travels faster than wildfire. A borrowed outfit from a secondhand shop and an unexpected friendship. A job at the local café gives her routine-until her new boss proves that creeps don't just exist in the city.
But everything changes the morning Claire meets Cole Huntley-a rugged, quietly charismatic firefighter with honey-brown eyes and a heart as steadfast as the northern pines. He's battling his own demons and chasing a long-awaited promotion, but the moment he sees Claire, his world tilts.
As she begins to build a future with Cole and a new life rooted in hope, healing, and love, Claire is faced with one final test-a reckoning that forces her to prove, once and for all, that she is not just a survivor.
She is unstoppable.
Heart-wrenching and empowering, Embers of Escape is a gripping tale of love, resilience, and reclaiming your power-set against the haunting beauty of Michigan's northern coast. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense with emotional depth, rich character arcs, and heroines who rise from the ashes stronger than ever.
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