Out of the Dark

A fierce cowboy, a guarded schoolteacher, and the unexpected bond that changes everything.
Josie Anderson has spent years in survival mode. After being cast out by her own family as a teenager, her entire world has revolved around two things: protecting her son, Brett, and keeping her head above water as a small-town schoolteacher. She doesn't have room for risks, and she certainly doesn't have room for love.
Then came Sawyer Dalton.
As a rugged, unyielding rancher, Sawyer is used to handling things with a firm hand and a quiet resolve. But from the moment Josie steps into his orbit, his fierce, protective instincts take over. He sees the heavy weight she's been carrying alone, and he's determined to be the anchor she didn't know she needed.
When a brewing crisis threatens the fragile peace Josie has fought so hard to build for her son, Sawyer steps directly into the line of fire. Forced to confront the ghosts of her past, Josie must decide if she can finally let down her guard and trust the stubborn cowboy who promises her a future.
Spanning four years of healing, growth, and the beautiful, hard-won moments of building a blended family, Out of the Dark is a deeply emotional, passionate small-town romance about breaking old cycles, finding a father in the most unexpected place, and discovering that the fiercest love is the one worth fighting for.