Keeping Emberson Safe

Eighteen-year-old Emberson Lynn Walker has spent most of her life overcoming heartbreak. After being removed from her abusive home at just five years old, she found a loving family with Mr. Virgil and Mrs. Althea Tibbs in the small town of Sparta, Mississippi. Now a high school senior with dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher, Emberson is finally building the future she always wanted.

There's just one problem-she's secretly in love with Officer Bubba Skinner.

For four years, Bubba has been her protector, her friend, and the man who always seems to find an excuse to stop by and check on her. Whether it's making sure she's safe after school or dropping in for a quick visit with the Tibbs family, Bubba has never been far away. What Emberson doesn't know is that Bubba has been hiding feelings of his own.

Everything changes one stormy night when shocking news interrupts dinner. Emberson's biological mother, Jennifer, and stepfather, Rick, have escaped from prison.

As fear spreads through town and Virgil rushes to the police station, Bubba makes one promise: nobody is going to hurt Emberson again.

With danger closing in, old wounds reopening, and secrets finally coming to light, Bubba and Emberson must decide if they're willing to risk their hearts while fighting for her safety. But when the people from her past come looking for her, Bubba will have to choose between following the rules-or protecting the woman he loves.

A heartwarming Southern romance filled with suspense, family, second chances, and a love worth waiting for. Will Bubba finally tell Emberson how he feels before it's too late? Or will the shadows of her past tear them apart forever?