Whispers In The Pines (Aspen Shadows, #1)

Nestled in the quiet, picturesque mountain town of Pine Haven, schoolteacher Clara Morrison has always felt safe—until the day she witnesses something she shouldn't have. A chilling confrontation in the woods thrusts her into the sights of a ruthless stalker determined to silence her. Seeking help, Clara crosses paths with Wyatt Cade, a stoic ex-Marine turned cattle rancher with a past he's desperate to leave behind. As the threats against Clara escalate, Wyatt reluctantly steps into the role of protector, even as their growing connection awakens something long dormant in his heart. Together, they must untangle the dark secrets hiding in the shadows of Pine Haven before it's too late.