Beneath the Quiet Pines: A Small Town Love Tangled in Secrets

When Claire Donovan returns to her hometown after ten years, the pines feel heavier than she remembers silent, watchful, holding everything she tried to leave behind. She swears it’s only temporary, just long enough to handle unfinished business. But the town still whispers about the girl who vanished one summer night, and the secrets no one ever dared to dig up.

The last person Claire expects to face is Emily Hayes her first love, her deepest regret, and the woman she never stopped wanting. Their reunion is raw, tangled with memory and suspicion, especially when hints of Emily’s family surface around the unsolved disappearance. The closer Claire gets to answers, the sharper the danger becomes.

But danger isn’t all that rises. Beneath the years of silence, the pull between them flares back to life. Desire cuts through fear, trust collides with doubt, and every step forward threatens both the truth and whatever fragile future they might still have.

In a town where the past refuses to stay buried, will the truth bring freedom or break them all over again?

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This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.

In Her Dark Secrets, danger and desire collide in stories of women who refuse to look away. Each book stands alone, weaving mystery, risk, and forbidden attraction into settings where secrets linger and trust comes at a price. From quiet towns hiding old crimes to institutions built on lies, every heroine must face the shadows around her while reckoning with the pull she can’t ignore.

Suspense drives every turn. Romance shapes every choice. These are stories where secrets cut deep, passion burns sharp, and love just might be the most dangerous gamble.

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Release date

Ebook: 31 August 2025