Books like Shallow River by H. D. Carlton
River McAllister leaves the haunting shadows of Shallow Hill behind and embraces a promising future with her dream partner, attorney Ryan Fitzgerald. Yet the romance soon shatters when Ryan’s controlling, sometimes aggressive behavior turns hostile, exposing a darker side to his charm. Ryan’s estranged brother, Mako, the only one who sees the danger, must intervene before the situation escalates further. Though River has learned to fend for herself, the menace Ryan represents remains undeniable, making the safety of those around him a looming concern.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: H. D. Carlton
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