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Knox, a gruff barber who prides himself on a life of solitude—save for his basset hound Waylon—has no tolerance for drama. His routine is disrupted when Naomi, a runaway bride fleeing her wedding, arrives in the small, rough‑edges town of Knockemout, Virginia. She seeks help for her estranged twin, Tina, who has usurped Naomi’s car and finances, leaving Naomi stranded without a car, a job, or a plan. Knox, who normally avoids complicated relationships, finds himself drawn into rescuing Naomi from a perilous situation. As danger escalates, both Knox’s and Naomi’s lives hang in the balance. Set against the backdrop of New York Times‑bestselling contemporary romance, the story explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. The novel follows Knox and Naomi as they navigate family drama, the challenges of small‑town life, and the possibility of a second chance at love while fighting to protect each other from real danger.

First publish date: 2022