Books like Nighthawk by Rachel Lee

Esther Jackson, whose past is haunted by a murder she helped convict, finds herself endangered by the desperate father she once aided. With her home under threat, she turns to Craig Nighthawk— a rugged fugitive reputedly innocent of a crime he still faces in Conard County. Nighthawk, weary of public trials and the isolation that follows, is suddenly drawn into Esther’s world. He offers her protection, and in doing so he discovers a sense of peace he has long denied himself. Their bond grows as they navigate the dangers of a county bound by prejudice and suspicion, learning that love can be both sanctuary and shield. Set in the Conard County series, *Nighthawk* weaves contemporary romance beneath the shadow of unjust convictions, blending tension and tenderness as the couple strives to protect each other and find their own freedom.

First publish date: 1997