Backwoods, The Aftershock Novels

A backwoods camping trip leads two divorced parents into dangerous terrain when a child goes missing in this novel from “a master of romantic suspense” (Booklist, starred review).

Abby Hammond was hoping for a getaway with her teenage daughter, Brooke. She didn’t realize the nature retreat would also include Brooke’s stepbrother and his dad, Nathan Strom. The only thing Abby has in common with the former pro athlete is that their exes cheated with each other. That, and a visceral attraction that’s growing more complicated with every step through the picturesque woods.

Nathan’s bad-boy reputation lost him his career and his family. After years of regret, he’s ready to fight for what truly matters—and that includes Abby’s hard-won trust. When Brooke goes missing, Nathan is determined to come to the rescue. But the deeper they go into the rugged mountains, the more dangerous the territory will prove—for their safety and for their hearts.