Against the Wind
Wayward Sons Book 3
The last person I expect—or want—to take shelter with as a hurricane bears down on Hatterwick Island is Daniel LaRue—the man who broke my heart barely three months ago.
I’m not looking for distractions. The clinic’s been targeted by thieves. The island’s locked down tight against the storm.
And Daniel—hot Coast Guardsman, bad decision, walking heartbreak—is the last thing I need complicating my life again.
Coming back to the Outer Banks after med school was supposed to be a fresh start.
For a while, I thought maybe I’d bring him with me.
Until he accepted a promotion across the country without even telling me.
It turned out he was more of a situationship than anything real.
Except now he’s standing on my doorstep, insisting he’s here for me—and refusing to leave when everything in me screams to slam the door in his face.
Stranded together, we have no choice but to face the storm—and the feelings I thought I'd buried.
But as the hours tick by, it’s clear Daniel isn’t telling me everything.
And on Hatterwick Island, secrets always come with a price.
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About this Book
In this gripping small town romantic suspense, a Category 3 hurricane becomes the ultimate matchmaker, forcing a dedicated doctor and the Coast Guard officer who shattered her trust into an intense battle for survival. Blending the emotional devastation of a second chance romance with the claustrophobic tension of forced proximity, this novel delivers a high-stakes narrative about forgiveness, redemption, and the courage to love again when the world is falling apart. As the storm rages outside, the angst and chemistry inside the clinic reach a boiling point, proving that the most dangerous tempests are often matters of the heart.
Perfect for fans of Lucy Score, Catherine Cowles, and Devney Perry, this story captures the cozy yet dangerous vibe of a coastal community under siege. Readers who devoured the emotional intensity of It Ends with Us or the suspenseful pacing of Nora Roberts will find themselves unable to look away from Gabi and Daniel's tumultuous reunion. The writing balances the raw vulnerability of a groveling hero with the grit of a capable heroine, creating a reading experience that is both steamy and deeply resonant.
Prepare for a masterclass in tension featuring the "there's only one bed" (or exam table) scenario, a protective hero who will burn the world down to keep her safe, and the undeniable pull of shared history. With elements of medical romance and a trapped by a storm setup that echoes the intensity of movies like The Guardian or Twister, this book grabs you by the throat and the heart simultaneously.
For readers who love: second chance romance, romantic suspense, hero in uniform, forced proximity, small town romance, enemies to lovers vibes, groveling hero, doctor heroine, hurricane setting, high heat romance, emotional angst, dual POV, gritty suspense, coastal setting, redemption arcs, and intense chemistry.