Lyla Eden has spent the last few years watching her siblings fall in love. Meanwhile, she’s married to her job. It’s on her hundredth consecutive workday that her sister stages an intervention, kicking Lyla out of her own coffee shop. With nothing else to do, Lyla sets out on her favorite hiking trail.
It’s there that she spots a man washing blood from his hands in a stream. One moment she’s staring at the jagged scar on his face. The next, his hand is around her throat. But by some miracle, he lets her go.
Shaken to her core, Lyla reports the incident to the local police. Two days later, Vance Sutter arrives in town, armed with endless questions and a tarnished badge.
Vance may be ruggedly handsome but he’s as mysterious as the man he’s hunting. And he’ll be gone from Quincy in a blink. Yet Lyla’s crush is impossible to stop.
No matter how hard Vance tries to ignore it, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. And avoiding Lyla is not an option. After years of chasing dead ends, she’s his only lead to closing the case that haunts his career. So together, they’ll retrace her steps.
To find the scarred man she met beside a crimson river.
The series
The Edens series by Devney Perry invites readers to escape into the small-town charm of Quincy, Montana, a place where love, family, and the echoes of past secrets blend to create unforgettable stories. Each novel in the series introduces a new member of the Eden family, their lives intertwined with complicated relationships, unexpected love, and the shadows of suspense that loom over their tight-knit community.
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Set against the backdrop of a picturesque town where everyone knows everyone, the series begins with Indigo Ridge, where Winslow Covington, the new chief of police, and Griffin Eden find their brief, fiery connection evolving into a passionate enemies-to-lovers romance. As the series progresses, the Eden family’s entanglements continue to unfold, from Memphis Ward's quest for a fresh start in Juniper Hill, to Talia Eden's painful reconciliation with her past in Garnet Flats.
But it’s not just the romance that makes The Edens so captivating. With every story, Devney Perry masterfully intertwines suspense, drama, and the depth of family bonds. Readers are taken on a journey through the highs and lows of life in a town that feels both familiar and mysterious. As the Eden family faces love, betrayal, and the occasional storm, their story is one of healing, transformation, and the power of second chances.
In the world of The Edens, no relationship is ever simple, and no one ever stays the same. Perry’s writing captures the essence of what it means to navigate love while also battling internal demons, family histories, and small-town gossip. Each book peels back layers of emotion, drawing readers into the tangled lives of the Edens, leaving them invested in the family’s growth, struggles, and ultimate triumphs.
Whether you're in the mood for a sweeping romance, a tale of personal redemption, or a compelling look at the ties that bind us, The Edens series offers a refreshing blend of heartfelt emotion and irresistible suspense. Once you step into Quincy, you won't want to leave.
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