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Behind the Pine
Maisie and Ethan’s love was the kind that burned brightly—high school best friends turned high school sweethearts. But on graduation night, everything shattered. Instead of facing Ethan, Maisie withdrew into silence, carrying a secret that nearly destroyed her.
Ethan left their small town, chasing NFL dreams, while Maisie built a life of her own—opening a thriving coffee hut and running a lucrative business in the quiet town of Three Sisters.
Years later, Ethan returned with his son, Jake, hoping to reconnect. But Maisie remained guarded, her silence a barrier that refused to break. Until a sudden, terrifying emergency forced her back into Ethan’s world.
In that act of bravery, everything shifted. Secrets unraveled, old wounds reopened, and the nightmare from her past threatened to consume her once again. Will Maisie finally be able to reveal the truth about that night, or will her secrets drown her in darkness forever?
Ethan left their small town, chasing NFL dreams, while Maisie built a life of her own—opening a thriving coffee hut and running a lucrative business in the quiet town of Three Sisters.
Years later, Ethan returned with his son, Jake, hoping to reconnect. But Maisie remained guarded, her silence a barrier that refused to break. Until a sudden, terrifying emergency forced her back into Ethan’s world.
In that act of bravery, everything shifted. Secrets unraveled, old wounds reopened, and the nightmare from her past threatened to consume her once again. Will Maisie finally be able to reveal the truth about that night, or will her secrets drown her in darkness forever?
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2025
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October 12, 2025
The best book in the series yet, and I’ve loved every one so far! Deal was able to make us feel Maisie’s pain and anxiety without getting into the details that can be triggering for some. I love her and Ethan’s relationship!
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