Refuge Cove Series by Christy Barritt

The man who destroyed her is now her only protection. Millie Anderson has learned the hard way that love can be a trap. After years of abuse at the hands of her charming, controlling ex-husband, she's finally free—but not safe. With nowhere else to turn, she arrives at Refuge Cove, a hidden sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains where women can disappear with their beloved dogs. What she doesn't expect is to find Caleb King waiting there to welcome her... moreThe man who destroyed her is now her only protection. Millie Anderson has learned the hard way that love can be a trap. After years of abuse at the hands of her charming, controlling ex-husband, she's finally free—but not safe. With nowhere else to turn, she arrives at Refuge Cove, a hidden sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains where women can disappear with their beloved dogs. What she doesn't expect is to find Caleb King waiting there to welcome her. The man who once promised her forever and then vanished without explanation is now the one standing between her and danger. He says he wants to protect her. But trust is a luxury Millie can't afford—not when her past is hunting her and mysterious incidents are escalating at the Cove. Millie and Caleb must confront their painful history while racing to uncover the truth. But some secrets are worth killing for—and some second chances come with a deadly price. less

She's running from a night she can't remember. He's determined to protect her from what she can't see coming. Naomi King can't remember the night she was attacked and left for dead in New York City. Searching for healing, she leaves her successful career behind and finds new purpose at Refuge Cove, a women's shelter nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains... moreShe's running from a night she can't remember. He's determined to protect her from what she can't see coming. Naomi King can't remember the night she was attacked and left for dead in New York City. Searching for healing, she leaves her successful career behind and finds new purpose at Refuge Cove, a women's shelter nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But when a newborn baby suddenly needs protection, Naomi's decision to step in puts her directly in harm's way again—and forces her to face the truth her fractured memory has been hiding. Sheriff Micah Sutherland has built his life around keeping others safe. He knows firsthand what it costs when you fail. Protecting Naomi is his duty. Getting close to her was never part of the plan. But as the threats escalate and danger closes in from every direction, Micah has to decide how much he's willing to risk—and whether the walls he's built are protecting him or just keeping out the one thing that might finally be worth the risk. When enemies from the past refuse to stay buried, Naomi and Micah must trust each other with everything—their secrets, their safety, and the fragile hope that something good can still grow in the shadow of what they've survived. less

She hiked into the remote forest . . . and hasn’t been seen since. Prosecutor Kori Hutchins has spent her career making sure justice is served. But when her sister vanishes in the mountains of Blue Ridge Hollow, her courtroom skills mean nothing. There’s no evidence, no witnesses, and no one willing to listen . . . until park ranger Wyatt King and his search and rescue dog, Thunder, step in. Wyatt knows these mountains—and their dangers... moreShe hiked into the remote forest . . . and hasn’t been seen since. Prosecutor Kori Hutchins has spent her career making sure justice is served. But when her sister vanishes in the mountains of Blue Ridge Hollow, her courtroom skills mean nothing. There’s no evidence, no witnesses, and no one willing to listen . . . until park ranger Wyatt King and his search and rescue dog, Thunder, step in. Wyatt knows these mountains—and their dangers. But what begins as a search for a missing hiker quickly turns into something far more sinister. The clues don’t add up, and the trail twists in ways it shouldn’t. As a brutal blizzard barrels toward the hollow, time is running out. Out in the wilderness, justice is hard to find—and far more dangerous to chase. Because Mackenzie’s disappearance isn’t just a mystery. It’s a warning. And someone will do anything to make sure the truth stays hidden. less

She found the perfect place to start over. But someone doesn't want her here. Veterinarian Hadley Chase didn't come to Blue Ridge Hollow looking for anything except a fresh start. After living in Atlanta, the slower pace of a small mountain town feels like exactly what she needs. She never expected danger to shadow her. Max Kincaid keeps his head down and his past where it belongs—behind him. Working at Refuge Cove suits him fine... moreShe found the perfect place to start over. But someone doesn't want her here. Veterinarian Hadley Chase didn't come to Blue Ridge Hollow looking for anything except a fresh start. After living in Atlanta, the slower pace of a small mountain town feels like exactly what she needs. She never expected danger to shadow her. Max Kincaid keeps his head down and his past where it belongs—behind him. Working at Refuge Cove suits him fine. But when trouble follows the new veterinarian home and the threats against her begin to escalate, walking away isn't something he's willing to do. As danger closes in, Max will do whatever it takes to protect Hadley, even if it means confronting everything he's spent years trying to outrun. less