Mine to Hold - Jen Talty

Everyone needs a safe harbor to sail into.
Prepare to be captivated by a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, shocking climax.
In the seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Deputy Sheriff Emmerson Kirby thought he had seen it all. But everything changes when a mysterious stranger named Rumor Crimson enters his life. Rumor, with her striking emerald eyes and enigmatic past, is thrust into the center of a crime that shakes the foundations of the tight-knit community.
As Emmerson investigates a series of baffling murders, he becomes convinced that Rumor holds the key to unraveling the truth. But with each step closer to the dark secrets that haunts the small town, Emmerson finds himself drawn deeper into a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger. Rumor, meanwhile, must confront her own demons and face the consequences of her past.
Together, Emmerson and Rumor navigate a treacherous path and their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. As they race against time to expose the sinister forces at play, they discover that trust can be shattered in an instant, and that the line between ally and enemy is blurred.
In this gripping tale of love, suspense, and redemption, Emmerson and Rumor must confront their darkest fears and fight against the odds. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will the secrets buried in Lighthouse Cove consume them both?