Safe Haven

About the book

Katie arrives in the small coastal town of Southport, North Carolina, determined to maintain a low profile and avoid forming personal connections. Her defensive exterior begins to soften when she meets Alex, a widowed father running the local general store, and Jo, a neighbor who encourages her to settle into the community. The story follows Katie as she slowly reveals a history of physical and psychological domestic abuse inflicted by her police officer husband, Kevin. As she builds a life centered on Alex and his two children, Kevin uses his professional resources and obsessive drive to track her down, eventually leading to a violent confrontation that forces Katie to confront her past to protect her new family.

Readers of contemporary romantic suspense choose this book for its focus on the difficulty of rebuilding a life after intense trauma. It appeals to those interested in the tension between developing new trust and the persistent fear of past threats. A reader finishes the story with a concrete understanding of the psychological mechanics of domestic survival and the emotional commitment required to start over in a small-town environment.

Details

Published

2010

Language

EN