We get a hint into what drives Rachel Bailey to Reidsville from the home of her protector Clinton Maddox by reading between the lines in the very first chapter. What we fail to acknowledge is how very sinister and real the threat. At first glance Rachel has clearly settled into a rather private life earning her way as a seamstress. Being private in a small town is almost impossible and as a single attractive woman it would seem she has caught the eye of every eligible man including that of the sheriff Wyatt Cooper. Oddly Wyatt doesn’t consider himself eligible having taken himself off the marriage track with the untimely death of his wife. But attracted to Rachel he definitely is - in his words she was a pleasure to watch. And watch he does as she gracefully skirts around him at any chance. Cat and mouse game at its best. What Rachel is soon to learn is that her protector has set in motion a way to hopefully keep her out of harm’s way and that Wyatt plays a major role in these plans. Thinking his heart insulated and protected against ever falling in love again Wyatt entered into an agreement that would protect his town and its citizens. The big question is whether Rachel will follow the dictates of Clinton Maddox. And at the crux of the matter is whether she will learn to trust Wyatt with not only her safe keeping but her heart. The relationship between Wyatt and Rachel is anything but simple. But there is no denying the underlying respect and developing love that makes them a couple to reckon with. Nothing is as entertaining as their lively banter as evidenced in one of the best lines in the book. Wyatt “curiosity is my worst fault.” Rachel “who told you that and how did they choose.” When the inevitable clash between Rachel and her adversary occurs she has not only Wyatt to turn to but the townspeople that have adopted her as one of their own. But evil seems to know no bounds and it will not stop short of destroying Rachel and if necessary the town itself. Great storyline, great characters and amazing dialog make this book by Goodman a must for readers wish list. There was no way to avoid being truly enmeshed in the lives of these very real characters. As the story unfolded and the bold threat becomes unveiled you are compelled to flip page after page to see what is going to happen next. Goodman goes not disappoint you as she keeps both you and the characters on their toes to the very end. Enjoy.