Chasing Shadows (The McBride Legacy Book 1)

She built a sanctuary to protect the innocent. He’s the one man who could destroy it—or save her.Sheila McBride knows the bitter cost of trusting the wrong man. Three years after a devastating betrayal by someone she loved, she has carved out a quiet life running Chiricahua Coffee & Covers in Willcox, Arizona. Here, she secretly provides refuge to vulnerable families, trusting no one—especially anyone wearing a badge.But when her young cousin Maria vanishes into the shadows of the Arizona desert, Sheila’s carefully guarded world shatters. Going to the authorities is impossible; a single misstep will expose the innocent families she shields. To save Maria, Sheila must rely entirely on her own wit and desperate prayers.Then Matt Morrow walks into her sanctuary. He is guarded, dangerous, and carrying a past as scarred as her own.Deep undercover to dismantle a perilous criminal ring from the inside, Matt has spent a decade running from his past, his grief, and his fractured faith. He never planned on a stubborn cafe owner upending his mission. But as the danger closes in on the border town the McBride family has called home for generations, Matt realizes Sheila is standing directly in the line of fire.As suspicion clashes with an undeniable, reluctant attraction, Sheila uncovers Matt's true identity. The revelation brings fury, not relief. He is law enforcement. He lied. He represents everything she swore she would never trust again.With time running out and the enemy closing in, Sheila and Matt must navigate a maze of deception. To save a missing girl, they will have to risk their lives—and find the courage to surrender their broken pasts to a higher power.The McBride Legacy, Book 1, is a gripping, high-stakes tale of faith, second chances, and romantic suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, and Dani Pettrey. Read more