Across the Vanishing Sky - Catherine Cowles

Braedyn Winslow returns to Starlight Grove, the town she once fled, determined to uncover the truth behind her best friend’s mysterious disappearance. Now a single mother, she’s trying to protect her son while confronting a past that still haunts her. Living next door is Dex Archer, a brooding, reclusive man burdened by rumors tied to his family’s violent history. Though others fear him, Brae sees his quiet loyalty and hidden kindness, especially when he steps in to protect her from escalating threats. As she digs deeper into the town’s secrets, someone begins warning her to stop, making her investigation increasingly dangerous. Leaning on Dex for safety, their uneasy alliance slowly sparks into something more. But as the truth closes in, Dex may have to embrace his darker side to keep Brae alive.