Captive at Rescue Ridge

Archer Sturgess receives a chilling anonymous text: "Your twin brother is dead." Unsure whether it's a twisted prank or a dire warning, Archer is haunted by the message. Determined to uncover the truth, he sends a text to his brother Owen, hoping for a quick response. None comes. At the family ranch, Archer's mind races with fear and uncertainty despite being in a room filled with familiar faces, each grappling with their own secrets and tragedies.

A mysterious woman in black catches Archer's eye, her presence unsettling and oddly familiar. The woman's sudden disappearance only deepens his sense of dread.

To his shock, Archer discovers the mysterious woman is none other than Annalee, his former flame and the woman he once imagined spending forever with. Their paths crossed years ago, but circumstances and misunderstandings drove them apart. Now, fate has brought them back together amidst the chaos.

Determined to find Owen and unravel the mystery, Archer and Annalee must confront their unresolved past while navigating a web of deceit and danger. As they delve deeper into the investigation, their rekindled feelings grow stronger, and the spark between them reignites. But with every step closer to the truth, they face greater peril.

Amidst the tension and mistrust, every move Archer makes could bring him closer to the answers he seeks—or lead him deeper into the perilous unknown. In this high-stakes race against time, can Archer and Annalee learn to trust each other again? Will they get a second chance at love, or will the shadows of the past and the threats of the present tear them apart for good?

Explore the heart-pounding world of romantic suspense in Saddle Junction, Texas with USA TODAY Bestselling Author Barb Han. Danger lurks at every turn as the Sturgess family grapples with a complicated legacy and finds their way toward love.