3rd Place Award Winner in Romance-Suspense for The BookFest Spring 2025!! International Impact Book Award Winner 2025!! Author Kaitlyn Pete thought Hollow Creek would be a great place for a fresh start. But what she finds instead is a connection to a century-old mystery, a dangerously sexy contractor, and one terrifying truth... her stalker isn’t finished with her yet. An open door romance for mature readers only. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Cowles and Claire Kingsley. Best-selling author Kaitlynn Pete thought she had found her sanctuary in the quiet town of Hollow Creek, a place where she could escape the trauma of putting a relentless stalker behind bars. But when she purchases a dilapidated house on the outskirts of town and meets the sexy and charming contractor, Noah Cassidy, she realizes things aren’t quite as tranquil as they may seem. The crumbling house seems like the perfect place to start over—until she discovers her uncanny connection to the town’s dark past. But as Kate works to uncover the disturbing truth, her stalker escapes, resuming his twisted obsession. With the clock ticking and danger closing in, Kate and Noah must not only confront their feelings for each other, but outsmart a predator who will stop at nothing to claim her for his own. Can she survive the stalker’s deadly game, or will history repeat itself in the most terrifying way? Lara Bruni is an independent author who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. In her down time, she loves to lose herself in the pages of a good book and enjoys watching rom-com and action movies.   Stay tuned for more exciting adventures, including the final installment in the  Bloodmoon & Creature  trilogy:  Shadows In Blood , Coming 11/2025!!