"In peaceful Pennsylvania Dutch country, a young mother discovers a shocking danger--and an unexpected ally A whisper of a threat looms over widow Deidre Morris. She and her young son have unwittingly become prisoners of her intimidating father-in-laws power. One wrong step could find her son torn from her and in the hands of the influential judge. But when Deidre collides with an intriguing stranger, the prospect of a new friendship gives her renewed hope...until a devastating murder rocks the quiet community of Echo Falls and Deidre learns first impressions cant be trusted. Attorney Jase Glassmans assignment is straightforward: befriend Deidre, gather incriminating evidence...and allow her dogged father-in- law to take custody of her child. Anything else, including losing himself in her honest charm, will compromise the job he was hired to do. Yet when a murderer ushers danger into the town, Jases only instinct is to protect Deidre and her son--no matter the sacrifice. "--Goodreads.com