The Drowning Man

A gritty romantic suspense novel about a firefighter facing his greatest fears and the beautiful cop who rescues him.After watching his best friend drown when they were children, Kansas City firefighter Trent Barlow has devoted his life to saving others. Doctor Caroline Newberry, however, has never stopped blaming Trent for the death of her son. Pushed over the edge by not being able to save a young child at work, Caroline abducts Trent, intent on retribution.With all leads exhausted and the family giving up hope of Trent’s safe return, Detective Lora Tatum fights the odds. She continues working Trent’s case, eventually finding him, though he is mentally and physically a shell of his former self.As Trent heals, he and Lora form a tentative relationship. But as they are learning to love and trust each other, the past again comes back to haunt them, this time targeting both Trent and all those close to him.