An exciting murder mystery romance set in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana. Eight years after leaving home, Aria Cusack returns hoping either her father or sister will offer her somewhere to stay. Her father slams the door in her face and Aria's sister is nowhere to be found, leaving Aria without enough money for a hotel reduced to sleeping in her car. That's where Deputy Sheriff Jude Wilder finds her. Knowing each other from school, Jude offers Aria the use of the cabin behind his house while she looks for work. Aria finds the perfect job at the Stargazer Ranch but within days there's a murder and Aria is the main suspect. The story continues as people disappear, followed by more murders, all seemingly connected to Aria. Jude knows Aria is innocent of any crimes but there's an unpleasant detective who's determined to solve the case by proving that she's the culprit. Then Aria becomes the murder's prey. That’s all I should tell you, more would contain spoilers. A compelling read.