Steadfast by Sarina Bowen

She’s the only one who ever loved him—and the only one he can never have.

Jude lost everything one spring day when he crashed his car into an apple tree on the side of the road. A man is dead, and there's no way he can ever right that wrong. He’d steer clear of Colebury, Vermont forever if he could. But an ex-con in recovery for his drug addiction can’t find a job just anywhere.

Sophie Haines is stunned by his reappearance. After a three year absence, the man who killed her brother and broke her heart is suddenly everywhere she turns. It’s hard not to stare at how much he’s changed. The bad boy who used to love her didn’t have big biceps and sun-kissed hair. And he’d never volunteer in the church kitchen.

No one wants to see Sophie and Jude back together, least of all Sophie's police chief father. But it's a small town. And forbidden love is a law unto itself.

I'm crazy about this series. In love with Jude and Sophie, the Shipley's, just the whole family dynamic. EVERYTHING IS WOW. -Angie's Dreamy Reads

5-stars, Top Pick! This story will break your heart and stitch it back together again. -Harlequin Junkie

Utterly fantastic. Well-written romance that runs the full gamut of emotions. Oh, and did I mention steamy? This series has it all. -Red Hot & Blue Reads

This is a must read for any romance reader. If you're having a little bit of overload from the typical storyline and want characters with depth and soul, one click this one. I promise you won't regret inviting Jude and Sophie into your reader world! - City and Book

Another fantastic book by Sarina Bowen! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. -The Book Hookup

The true definition of a feel good read, it completely consumed me from the first page! - Reviews by Rah

Steadfast has everything you want in a second chance romance and I guarantee it will be in your Best Of 2016 list.  -Sasha Says

This book slayed me. I was up until 3am finishing it! -Feeding My Addiction Book Reviews

Sarina Bowen has topped herself again. I couldn't put down Steadfast! -Unapologetic Book Addict 

A dark and heart rending story. I was inspired to think more about giving people second chances and the benefit of the doubt. Also? It's really, really sexy. -Tiff at Mostly YA Lit