"Horror author and true-crime podcaster Andi Lockley has spent so long researching real-life horror stories, she's practically forgotten what dating is. But when a detective moves next door and provides new fodder for her podcast--and a sense of safety she hasn't felt in a long time--she starts to wonder if it's time to retire her trust-no-man mentality"-- Provided by publisher.

Andi Lockley narrowly escaped a dangerous man years ago, and every relationship since has been colored with that lingering fear. Now she's channeling everything into her career as a horror novelist and true crime podcaster, and her next book may be the breakthrough she needs. Her neighbor, former firefighter, Hill Dawson can't sleep. After losing part of his leg in a rescue gone wrong, he needs to figure out what he's supposed to do with his life. He can't let himself get distracted by the pretty redhead next door. But when someone breaks into Andi's place, Hill rushes in to play the hero. What starts out as a neighborly exchange could turn into a chance for so much more-- if Andi can learn to put aside her fear and trust in herself, and love, again. -- adapted from back cover