When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed.In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister's disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves....

Mason All I ever wanted was a woman and a child. When Harper walked into my life, I knew my dreams had come true. From the first moment I saw her I knew she would be mine. And she was, but only for that one incredible afternoon. And suddenly she’s gone. I’m going to do whatever it takes to find her. To rescue her. To protect her. To keep her safe. And I’m going to convince her to place her protection, and her heart, in my hands. Harper I thought I could handle this situation on my own. When things got out of control, I hired a Navy SEAL veteran to help me out. But Mason is more than I expected. He’s the right man for the job, and he’s determined to prove he’s the right man for me. Can I trust Mason with my safety and my love? Can I trust him with my secret? Our secret. Or will my stalker snatch the opportunity away? *Rescued is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.**