The thing about growing up in a small town is that everyone knows you. They know your secrets. They know your shame. It's something that you can never get away from, no matter how invisible you are to those around you. No matter how desperately you just want to be seen. By someone. By anyone. Before it's too late. Emilee Jackson has lived in Independence her entire life. But she's still alone in her day-to-day struggles. She doesn't have anyone to turn to when her home life starts to fall apart. Even her friends turned their backs on her when she needed them the most. Until a handsome stranger comes into the diner where she works. The only person to really see her as a person in need of a little help. Maybe even a little love. Landon Strong isn't a stranger to life in a small town. He was raised in Independence by his grandparents, but he got away. As a successful architect, he started a new life for himself in the city. Closing out his grandparents' estate has brought him back to small-town life temporarily where he instantly falls for the innocent waitress at the diner. Taking a risk he never thought he would take, Landon takes Emilee under his wing - into his protection. But can he protect her when her past comes back for her? Will he be able to get to her in time before everything they've worked toward together is torn apart before it ever really gets a chance to begin? Saving Emilee is a complete standalone. It is a spicy contemporary romance written in dual POV with themes and content suitable for readers over the age of 18. While you may find Easter Eggs leading to other books written by the author, it is not necessary to read any of the other books in order to fully enjoy this one. Trigger Warning: Saving Emilee includes rough and sometimes intense scenes that may be triggering to some readers including domestic abuse (not by MC) and kidnapping (Not by MC).