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To face down a tragic past
She must first confront the long-withheld truth…


A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes…

For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the A Badge of Courage Novel series by Rita Herron:
  • Book 1: The Secret She Kept
  • Book 2: The Body in the Wall
ISBN: 9780369775474
Imprint: Harlequin Intrigue
On Sale: Sep 30, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 288
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
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Rita Herron

Biography

Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didn’t think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded storytelling to kids for writing romance. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero. She loves to hear from readers, so please visit her website, www.ritaherron.com.

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<strong><em>To face down a tragic past<br />She must first confront the long-withheld truth…</em></strong><br /><br />A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes…<br /><br /><strong>For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the A Badge of Courage Novel series by Rita Herron:</strong><ul> <li>Book 1: <em>The Secret She Kept</em></li> <li>Book 2: The Body in the Wall</li></ul>

ISBN: 9780369775474
Imprint: Harlequin Intrigue
On Sale: Sep 30, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 288
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Rita Herron

Biography

<p>Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didn’t think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded storytelling to kids for writing romance. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero. She loves to hear from readers, so please visit her website, www.ritaherron.com.</p>gt;