Lowcountry on My Mind — Ashley H. Farley

Childhood friends reunite in an explosive tale of family dysfunction and romance gone wrong.For years, Amelia has been plotting to escape her abusive husband. When her mama's unexpected death provides the perfect opportunity, she hops on the next bus to the South Carolina Lowcountry. She knows her husband will eventually come for her. But she's prepared. She finally has her freedom. She'll give it up over her dead body. After the funeral, she settles in at her family's oceanfront estate to await her destiny. But a visit from Amelia's past presents danger of a different sort.After several disastrous blind dates, Max falls for the first guy who shows an interest in her. After all, isn't it better to be with someone you don't love than to grow old alone? As the weeks wear on, her attraction to Ron wanes. But he's living in her apartment. And he won't be so easy to get rid of.Jump on board for a wild ride of adventure with the continuation of the bestselling Palmetto Island Series.