Seeking Love in Salvation — Dixie Lynn Dwyer

Valentina worked in the violent crimes unit for the NYPD. She's content in her work, and is always there for her sister Lois, a single mom. She feels for the victims and understands their fears. It's her calling to help those in need, especially victims of such violent crimes. Everything changes when she becomes the victim, and must save her sister Lois and her nephew from being killed by Lois's ex-boyfriend. Living in the city, a constant reminder of that fearful day they all nearly died, Valentina and her sister decide to move to Texas and a town called Salvation. Her friend Helena is a cop there and swears it's a safe town with caring people. Initially, Valentina is put off by the idea of having guardians and that all men watch over women. She's untrusting, tough, and determined to not show fear, or her scars. The best way to do it, is fight off the attraction she feels for her landlords and everything this town of Salvation represents.