Sunrise Awakening — Amanda Siegrist

One thing has always driven Maddie Dalton up the wall--her brother acting too overprotective. After meeting Jake Anders, who makes her heart race, she finds he has the same annoying trait. Yet, she can't help falling in love with him despite that. Of course, she should give him a small reprieve since someone's stalking her. If only she could find the nerve to tell him.

Jake's life is finally back on track, especially after meeting Maddie. When a murder rocks his small town, his life suddenly turns into chaos. The killer doesn't stop at one body either. As he digs deeper into each case, he realizes Maddie is at the center of it all. He only wants to protect her, yet she fights him every step of the way. He'll do anything to keep her safe, including telling her what to do.

*Note: This book can be read as a standalone and ends with a happily ever after. However, if you read the epilogue, it will entice you to read book two, Sunset Darkening.

The entire Evil Rising Novel series:
✰ Sunrise Awakening: Jake & Maddie
✰ Sunset Darkening: Lucas & Elle