The Recipient

Small town mayor Kacie Nolan's life is thrown into turmoil by the mysterious arrival of world famous musician Jett Vanders. Will a shocking revelation lead to a connection that could change their lives forever?
It's taken Kacie Nolan more than five years to piece her life back together after a tragic accident widowed her at a young age. She's now the mayor of a small town and the owner of her own business. She's content with the life she's created for herself in idyllic Sycamore Ridge, but the mysterious arrival of a new resident is about to throw her future into turmoil.
Jett Vanders is desperate to escape the limelight. The pressures of an international tour and the looming threat from a stalker are taking a toll on his already fragile health. Unsure of what's to come, he decides his only option is to disappear.
Jett's arrival in Sycamore Ridge, under an alias, leads to an unexpected encounter with Kacie that connects them in a guarded friendship. Neither is ready to risk their hearts, but they are drawn to each other, and their relationship slowly evolves into something much deeper.
When a shocking revelation comes to light, it threatens to rip the pair apart, and Kacie and Jett must decide if they are willing to let go of the past for a chance at a future together.
"What a great read, combining lovely characters, many of whom are so relatable, with a suspenseful and intriguing narrative." - Goodreads Review
"[Shail] writes each character in such detail they feel like real people as I'm reading. I loved the way this story flowed with a budding romance while still building a secondary suspenseful plot." - Goodreads Review