Chain of Command
Become a killer for the badge, or a fugitive for the girl he was sworn to hate.
Deputy Rook Galloway is the town’s rigid enforcer of the law, a man whose morality is tied directly to his badge. Juno Higgins is the disgraced daughter of Ironwood Creek’s corrupt ex-mayor, a 'Fallen Princess' who has lost everything. Their paths collide when Juno discovers a ledger proving the Sheriff is a murderer, and Rook finds her trapped in his cruiser. But when a chilling radio order commands him to 'execute the witness,' Rook's world fractures. In three seconds, he must decide: remain a loyal soldier to a monster, or become a fugitive for the woman he’s supposed to despise.
On the run through the brutal Ironwood Ridge during a late-autumn storm, the two must survive both the elements and a relentless hunt led by Rook's own mentors. As they huddle for warmth in the shadows of the forest, the animosity between them shifts into a desperate, high-heat connection. Rook’s rigid belief system is dismantled by the truth of the town's corruption, while Juno finds the strength to move from passive shame to active courage, realizing she is more than her father's legacy.
This high-stakes conclusion to the Ironwood Creek series brings every secret to light. From the sabotage of a local hero's wife to the poisoning of the town's water, the evidence is in their hands—if they can stay alive long enough to use it. With the help of the town's previous heroes, Rook and Juno must lead a siege against a corrupt system to claim their redemption and a chance at a future together. In the end, justice isn't about following orders; it's about breaking them.
The Blurb
Deputy Rook Galloway is the town’s rigid enforcer of the law, a man whose morality is tied directly to his badge. Juno Higgins is the disgraced daughter of Ironwood Creek’s corrupt ex-mayor, a 'Fallen Princess' who has lost everything. Their paths collide when Juno discovers a ledger proving the Sheriff is a murderer, and Rook finds her trapped in his cruiser. But when a chilling radio order commands him to 'execute the witness,' Rook's world fractures. In three seconds, he must decide: remain a loyal soldier to a monster, or become a fugitive for the woman he’s supposed to despise.
On the run through the brutal Ironwood Ridge during a late-autumn storm, the two must survive both the elements and a relentless hunt led by Rook's own mentors. As they huddle for warmth in the shadows of the forest, the animosity between them shifts into a desperate, high-heat connection. Rook’s rigid belief system is dismantled by the truth of the town's corruption, while Juno finds the strength to move from passive shame to active courage, realizing she is more than her father's legacy.
This high-stakes conclusion to the Ironwood Creek series brings every secret to light. From the sabotage of a local hero's wife to the poisoning of the town's water, the evidence is in their hands—if they can stay alive long enough to use it. With the help of the town's previous heroes, Rook and Juno must lead a siege against a corrupt system to claim their redemption and a chance at a future together. In the end, justice isn't about following orders; it's about breaking them.
"An explosive finale that kept me on the edge of my seat! Watching the rigid, rule-following Rook finally snap to protect Juno was the most satisfying character arc of the series. The tension is high, the spice is electric, and the justice is hard-earned. A perfect 5-star read!"— Ava Richards