Two women.
Two sets of scars.
One unexpected safe harbour.
After leaving the Army, Gabe Jackson is ready to trade the battlefield for a Chicago garage with her brothers-in-arms. But a visit to her injured military dog, Max, leads to a different kind of mission when she meets the Sanctuary’s owner.
Lori Turner has dedicated her life to healing rescued animals — but that peace masks the scars of a brutal divorce. While their chemistry is instant, Lori’s shattered trust makes her hesitant to let Gabe in.
As their worlds intertwine, they must decide if they’re ready to dismantle their defences, or if the secrets they’re guarding will keep them apart forever.
Book Details
Genre Sapphic romance / WLW / Contemporary
Tropes Wounded hearts · Animal rescue setting · Slow burn · Veterans · Opposites attract · Butch-femme · Banter · Found family
Themes Healing · Trust · Finding home after loss
Includes Military veteran heroine · Animal rescue sanctuary · Emotional slow burn ·
Standalone Yes — complete story, no cliffhanger
Heat Medium
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If you loved Sanctuary, why not head to Unwritten, the next book in the Windy City Series? It’s an emotional journey surrounding family, obligations, and finding yourself when things look darkest.
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