Side Roads

Leanne Walker doesn't do impulsive.

She likes schedules, control, and knowing exactly where she's headed. But when a canceled flight leaves her stranded miles from home, a late-night drive through unfamiliar back roads pulls her into something she thought she left behind years ago.

Nick Cole wasn't supposed to be part of her life anymore.

Especially not like this.

Now one long night turns into a chain reaction neither of them can stop—dragging them through roadside motels, forgotten gas stations, dangerous conversations, and the kind of choices that don't let you go once they're made.

Some people never really leave your life.

They just wait for the right moment to come back.

Dark, atmospheric, and driven by sharp dialogue and relentless momentum, Side Roads is a character-driven thriller about unfinished history, bad timing, and the moments that change direction without warning.

Perfect for readers who love:

slow-burn tension

cinematic road thrillers

emotionally charged character dynamics

gritty late-night atmosphere

stories that feel like a long ride you shouldn't have taken