Fear Fringe - Cynthia Woods

Her parents' killer has returned, her uncle wants her dead, and the only man she can rely on is the one she's terrified to love.

On a secluded island off the Florida coast, Peni has finally found the fragile peace she's been chasing. Still grieving the suspicious deaths of her parents and battling a rare medical condition that threatens her independence, she clings to the quiet rhythms of island life, the loyalty of her father's old friend Henry, and the warmth of the native tribe that has become her second family.

But danger has a way of finding her.

When her ruthless uncle launches a series of attacks to seize control of her father's shipping business, Peni is thrust into a fight she never wanted. And when Henry's son, Ric, arrives to help, the growing spark between them becomes both a lifeline and a liability. As betrayal closes in and a woman from Peni's past resurfaces with deadly intentions, the island's sanctuary turns into a battleground.

To survive, Peni and Ric must confront their deepest fears, trust each other with their darkest truths, and face an enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy everything they love. Fear Fringe is a romantic suspense novel about resilience, found family, and the courage it takes to choose love in the shadow of danger.