The Shackle: escape from the knot of restraint: 1 (The Knot Series II)

A continuation of the King family saga The Shackle: escape from the knot of restraint the first book in The KNOT Series II is an enjoyable stand-alone novel mixing elements of drama suspense and romance against a backdrop of human trafficking. During Stans quest to reset his life following his stint in rehab he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of organized crime when he accidentally stumbles on a kidnap victim barely alive in an isolated area of Texas. He rescues Marie but the aftermath places his family and friends including Gabby and Brett in jeopardy. Losing trust in the authorities Stan teams up with his stepdad prominent rancher Wayne King to bring the trafficking boss to justice giving the story a modern-day western feel. Stans feelings for Marie grow as she comes to terms with her ordeal and with therapy she discovers a surprising connection with her hero. Stan begins this journey broken in body and spirit; however as his unique gifts and strengths are revealed he comes into his own and shines.