Áine's Salvation

A Standalone Romantic Suspense (No Cliffhanger)

2025 Chanticleer International Book Award Finalist

Readers' Favorite 5-Star Reviewed Novel

She ran for her life. But the past she escaped isn't done with her yet.

He's the cowboy who just might save her... if she can learn to trust again.

"Ann Dunbar offers the best of both worlds for readers drawn to suspense or romance... a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats."
- Readers' Favorite (5-Star Award Winner)

Áine Walker had a picture-perfect life in New York... until the night it nearly got her killed.

With nowhere else to turn, she flees to her best friend's wedding on a Montana ranch, hoping the wide-open skies of Evanston will hide her from the past.

They won't.

The danger that chased her from the city didn't stay behind.

Jeb O'Neal is more than a rugged cowboy. He's a former Marine who knows how to read people... especially the ones who are running. The moment he meets Áine, he sees the fear she's trying to hide. Quietly. Completely. He decides she won't face this alone.

But letting Jeb in means telling the truth about everything she's been running from. And the threat closing in on her is smarter... and closer... than either of them realizes.

As the danger escalates, Jeb will use everything he learned in the Marines to protect her.

Because this isn't just about survival anymore.

It's about a love worth fighting for.

What readers are saying:

"A captivating tale that weaves love, danger, and personal growth into a story you won't want to put down."
- AmethystDreamer ★★★★★

"It kept me hooked from start to finish... the kind of book that stays on your mind long after you finish it."
- Heather ★★★★★

"Has set my standard for suspense novels. The romance and mystery make it truly worth reading."
- Ange S. ★★★★★

The Perfect Hero - A protective former Marine with quiet strength

Slow-Burn Chemistry - Built on trust, resilience, and the courage to feel again

High-Stakes Tension - Emotional, edge-of-your-seat suspense

Perfect for fans of: Protective cowboys • He falls first • Small-town Montana romance • Slow-burn romance • Strong, mature heroines

Content Note: Violence, threats, and references to past trauma. Guaranteed HEA.

The mountains are waiting. The danger is real.

And the man who can save her might just change everything.

Although this is the second book in the Evanston Series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Evanston Series Reading Order:

Starting Over in Montana

Áine's Salvation

Bet's Christmas Gamble