Ava Bedford’s life in Nevada was quiet and unassuming—until the night she became the only witness to a brutal murder tied to rising political star Congressman Richard Callahan. Forced to abandon her identity, she’s thrust into witness protection and sent to Cedar Falls, a rugged Wyoming town nestled in the shadow of towering mountains. But even in its serene, sleepy streets, danger has a way of finding her.

Sheriff Lou Harman thrives on the steadiness of Cedar Falls, her days spent keeping the peace and finding solace in her horses. She knows better than to let her guard down—especially with someone like Ava, whose sharp wit and disarming openness chip away at the walls Lou has carefully built. As the two women grow closer, what begins as a duty to protect blossoms into something neither of them can deny.

But trust doesn’t come easily, and shadows from Ava’s past threaten to shatter their fragile peace. As Ava grapples with the truth of her new reality and Lou faces her fear of vulnerability, both women must confront what they’re willing to risk—and what they stand to gain.

Blood & Muscle is a tender yet thrilling sapphic romance about resilience, trust, and a love powerful enough to weather any storm.