Emily's Escape

The Boilermaker is more than a race. It’s a second chance.

After a devastating injury that cost Derek his leg, he would never have imagined returning to his hometown of Utica to run the Boilermaker again. But thanks to years of hard work and his supportive girlfriend, Emily, he’s back and determined to prove himself.
The afterparty is supposed to be a time for Derek and Emily to celebrate his achievement. Then Emily goes missing, and Derek’s certain that she’s in danger.
Derek thought his days of being a hero were over. But when the woman he loves is in trouble, he’ll do anything to save her.
Emily’s Escape is an edge of your seat romantic suspense about a wounded warrior and the woman he’ll do anything to protect. If you enjoy this short story, check out the rest of the Blade and Arrow Security series, where you’ll meet some of Derek’s former teammates and friends.

Emily’s Escape was previously published in A Sunday in July, the Romance in CNY 2026 anthology.