Branded

In this dark western romance, a college student engaged in a penpal correspondence with a prison inmate finds herself drawn to him, only to encounter unexpected danger when he is released. When she pretends to be someone she’s not to meet him in person, she quickly learns that the man behind the letters is much different—and more dangerous—than she imagined. The story explores complex themes of identity, deception, and the darker side of desire, set against a gritty western backdrop.