A wedding on the beach. A shadow from the past. One chance to prove love is stronger than fear. He's a PI fighting for redemption. She's the woman who refuses to let him fall. Together, they're about to face the storm of their lives. JD Walker walked away from the police force in disgrace, broken by alcohol and betrayed by the partner he once trusted with his life. Years later, he's sober, he's built something worth fighting for—a thriving PI career, a fierce fiancée at his side, and the unconditional love of his eleven-year-old son. Until Alan Kearns comes back. JD's former partner hasn't forgotten—or forgiven. And he's chosen the week of JD's beach wedding to strike. First come the rumors. Then the sabotage. And finally, the one move JD can't forgive—using Henry Kyle to prove JD will never outrun his past. As storms gather over the Mississippi coast, JD and Cassie must stand together against a ruthless enemy determined to dismantle their future. Trust will be tested. Vows will be threatened. And only by facing the shadows can they claim the light—and each other—for good. The Final Hurdle is a heart-pounding romantic suspense conclusion of the Coastal Investigation series filled with betrayal, redemption, and the kind of love that refuses to break—even when the storm rages.