Beneath the blood-soaked roots of an ancient orchard, a girl becomes legend.Becca Jacks never meant to stay in the town that raised her in whispers and warnings-but something old and hungry won't let her go. The orchard calls to her. The spiral beneath the soil glows. And Christian St. Cloud-the cursed man she's come to love-may be the key to unraveling the bloodline that binds them both.As haunted daughters begin to appear, drawn to the orchard by a force older than memory, Becca must decide what kind of legacy she's willing to inherit. There is no leaving what's in her bones. Not now. Not when the orchard remembers.In this lush and lyrical sequel to The Hollowbound Heart, Jess Rae deepens the saga with grief, healing, and a romance that blooms in the dark. Perfect for fans of gothic romance, Appalachian folklore, and stories where the past is never truly buried.