Trevor by Kathi S. Barton

Trevor Strong never expected that stopping to check on an elderly neighbor would lead to uncovering a dangerous mystery—one that involves a cunning young girl with a past darker than anyone could have imagined. As he steps in to help, he finds himself tangled in secrets, deception, and an unexpected guardianship that threatens to change his life forever.
Henrie Jamison has spent her life keeping people at a distance. With a sharp mind and a sharper wit, she’s used to taking care of herself. But when Trevor barrels into her carefully controlled world, she starts to wonder if she’s finally met someone she can trust.

Trevor’s protective instincts kick in the moment he lays eyes on Henrie, but will Henrie allow him to be in her life? As danger closes in, their unlikely bond turns into something deeper—something neither of them was prepared for.