From Peaks to Prey by Leanna Reese Amos is a gripping suspense thriller that takes readers from the devastation of a broken engagement into the mysterious and dangerous wilderness of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Combining romance, psychological suspense, mystery, and danger, the novel follows one woman’s attempt to rebuild her life while discovering that someone may be watching her.
When a Wedding Day Becomes a Nightmare
Katy Ann Pierce believes she is about to marry the man she loves. Her wedding dress is ready, her family and friends are waiting, and everything has been carefully planned.
Then Tom disappears.
Instead of walking down the aisle, Katy receives a phone call that changes everything. The man she expected to marry tells her he cannot go through with the wedding.
In a matter of moments, Katy’s future disappears.
Rather than remain surrounded by painful memories and questions, she accepts an opportunity to leave Midland, Texas, and stay at a secluded cabin in the Sacramento Mountains near Ruidoso, New Mexico.
What begins as an escape from heartbreak soon becomes something much more complicated.
A New Beginning in the Mountains
The remote cabin gives Katy the distance she needs to process her failed relationship. The mountains are beautiful, quiet, and far removed from the life she once knew.
But isolation has another side.
Katy begins noticing unsettling signs, including a mysterious van that appears to follow her. Her growing uneasiness makes it difficult to determine whether she is simply reacting to the trauma of her broken engagement or whether there is a genuine threat nearby.
Then she meets Bill Kinder.
Bill is a mountain man who understands the wilderness and has spent years learning how to survive its challenges. His quiet confidence and willingness to help Katy gradually make him someone she can depend on.
Their relationship develops slowly through trail rides, conversations, shared meals, and quiet moments beside the fire.
For Katy, however, falling for Bill raises an important question: Is she truly ready to love again?
Romance Meets Psychological Suspense
One of the most compelling aspects of From Peaks to Prey is the way the romance develops alongside an increasingly disturbing mystery.
Katy is beginning to heal.
She is beginning to trust.
She is beginning to imagine that her life may have a future beyond Tom.
But someone else appears to have plans for her.
The appearance of a mysterious van, reports involving missing women, and unsettling encounters gradually transform the peaceful mountain setting into something much darker. The very place Katy chose as her sanctuary begins to feel like a potential trap.
Who Can Katy Trust?
As the story progresses, trust becomes one of its central themes.
Katy has already experienced devastating betrayal. Now she must decide who deserves her confidence.
Bill appears to be protective and dependable. Sheriff Jake Benning takes her concerns seriously. Yet the danger surrounding Katy continues to grow.
During one frightening night, Bill discovers that someone may be outside the property. He immediately protects Katy and contacts Sheriff Benning directly.
The danger seems to have passed.
But it hasn’t.
Someone remains hidden beyond the trees.
Someone is watching the cabin.
And Katy has no idea why.
When Safety Becomes an Illusion
The suspense intensifies when Katy discovers that someone has apparently entered the cabin without leaving obvious signs of forced entry.
A flower.
A note.
An unlocked door.
The realization is terrifying because it means whoever entered was not acting randomly. They knew where she was and appeared comfortable enough to move around the property.
Suddenly, Katy has to question everything.
Who has access to the property?
Who knows her routine?
Who has been watching her?
And most importantly—who can she trust?
Why Readers of Suspense and Romantic Thrillers Will Want to Read It
From Peaks to Prey brings together several elements that make for an engaging suspense novel:
- A woman rebuilding her life after devastating betrayal
- A remote mountain setting filled with secrets
- A developing romantic relationship
- A mysterious figure watching from the shadows
- Reports of missing women
- Questions surrounding trust and identity
- A growing threat that refuses to disappear
At the center of everything is Katy—a woman who thought she was running away from heartbreak, only to discover that something much more dangerous may be waiting for her.
Leanna Reese Amos creates a story where romance and suspense continually collide, making the reader question whether the mountains are truly Katy’s refuge—or the place where she is most vulnerable.
Discover From Peaks to Prey
For readers who enjoy suspense thrillers, romantic suspense novels, psychological mystery, emotional drama, and stories set against isolated wilderness landscapes, From Peaks to Prey by Leanna Reese Amos offers an intriguing journey into love, betrayal, fear, and survival.
Katy went to the mountains looking for a fresh start.
But the mountains were already keeping secrets.
And someone was waiting for her.
