Childhood Dreams — Kari Lemor

When love and danger collide…Leah Storm already lived through the worst heartbreak of her life. After six blissful years with Mitchell Wagner, her first love and best friend, everything shattered. A devastating tragedy tore them apart. Seven years later, she's built a life as a dedicated teacher—but the rift with Mitch left a void no one else could fill.For Police Detective Mitch Wagner, loving Leah was never the problem. Walking away was the only way to protect her. After losing his parents in a tragic accident, Mitch discovered a dark legacy that haunted his family. Determined to shield Leah from the shadows he fears lie within himself, he chose a life without her, even though it destroyed him.When a chilling string of deaths claims members of their old kindergarten class, Leah and Mitch are thrust back into each other's lives. The terrifying pattern suggests something far more sinister than coincidence, and as the danger inches closer, they realize Leah could be the next target. Racing against time and their own unresolved feelings, they must unravel a deadly mystery before it's too late—for Leah, for Mitch, and for the second chance they never thought they'd have.~~Other Books in the Storms of New England seriesTrue Dreams – Sara & TJElusive Dreams – Erik & TessaStolen Dreams – Alex & GinaBroken Dreams – Nathaniel & DarcyLost Dreams – Greg & AlandraFaded Dreams – Luke & EllieDeadly Dreams – Sofia & JohnChildhood Dreams – Leah & Mitch Christmas in New England novellasForgotten Dreams – Kristan & MarkSweet Dreams – Kelsey & ZacharyFrozen Dreams – Ashley & Logan