Credence – Penelope Douglas

Credence follows Tiernan de Haas, a young woman orphaned and sent to live with her estranged guardian, Jake Van der Berg, and his two sons in a remote Colorado cabin. Stripped of her privileged but lonely life, Tiernan must adapt to the rugged wilderness and the enigmatic men who now dictate her world. As winter traps them in isolation, tensions rise, and forbidden desires surface, blurring lines between protection and possession.

Penelope Douglas crafts a tale of emotional complexity, exploring themes of healing, identity, and the raw power of human connection. The story delves into Tiernan’s journey from numbness to self-discovery, while Jake, Noah, and Kaleb challenge her to confront her past and embrace vulnerability. Their dynamics are charged with secrecy, passion, and a fight for survival—both physical and emotional.

The novel balances steamy romance with psychological depth, questioning societal norms and the boundaries of love. Douglas’s signature dark, gritty style shines as characters grapple with guilt, loyalty, and redemption. The isolated setting amplifies the intensity, creating a pressure cooker of emotions where trust is tested, and no one escapes unchanged.

Readers are drawn into a world where choices have consequences, and love defies easy definitions. With twists that keep pages turning, Credence is a bold exploration of resilience and the transformative power of being truly seen.