When the Dragons Roar

In a small Texas town in the 1980s, Sage Brianna Keane believes marrying Trey Jacobs will give her a life built on love and security. Older, attentive, and respected, Trey seems like a man she can trust. Behind closed doors, his affection becomes surveillance, his jealousy becomes violence, and the people Sage turns to do not always offer the protection she needs. As Trey isolates her from friends and family, Sage learns to measure every word and account for every mile. Leaving means more than finding somewhere to go: he has threatened the people she loves. After seven years, she begins building an escape through careful preparation, hidden resources, and the help of people willing to believe her. But distance cannot stop a man determined to possess her. When his pursuit turns deadly, Sage must fight to survive and make the truth heard. When The Dragons Roar! is a suspense novel about coercive control, betrayal, and the difficult journey toward freedom. It is a story of a woman’s determination to reclaim her life—and a reminder that strength does not make anyone immune to abuse.