The American Boyfriend by Ivy Ngeow in Paperback

Phoebe Wong would do anything to escape a British winter. But the cost may be more than just her airfare. The lure of sunsets, tacos and margaritas is irresistible to this exhausted forty-three-year-old single mom. Stuck in a dead-end job in Southwark, Phoebe is eager to join her long distance boyfriend in Florida. However, her trip takes a dangerous turn when she arrives early with her toddler and gets robbed. Stranded without money, cards, or passports, Phoebe relies on the kindness of locals. But when she meets an old expat British businessman at a BBQ, her boyfriend's delayed arrival raises suspicion. And when the businessman is shot that night, Phoebe realizes she's in the middle of a dangerous situation. Now, she's determined to get out of Florida before things get even darker. Will she be able to protect herself and her daughter and escape the danger?