by Marie Force
Part of Fatal, book 2
First published 2021
Lieutenant Sam Holland stares down at Julian Sinclair's corpse. The Supreme Court nominee lies dead, and Sam was among the final people to speak with him alive. This connection pulls her deeper into a murder case that attracts relentless media scrutiny. Her romance with Senator Nick Cappuano intensifies the spotlight, with photographers tracking their every move. Sam must identify Sinclair's killer while managing the political firestorm surrounding the case. A breakthrough in her father's shooting investigation suddenly puts Sam herself at risk. Buried secrets emerge that could destroy her relationship with Nick. Sam discovers that seeking justice requires navigating deadly intersections between love and power. The political world watches as she races to solve both cases before the consequences turn fatal.
Genres: romance, mystery, crime, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Supreme Court
Period: Contemporary
332 pages · Kindle Edition · HTJB, Inc.
Content warnings: violence