First published 2020
Private investigator Charlie Mack faces an uncomfortable request when Pamela, her ex-husband's current wife, asks for help. Franklin has been accused of killing his brother-in-law and has disappeared instead of fighting the charges. Both women believe Franklin is innocent, but his flight baffles them. Charlie suspects Franklin discovered something dangerous that forced him underground. The police see his disappearance as proof of guilt. Charlie throws her entire investigation team into finding Franklin, but her girlfriend Mandy grows suspicious that Charlie's intense commitment stems from unresolved feelings for her ex. As the case unfolds, Charlie must prove Franklin didn't commit murder while navigating the complex emotions surrounding her past relationship. The investigation forces everyone involved to examine whether their deepest loyalties can survive the test of love.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
224 pages · Paperback · Bywater Books