First published 2024
Detective Nicole Lawson's rare night out ends abruptly when her chief calls about a body at Lighthouse Point. The medical examiner uncovers puzzling evidence that turns the death into a homicide case. Nicole finds herself working alongside Emmet Davis, the veteran detective who leads the investigation. Emmet happens to be both her biggest workplace rival and the object of her secret romantic feelings. Nicole focuses on the yoga instructor who discovered the corpse, convinced the woman conceals vital information. When a second suspicious death occurs, Nicole spots a connection others dismiss. The Lost Beach police department faces mounting pressure to solve the crimes quickly. Nicole must navigate her complicated relationship with Emmet while pursuing leads through the victim's circle of friends and romantic partners. The case becomes personal when Nicole realizes someone may be systematically targeting people in her small coastal community. She races to identify the killer before the pattern of violence reaches her.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, secret-crush
Setting: Lighthouse Point, Lost Beach
368 pages · Paperback · Headline Eternal