First published 2015
Madeline comes back to Washington when her grandmother dies under strange circumstances. She must face the old family hotel she hoped never to see again. A dying man speaks his final words there, revealing that buried secrets from her past with former best friend Daphne have surfaced after nearly twenty years. The two women reunite, bound by their shared fear and the friendship they once treasured. Madeline cannot rely on local law enforcement, so she calls Jack Rayner, the hotel chain's security specialist. Jack understands twisted criminal minds even though he struggles with personal relationships. Together with Jack's brother Abe, who excels at high-tech solutions, the four create an uncertain partnership. They face a killer determined to keep the truth hidden at any cost. Their investigation forces Madeline to confront both the secrets that destroyed her friendship and the danger that now threatens their lives.
Genres: suspense, mystery, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, reunited
Setting: Washington
Period: 20 Years Ago
354 pages · Kindle Edition · Piatkus