by Karen White
First published 2021
Melanie Trenholm's marriage to Jack crumbles after months of devastating events. He asks for a separation that might be her fault. She juggles twin toddlers, a stepdaughter heading to college, and a real estate career while desperately trying to win him back. Their longtime enemy Marc Longo arrives with a proposal. He wants to film his bestselling book at their Tradd Street house in exchange for reviving Jack's stalled writing career. Jack accepts despite Melanie's objections. Marc has hidden motives involving a legendary gem connected to the Hope Diamond. A Civil War era girl's ghost warns Melanie of growing dangers to her family. Meanwhile, an evil spirit blocks her investigation into the decades-old murder of a friend's sister. This malevolent ghost will kill to protect its secrets. Melanie and Jack must unite to find answers before vengeful spirits destroy everything they cherish.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, contemporary, ghost-stories, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Hope Diamond, Tradd Street, Queen Street
Period: Civil War
398 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley
Content warnings: anxiety, depression