First published 2026
Millie prepares for what should be her perfect wedding day. She's marrying the man she loves, and within hours a judge will pronounce them husband and wife. The winter ceremony promises to fulfill her dreams despite past obstacles. But someone wants to stop this wedding permanently. They don't intend for Millie to survive long enough to speak her vows. As the ceremony approaches, Millie must identify her enemy and stay alive. One wrong move could make her wedding day her last day. This short story bridges the gap between The Housemaid's Secret and The Housemaid is Watching, revealing what happens to Millie during the long interval between those novels. The stakes couldn't be higher as Millie fights to reach the altar alive.
Genres: suspense, mystery, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
128 pages · Paperback · Poisoned Pen Press
Content warnings: violence