"One night can change everything.
For Marissa Adams, a single moment of passion leads to a future she never planned. When her best friend is killed in combat, her world collapses again, forcing her to face motherhood alone. As she begins to rebuild her life, a bitter legal battle with a grieving relative threatens to destroy the fragile peace she's found.
As secrets unravel and loyalties divide, Marissa must find the strength to protect her son, and uncover the truth about the man she thought she knew.
If the emotional intensity of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper captivated you,' you won't be able to put down Marissa's suspense-filled journey in In a Father's Footsteps. Dive into this riveting tale of courage, betrayal, and the fight for justice before the story takes its next twist!"
"Beneath the Southern charm, Savannah's secrets are darker than its cobblestone streets.
US Marshal Katelyn Landers never expected her estranged sister-in-law, Vivienne Chandler, to show up on her doorstep, especially not with a chilling claim that her husband has emptied their bank accounts and vanished. But what begins as a shocking revelation takes a darker turn when Vivienne herself disappears in the dead of night, leaving behind three young children and a trail of unsettling questions.
As Katelyn juggles the demands of her job and the sudden responsibility of caring for three traumatized kids, she delves into the murky mystery of her missing family members. Every clue she uncovers only deepens the dangerous web of deceit, forcing Katelyn to confront a harrowing choice: protect her loved ones or bring the guilty to justice.
If the pulse-pounding suspense of Harlan Coben's The Stranger kept you on edge, Veronica Mixon's thriller Changing Sands will have you hooked from the first page."
"She left Savannah to build a career. Now she's back to find her father's empire in ruins.
Investment banker Daphne Harris never planned to return home, but when her father falls ill, she's forced to step into the financial firm that bears her name. What she finds on his computer stops her cold: a multi-seven-figure loss that makes no sense. The numbers don't add up, the trades don't track, and the deeper she digs, the worse it gets.
As whispers of fraud and bankruptcy swirl, Daphne races to uncover the truth before Savannah Capital collapses, taking her family's reputation and her own hard-earned career with it. But the past isn't done with her yet. Reed Hawthorne, the one man she swore to forget, is back in town with questions of his own—questions that could turn her entire world upside down.
With time running out and secrets unraveling fast, Daphne must decide whether to fight to save her father's legacy or walk away before it destroys her too.
Perfect for fans of financial thrillers and Southern family drama, this gripping novel delivers high stakes, deep secrets, and second chances in the heart of Savannah."
"Rachel McKenzie is a brilliant molecular biologist with the State Department on speed dial. The only problem? The world thinks she's dead.
When Dr. McKenzie vanishes from a top-secret State Department lab, U. S. Marshals Kate Landers and Joleen Parker are thrust into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon a staggering secret: a biological breakthrough capable of empowering dictators and destabilizing entire nations. Now the marshals must race against time and an unstoppable enemy to prevent global catastrophe.
With high-stakes action, shocking revelations, and intense suspense, Changing Winds will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of The Da Vinci Code and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series won't want to miss this gripping thriller."
"How far would you go to keep a secret that could destroy the perfect family?
Ivy Abernathy's carefully constructed life unravels when a determined teenager arrives in Savannah armed with a DNA test that exposes an eighteen-year-old secret Ivy thought she had buried forever. As Ivy struggles to maintain control, a shocking tragedy plunges her into a high-stakes murder trial that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
Set against the sun-drenched streets of Savannah, this gripping mystery intertwines Ivy's hidden past with her turbulent present, unraveling dark secrets and testing the strength of family bonds. With unexpected twists and chilling dilemmas, Three Faces in the Mirror is a tale of deception, betrayal, and the desperate quest for truth."
"Old money. Southern charm. And a $30 million secret someone would kill to keep buried.
When a bank executive returns to her hometown of Savannah with her son, she hopes her family and friends and the charm of the low country will heal their grief and bring them peace.
Instead, she's thrust into chaos—a crumbling family business on the brink of bankruptcy, mysterious bodies surfacing with ties to her family's name, and whispers of long-buried secrets threatening to come to light.
What begins as an attempt to heal becomes a desperate fight for survival as danger closes in from every side, leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew about her family, her past, and herself. As she delves into her family's past, her investigation takes a devastating turn—her son is kidnapped. But the ransom isn't money; it's something far more personal, and tied to the very truths she's fighting to uncover.
With her son's life on the line and her family's legacy crumbling, each revelation pulls her closer to the truth—and to a past that could destroy them all. Can she find the kidnapper in time to save her son and preserve her family's future, or will betrayal and deceit seal their fate forever?"
"What if uncovering the truth means facing a town full of secrets—and someone who will do anything to keep them hidden?
Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother's death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital's finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she's been seeking.
But as Joleen delves deeper into the charming town of Loblolly, she discovers more than just financial misconduct. A corrupt judge, a doctor with questionable practices, a town clerk caught in lies—and a mysterious figure determined to keep the past buried.
With danger lurking around every corner and no one to trust, Joleen finds herself in a race against time. She's ready to risk everything—her career, her safety—to get justice for her brother. Because in a town like Loblolly, secrets have a way of coming to light."
"HIGH-PROFILE MURDER. FAMILY SECRETS. ONE WRONG FINGERPRINT.
When defense attorney Jackson Taylor takes on the case of a lifetime, he's prepared to fight for justice. His childhood friend—the son of a powerful senator—has been accused of a brutal murder. Jackson is certain the man he grew up with couldn't be a killer.
But when shocking evidence links his own father, a former small-town sheriff, to the crime, Jackson's unshakable trust in the truth is pushed to the breaking point. Jackson remains steadfast in his quest for justice. He only wants the truth . . . or does he? Does his relentless pursuit of justice extend to his own blood? Or will truth in the name of justice shatter both their lives?
A gripping small-town mystery packed with suspense, The Town I Call Home is perfect for fans of John Grisham, David Baldacci, Lisa Gardner, and Harlan Coben."
"Her son is missing. Her husband's a suspect. And the only ally she has is already dead.
When Kate Landers's husband vanishes with their young son—and a woman connected to him is found dead—Kate is forced into a deadly game far beyond her world of corporate banking. Desperate for answers, she finds herself back in Savannah—a place filled with memories, and the one place still hiding the truth.
Tess Morgan knows exactly what happened. She just didn't expect to die before she could stop it. Trapped between worlds, Tess is determined to expose the truth—even if she has to haunt the one woman who can uncover it.
One living. One dead. Both chasing justice.
As Kate digs deeper, she uncovers secrets linked to a powerful criminal network—and Tess begins to understand that her last act may be not revenge, but redemption."
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