A Lingering Shadow

Months after serving in the Great War, Bella Stewart is fighting a different battle—saving her family’s struggling resort. But when a guest is murdered on opening day, survival means sleuthing. With Jax Hastings—her late brother’s best friend and her one-time sweetheart—at her side, Bella dives into secrets, grudges, and old wounds that refuse to stay buried. Meanwhile, Jax remains emotionally aloof until the killer kidnaps Bella. Then, his reserve cracks but will it crumble? If you love determined heroines, fearless heroes and small-town mysteries, this one’s for you.