Gina Rae, a tenacious defense investigator, is trying to find evidence that will vindicate her client, Darren Lewis. Her boyfriend, Detective Tae Lee, still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating tragedy, sets out to prove Darren’s guilt. Their quest propels them into a world where the wealthy and powerful play... by their own set of rules. As Gina and Tae get closer to discovering the truth, they soon find themselves on a collision course with a methodical, ruthless killer.
In the late 1970s, 15-year-old Camille Sheridan moved to Crescent Falls with her mom and stepfather. It was an unfamiliar place, but it wasn’t long before she met Christopher Peters and Luke Samuels. Two boys in the neighborhood who would soon become her best friends. Chris was colorful, funny, and optimistic, a free spirit, and full of life. Luke was thoughtful, always talking about the future and a better life. There was something special between Camille and Luke from the very first day. That summer, the three were inseparable. Their days were filled with making indelible memories, sharing hopes and dreams. They helped one another through troublesome times at their sanctuary, in a park called Bay hill. Camille never wanted to leave, but later that season, she was pulled away. Now a desperate plea brings her back fifteen years later. Camille, now a private investigator, finds herself drawn to the past and lured into the murky depths of a murderous conspiracy.
Summer Alexander is a single mother with a four-year-old son and a hefty bunny. She works in a diner with some colorful characters who regularly dole out advice about love and life. Summer wasn’t looking to fall in love... Then she met Joon Kwon, a handsome, successful entrepreneur. Their flourishing relationship is threatened by a ruthless family member determined to keep them apart.
If you think you know what goodness looks like, think again. The city is facing a pandemic, and a stranger rings Abby Lee’s doorbell. When Abby opens the door, she becomes impressed with the man’s good looks and charming personality, not realizing he is about to put together a sinister plan that will send her world into an infinite abyss.
The story begins with Brooklyn Pierce witnessing the attempted assassination of her father, Governor Sage Pierce. Detective Song Kai, assigned to the case, becomes ensnared in a perceived web of political conspiracies. As the investigation continues, Song struggles with painful memories of his wife’s death and the intensifying feelings he has for Brooklyn. He soon faces a moral quandary; shield the woman he loves or reveal the dark secrets of her father’s past.