On the Other Side
Wayward Sons Book 5
I built my life on my belief in justice. Until the day the system proved me wrong.
Now I’m back on Hatterwick Island with nothing left—no career, no credibility, and no illusions about the law I once trusted. The only thing heavier than the guilt I carry is knowing I once turned my back on a man who didn’t deserve it.
Rios Carrera.
Twelve years ago, my cousin disappeared, and he was the last one to see her alive. I believed the whispers that he was responsible. I made him the villain of the story—and he has every reason to hate me for it.
But when a graduate student vanishes and the police insist she left of her own accord, Rios is the only one willing to look deeper. What starts as a search for the truth drags us into something darker than either of us imagined.
Reluctant allies become something far more dangerous. Because the closer we get to uncovering what’s been buried on this island for decades, the more I realize justice isn’t black and white…and the man I once condemned may be the only one I can trust with my life—and my heart.
About this Book
Hatterwick Island is an atmospheric pressure cooker in this gripping romantic suspense novel, where small town secrets and a decade-old injustice collide with a scorching second chance romance. When a disgraced prosecutor returns to the coastal setting that broke her, she must team up with the town outcast - a man falsely accused years ago - to uncover a dark conspiracy. Blending gritty investigation with deep emotional stakes, this story explores redemption, the failure of institutions, and the kind of slow burn love that only grows when two people are forced to trust each other against the world.
Deeply character-driven yet pulse-pounding, this novel is an essential addition to the shelves of readers who devour Lucy Score, Devney Perry, and Catherine Cowles. If you love the high-stakes danger of Toni Anderson mixed with the raw emotional landscapes of Mia Sheridan, you will lose yourself in this book. It strikes the perfect balance for fans of Nora Roberts’ classic romantic thrillers and Laura Pavlov’s interconnected small-town series.
The vibe is pure coastal noir meets found family intensity. Think the misty, dangerous docks of Bloodline combined with the intricate mystery of Mare of Easttown. Featuring forced proximity on neighboring boats, a protective hero who is competent and dangerous, and a heroine seeking justice outside the law, this narrative delivers on every promise of the genre. With tropes like he falls first, reluctant partners, and mutual pining, the chemistry is as volatile as the storms rolling off the Atlantic.
For readers who love: romantic suspense, brothers best friend vibes, opposites attract, grim shifting loyalties, cold cases, romantic angst, military heroes, strong heroines, fierce loyalty, dangerous secrets, and happy ever afters.