Smoke on the Water
A Wayward Sons Prequel
I've lived with the stares, whispers, and hateful accusations of small-town gossips for years.
Being the sister of the town pariah comes with consequences.
But when the petty harassment turns darker, more drastic measures are required.
I just didn't expect those measures to include my former high school crush—the golden boy turned smoking hot firefighter—offering protection… as my boyfriend.
Are we just pretending, or is this becoming something real? And can it survive the string of arsons that threaten us both?
About this Book
Immerse yourself in a gripping romantic thriller set against the backdrop of a stormy North Carolina island. This narrative masterfully combines the tension of an arson investigation with the tenderness of a slow-burn romance. As a protective hero fights to keep his new tenant safe from a shadower stalker, readers are treated to a story about reclaiming agency and the power of found family. It is a suspenseful page-turner that doesn't shy away from emotional depth, offering a guaranteed HEA after a harrowing journey through smoke and secrets.
Ideal for readers who devour the works of Catherine Cowles, Elsie Silver, and romantic suspense legends like Linda Howard. If you enjoy the intricate plotting of The Witness combined with the brotherhood dynamics of the Chestnut Springs series, this book is your next obsession. The story balances the grit of a crime drama with the emotional payoff of a top-tier romance novel.
Key elements include heroine in peril, protective alpha, mystery and suspense, neighbor romance, and the who did this to you trope. Think of the protective vibes of Chicago Fire mixed with the secrets of a small coastal town. This is the start of an unforgettable series that proves family isn't always blood - it's who bleeds for you.
For readers who love: alpha heroes, romantic suspense series, women in peril, protective boyfriends, emotional scars, trauma recovery, beach settings, firefighter heroes, mystery books with romance, steamy suspense, intense chemistry, brooding heroes, resilient heroines, possessive heroes, justice and redemption.