Returning to Pine Harbor was never part of Joy O'Farrell's plan.But after a near-fatal shooting sidelines her NYPD career, she finds herself back in the coastal town she swore she'd left behind-a town still under the grip of the powerful Wallace family who shattered her father's reputation years ago.When Joy uncovers their latest criminal expansion, she sees a chance to clear her father's name and take down the family that has ruled Pine Harbor through fear and corruption. Fueled by a relentless pursuit of justice, she launches a dangerous crusade that pulls her deep into the town's web of secrets.In a place where old wounds fester and legacies dictate fate, Joy must decide if justice is worth risking everything-even her life. What readers are saying"I love a good thriller and a great heroine, and this book delivers both. The plot is riveting with some great twists that keep you guessing. It's action-packed.""Breakneck speed, a lovable quirky main character who is sometimes their own worst enemy, and layered relationships that range from heartwarmingly hilarious to heartbreakingly realistic.""Engaged me from the beginning and kept me on with easy, page-turning adventure and character intrigue." (c)2025 Stephen Gay (P) 2025 Stephen Gay