This author crafts compelling narratives that delve into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary crises, exploring themes of marriage, espionage, and long-buried secrets. Her suspenseful novels and stories, often set against the backdrop of vibrant locales, are distinguished by a keen psychological insight and a unique narrative voice. She masterfully blends elements of literary thrillers with a deep examination of human relationships under pressure. Her work invites readers into tense situations, revealing the complexities of the human condition.
FBI Agent Lina Connerly is a tough and spirited protagonist who embarks on a thrilling mission to rescue Silicon Valley teens from the dangerous ambitions and greed of their parents. As she navigates a high-stakes environment, the story explores themes of family dynamics and the impact of ambition on youth, making for an exhilarating narrative filled with tension and urgency.
Alice and Jake are the perfect couple - sort of. On the day of their wedding, a stranger offers them the chance to join a mysterious group, known as The Pact. With its promise of a lifelong marriage of happiness, Jake and Alice are persuaded to accept. But then one of them breaks the rules. Alice and Jake are about to discover that, like marriage, The Pact is for life. The members will go to any lengths to ensure nobody leaves - until the marriage of their dreams becomes their worst nightmare. Under The Pact, 'Till death us do part' has a whole new meaning . . .
Picture-perfect newlyweds Alice and Jake are unexpectedly initiated into a mysterious organization designed to keep marriages happy and intact through seemingly sensible rules that become increasingly exacting and subject to brutal enforcement.
Exploring themes of love, lust, and loyalty, this collection features ten stories that offer fresh perspectives on relationships and societal issues. It includes a cautionary political fable, a nuanced celebration of marriage, and reflections on contemporary alienation, showcasing the author's keen insight into human emotions and connections.
Set against the backdrop of California's secession vote following a contentious presidential election, the narrative explores the complexities of marriage and family. It delves into how significant societal events impact personal relationships and the defining moments that shape our lives, weaving together themes of division and unity in both the political and personal spheres.
Set against the backdrop of China, the story follows Jenny as she embarks on a journey to honor her late best friend, Amanda Ruth, by scattering her ashes in her father's homeland. Fourteen years after Amanda Ruth's tragic murder, Jenny seeks closure and a chance to mend her strained marriage. However, as she navigates a foreign culture, unresolved guilt and buried secrets from her past resurface, threatening to change her life forever. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the complexities of personal redemption.
Ellie Enderlin has spent two decades overshadowed by her sister Lila's tragic murder. Now a professional coffee buyer with no ties to her past, Ellie unexpectedly acquires Lila's cherished notebook, prompting her to return home. This journey uncovers hidden truths about Lila's secret lover, the man who exploited their family's sorrow, and the profound secrets that can exist even between sisters. As Ellie seeks closure, she confronts the complex layers of grief, love, and betrayal that have shaped her life.
Photographer Abby Mason's life is changed forever by the disappearance of the young girl with whom she had been walking on a cold and foggy beach, and her desperate search for the truth behind the child's vanishing