What do you think?
Rate this book
One Little Memory
When Detective Phoenix Halston discovers a car down an embankment, he finds an enigmatic woman whose amnesia shrouds her in a cloak of uncertainty. As he tries to unravel the truth of the woman he calls Jo, and the accident that obscures her true identity, a chilling discovery sends shockwaves through his small town—a local resident is found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Suspicion casts a dark shadow over Jo, leaving Phoenix with conflicting emotions. Could she be connected to the murder, or is there another killer on the loose, lurking in the shadows? Determined to protect Jo while fighting his growing attraction to her, Phoenix embarks on a relentless pursuit of the truth, digging deeper into the secrets that haunt his community.
As Phoenix and Jo's lives become increasingly entwined, the lines between trust and betrayal blur, and the danger escalates. With every step closer to the truth, they uncover shocking revelations and untangle a complex web of deceit that stretches far beyond their imagination.
Step into a world of mystery and intrigue in this gripping tale where buried secrets, hidden agendas and unbridled passion collide in unexpected ways.
Suspicion casts a dark shadow over Jo, leaving Phoenix with conflicting emotions. Could she be connected to the murder, or is there another killer on the loose, lurking in the shadows? Determined to protect Jo while fighting his growing attraction to her, Phoenix embarks on a relentless pursuit of the truth, digging deeper into the secrets that haunt his community.
As Phoenix and Jo's lives become increasingly entwined, the lines between trust and betrayal blur, and the danger escalates. With every step closer to the truth, they uncover shocking revelations and untangle a complex web of deceit that stretches far beyond their imagination.
Step into a world of mystery and intrigue in this gripping tale where buried secrets, hidden agendas and unbridled passion collide in unexpected ways.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2025
18 people are currently reading
13 people want to read
About the author
Lori Matthews
39 books330 followersI grew up in a house filled with books and readers. Some of my fondest memories are of reading in the same room with my mother and sisters, arguing about whose turn it was to make tea. No one wanted to put their book down!
I was introduced to romance because of my mom’s habit of leaving books all over the house. One day I picked one up. I still remember the cover. It was a Harlequin by Janet Daily. Little did I know at the time that it would set the stage for my future. I went on to discover mystery novels. Agatha Christie was my favorite. And then suspense with Wilber Smith and Ian Fleming.
I loved the thought of combining my favorite genres, and during high school, I attempted to write my first romantic suspense novel. I wrote the first four chapters and then exams happened and that was the end of that. I desperately hope that book died a quiet death somewhere in a computer recycling facility.
A few years later, (okay, quite a few) after two degrees, a husband and two kids, I attended a workshop in Tuscany that lit that spark for writing again. I have been pounding the keyboard ever since here in New Jersey, where I live with my children—who are thrilled with my writing as it means they get to eat more pizza—and my very supportive husband.
I was introduced to romance because of my mom’s habit of leaving books all over the house. One day I picked one up. I still remember the cover. It was a Harlequin by Janet Daily. Little did I know at the time that it would set the stage for my future. I went on to discover mystery novels. Agatha Christie was my favorite. And then suspense with Wilber Smith and Ian Fleming.
I loved the thought of combining my favorite genres, and during high school, I attempted to write my first romantic suspense novel. I wrote the first four chapters and then exams happened and that was the end of that. I desperately hope that book died a quiet death somewhere in a computer recycling facility.
A few years later, (okay, quite a few) after two degrees, a husband and two kids, I attended a workshop in Tuscany that lit that spark for writing again. I have been pounding the keyboard ever since here in New Jersey, where I live with my children—who are thrilled with my writing as it means they get to eat more pizza—and my very supportive husband.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
July 20, 2025
What is interesting to me is that there is still over a month before this book is published yet I have owned it for several months. I got it as a freebie from another author's newsletter.
This is a novella, so it is a very quick read. I did not like the sex between Phoenix and Jo. They had known each other for only a couple of days. Jo is a suspect in a murder, yet Phoenix (cop) has sex with her anyway. That was a good way to get suspended.
Jo left the hospital with no shoes. Where did she get any? Hazel brought her some clothes, but there was never any mention of shoes. She is walking around outside where there are rocks. So I guess she finally got shoes somewhere.
It was a quick read and I did like it. I just thought the sex part was unnecessary.
This is a novella, so it is a very quick read. I did not like the sex between Phoenix and Jo. They had known each other for only a couple of days. Jo is a suspect in a murder, yet Phoenix (cop) has sex with her anyway. That was a good way to get suspended.
Jo left the hospital with no shoes. Where did she get any? Hazel brought her some clothes, but there was never any mention of shoes. She is walking around outside where there are rocks. So I guess she finally got shoes somewhere.
It was a quick read and I did like it. I just thought the sex part was unnecessary.
July 17, 2025
This was a good short mystery. Jo had driven to a small town to confront a man she knew had done something terrible to her father. The confrontation did not go well, and someone drove after her and pushed her down an embankment in her car. Detective Phoenix Halston found her hurt, and she had lost her memory. I liked how Jo felt safe with Phoenix, and how much Phoenix wanted to protect Jo. It was so interesting watching Phoenix try to determine what happened in a case that could be related to Jo. There were some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I encourage you to read the book.
August 26, 2025
Her past was dark and her future was blank
He knows.....deep in his gut he knows...he just has to prove it. Phoenix is brought to his knees by the beautiful but unconscious Jo, however the investigation into her crash reveals a tangled web of danger, deceit, determination and a huge dose of betrayal. I really enjoyed meeting Phoenix and Jo and whilst they have questions about who she is and her past, they still fall in love! I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
He knows.....deep in his gut he knows...he just has to prove it. Phoenix is brought to his knees by the beautiful but unconscious Jo, however the investigation into her crash reveals a tangled web of danger, deceit, determination and a huge dose of betrayal. I really enjoyed meeting Phoenix and Jo and whilst they have questions about who she is and her past, they still fall in love! I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
March 20, 2025
A novella at 125 pages. Easy quick read. A mystery with an unnecessary sex scene thrown in for good measure.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews