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Missing Truths
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Expected 14 Feb 26Detective Jacq doesn’t do messy.
Not in her cases.
Not in her life.
And definitely not in her heart.
Going undercover at an AA meeting was supposed to be find the predator, connect the dots, close the case. But then Lyssa walks in—magnetic, dangerous in ways Jacq can’t name, and impossible to ignore.
The deeper Jacq digs, the tighter the trap becomes. Between lust and loyalty. Between secrets and survival. Between the woman she swore to protect and the one she can’t stop wanting.
Someone in this town has blood on their hands.
And Jacq’s about to discover just how far she’s willing to go to keep hers clean.
Dark. Obsessive. Unforgiving.
Not in her cases.
Not in her life.
And definitely not in her heart.
Going undercover at an AA meeting was supposed to be find the predator, connect the dots, close the case. But then Lyssa walks in—magnetic, dangerous in ways Jacq can’t name, and impossible to ignore.
The deeper Jacq digs, the tighter the trap becomes. Between lust and loyalty. Between secrets and survival. Between the woman she swore to protect and the one she can’t stop wanting.
Someone in this town has blood on their hands.
And Jacq’s about to discover just how far she’s willing to go to keep hers clean.
Dark. Obsessive. Unforgiving.
377 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 14, 2026
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About the author
Nycole DiCredico
6 books27 followersIf you're looking for badass FMC's, revenge with plot twists and turns Nycole is the writer for you.
Growing up in Windsor Ontario with her pen in her hand, quick wit, and love for the worlds that pull you in leaving you wanting more.
She was always encouraged by her grandmother Carole to write and be published. After Carole’s passing in 2023, Nycole was more determined than ever to make her grandmother proud and pursue what she knew Nycole would succeed in. Nycole's dream is to make every reader immerse themselves in an alternate reality, escaping life, even if it is just for a little while.
Growing up in Windsor Ontario with her pen in her hand, quick wit, and love for the worlds that pull you in leaving you wanting more.
She was always encouraged by her grandmother Carole to write and be published. After Carole’s passing in 2023, Nycole was more determined than ever to make her grandmother proud and pursue what she knew Nycole would succeed in. Nycole's dream is to make every reader immerse themselves in an alternate reality, escaping life, even if it is just for a little while.
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January 19, 2026
Dark sapphic thriller
Jacqueline, or better known as Jacq, is the lead detective on a case of missing bodies popping up all over town. All of the victims have the same thing in common. They all have records of CSA and they all attend the same AA meeting. They’re monsters hiding in plain site and Jacq is determined to find out who the killer is which leads to her going undercover and attending the same meeting the victims attended.
It’s here that Jacq meets Lyssa. Lyssa is beautiful and Jacq can’t help but watch her. But Lyssa is also the counselor of the meetings. She’s in charge.. which could also mean, she has access to the records of the people who have attended.
Jacq & Lyssa hit it off immediately and it’s basically love at first sight. But there are secrets they’re keeping from each other. Bodies are still showing up and Lyssa doesn’t know that the person she’s sleeping with is a detective. Now time is running out and Jacq doesn’t want to believe that the person she’s in love with, who makes her feel safe, may be the person who she’s hunting for.
For starters, thank you to the author, Nycole Dicredico for sending me the ARC! I’m so glad I got to read it. This book had so many twists and turns it literally kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. So many secrets, so many horrific stories. Jacq has skeletons of her own she’s tried to keep buried and let’s not forget a dog, named Mace, who has separation anxiety. When all the lies finally lead to the truth, can their love survive? Will they finally be able to live a life of peace? And is there someone else you least expect who’s helping? You’ll have to read to find out!!! This story is thrilling, dark, in some ways really sad, and the chemistry between Jacq & Lyssa is ELECTRIFYING!! It’s definitely a 4 star read for the plot alone, however, I will say that while it is plot heavy, it was also spice heavy. Every conversation between Jacq & Lyssa ended with them doing unspeakably naughty things to each other. Not that I mind at all. Really great story, highly recommend!
Jacqueline, or better known as Jacq, is the lead detective on a case of missing bodies popping up all over town. All of the victims have the same thing in common. They all have records of CSA and they all attend the same AA meeting. They’re monsters hiding in plain site and Jacq is determined to find out who the killer is which leads to her going undercover and attending the same meeting the victims attended.
It’s here that Jacq meets Lyssa. Lyssa is beautiful and Jacq can’t help but watch her. But Lyssa is also the counselor of the meetings. She’s in charge.. which could also mean, she has access to the records of the people who have attended.
Jacq & Lyssa hit it off immediately and it’s basically love at first sight. But there are secrets they’re keeping from each other. Bodies are still showing up and Lyssa doesn’t know that the person she’s sleeping with is a detective. Now time is running out and Jacq doesn’t want to believe that the person she’s in love with, who makes her feel safe, may be the person who she’s hunting for.
For starters, thank you to the author, Nycole Dicredico for sending me the ARC! I’m so glad I got to read it. This book had so many twists and turns it literally kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. So many secrets, so many horrific stories. Jacq has skeletons of her own she’s tried to keep buried and let’s not forget a dog, named Mace, who has separation anxiety. When all the lies finally lead to the truth, can their love survive? Will they finally be able to live a life of peace? And is there someone else you least expect who’s helping? You’ll have to read to find out!!! This story is thrilling, dark, in some ways really sad, and the chemistry between Jacq & Lyssa is ELECTRIFYING!! It’s definitely a 4 star read for the plot alone, however, I will say that while it is plot heavy, it was also spice heavy. Every conversation between Jacq & Lyssa ended with them doing unspeakably naughty things to each other. Not that I mind at all. Really great story, highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I could not put this book down it was so good. Nycole is a wizard with words to keep you occupied until the final page. The book does contain triggers so please please read them. Don't want to give too much away since it hasn't been released yet. (will update) review. I love me a good thriller and missing truths has that aspect that I look for in a thriller with romance. It is my first FF/MF thriller romance and I was honestly surprised with myself. Thank you for letting me have the opportunity to read this amazing thriller before its release.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the best book I have read this year. I normally don't read books that touch the topic of CSAM and CSA. I know my triggers and the stuff that happened when I was a child. I also know how justice is often not served.
This book is a saphic love story and a story of healing.
Thank you for writing such a beautiful healing book.
This book is perfect.
This book is a saphic love story and a story of healing.
Thank you for writing such a beautiful healing book.
This book is perfect.
Review of advance copy
Oh Em Gee!!!
where do I even start ... 1st. & foremost I Loved this read 💜 after patiently waiting months for this one to be released - it did NOT disappoint at all 🥰💜
The banter between Jacq. & Dumpster Drake was so on point 👌
The passion between Jacq. & Lyssa was FIRE 🥵
The way every scene was so descriptive I felt like I was right there with the characters 🥰💜
Keep your triggers in mind when reading this one, this one dives deep into past childhood traumas that not everyone can deal with so easily.
For Those of you that don't know, Mace & Cheech were Nycole's past furbabies who have crossed over Rainbow Bridge, the tribute paid to these too was perfect 👌, every word brought them both back to life for me 💜
Miss you Handsome Boys xoxo R.I.P. Macer & Cheese 🥰💜
Way to go babe, another knocked out of the park, and as always I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us readers next 🙌📚
where do I even start ... 1st. & foremost I Loved this read 💜 after patiently waiting months for this one to be released - it did NOT disappoint at all 🥰💜
The banter between Jacq. & Dumpster Drake was so on point 👌
The passion between Jacq. & Lyssa was FIRE 🥵
The way every scene was so descriptive I felt like I was right there with the characters 🥰💜
Keep your triggers in mind when reading this one, this one dives deep into past childhood traumas that not everyone can deal with so easily.
For Those of you that don't know, Mace & Cheech were Nycole's past furbabies who have crossed over Rainbow Bridge, the tribute paid to these too was perfect 👌, every word brought them both back to life for me 💜
Miss you Handsome Boys xoxo R.I.P. Macer & Cheese 🥰💜
Way to go babe, another knocked out of the park, and as always I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us readers next 🙌📚
Review of advance copy
I really liked the thriller plot in this book. the banter with Drake was a great addition to it as well. I could definitely picture Jacq as this badass cop not taking shit from anyone. Finding dead bodies everywhere and trying to find the culprit leads her to an undercover task where she meets Lyssa.
Just when you think you figure it out boom...nope. I only gave it a 4 because it felt spice heavy, which I am always for, in the middle. It seemed that anytime Jacq and Lyssa are together, all they do is... until about 70% in. I love spice but really looking for more plot there. Overall the book I would definitely recommend. Its a great read.
Just when you think you figure it out boom...nope. I only gave it a 4 because it felt spice heavy, which I am always for, in the middle. It seemed that anytime Jacq and Lyssa are together, all they do is... until about 70% in. I love spice but really looking for more plot there. Overall the book I would definitely recommend. Its a great read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing book .
The author did a amazing job on this book.
The author did a amazing job on this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my second book by Nycole and my first sapphic thriller, and WOW! she did not come to play.
First things first: please read the TRIGGER WARNINGS. This is non-negotiable!!! The book contains deeply detailed depictions of child abuse and the lasting trauma that comes with it, and it can be heavy. Necessary, raw, but heavy.
From page one, this story pulls you in and refuses to let go. It keeps surprising you at every turn.
The story follows Jacq, a detective investigating a string of brutal killings alongside her partner, Drake. During the investigation, she crosses paths with Lyssa, a counselor who runs AA meetings connected to the cases, and that’s where everything starts to intertwine.
At its heart, this book is about how Jacq and Lyssa meet, connect, and slowly heal each other. Two broken people, shaped by trauma, fitting together like missing puzzle pieces. But don’t get comfortable… there are lies, suspicions, anxiety, and a constant sense of unease. You won’t even realize when you start chewing your nails.
The banter between Jacq and Drake is genuinely hilarious and provides much-needed relief in an otherwise dark narrative.
And the chemistry between Jacq and Lyssa!! Intense, passionate, and very spicy.. detailed, bold, and unapologetically hot.
What really stood out to me was how the book shows that sometimes your other half becomes your anchor, the one who helps you survive and heal when the past refuses to stay buried.
And the twists?
Let’s just say they are twisting. Every time you think you’ve figured it out, the book hits you with a “what now?!”🤯
I finished this in 2 sittings. Nycole never shies away from rawness, and that honesty in her writing is exactly why I keep coming back.
Thank you so much for the early copy. You’ve done an amazing job with this book… I loved the Author’s Note at the ending too 😜
I highly recommend this read…
but once again, check those trigger warnings.
First things first: please read the TRIGGER WARNINGS. This is non-negotiable!!! The book contains deeply detailed depictions of child abuse and the lasting trauma that comes with it, and it can be heavy. Necessary, raw, but heavy.
From page one, this story pulls you in and refuses to let go. It keeps surprising you at every turn.
The story follows Jacq, a detective investigating a string of brutal killings alongside her partner, Drake. During the investigation, she crosses paths with Lyssa, a counselor who runs AA meetings connected to the cases, and that’s where everything starts to intertwine.
At its heart, this book is about how Jacq and Lyssa meet, connect, and slowly heal each other. Two broken people, shaped by trauma, fitting together like missing puzzle pieces. But don’t get comfortable… there are lies, suspicions, anxiety, and a constant sense of unease. You won’t even realize when you start chewing your nails.
The banter between Jacq and Drake is genuinely hilarious and provides much-needed relief in an otherwise dark narrative.
And the chemistry between Jacq and Lyssa!! Intense, passionate, and very spicy.. detailed, bold, and unapologetically hot.
What really stood out to me was how the book shows that sometimes your other half becomes your anchor, the one who helps you survive and heal when the past refuses to stay buried.
And the twists?
Let’s just say they are twisting. Every time you think you’ve figured it out, the book hits you with a “what now?!”🤯
I finished this in 2 sittings. Nycole never shies away from rawness, and that honesty in her writing is exactly why I keep coming back.
Thank you so much for the early copy. You’ve done an amazing job with this book… I loved the Author’s Note at the ending too 😜
I highly recommend this read…
but once again, check those trigger warnings.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A well-written book about a part of life that is rarely in the spotlight, Missing Truths reveals the worst in people and somehow you don't know who is bad and who is good. When the law fails to deliver justice, sometimes it comes at the hands of others who have refused to let the evils go unpunished, even at the risk of becoming as monstrous as the ones they punish. Once tainted by the stain of crime, is there anything that can erase it? Can love make us good again? These are just some of the questions the book tries to answer... The characters are emotionally complex, beautiful in their brokenness. The story is rich in dynamics and intrigues with masterful twists until the end. If the difficult topics don't stop you from reading this book, then you have the chance to step into the shoes of complex people and in their dark journey, perhaps learn some of the forbidden truths of life.
The book contains serious triggers, so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with them before reading this book.
The book contains serious triggers, so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with them before reading this book.
Review of advance copy
This book had me glued to it from page one! (Seriously I finished it in two sittings it’s that good)
The twists and turns this book takes you on will have sitting on the edge of your seat the whole time!
The FMC is Jacq, a detective that is currently working on a case of multiple bodies popping up that all have the same thing in common. They nasty… (seriously bad)
It’s Jacq’s job to figure out who is doing this and the only way to find out is going undercover to where all of these “victims” come from. AA meetings.
There she finds Lyssa, the AA Counselor, who she takes a liking too very quickly.
Now Jacq is fighting her love life and this criminal on the loose.
Is love worth it? Are dirty secrets worth sharing? Will Jacq and Lyssa survive the trauma they share?
I know… but there’s only one way for you too find out.
Seriously read the book! (You won’t regret it)
The twists and turns this book takes you on will have sitting on the edge of your seat the whole time!
The FMC is Jacq, a detective that is currently working on a case of multiple bodies popping up that all have the same thing in common. They nasty… (seriously bad)
It’s Jacq’s job to figure out who is doing this and the only way to find out is going undercover to where all of these “victims” come from. AA meetings.
There she finds Lyssa, the AA Counselor, who she takes a liking too very quickly.
Now Jacq is fighting her love life and this criminal on the loose.
Is love worth it? Are dirty secrets worth sharing? Will Jacq and Lyssa survive the trauma they share?
I know… but there’s only one way for you too find out.
Seriously read the book! (You won’t regret it)
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Yes…. Yes I did finish this book in one setting. I did have to adult in between work and home but I couldn’t put it down. If you LOVE a dark sapphic thriller romance, then this is a must read for you! It has twists and turns, which every thriller book needs. It will have you guessing and then guessing again.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Plot. Overall the plot is top notch. You have everything you need from character and surrounding descriptions to twists and turns within themselves. I don’t want to give any details away. I do ask that you check your triggers! Please and thank you.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Characters. You have a yourself a strong, grumpy FMC. Her name is Jacq, she is a detective. Then you have Lyssa, your sunshine FMC. Their relationship and growth is what every love story should be.
❤️🔥 - Spice. The spice be spicing. If you don’t like a lot of spice than *sticks out tongue*. It fits perfect in this book. It shows you the dynamic of the relationship between Jacq and Lyssa. The spice helps connect the pieces in the plot as well.
This is a SIX star read for sure!!!!
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Plot. Overall the plot is top notch. You have everything you need from character and surrounding descriptions to twists and turns within themselves. I don’t want to give any details away. I do ask that you check your triggers! Please and thank you.
❤️🔥❤️🔥 - Characters. You have a yourself a strong, grumpy FMC. Her name is Jacq, she is a detective. Then you have Lyssa, your sunshine FMC. Their relationship and growth is what every love story should be.
❤️🔥 - Spice. The spice be spicing. If you don’t like a lot of spice than *sticks out tongue*. It fits perfect in this book. It shows you the dynamic of the relationship between Jacq and Lyssa. The spice helps connect the pieces in the plot as well.
This is a SIX star read for sure!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
DiCredico did a wonderful job handling sensitive topics, and did it in a way that kept you pulled in and interested in the plot. Her descriptives are juicy, and she has a knack for making you want more. Great job, DiCredico.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love stories like this. Two people who faces their own personal traumas/situation but together they work to help each other through them. Their better half’s. Sometimes questioning the moral ground, will love be enough.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story started and ended very strong. I liked the story they were following but I wish it had just a bit more of that than the extra spicy scenes. overall i did enjoy the book though
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