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Madeline and Mike have a lead on a murder suspect.... and it’s not who they originally thought capable of such a crime.

Madeline and Mike are diving into their first investigative case, but the man with a grudge against Madeline is lurking close and keeping them from being focused.

Madeline gets a lead on a murder suspect’s whereabouts.... but she’s not counting her eggs yet.

Mike and Madeline get a surprise on the way home while driving.... it’s not the best kind of surprise you expect.

No spoiler alerts, but something dreadful happens to a client of Madeline’s and suddenly things become more serious than imagined.

“A well-written novel of suspense and mystery.”

Madeline’s nerves grow on edge as she juggles work between a lavish party and her private investigator business. With a possible murderer lurking in shadows and a potential thief in a client’s home, it’s taking all she can do to keep sane.

Madeline works close with Mike, her partner, to try and thwart a man out for revenge.... and Madeline is the target.

When an unscrupulous man from Madeline’s past shows up, Mike goes to extreme measure to protect his friend/partner. But Madeline doesn’t like being treated like she can’t take care of herself.

Madeline finds herself walking on eggshells as her first investigation is with a client handsomely paying for her event service too.

“A refreshing mystery novel.”

Madeline and Mike get their first official investigation case, but between Madeline’s event coordinator business, this proves challenging. When an event client hires her to locate missing jewels, she wonders if she’s in over her head.