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How far would you go to keep a secret that could destroy the perfect family?Ivy Abernathy’s carefully constructed life unravels when a determined teenager arrives in Savannah armed with a DNA test that exposes an eighteen-year-old secret Ivy thought she had buried forever. As Ivy struggles to maintain control, a shocking tragedy plunges her into a high-stakes murder trial that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.Set against the sun-drenched streets of Savannah, this gripping mystery intertwines Ivy’s hidden past with her turbulent present, unraveling dark secrets and testing the strength of family bonds. With unexpected twists and chilling dilemmas, Three Faces in the Mirror is a tale of deception, betrayal, and the desperate quest for truth.Fans of the suspenseful intrigue in Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me and the emotional depth of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper will be captivated by Veronica Mixon’s Three Faces in the Mirror, a riveting story of secrets, lies, and the lengths one will go to protect their family.___________________________________________________________________Praise for Changing Faces★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The best book I’ve read since Where the Crawdads Sing★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Oh my gosh. This book was an absolute tearjerker.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is mother’s love at its finest.★ ★ ★ ★ ★  Definitely recommended for lovers of women's fiction.

One night can change everything.For Marissa Adams, a single moment of passion leads to a future she never planned. When her best friend is killed in combat, her world collapses again, forcing her to face motherhood alone. As she begins to rebuild her life, a bitter legal battle with a grieving relative threatens to destroy the fragile peace she’s found.As secrets unravel and loyalties divide, Marissa must find the strength to protect her son, and uncover the truth about the man she thought she knew.If the emotional intensity of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper captivated you, you won’t be able to put down Marissa's suspense-filled journey in In a Father's Footsteps. Dive into this riveting tale of courage, betrayal, and the fight for justice before the story takes its next twist!___________________________________________________________________Praise for In a Father's Footsteps★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A beautifully written, heartbreaking story filled with love, loss, and redemption.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Powerful, emotional, and unforgettable. Tthis one stays with you long after the final page.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A deeply moving story of courage, sacrifice, and second chances.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gut-wrenching yet uplifting, with characters so real they feel like family.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An emotional page-turner that proves Veronica Mixon is a master storyteller.

What if your only hope for saving your family meant stepping into a kidnapper's trap?Savannah school principal Deirdre Stephens seems to have it all until a family trip to finalize the adoption of an orphaned boy spirals into a nightmare. In a flash, her spirited four-year-old daughter is abducted, and days later, her husband vanishes without a trace.As Deirdre frantically searches for answers, she slowly uncovers shocking secrets surrounding her husband's business and their twelve-year marriage. Desperate to save her family, she sets a daring rescue plan in motion, using herself as bait. But with kidnappers demanding more than just money and local cops muddying the waters, can an ordinary elementary school principal outsmart a paid kidnapper before time runs out?Who's Watching Maddie is a gripping international suspense story of courage, betrayal, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. Perfect for fans of Pieces of Her and Gone Girl.___________________________________________________________________Praise for Who's Watching Maddie★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This one ranks right up there with James Patterson.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An absolute page-turner with twists and turns that keep you on your toes until the very end.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping thriller you won’t want to put down.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Masterfully written suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stunning storytelling and beautifully crafted tension.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fascinating mystery that keeps you guessing.

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.They’ve lived in Savannah all their lives. They know the whispers, the scandals, the skeletons. Which makes them the perfect trio to crack a cold case the city’s upper crust would rather forget.Emma Lynn Whitmore never imagined retirement would involve chasing killers, but when a decades-old murder of a family friend resurfaces, she’s drawn into a mystery refusing to stay buried. With her sharp-eyed best friend Margaret Duval and their quirky sidekick Graham Boone, Emma Lynn digs into the shadows of Savannah’s genteel history—where old money, long-kept scandals, and family secrets intertwine.The deeper they search, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Someone in Savannah still wants the past to stay hidden, and the trio—soon to become known as The Savannah Sleuths—must decide how far they’re willing to go to bring truth into the light.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, Southern sass, and sleuths who’ve traded curfews for reading glasses—but haven’t lost their taste for trouble.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I thoroughly enjoyed Beyond the Shadows and will seek out more stories by this author.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The text reads like poetry perfectly with a beautiful cadence.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The description of the area is so good you can almost smell the marshes of the Low Country in Georgia.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Three friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and an atmospheric puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.Three old friends. One missing woman. And a twelve-year-old girl who refuses to be forgotten.When a sharp-eyed, sharp-tongued twelve-year-old shows up on Emma Lynn Whitmore’s porch claiming her sister didn’t run away—no matter what the police say—Emma Lynn can’t turn her away. Not when the girl’s headed straight for the foster system. Not when the story feels all too familiar.With the help of her lifelong friends—meticulous Margaret and steady Graham—Emma Lynn agrees to dig into the disappearance. Just a few days. Just to see if the girl’s instincts are right. But what they find pulls them deeper into Savannah’s shadows, where a young woman’s trail winds through secrets, danger, and a past someone’s desperate to keep buried.And as the clock ticks and the authorities close in, the trio must decide how far they’re willing to bend the rules—for a girl who has no one left but them.Perfect for fans of Southern charm, found family, and cozy mysteries with heart and grit.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love these three retiree super sleuths.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a blend of wit, wisdom, and relatable life experiences. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.A locked gate, a missing grave, and a secret someone’s killing to keep buried.When Emma Lynn Whitmore agrees to catalog gravestones in Savannah’s eerie Holly Hill Cemetery, she expects Spanish moss and ghost stories—not a historian’s body among the crumbling tombs and a chilling link to a murder decades ago behind the same iron fence.With her sassy Savannah Sleuths—sharp-tongued Margaret, eagle-eyed Graham, and tech-wizard Wren with her sly grin—the crew dives into a mystery as tangled as Lowcountry vines. A missing heirloom map and whispers of an old betrayal point to a killer who’s determined to bury the truth. Emma Lynn’s quick wit leads the charge, Margaret stirs up gossip faster than a Savannah summer storm, Graham spots clues in the shadows, and Wren hacks through the digital cobwebs–their banter popping like firecrackers over the Fourth.But as old grudges resurface and a present-day threat stalks the misty graveyard, the Sleuths must outsmart a growing list of suspects to solve both murders before a killer's secret is locked away forever.Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Kay Bratt, Behind the Iron Fence blends Southern charm, witty sleuths, and a double dose of mystery. Join Emma Lynn’s lively crew for a suspenseful, laugh-out-loud romp through Savannah, where tombstones hide more than a dead body.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love these three retiree super sleuths.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.A wedding. A whisper. A missing bride beneath the blooms…Savannah’s cobblestone streets are dressed for celebration, but when a florist’s daughter vanishes hours before her garden wedding, charm gives way to mystery. Emma Lynn Whitmore thought her biggest challenge would be what to wear to Savannah's wedding of the season—not searching for a bride who left behind a bloodstained veil and a spiral symbol that feels more like a warning than a clue.With Margaret’s keen intuition, Graham’s persistence, and Wren’s digital skills, the Savannah Sleuths push past polite facades to uncover disturbing truths: a secretive psychology study, bridesmaids hiding dangerous motives, and a former boyfriend who won’t let go. When another young woman disappears, suspicion grows—and so does the sense that someone is manipulating every move.The closer they get, the more Emma Lynn realizes this is no ordinary case of cold feet. The countdown to the wedding has become a countdown to survival, and the truth may be rooted in shadows that Savannah society would rather keep buried.Perfect for fans of clean Southern mysteries with high stakes and relentless intrigue, Below the Wisteria Veil blends charm with chilling secrets that refuse to stay hidden.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love these three retiree super sleuths.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story.

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.A missing baby. A buried secret. And an FBI cold case—definitely not what the Savannah Sleuths expected in retirement.When a hurricane topples an oak in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, Emma Lynn Whitmore and her lifelong friend Graham Boone uncover a weather-beaten diaper bag tangled in the roots. Inside are baby clothes, a stuffed toy, and a mystery that has haunted the city for three years—the unsolved Prescott kidnapping.Emma Lynn has no desire to clash with federal agents, but Savannah has a way of pulling her into puzzles she can’t ignore. With Margaret’s bossy determination, Graham’s quirky charm, and Wren—Graham’s brilliant niece, whose tech skills uncover digital trails no one else can see—the Sleuths are drawn into a web of family secrets, Savannah scandals, and lies weathered but not washed away.Can three retirees and one sharp-eyed teenager solve the case the FBI left behind—or will the past reach forward to claim them too?Beside the Hollow Oak is a witty and heartwarming Southern cozy mystery filled with friendship, small-town suspense, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Vicki Delany, and Ann Ross.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love these three retiree super sleuths.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story.

A charming and witty Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later‑in‑life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.A wedding to plan. A painting gone missing. And Savannah’s most exclusive neighborhood hiding more than manicured lawns.Emma Lynn Whitmore thought her biggest challenge this spring would be choosing between hydrangeas and magnolias for her wedding. But when her tech-savvy niece Wren uncovers whispers of a stolen masterpiece from the Oglethorpe Club’s private gallery, Emma Lynn and her friends are pulled back into the sleuthing spotlight.Behind the gates of Savannah’s ritziest community, appearances are everything—and so is silence. With the gala fast approaching, the club’s president begs Emma Lynn, Margaret, Graham, and Wren to investigate discreetly. The deeper they dig, the more unsettling the truth becomes: forged art, boardroom secrets, and neighbors who’d rather protect their reputations than admit a crime was committed.As Emma Lynn balances fittings, florists, and family expectations with hidden suspects and disappearing clues, she begins to wonder—can love and loyalty survive when old memories and new lies collide?Perfect for fans of Southern charm, sharp-witted sleuths, and cozy mysteries with heart, Beneath the Silence proves that even in Savannah’s most polished neighborhoods, shadows lurk just beneath the clubhouse lights.Praise for the Savannah Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love these three retiree super sleuths.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story.

Her son is missing. Her husband’s a suspect. And the only ally she has is already dead.When Kate Landers’s husband vanishes with their young son—and a woman connected to him is found dead—Kate is forced into a deadly game far beyond her world of corporate banking. Desperate for answers, she finds herself back in Savannah—a place filled with memories, and the one place still hiding the truth.Tess Morgan knows exactly what happened. She just didn’t expect to die before she could stop it. Trapped between worlds, Tess is determined to expose the truth—even if she has to haunt the one woman who can uncover it.One living. One dead. Both chasing justice.As Kate digs deeper, she uncovers secrets linked to a powerful criminal network—and Tess begins to understand that her last act may be not revenge, but redemption.Changing Fortunes is Book One of the Savannah Mystery Series—a haunting Southern suspense that blends mystery, memory, and the power of unfinished business.

Old money. Southern charm. And a $30 million secret someone would kill to keep buried. In Savannah, family ties can strangle—and the cost of truth is everything.When a bank executive returns to her hometown of Savannah with her young son, she hopes her family and friends and the charm of the low country will heal their grief and bring them peace.Instead, she’s thrust into chaos—a crumbling family business on the brink of bankruptcy, mysterious bodies surfacing with ties to her family’s name, and whispers of long-buried secrets threatening to come to light.What begins as an attempt to heal becomes a desperate fight for survival as danger closes in from every side, leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew about her family, her past, and herself. As she delves into her family's past, her investigation takes a devastating turn—her son is kidnapped. But the ransom isn’t money; it’s something far more personal, and tied to the very truths she’s fighting to uncover.With her son’s life on the line and her family’s legacy crumbling, each revelation pulls her closer to the truth—and to a past that could destroy them all. Can she find the kidnapper in time to save her son and preserve her family’s future, or will betrayal and deceit seal their fate forever?CHANGING TIDES—a suspense that will keep you guessing until the last page. If you enjoyed the tension of Karin Slaughter's Pieces of Her or the family drama of Elin Hilderbrand's The Perfect Couple, you’ll love this first book in the Savannah Mystery Series.

Rachel McKenzie is a renowned medical biologist with the State Department on speed dial––but the world thinks she’s dead!When Dr. McKenzie vanishes from a top-secret State Department lab, US Marshals Kate Landers and Joleen Parker are thrust into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, they stumble upon a staggering secret—a biological breakthrough capable of empowering dictators and destabilizing entire nations. Now, the marshals must race against time and an unstoppable enemy to prevent global catastrophe.With high-stakes action, shocking revelations, and intense suspense, Changing Winds will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of The Da Vinci Code and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series won’t want to miss this gripping thriller.

Beneath the Southern charm, Savannah's secrets are darker than its cobblestone streets!US Marshal Katelyn Landers never expected her estranged sister-in-law, Vivienne Chandler, to show up on her doorstep—especially not with a chilling claim that her husband has emptied their bank accounts and vanished. But what begins as a shocking revelation takes a darker turn when Vivienne herself disappears in the dead of night, leaving behind three young children and a trail of unsettling questions.As Katelyn juggles the demands of her job and the sudden responsibility of caring for three traumatized kids, she delves into the murky mystery of her missing family members. But every clue she uncovers only deepens the dangerous web of deceit, forcing Katelyn to confront a harrowing choice: protect her loved ones or bring the guilty to justice.If the pulse-pounding suspense of Harlan Coben’s "The Stranger" or the intrigue of "The Last Thing He Told Me" kept you on edge, Veronica Mixon’s thriller, "Changing Sands," will have you hooked from the first page.

She left Savannah to build a career. Now she’s back—to find her father’s empire in ruins.Investment banker Daphne Harris never planned to return home, but when her father falls ill, she’s forced to step into the financial firm that bears her name. What she finds on his computer screen stops her cold—a multi-seven-figure loss that makes no sense. The numbers don’t add up, the trades don’t track, and the deeper she digs, the worse it gets.As whispers of fraud and bankruptcy swirl, Daphne races to uncover the truth before Savannah Capital collapses—taking her family’s reputation and her own hard-earned career with it. But the past isn’t done with her yet. Reed Hawthorne, the one man she swore to forget, is back in town with questions of his own. Questions that could turn her entire world upside down.With time running out and secrets unraveling fast, Daphne must decide: fight to save her father’s legacy, or walk away before it destroys her too?Perfect for fans of financial thrillers and Southern family drama, this gripping novel delivers high stakes, deep secrets, and second chances in the heart of Savannah.

A small town courtroom mystery in which a defense attorney fights to clear a childhood friend charged with a brutal killing, only for the evidence to implicate his own father. Legal suspense of loyalty, family and what the truth might cost.A small-town legal thriller where proving one man’s innocence could destroy his father.One case will test everything he believes about justice.When defence attorney Jackson Taylor takes on the case of a lifetime, he’s ready to fight for the truth. His childhood friend—the son of a powerful senator—has been accused of a brutal murder, and Jackson is certain the man he grew up with isn’t capable of it.But the case takes a devastating turn when evidence links Jackson’s own father, a former small-town sheriff, to the crime.Now caught between loyalty and the law, Jackson is forced to question everything he thought he knew about the people closest to him. How far will he go to uncover the truth—and what will it cost him if he does?The Town I Call Home is Book 1 in the Loblolly series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, David Baldacci, Lisa Gardner, and Harlan Coben.Praise for the Loblolly series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A masterclass in suspense that’s impossible to put down★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping mystery with twists that keep you guessing until the very end★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters so real you feel like you know them★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A touching story of family, loyalty, and impossible choices★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go

A small-town Southern mystery in which a forensic-audit assignment gives one woman two weeks to prove what a charming town has spent years covering up. Amateur-sleuth persistence, courthouse corruption and justice for a lost brother.A small-town mystery where uncovering the truth means facing a town full of secrets—and someone who will do anything to keep them hidden.The truth has a way of surfacing.Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother’s death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital’s finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she’s been seeking.But as Joleen delves deeper into the charming town of Loblolly, she discovers more than just financial misconduct. A corrupt judge. A doctor with questionable practices. A town clerk caught in lies—and a mysterious figure determined to keep the past buried.With danger closing in and no one to trust, Joleen is ready to risk everything—her career, her safety—to get justice for her brother. Because in a town like Loblolly, the truth doesn’t stay hidden for long.Loblolly is Book 2 in the Loblolly series. Perfect for readers who love Louise Penny and M.C. Beaton, featuring small-town secrets, hidden corruption, and a determined amateur sleuth.Praise for the Loblolly series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A riveting, fast-paced story packed with suspense and intrigue★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping mystery with romance, action, and unforgettable characters★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Characters that feel real, relatable, and impossible to forget★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fast-paced, action-filled, and impossible to put down★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A captivating small-town mystery filled with secrets and surprises

A small-town Southern mystery following a news anchor turned fugitive: accused of murder, searching for her kidnapped son and hiding in a town where everyone keeps their own counsel. Woman-on-the-run suspense with amateur-sleuth heart.A small-town mystery where saving her child means becoming the most wanted woman in town.The only way to save her son is to run.Harper Knowles, a well-known TV news anchor, is used to delivering the news—not becoming the headline herself. But when her marriage crumbles, her child is kidnapped, her husband vanishes, and she’s accused of murder, Harper finds herself at the centre of a terrifying mystery.With the evidence piling up against her, Harper takes a bold step and escapes, determined to clear her name and find her son. Her search leads her to the quaint, secluded town of Loblolly, where a surprising reunion might hold the key to solving the puzzle. But in a place where everyone has their own hidden stories, can Harper trust the friendly faces around her?With the authorities closing in, Harper is willing to risk everything—her career, her freedom, and even her life—to uncover the truth and bring her child home. Because in a small town, secrets never stay buried for long.The River House Inn is Book 3 in the Loblolly series. Perfect for readers who love Louise Penny and M.C. Beaton, with a missing child, a woman on the run, and small-town secrets.Praise for the Loblolly series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An exceptional storyline and a real page-turner★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A riveting story with twists, heart, and suspense★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Harper is a strong and intelligent woman on a mission★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Suspenseful, heartwarming, and impossible to put down★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A mysterious, heartwarming tale of small-town intrigue, family secrets, and new love