[Ambys 2022: Mystery/Thriller Winner] Discovering a dead body just minutes from her cottage in the trees is the last thing Dray Dinley expects upon moving to the remote town of Hero. Being convinced by the town outcast and suspected murderer, Wells Walden, to join him in playing detective is even farther down that list, but here she is ignoring every red flag in the book. Dray thinks she finally found a spot to settle down and expand her freelance photography business, but instead stumbles upon a quiet town bursting with secrets. Unable to steer away from her desire to dig deeper, Dray follows Wells into a puzzle of stories dripping in danger, unexpected family connections, and years of manipulation. Despite Wells being at the center of it all, Dray can't fight the pull to stay by his side and sleuth her way to reveal the true story of Hero. [#1 in partnersincrime: June 2022, September/October 2021] [#1 in murdermystery: April/May 2021] [Wattpad Featured Story: Oct/Nov 2017]

"Baby girl, I know you want me." He said, smirking. "Don't delude yourself, Zach." *** Taylor Stendell and Lauren Bagely are best friends. They both are best friends with Zach and Blake. Blake and Lauren were dating but Taylor can't date Zach, not while he's a player. Can he prove to get that she's the one he wants before she falls for someone else? Will he ever look at Taylor the same way when he finds out her biggest secret?