At Kat’s request to find out what happened to a missing K9 dog named Khan, Ashton Nelson returns to his family estate after years away, only to uncover a tangled web of family secrets and betrayal. With his grandmother Johanna’s gambling addiction threatening financial ruin and his grandfather Alexander mysteriously missing, Ashton is thrust into a perilous investigation that starts with the missing dog and ends with something that could change everything.
Crystal, adopted at an early age by Ashton’s aunt, becomes his ally in unraveling the mystery. Together with Khan, the retired K9 dog, they delve into the dark underbelly of family and not-so-neighborly ties, revealing hidden motivations and dangerous plots.
Amid the intrigue and danger, Ashton and Crystal’s rekindled romance adds a layer of emotional depth as they navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and greed, offering hope and a new beginning for the family estate… if anything is left.
I’m a Canadian USA Today best-selling author, and I love writing for everyone—whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in between. My books? Well, they’re a mixed bag. Some are steamy, some are sweet, and a few might have you sleeping with the lights on. Others are perfect for snuggling up with.
I’ve never been one to color inside the lines or stick to a single path. I embrace the wild stories that pop into my head, even if they break the rules and dance across genres. A few years ago, I switched to dictating my stories because my fingers were starting to feel the impact of my steady 10,000 words a day. Dictating is linear, so it silences my internal editor. You can’t stop to ensure something is perfect or to see what needs changing—you must continue onward. This approach has allowed me to let my muse take the lead and to feel the story pour from my heart. My mind steps in during the editing process, but, until then, it’s all about letting the characters direct the story. That’s why my stories have that existential feel of a Dale Mayer book.
And you know what? That’s totally okay with me.
One thing’s for sure: every book I write promises to be a great read, every single time.