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.
Dale Mayer is a USA Today bestselling author who writes for the young, the old and those in-between – no matter what the age. Some of her books are hot, some are sweet. Some will keep you up at night with a light on to keep the boogie man away and some you’ll want to cuddle close.
She’s long given up on trying to fit a specific genre. Instead she honors the stories that come to her – and some of them are crazy, break all the rules and cross multiple genres!
And that’s okay too.
There is one guarantee with each book – it will be a great read – each and every time.