Where loyalty is dangerous… and love may cost everything.
In a world of secrets, even the wrong allies might be the right choice.
Welcome to the world of Nettie Wyndham, socialite, speakeasy owner, and an unexpected force standing between power and corruption.
When Nettie transforms her family estate into a thriving speakeasy, she attracts more than paying customers. A powerful crime syndicate has its sights set on controlling the state, and Nettie’s success makes her a threat they can’t ignore.
With her husband stepping into politics, the danger escalates. The syndicate won’t risk exposure from a man they don’t control.
To fight back, Nettie forms an uneasy alliance with the local mob. Men who may be criminals, but aren’t her enemies. Together, they set out to dismantle a network built on money, influence, and fear.
But as secrets surface and loyalties shift, danger closes in from all sides. Even matters of the heart aren’t safe, as one reckless romance threatens to pull everything apart.
Because the most dangerous enemy…is closer than Nettie ever imagined.
Judith A. Barrett is the bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries, and romantic suspense filled with twists readers never see coming. Many of her stories are set in small-town Georgia, where secrets never stay buried for long. Judith lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, two dogs, and a flock of sassy chickens.
Not your typical stories from not your typical author.