Leland

Deputy Kate Lancaster thought surviving a small town full of secrets would be challenging enough—until a messy attack on Talia sends Kate chasing a culprit determined to keep everyone guessing. With little backup, limited support, and a steadily tangle of half-truths, Kate leans on her instincts just to stay ahead of the chaos.

Then she meets Leland Donato, annoyingly charming and stubbornly loyal, and suddenly Kate has one more distraction to manage. As the investigation on Talia’s attack leads to misplaced evidence, quiet corruption, and land a few powerful people are desperate to protect, the tension between Kate and Leland feels a lot less professional. With Talia slowly recovering and the triplets keeping everyone on their toes, Kate and Leland try to solve the mystery without completely losing their composure.

When Kate is named acting sheriff, the pressure shoots up—and so does the undeniable spark between duty and desire. In a town where everyone has at least one secret tucked away, falling in love may be even messier, more surprising, and a whole lot harder to predict than the truth.