Fatal Conspiracy

Clearing his name means risking his heart

Framed for murder, coder Derek Benjamin must find evidence to clear his name and discovers a passionate ally in cybersecurity analyst Alayah Heath. Ready to risk it all, Alayah refuses to let anything—including her rare disability—stop her. As the killer claims another victim, giving up on Derek and their growing feelings for one another isn’t an option…

Perfect for fans of:

💓 Forced proximity

🏡 Small-town romance

⏳ Slow burn

About the author

Katie Mettner writes inclusive romance and romantic suspense novels featuring characters with disabilities, keeping readers turning pages long past their bedtimes.

Her love of reading began in childhood when her father took her to the library every Saturday. At seven years old, she discovered The Boxcar Children and immediately fell in love with character-driven stories. She couldn't get enough of books that pulled her into the lives of unforgettable characters, making them feel like lifelong friends.

After losing her leg at age thirty-five, Katie searched for romance novels featuring characters with disabilities, only to find stories that were often inaccurate, rooted in pity, or focused on "fixing" disability through love. Determined to change that narrative, she wrote Sugar's Dance. When readers embraced Sugar and her story, Katie discovered her passion: writing novels that portray the disability community as loving, capable, complicated, and beautifully human