Forever Hold Your Piece

Lily Becker thought the worst day of her life was getting stood up at the altar, until she finds her ex-fiancé’s dead body in her family’s bridal shop. Overnight, her business turns into a crime scene. Her dreams of expansion crash, and angry brides demand refunds. Confused, scared, and sure she’s being watched, Lily fights to save her livelihood and her life.

Private Investigator Jake Ward is undercover in Forever Bay, searching for a stolen painting. As part of his cover, he leases the bait and tackle shop next to the bridal boutique. He doesn’t realize that Lily and her sisters had planned to rent it. When the police chief, a father figure to Lily, asks Jake to watch over her, he can’t say no. Guarding those who need help comes naturally to him.

Lily resents Jake’s intrusion, especially when it disrupts her family’s plans. But his strength and protectiveness begin to break down her walls. As danger closes in, their unexpected connection grows. Yet Jake’s secret threatens everything they’ve started. Can he solve the case before Lily learns the truth? Or will she see him as just another man who made her feel safe, only to leave her shattered?