Blood Under the Oaks

Tressa, a timid social worker, has always seen the best in people. After a robbery rocks her sense of security, she quits her job and moves to suburbia. She loves her cozy new neighborhood but things aren't always what they seem. Her plans to devote time to settling into her home and volunteering are upended when Laura, a friend of Tressa's and an attorney with the New Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office, is murdered and Tressa is named as a person of interest. After a chance meeting, Tressa Harrison and Claire Taylor, a prim street-smart woman, find that they must work together to protect their families from a murderer. Claire's nephew is accused of murdering a drug dealer, but she's certain he's innocent and will risk everything to prove it. When the women meet, Claire suspects Tressa has the key to both murders, even though Tressa doesn't know it. Amid the chaos, Tressa and Claire meet Jake Batiste, a handsome veteran who falls into the mayhem despite warnings from his therapist. A delightful and suspense-filled story that will keep readers engaged.