Almost Innocent - Beca Lewis

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Résumé :
When the past refuses to stay buried, no one in Spring Falls is safe from the truth. In the seemingly peaceful town of Spring Falls, danger lurks beneath the surface of friendly facades and familiar faces. When young Emma discovers something sinister hidden in the Green Zone-something that shouldn't be there-her world is about to change forever. Author Bree Mann thought she'd left her complicated past behind, especially her unresolved feelings for Booker, the high school love who broke her heart years ago. But when a shocking revelation at Mayor Marshall's farewell party threatens to expose long-buried secrets, Bree finds herself pulled into a web of deception that reaches into the very heart of their small community. As Emma's discovery connects to a network of corruption and hidden alliances, the residents of Spring Falls must confront uncomfortable truths about the people they thought they knew. With Marshall's sudden departure creating a dangerous power vacuum, ambitious players emerge from the shadows, each with their own agenda. Margaret, Colin, and other members of Marshall's inner circle scramble to protect their interests, but their carefully constructed plans begin to unravel when the past collides with the present in explosive ways. Someone has been hiding the truth for decades, and now that secret threatens to destroy everything. In a town where everyone knows everyone, who can you really trust? Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries and cozy suspense, Almost Innocent delivers intrigue, romance, and shocking revelations that will keep you guessing until the final page. When innocence is just a facade, the most dangerous person might be the one you least suspect. A captivating installment in The Ruby Sisters series, featuring lifelong friends who've stood by each other since childhood-and the unbreakable bonds that help them face whatever darkness threatens their world. Don't miss this gripping page-turner-one click to discover which secrets in Spring Falls are worth killing for....