Will Kendrick is dead set on putting old memories to rest. But after the passing of his estranged father forces him to return to his quiet, historic hometown in Florida, the young screenwriter steps back into painful memories that he’s spent the last decade trying to forget. Haunted by his mother’s tragic death, Will is determined to shut down the family tavern and get back to LA. Jess Wilder has waited a lifetime for Will to return. With the memory of their childhood friendship still alive in her heart, she struggles to help him discover a glimpse into a side of the tavern – and his father – that he never knew. But as Will unearths his past, he quickly realizes that his mother’s death is shrouded in secrecy... and he can’t escape the disturbing suspicion that the truth is far darker than he imagined. Caught up in a puzzling mystery and grappling with his growing attraction toward the only woman he’s ever trusted, Will must unravel the real story behind his mother’s death. and when the shocking truth throws everything into doubt, he’s faced with an impossible choice: abandon Jess and flee back to LA, or stay and fight for a future with the only woman who can save him. Step into a hauntingly beautiful mystery novel that captures your imagination with gripping emotional drama, exhilarating twists, and a feel-good romance that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Scroll up and grab your copy now... 5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put this book down - must read!!! Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023 Great book! I've read other works by this author under a pen name but this is by far her best work. Has everything you want: Mystery, suspense and romance. I'll read everything she puts out! 5.0 out of 5 stars What a page turner......A must read Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023 I love the setting in this book. Apalachicola is a local town I'm familiar with so that made it personal for me. Just about the time I thought I knew where she was going with it .... I'd turn the page.... and I was surprised again at where she took me. It is truly a delightful book full of mystery, romance and edge-of-the-seat intrigue. She gets 5 stars from me and I'm ready for her next one. 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book! Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023 Verified Purchase Really liked the setting for this book. I've spent a lot of time in that part of Florida, and the book captures the beauty and uniqueness of the area completely. I thought the characters were very believable and relatable. This is a great read and I had a hard time putting it down once I started. Very well written, too. Hoping there is a book 2? As a former Fortune 500 executive and widely published industry writer, Leslie Park Lynn shifted gears and decided to chase her life's dream of publishing a fiction novel. Surprisingly, after years of serious topics, she found a home in writing romance, mystery and suspense. After co-authoring two books, she launched her solo career with The Taverner's Son, a romantic suspense novel set in historic Apalachicola, Florida. As the wife of a commercial airline pilot and an empty nester, she gets plenty of quiet time to write, and her extensive travel affords her exciting backdrops for her books.