In a game where love is weaponized, trust becomes fatal.
In West Sound, where Pacific Northwest charm meets small-town secrets, middle school teacher MJ Brooks runs a digital literacy program connecting students with seniors. When she suspects an adult student is falling victim to an online romance scam, her intervention reveals a much more dangerous scheme. A retired detective's sudden death, initially deemed natural, takes a sinister turn when Detective Hughes discovers unexpected connections to MJ's student. The discovery of a body at Shopside Docks-linked to the deceased detective-suggests something far more malevolent is unfolding. As MJ and Jefferson investigate, their own unresolved romantic tension heightens the stakes of an already treacherous investigation. With a killer monitoring their movements and a vulnerable woman's life savings at risk, time is running out. A chilling threat to MJ reveals the shadow actor's ruthless determination to protect their deadly operation. As a Christmas snowstorm descends and West Sound prepares for its biggest holiday charity event, MJ and Jefferson must unravel a complex web of digital deception, toxic greed, and murder. Their growing feelings for each other might be their ultimate vulnerability-or their greatest strength. "Stolen Hearts on the Sound," Book 3 in the "On the Sound" series, blends modern crime and small-town dynamics in a gripping tale where matters of the heart prove both dangerous and redemptive. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts' romantic suspense and Louise Penny's atmospheric mysteries.