Debut Novel Out Now

When the man who invites you into his home goes missing… it's no surprise everyone has a theory

Daniella Perkins is finally done with her toxic marriage. But if she wants custody of her girls, her husband is going to make sure it will cost her everything. Penniless and jobless, all she's left with is a beat-up old car.

The best place to go is away from her gossiping neighbors and build a life someplace new. Her new job seems like a step down from a respected librarian, but a perk of being a live-in assistant is that her daughters can stay with her.

Mr. Willoughby is the perfect host, though no one quite knows why she was hired.

Days later, he's nowhere to be found.

Eyes turn to Daniella once again. Except this time, they suspect her of foul play.

In the quaint beach town, where secrets begin to unravel, C.K. Bloom crafts an exciting tale of fresh starts, surprising friendships, and love blossoming in the most unexpected places.