Blood Under the Oaks

Tressa, a timid social worker, has always seen the best in people, but after a robbery rocks her sense of security, she quits her job and moves to suburbia. She loves her cozy new neighborhood, but things are not what they seem. Her plans to devote time to showering her dog Max with attention, volunteering, and settling into her new home are upended when her friend Laura, an attorney with the New Orleans Parish Public Defender's Office, is murdered, and Tressa is a person of interest. Claire Taylor, a prim street-smart woman who crosses paths with Tressa, suspects that Tressa is the key to exonerating her nephew Jason from allegations that he murdered a drug dealer. Claire believes Jason is innocent and will risk everything to prove it. Tressa wants to protect herself and those whom she loves from the true killer. 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 keeps readers engaged and presents them with a surprise twist at the end.