Jackson Taylor, a defense attorney who prides himself on defending only the innocent, takes on a high-profile case involving the son of a powerful senator—his childhood friend—accused of a brutal murder.

Jackson is certain that the man he grew up with could never be a killer.But his steadfast principles are shaken when his own father, a former small-town sheriff, is implicated after his fingerprints appear on the murder weapon.

Will Jackson’s firm moral compass extend to his father, or will they both be destroyed by the truth?

"The Town I Call Home" is the gripping first book in the Loblolly small-town mystery series, perfect for fans of Louise Penny, Mary Higgins Clark, and Karen Slaughter's
Pieces of Her.”

Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother’s death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital's finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she's been seeking.

But as Joleen delves deeper into the charming town of Loblolly, she discovers more than just financial misconduct. A corrupt judge, a doctor with questionable practices, a town clerk caught in lies—and a mysterious figure determined to keep the past buried.

With danger lurking around every corner and no one to trust, Joleen finds herself in a race against time. She's ready to risk everything—her career, her safety—to get justice for her brother. Because in a town like Loblolly, secrets have a way of coming to light.

Harper Knowles, a well-known TV news anchor, is used to delivering the news—not becoming the headline herself. But when her marriage crumbles, her child is kidnapped, her husband vanishes, and she's accused of murder, Harper finds herself at the center of a terrifying mystery.

With the evidence piling up against her, Harper takes a bold step and escapes, determined to clear her name and find her son. Her search leads her to the quaint, secluded town of Loblolly, where a surprising reunion might hold the key to solving the puzzle. But in a place where everyone has their own hidden stories, can Harper trust the friendly faces around her?

With the clock ticking and the authorities hot on her trail, Harper is willing to risk everything—her career, her freedom, and even her life—to uncover the truth and bring her child home. Because in a small town, secrets never stay buried for long.

Mayor Tanner Duncan’s idyllic life in rural Georgia turns mysterious and suspenseful when his fiancée disappears an hour before their engagement party. While his friends and the police brush the no-show off as cold feet, Tanner knows deep down that something is terribly wrong.

Determined to find her, Tanner's search uncovers more than he bargained for—a trail leading to a mysterious government project with secrets that has global ramifications. Despite warnings from two U.S. Marshals to back off, Tanner refuses to give up on the woman he loves.

In a town where everyone seems to have something to hide, Tanner is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring his fiancée home and protect his town.

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