Set in the atmospheric, isolated coastal town of , the story begins when corpses start appearing in the water, marked by cryptic Latin verses.

: A broody, grumpy ex-Navy SEAL turned lobsterman who prefers solitude. His business becomes the center of the investigation when victims appear to have ties to him.

The book is categorized as a and thriller . It features several popular romance tropes: Be Still My Heart: A Romantic Suspense - Amazon.com

: A determined homicide expert called in to assist with the investigation. As she and Lincoln are forced to work together, they uncover dark secrets that connect their pasts. Genre & Key Tropes

, a collaborative novel by USA Today bestselling authors Emily McIntire and Sav R. Miller , is a standalone romantic suspense that blends a dark serial killer mystery with high-heat chemistry. Plot Overview