Conspiracy Theory

<p><strong><em>He can't escape his past--or his future.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Bitter and weary homicide detective Niall Hamarsson burns his last bridge retreating to the only place he's ever called home.</p><p><br></p><p><em>But murder beats him there.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Sheriff Mat Dempsey is a glass-half-full kind of guy. He returned to the island after his father drowned to take care of his mom. Life is quiet and simple until Niall Hamarsson's return.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Nothing about Niall Hamarsson is simple.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Maybe Niall's childhood refuge will allow him the space to re-evaluate his future. Maybe he'll be able to keep the kind competent sheriff at arm's length.</p><p><br></p><p>Mat needs Niall to stay away from the investigation he doesn't want the ex-detective muddying the waters of Hidden Harbor.</p><p><br></p><p>Niall's not meddling so much as keeping his hand in. The case is a distraction from the unwanted memories that are popping up like weeds after a rainstorm.</p><p><br></p><p><em>How long will it take for the two of them to realize they work better together than apart? In more ways than one?</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Veiled Intentions</strong> trilogy is a dual POV slow-burn three-act romantic suspense about a broody introvert and a somewhat patient Sheriff as they grope their way to a happily ever after.</p>