The Steps Between Us

<p><strong>Waltz. Tango. Foxtrot. Murder?</strong></p><p>When Ava Thompson walks into a ballroom dance studio she's just looking for a little rhythm to soothe the midlife blues. What does she find - or rather <em>who</em>? Hungarian dance instructor Nandi - 20 years her junior magnetic and dangerously charming. Ava quickly finds the dance lessons challenging. But Nandi lavishes her with attention and makes her feel <em>seen</em> for the first time in decades.</p><p>Naturally Ava's long-time husband Jack is less enthusiastic. He has his suspicions about the handsome dance pros and what exactly they are peddling.</p><p>But as Ava struggles to curb the sparks of a crush on Nandi that threatens to burn out of control dark secrets swirl beneath the glitter. A dance pro who meets an untimely end. A scratched-up photo. A burner phone. A bloodstained package.</p><p>This story isn't just a midlife glow-up. It's a high-stakes ballroom thriller and Ava's dancing straight into the fire.</p>