Selena Arnold
Shadows of Deception
For twenty-seven years, **Ava Monroe** believed her parents died in a tragic accident. Their disappearance haunted her childhood, leaving behind unanswered questions, buried secrets, and a lifetime of grief. When a hidden journal, a decades-old recording, and a mysterious detective uncover evidence that changes everything, Ava discovers the impossible—her parents may never have died at all. As she follows a trail of encrypted files, abandoned lighthouses, secret missions, and forgotten witnesses, Ava finds herself hunted by a powerful organization willing to kill to protect a truth hidden for generations. With former detective Mason Brooks by her side, every clue pulls them deeper into a deadly conspiracy involving corruption, betrayal, and a mysterious man whose motives are far more complicated than anyone imagined. But the closer Ava comes to the truth, the more dangerous the journey becomes. Some secrets were buried for a reason, and someone will stop at nothing to make sure they stay hidden. Filled with unforgettable twists, emotional family reunions, pulse-pounding suspense, and a powerful love story, **Shadows of Deception** is a gripping romantic suspense novel about courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of family. **Because sometimes the greatest danger isn’t the lie you’ve been told… it’s the truth someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.**