Beneath The Facade: A Multicultural Romantic Mystery

Dr. Melody Haywood thought Dove Pointe would be her sanctuary, a place to rebuild her life after grief and heartbreak. But when her veterinary clinic, Sunshine Ark, becomes entangled in a string of brutal murders, the idyllic lakeside town turns into a nightmare. Determined to protect her reputation and her livelihood, Melody has no room for distractions—especially not love. Yet a chance encounter with Rathe Schafer, a charismatic real estate mogul, threatens to unravel the walls she’s built around her heart.

Rathe came to Dove Pointe to grow his empire, but his priorities shift when he meets the gentle yet fiercely determined veterinarian. As the town’s secrets grow darker and Melody’s life hangs in the balance, Rathe must prove that love can be both her refuge and her strength. Can he reach her before the killer does—or will the town’s deadly secrets destroy their chance at happiness?