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      PAULA GRAVES, an Alabama native, wrote her first book at the age of six. A voracious reader, Paula loves books that pair tantalizing mystery with compelling romance. When she’s not reading or writing, she works as a creative director for a Birmingham advertising agency and spends time with her family and friends. Paula invites readers to visit her website, paulagraves.com.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

      Charlie Winters—Ten years ago, her best friend died in a hit-and-run accident. Charlie remembers little of the night, but she’s convinced Alice’s death was no accident. But will her decision to uncover the truth put her own life in danger?

      Mike Strong—The Campbell Cove Academy instructor quickly realizes Charlie has an ulterior motive for taking his self-defense course. At first, he sees her as a puzzle to be solved, but when someone makes an attempt on her life, he makes her safety his number one priority.

      Alice Bearden—She was keeping a secret from Charlie the night she died. What was it? Did it lead to her death?

      Maddox Heller—One of Mike’s bosses, Heller thinks Charlie’s case is a good chance for Mike to hone his investigative skills.

      Craig Bearden—Alice’s father has made his daughter’s death a driving reason for his run for political office. How will he react if it turns out her death wasn’t what he thought?

      Diana Bearden—Alice’s mother has focused her life on her husband’s political career. Is it a way to cope with the loss of her daughter? Or does she have her own secrets she wants to keep hidden?

      Archer Trask—The police detective has never forgotten Alice’s death. It was his first case as a detective, and he’s never been convinced it was just an accident.

      Randall Feeney—Craig Bearden’s right-hand man will do anything to protect his boss. Does that include murder?