The goal at Thurstan Manor?
Finding secrets to sell.
Only one man stands in her way.
Maren Sharpe will do anything to keep her job, even if it means betraying her clients. She’s digging up dirt on Louisiana’s most affluent family and is hellbent on conquering the obstacles, including the relentless—and annoyingly charming—Cade Thurstan.
Cade doesn’t want his biography written. This fiery brunette is invading his home, investigating his past—and interrupting his every goddamn thought. But when dark discoveries raise questions about the cause of his mother’s death, he joins Maren on the hunt for answers. As attraction flares into passion and fatality into murder, the duo is thrust into solving a decades-old mystery that could cost them their love—and their lives.
Bitter Bayou is a medium-heat romantic suspense novel. Perfect if you enjoy playful banter, thread-snapping tension, and open-door intimate scenes!
Trigger Warnings
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MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.
Mild alcohol usage throughout book.
Antagonist will try and harm the main characters (Chapter 33)
Mentions of blood in various chapters. Descriptive scene in Chapter 33.
Mentions of deceased relatives throughout book. A mother dies in Chapter 1, and her child discovers the body . Antagonist will die in Chapter 33.
Drug use is present in this book. Side-character is addicted to heroin and pills (Chapter 15 & 19).
Firearms are mentioned throughout book. Antagonist will use firearm in Chapter 33.
Contains two hospital scenes (Chapter 19 & Chapter 34).
Antagonist abducts one of the main characters in Chapter 33
Mentions of miscarriage that happened to a side character.
Mentions of a murder throughout the book.
Mentions of pregnancy throughout the book (side characters).
Characters use cuss words throughout the book.
This book contains on-page sex scenes.
Antagonist commits suicide. Not shown on page, however, the aftermath of the scene is briefly described.