High Tide

In the small, sweltering town of Belle Glen, Mississippi, secrets don’t just hide in the shadows—they run the town.

Justin Harper, a brilliant and principled defense attorney, inherited his father’s law firm—and his unshakeable reputation for integrity. One of the last untainted men in a town riddled with corruption, Justin walks a fine line between protecting his daughters and exposing the underbelly of power that stretches from the courthouse steps to the Governor’s mansion. But when a mysterious woman from the past resurfaces, everything begins to unravel.

Jezebel Jennings, once the mistress of the town’s now-dead mayor, returns pregnant, terrified, and in possession of something dangerous—an encrypted drive hidden in a locket, packed with damning secrets. Secrets that certain powerful people will do anything to bury. Among them is District Attorney Bobby McLaughlin, a charming and ruthless politician with his sights on the mayor’s office and a past he’s desperate to protect.

As pressure mounts, Justin must navigate a town where loyalty is currency, and justice is rarely blind. With his daughters watching his every move—sharp-tongued, skeptical Michelle, and innocent, free-spirited Brittany—he’s forced to protect more than just his client. He must protect his name, his family, and the soul of a town on the edge of collapse.

But he won’t have to fight alone.

Enter Don Harper, Justin’s estranged cousin—rough, unfiltered, and willing to do what Justin won’t. With Don digging into the town’s darkest corners and Justin facing off against a legal system stacked with enemies, Belle Glen becomes a battlefield where law, blood, and power collide.

What began as a simple meeting at a diner has become a dangerous game of survival. And the whispers that once floated through Belle Glen’s streets? Now they scream.

©2025 Don Watts (P)2025 Don Watts

Ready for part 2

This was a real good read. Was sucked into the story within the first chapter def worth the credit

Next Installment Please!

This hidden gem popped up on my social media feed, introducing me to a new author. Don Watts. The book kept my attention and did not disappoint. There was mystery and suspense and of course a cliffhanger leading me to want more! Hopefully book 2 will be on audio soon! Definitely will be looking for more books from the author!