It’s Always the Wife

In Briar Hollow, everyone knew who the killer was—until the truth proved them wrong.

When Becky Bennett arrives in the lakeside town hoping for a quiet fresh start, she doesn’t expect to stumble into a murder that the entire community is eager to solve quickly—and conveniently.

After a beloved man is found dead behind his rose garden, suspicion falls fast on the grieving wife. The town accepts the story without question. But something about it doesn’t sit right with Becky.

As whispers turn into certainty and pressure mounts to stop asking questions, Becky discovers that truth is far more dangerous than gossip—and far harder for a small town to face.

With secrets buried beneath politeness, lies hidden behind good intentions, and someone willing to protect their version of peace at any cost, Becky must decide how far she’s willing to go to make sure the wrong person isn’t punished.

Because in Briar Hollow, justice isn’t always quiet—and silence can be deadly.