Finding Bailey

"Finding Bailey has it all: scorching hot romance, intrigue, suspense, thrills, chills, and lots of twists and turns. ~Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of the Detective Josie Quinn Series

Book 1 in the new Tahoe Nights Series — A Brand-New Interconnected Romantic Suspense Universe 

Family Secrets. Deadly truths. A love worth risking it all.

After the devastating loss of her mother, Bailey Morton faces the painful task of cleaning out her family’s Lake Tahoe home. But buried amongst the dust and memories, she discovers a hidden adoption file—a shocking revelation that instantly shatters what she always believed was an ordinary life with an ordinary family. 

Desperate to uncover the truth of her biological roots and her hidden past, Bailey turns to the only person she can trust: her best friend, Ryan. 

Ryan is co-owner of El Lago, Lake Tahoe's hottest nightclub, and a talented musician who uses his music to escape his own shadows. When Bailey needs help, Ryan vows to stand by her side.

Together, they dive headfirst into a dark investigation, following a horrifying, decades-old trail of deceit and cold-case murder. But as they work side-by-side in the shadows of danger, the lines of friendship blur, igniting a scorching, fiery attraction that neither of them can deny. 

The closer they get to the truth, the more deadly the game becomes. A ruthless, dangerous pursuer is closing in—determined to keep the past buried, even if it means burying Bailey next. Bailey and Ryan must uncover the truth before a killer silences her forever.

Story Elements & Romance Tropes:

If you are searching for your next favorite romantic suspense read, *Finding Bailey* features these highly requested tropes:

Core Tropes: Friends to Lovers Romance, Secret Adoption Mystery, Dark Family Secrets, Found Family, Cold Case Investigation

Hero Type: Fierce Best Friend, Rockstar vibe, Loyal Everyday Hero

Heroine Type: Resilient Investigator, Strong Female Lead Seeking Truth, with a Fiesty Type-A Personality

Setting: Lake Tahoe, Small-Town Secrets, Atmospheric Mountain Suspense

Vibe & Pacing: Scorching Romance, Edge-of-Your-Seat Thrills, Chilling Twists & Turns, High-Stakes Action, Series Starter

Ending: Guaranteed HEA (Happily Ever After), No Cliffhanger

Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Katie Reus, and Adrienne Giordano.