He’ll help her solve a mystery, but they can’t risk their hearts.
A devastating injury ended Theo Haven’s pro-football career, but he’s made a good life for himself in his hometown. The high school teacher and football coach might be single, but that’s by choice. And his work bestie, Penelope? She’s one of the best parts of his job, but they’re just friends.
No, really. Not the sort of friends who are secretly pining for each other or destined to hook up. Just… friends.
Art teacher Penelope Fallbrook is stuck in a rut. When a locally renowned artist dies suspiciously, she channels her restless energy into amateur sleuthing. Who better than her best friend Theo to help her search for the truth?
When Penelope’s life comes crashing down, Theo is there, picking up the pieces and offering a place to stay. Best friends become roommates, and living one room away might be too much temptation.
As they dig deeper into the mystery of the artist’s death, secrets unravel. Are they searching for a murderer? Or uncovering the work of a serial killer?
And Penelope might be in danger of becoming the next victim.
Author’s Note: a fun twist on friends-to-lovers with work besties turned roommates turned lovers. A murder mystery, small-town shenanigans, feuding senior citizens, page-turning suspense, and a charming couple who will steal your heart.
Captivation Creek can be read as a stand-alone.
The book did stumble a little in the move from the friends to lovers portion of the story. The friendship relationship was strong. I believed they were interested in one another as more than friends. But getting them there, getting them to being a couple, was a little awkward and pulled me out of the story a couple of times.
The suspense portion of the book also felt like it was tossed in and not really important. I did think it felt like it was a little unnecessary as it was written.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and getting to see the other characters from other books in the series.
