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A family legacy. A decades-old heartbreak. And murder.

Reese Blackwood returns to Blackwood Valley expecting nothing more than an awkward family reunion and a trip down memory lane. Instead, tragedy strikes—and Reese suddenly finds herself caught in a dangerous web of deception surrounding her family.

The deeper Reese digs for answers, the more she realizes someone is willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want. And if she isn’t careful, she could be the next target.

The one person determined to keep her safe is Nick Andrews, the man she loved—and the last person Reese wants to trust. Nick has spent years protecting the town they once shared, but seeing Reese again brings old feelings rushing back. Now, keeping her alive means confronting a past neither of them has been able to forget.

As the threats escalate and long-hidden truths come to light, Reese must uncover who is behind the danger before her family legacy costs her everything.

Because in Blackwood Valley, the past has a way of catching up with you—sometimes finding your way home means discovering what—and who—is truly worth fighting for.

"A vivid, place-driven romantic suspense that made me want to pack my bags and move to Blackwood Valley. The characters breathe on the page, and when tragedy struck, it broke my heart wide open. And the final twist? Jaw-dropping."

- Melissa Nordoff, Author of the Ruby Finch Mystery Series

Here's what some readers had to say . . .

“Melissa's gift is keeping you guessing who-done-it until the very end.” - Author J.A. Stein

“Intriguing, entertaining and suspenseful . . .”

“The scenic descriptions by the author were so realistic you could practically smell the country air!”

“I could not put it down... from start to finish! Full of suspense and I fell in love with the characters.”

“A great story from start to finish with a vivid description of the setting."

"In the Shadow of the Black Moon has all of the elements necessary for a fun, and keep you reading late into the night, read. Relatable characters, a bit of mystery, a little romance, unexpected plot twists, and vivid descriptions of the book’s coastal setting. I very much enjoyed this second book by Melissa Roos and can’t wait for her next!"

"You will be sitting on the edge of your seat to see what comes next or laughing at the humorous back and forth dialogue. This was a great book, One I would recommend to those who like cozy mysteries with a splash of romance. Great read!!"