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Synopsis
"After the devastating loss of her husband in Iraq, Morgan Dane returns to Scarlet Falls, seeking the comfort of her hometown. Now, surrounded by family, she's finally found peace and a promising career opportunityuntil her babysitter is killed and her neighbor asks her to defend his son, Nick, who stands accused of the murder. Tessa was the ultimate girl next door, and the community is outraged by her death. But Morgan has known Nick for years and can't believe he's guilty, despite the damning evidence stacked against him. She asks her friend Lance Kruger, an ex-cop turned private eye, for help. Taking on the town, the police, and a zealous DA, Morgan and Lance plunge into the investigation, determined to find the real killer. But as they uncover secrets that rock the community, they become targets for the madman hiding in plain sight."
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Is Say you're sorry appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A murder mystery with romantic elements featuring a widow defending a young man accused of killing the babysitter. Contains investigation of violent crime, peril to main characters, and developing romance with mild intimacy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, death of spouse, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy suspenseful mysteries with a touch of romance will be drawn to the investigation and growing relationship between the lawyer and ex-cop.