Master of Love — Anne Conley

Welcome to Mystic, Texas, where the past stays alive in more ways than one. Tiffany Masters is desperate for a fresh start after the loss of her husband. Landing in Mystic, she soon learns the town has as many secrets as she does. The local book club, The Book B!tches, gives her the courage to be herself without worrying about adult things, like bills, parenting, and supper. However, her new boss may be more than she can handle. Nick takes pride in his business. Being the only bar owner in town has its challenges, the biggest being his new employee. Tiffany's a fireball -- sexy as hell, with a temper to match -- and off-limits. She's got kids; he's been there, done that, didn't care to get the t-shirt. When their heated attraction sparks a spat, the sheriff gives them an ultimatum: settle their shit or go to jail. He's got a crime to solve -- a woman's dead, Wren's still missing, and there's another possible victim. Mystic may have a serial killer on the loose. **While this has a complete story arc, there are elements to the series that the author strongly recommends you read the first book in the series, The Power of Love, before this one.**