The Darkness Within: A Small-Town Romantic Thriller with Deadly Secrets

By Lanie Windsor

She's built a life on secrets. He's come to uncover the truth.
In a town where danger hides behind friendly smiles, trusting the wrong person could be deadly. But trusting each other... might be the only way to survive.

FBI Agent Fox Anderson has seen his share of twisted cases, but nothing prepares him for the sleepy town of Windsor Brooke-where girls go missing, the sheriff's department is crumbling, and no one seems to be telling the whole truth.

Kate Millard runs a successful boutique and minds her own business, or so it seems. Smart, guarded, and fiercely independent, Kate has her own reasons for keeping tabs on the investigation...and for keeping Fox at arm's length.

But when the case heats up-and so does their connection-Fox and Kate find themselves tangled in more than clues. As secrets surface and the killer closes in, desire becomes a dangerous distraction...and trust could get them both killed.

Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Laura Griffin, this gripping romantic thriller blends slow-burn chemistry with jaw-dropping twists.
If you love fierce heroines, brooding FBI agents, and small towns with deadly secrets-this book is for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 196199612X
• ISBN13: 9781961996120
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Alane Middleton
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"