Monk

By Tamsen Schultz

Second chances can be deadly when the past won't die.

Former Spec Op soldier, Collin "Monk" Wilde, never planned to set foot in Napa Valley again. The fairytale illusion of his childhood hid a twisted violence he wouldn't wish on his worst enemy. As the sole heir to the family fortune, though, he now has employees and a centuries-old family legacy to consider. And then there's Helia Shaw. The woman he never even tried to forget. But he's not the only person popping up from her past.

As one of the valley's premier event planners, Helia isn't at all surprised to see old acquaintances returning. There are worse places to live than the iconic wine country. But when an ex-boyfriend is killed, followed by a second brutal murder of someone she knows, the police start circling. She may not need Collin by her side, but she definitely wants him and isn't about to let him go a second time.

Bucolic Napa Valley is hiding a dark and deadly secret, and a battleground is taking shape amongst the prosperous vines, charming inns, and famous restaurants. Helia and Collin might be unwitting warriors in the upcoming war, but if they can cut the head off the serpent Collin's father released on the valley, they might just have a chance at the future they both desperately want.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1955384401
• ISBN13: 9781955384407
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Devil's Gate Press LLC
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"