Mistletoe & Murder

By Sarah Hamaker

Alec Stratman comes home to Twin Oaks, Virginia, after his Army retirement to contemplate his reentry into civilian life. Instead he’s greeted with the murder of his beloved Great-Aunt Heloise.

For Isabella Montoya, the loss of Heloise Stratman Thatcher goes beyond the end of a job. Heloise had encouraged Isabella to follow her dreams and helped fund her studies. Now, accused of her mentor’s murder, Isabella is scrambling to prove her innocence.

Since his great-aunt had written glowing letters about Isabella, Alec is unwilling to believe the police’s suspicion of the former housekeeper. Instead, he works to help clear her name.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sarah Hamaker
• Release date: Mar 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9781733257909

Sarah Hamaker

Sarah Hamaker has been spinning stories since she was a child. While she's had two traditionally published nonfiction books (Hired@Home and Ending Sibling Rivalry), her heart is writing romantic suspense. You can find a list of her books, listen to her podcast, "The Romantic Side of Suspense," and connect with Sarah at sarahhamakerfiction.com.

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