Murderous Lies by Chantel Rhondeau

Imprisoned for murders he didn’t commit, Max Kensington is exonerated after eight years when a new witness steps forward. He returns to his hometown and no one’s happy to see him, least of all his ex-fiancée, Rosemary Spelling.

Max’s return forces Rose to confront her feelings about the past. The day he killed her sister ruined Rose’s life, destroying her family and landing her mother in a mental institution.

When someone leaves a bloody threat on Rose’s porch, the police jump to conclusions, assuming Max is after revenge. Rose isn’t so sure. She begins questioning Max’s guilt, wondering if someone is trying to cover up what really happened to her sister.

All Max wants is his life back and a chance to regain Rose’s love. To get that, he has to catch the killer. His obsessive need for justice drives his actions, but the murderer seems a step ahead. When new bodies surface, evidence points to Max as the culprit. Now he could lose everything when the killer zeroes in on a new target…Rose.

Content Warning: Language, Violence, and Sizzling Love Scenes

“Exciting cat-and-mouse mystery full of surprising twists and scorching second chances.” ~ Rachelle Ayala – Romantic Suspense Author

SKU: B00LAHP2NM Category: Romantic Comedy Tags: Chantel Rhondeau, Framed for Murder, Second Chance Love

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About the author:

She lives in the western United States, and when she’s not writing she love playing cards with her family, bowling on leagues, and snuggling with her lazy kitties.

What inspired you to write your book?

I’ve always loved the romantic suspense genre with a twist of murder mystery. Max and Rose came to me in a dream, and I knew I had to write their story.

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Max pulled out his wallet and grabbed two dollars, setting them on the counter. He snatched his drink up and headed for the door, turning as he reached it. “If you ever decide I’m a good guy that you want to be with, give me a call. I can’t keep beating my head against the wall trying to prove to you I’m not a bad person.”
“Don’t put this on me.” An exasperated noise left Rose’s throat. “You’re the one who keeps pulling the hot and cold act. I’m one-hundred percent committed to this. To you. Every time I try to get close to you, you pull away. How was I supposed to know you weren’t dating Julie? It looked like a date and she’s a pretty girl. Plus, I hadn’t seen or heard from you for days.”
He didn’t like to admit it, but it sounded bad when she put it like that. He hadn’t meant to leave her alone and confused. It got busy once he started working and he had wanted Rose to be certain of his innocence before they were alone again.
She folded her arms. “Maybe you’re the one who doesn’t know how he feels. I’m not the same girl I was when you left. This experience changed me. I try to act normal and go about my life, but I’m stressed all the time and things aren’t as easy as they used to be.”
“Things haven’t been easy on me either,” he pointed out.
Her eyebrows rose and her face reddened. “I’m sorry you spent time in prison for a crime you didn’t commit, but you still have your family. You can move on and get over this, start somewhere fresh. I will never get my family back, so please don’t tell me how hard things are for you, Max.”
Damn it. She was right, and there wasn’t much he could say. They both had issues to work out.
“I do love you, Rose.”
“And I love you, but is that enough?”
He shook his head slowly. It wasn’t. As much as he wished things were different, love wasn’t a magic cure to fix either of their lives.