Another season. Another secret. Another life lost. At Shadow Lake Ranch, every truth is twisted… and every lie draws blood.
When her best friend Leah surprises her with a trip to Shadow Lake Ranch, Sam Voss hopes it’ll finally help her breathe again.
Two years after losing her husband, she’s mastered looking “fine” on the outside—but loneliness has a way of slipping through the cracks. And with Leah beside her and a reluctant spark forming with a charming ranch hand, Sam dares to believe she might be healing.
But Shadow Lake Ranch has never been a place where new beginnings last.
When whispers start that Sam is a little too interested in the man Leah has her heart set on, Sam scrambles to defend herself.
But the ranch has a long memory… and it doesn’t take kindly to perceived betrayals.
And the more Sam digs, the more twisted the truth becomes.
Because someone at Shadow Lake Ranch is rewriting the story—one forged detail at a time.
And the final chapter has Sam’s name on it.
Shadow Lake Ranch Murders continues in a gripping new installment where friendship fractures, loyalties twist, and even the quietest lie can be deadly.
SERIES READING ORDER
Her Last Best Friend
Her Last Good Deed
Her Last Buried Secret
Her Last Quiet Lie
Her Last Chosen Family
TROPES
Toxic Female Friendship
Love Triangle Gone Wrong
Isolated Setting Thriller
FORMAT DETAILS
Available on Amazon / Kindle Unlimited
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336 pages · 5 × 0.72 × 8 inches · ISBN 9798891151116 · Published June 24, 2026
"I was left guessing what was coming next, and kept flipping through page after page." — Readers' Favorite
★★★★★
"A taut psychological thriller where appearances deceive and every bond carries the potential for betrayal." — K.C. Finn, Indies Today
★★★★★
"The story was action-packed, and the storyline will keep you glued to the pages far longer than you may intend." — Roger
About Nellie H. Steele
Nellie H. Steele is an award-winning author of mysteries, romances, and adventures filled with unforgettable characters who often steal the pen right out of her hand. A lifelong bookworm and animal lover, she now spends her days surrounded by rescue pets while crafting twisty mysteries and soap-opera-style romances that keep readers hooked until the very last page. Escape into her books today—you just might find your next favorite character.
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