Playing Dirty

In Playing Dirty, New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart crafts a riveting, high-stakes mystery that thrusts J.J. Graves into a deadly conspiracy threatening her marriage and her town. This pulse-pounding addition to the J.J. Graves series is a masterclass in suspense, blending raw emotion with relentless twists.

In King George County, Virginia, Dr. J.J. Graves-coroner, mortician, and newlywed-faces a storm of turmoil. A cyclist's death on a foggy rural road, initially a hit-and-run, unravels into a chilling murder. It's tied to AvantGuard, a ruthless private security firm scheming to sway Sheriff Jack Lawson's re-election and seize control with privatized prisons.

As J.J. and Jack dig deeper, a shocking betrayal rocks their fragile marriage, forcing J.J. to question trust and love. With the election looming, bodies piling up, and an enemy hiding in plain sight, J.J. must navigate a maze of lies to protect her community and salvage her heart.

Hart's sharp wit, vivid characters, and breakneck pacing make Playing Dirty a must-read for fans of gritty, character-driven mysteries. Dive into this electrifying tale of loyalty, deception, and justice today!