Deadly Family Secrets

by K.D. Richards

A cold case has been reopened…

and someone is killing to keep their secrets.

Police Chief Tyson Morrow takes his job keeping the peace seriously. So when Olivia Lowell arrives in town, asking uncomfortable questions to find her birth parents, he’s worried it will stir up trouble. But that doesn’t mean he won’t find out who she really is. Working together, he realizes unlocking her past is the key to solving a long-abandoned cold case. Then Olivia is attacked and he’s left facing the truth of his feelings—about her and about his town. Because the secrets are coming to light, one way or another…

From Harlequin  Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in the  Guardians of Justice  series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following

 Book 1: Killer on the Potomac
Book 2: Death by Data
Book 3: Cold Case Cover-Up
Book 4: Deadly Family Secrets

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 28, 2026

About the author

K.D. is a former attorney and educator. Her books are action-packed, page-turners with strong female characters and twists that will surprise.
Follow her on bookbub https://bit.ly/2TLCA7z.

Reviews

[Stefanie Watt · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75- had a twist I wasn’t expecting but the writing got a little repetitive

[Katie Mettner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deadly Family Secrets is an Intrigue with a twist that I absolutely did not see coming, and I have been reading Intrigues for 35 years. Olivia’s search for her birth father opens a cold case layered with years of deception that no one in town understood. It adds tension, and every new development drew me further into the story. I especially loved watching Olivia and Tyson’s relationship develop. It was slow, natural, and emotional, which made the ending so much more realistic. Their relationship was definitely earned, and the path they walked and the danger they encountered strengthened their bond. The final reveal was genuinely shocking, and the heartfelt romance made this an enjoyable read.

[Karen Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the better Harlequin Intrigues that I’ve read lately. The pacing was good, the character development made me care about both the main characters and the side characters. Nice twists to keep it moving. Loosely part of a series - I think based on theme vs characters. Definitely can be read stand alone. Minor editing misses but they don’t detract from the book - I blame Harlequin for those not the author.

[Sheri Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read