Just Friends (Investigating Love)

Prologue

Six months ago, Cassandra Love's life took an unexpected turn. A rising star in Hollywood, her acting career came to an abrupt halt when she was mysteriously blacklisted from the industry. With nowhere else to go, she reluctantly returned to her hometown of Pinecrest, Montana, to sort out her late father's affairs.

What was meant to be a quick trip became much more when Cassie found herself embroiled in a jewelry theft case alongside her father's former partner, the roguishly charming Lincoln Suco. Despite their initial friction and Cassie's determination to return to her glamorous life, the two formed an unlikely alliance to solve the mystery.

As they navigated small-town secrets, dangerous encounters, and their growing attraction, Cassie discovered a passion for detective work she never knew she possessed. The case not only brought her closer to Lincoln but also helped her reconnect with her roots and her father's legacy.

In the end, they cracked the case, narrowly escaping danger and realizing there might be more between them than just a professional partnership. But with Lincoln's mysterious past and Cassie's uncertain future in Hollywood looming over them, they agreed to keep things strictly professional.

Now, as Cassie settles into life as a private investigator alongside Lincoln, she faces new challenges: adapting to small-town life, unraveling the truth behind her Hollywood blacklisting, and navigating her complicated feelings for her partner.

Little does she know, their next case will test not only their detective skills but also the boundaries they've set for their relationship. In Pinecrest, where old secrets run deep and new dangers lurk around every corner, Cassie and Lincoln are about to discover that being "Just Friends" might be harder than they ever imagined.