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""When a foreign correspondent returns to her hometown, she finds herself caught between a rising politician's charm and her ex-lover's dangerous truth."" ""A gripping romantic suspense with a fearless heroine at its heart, Love, Lies, and Local News throws you headfirst into a world of corruption and danger. Elizabeth Nelson is a force of nature, navigating treacherous terrain both personally and professionally. The sizzling chemistry between her and the two men vying for her affection adds another layer of intrigue. Amidst the action and steamy romance, the novel explores timely themes of environmental responsibility and the fight for truth against powerful adversaries, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page is turned."" When globe-trotting journalist Elizabeth Nelson reluctantly returns to her hometown of Sweetwater Springs, Ohio for her best friend's wedding, she expects to confront old insecurities and painful memories. Instead, she stumbles upon suspicious activity surrounding a controversial concrete plant project that threatens to destroy the town's historic district. As Elizabeth investigates, she finds herself caught between two men: Noah Montgomery, the charismatic local politician she once loved who now champions the development project, and Vincent Rivera, her passionate photojournalist partner who follows her home after they flee a military coup in Venezuela. Torn between her growing feelings for Noah and the pull of her career, Elizabeth must race against time to uncover the truth. But with her ex-partner, Vincent, back in the picture, can she choose between duty, passion, and the truth? Perfect read for fans of Nora Roberts. Love, Lies, and Local News is a heart-pounding romantic suspense that explores the delicate balance between love and ambition, loyalty and truth, set against the backdrop of small-town politics and global intrigue. In a world where the past and present collide, Elizabeth must choose between the thrill of chasing stories abroad and the deepening mystery - and love - waiting for her at home. In the small town of Sweetwater Springs, Ohio, where African American, Afro-Latina, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents have built deep community bonds across generations, Elizabeth must navigate not only her professional ambitions but also the complexities of interracial romance and long-buried environmental threats that could tear their tight-knit community apart. CONTENT WARNING: Explicit sex, profanity, mentions suicide, death, loss and grief.

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""A gripping romantic suspense with a fearless heroine at its heart, Love, Lies, and Local News throws you headfirst into a world of corruption and danger. Elizabeth Nelson is a force of nature, navigating treacherous terrain both personally and professionally. The sizzling chemistry between her and the two men vying for her affection adds another layer of intrigue. Amidst the action and steamy romance, the novel explores timely themes of environmental responsibility and the fight for truth against powerful adversaries, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page is turned."" ""If you love a good love triangle mixed with drama, danger, and a heroine who knows her worth, omg this book is for you . When the synopsis said this books throws you headfirst into a world of corruption and danger that's what it meant! Love, Lies, and Local News delivers a thrilling mix of romantic suspense and small town life as our fearless main female character journalist Elizabeth Nelson returns to Sweetwater Springs, Ohio, and finds herself torn between two men and two different paths in life. The stakes are high as Elizabeth navigates her feelings for Noah, the smooth talking politician tied to the towns controversial project, and Vincent, her partner with secrets as compelling as his devotion to her. I picked my favorite quote because it was at that moment I couldn't tell if I needed Liz to stand up or see it through with Noah. But this isn't just a story about romance it's about uncovering truths, challenging corruption, and rediscovering oneself in the process. The best part? Liz doesn't lose herself in the drama. She faces her past, remembers herself, embraces her instincts, and proves that sometimes the best choice is choosing yourself. Never back down, never what? Iykyk! With twists, steamy moments, and a storyline rooted in timely issues like environmental preservation and political accountability, this book will keep you hooked until the very last page."" ""A page turner. A must read for fans that love intrigue. I enjoyed the book so much I couldn't stop reading, I had to finish it in one go.""

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Barbara Howard, a storyteller and tech-savvy master gardener volunteer, pens enchanting mystery series with diverse characters and a dash of romance. Author of ""Finding Home"" and ""The Clover City Files,"" she brings her extensive experience as a Department of Defense/Pentagon Project Manager, KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader, and Corporate Sales Representative for Borders Books & Music to her writing. Now back in her Midwestern hometown, Ms. Howard spends her days treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies, and plotting captivating whodunits.

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