Live Bait

Tess is kidnapped and held captive by a serial killer who uses women as bait for his next victim — a tense, high-stakes situation that forces her to outwit him while building an unlikely bond with the detective investigating the case. The story blends a propulsive suspense plot with a slow-burn romance and plenty of witty banter, earning it a spot in both romantic-suspense and romantic-comedy circles.