Through Fire

When homicide detective Jordan Hale takes on a case that spirals into a web of corruption, she never expects to find herself drawn to Avery Monroe, the sister of the victim and the woman who becomes her fiercest ally. As bullets fly and secrets unravel, their fight for justice ignites a bond neither can deny. But in a city where silence is currency and power kills without mercy, love becomes the most dangerous truth of all. Through fire and silence, they'll burn down the lies, or die trying. 89 pages23,3000 words Vivian Vincent is an author known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and unforgettable characters. Her acclaimed series, *Mending Hearts* and *Timeless Love*, has touched readers with themes of healing, resilience, and enduring connection. With over seventeen years of writing experience, she also brings a sharp editorial eye from her extensive work as a freelance proofreader.After taking several years off to grieve the loss of her mother, Vivian returned to writing with renewed purpose and a heart full of stories waiting to be told. A proud Michigan native, she remains happily single and deeply rooted in her community. She writes with gratitude, humor, and a fierce belief in the power of chosen family.Vivian always loves hearing from her readers: vivianvincent58@gmail.com

FBI agent Charlie Hale is hunting the killer who's targeting judges and prosecutors in Traverse City, but he never expected to be paired with Alexis "Lexi" Vega, a brilliant, infuriating cyber specialist who challenges him at every turn. As their investigation unravels a deadly network of corruption, greed, and drugs, the conspiracy reaches higher than either of them imagined. Forced to trust each other to survive, Charlie and Lexi discover something neither expected in the crossfire: a love powerful enough to save them both. Vivian Vincent is an author known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and unforgettable characters. Her acclaimed series, *Mending Hearts* and *Timeless Love*, has touched readers with themes of healing, resilience, and enduring connection. With over seventeen years of writing experience, she also brings a sharp editorial eye from her extensive work as a freelance proofreader.After taking several years off to grieve the loss of her mother, Vivian returned to writing with renewed purpose and a heart full of stories waiting to be told. A proud Michigan native, she remains happily single and deeply rooted in her community. She writes with gratitude, humor, and a fierce belief in the power of chosen family.Vivian always loves hearing from her readers: vivianvincent58@gmail.com