Joe Stephens

Hold Your Peace Joe Stephens

It's the last thing he expects to happen when he joins his boss at church. Private detective in training Harry Shalan sees a name from his past in the church bulletin. It's his best friend's old high school flame. Then he hears the voice of an angel and falls in love with her on the spot. But Dee Baxter isn't the scrawny little redhead he barely knew back home. A gorgeous, talented woman now, she falls just as hard for him. The instant chemistry is intense and undeniable, so they're in the unique situation of getting to know each other after they become a couple instead of before. But they don't even get a chance to go on a proper date before they are faced with a life-altering crisis. It quickly becomes clear that Harry's chosen vocation will pose several challenges to their relationship. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand them? In the process of moving back to his West Virginia hometown, and before he's even officially hung up his shingle, Harry finds himself investigating the case of a newly engaged couple. It seems Jane Smith and Richard Gray are madly in love, but Jane keeps receiving letters from an anonymous person claiming Richie is cheating on her. Jane is convinced of his fidelity, but something is going on with Richie that just doesn't add up. Will Harry prove the prospective groom is faithful? Will he find out who's writing the letters? For Harry and Dee, however, another question hits a little closer to home. As he races to solve the case and save a life, will Harry make it back safely to Dee?