The Taverner’s Son: A Novel

Will Kendrick is dead set on putting old memories to rest. But after the passing of his estranged father forces him to visit his quiet, historic hometown in Florida, the young screenwriter steps back into painful memories that he’s spent the last decade trying to forget. Haunted by his mother’s tragic death, Will is determined to shut down the family tavern and get back to LA. Jess Wilder has waited a lifetime for Will to return. With the memory of their childhood friendship still alive in her heart, she struggles to help him discover a glimpse into a side of the tavern – and his father – that he never knew. But as Will unearths his past, he quickly realizes that his mother’s death is shrouded in secrecy… and he can’t escape the disturbing suspicion that the truth is far darker than he imagined. Caught up in a puzzling mystery and grappling with his growing attraction toward the only woman he’s ever trusted, Will must unravel the real story behind his mother’s death. And when a shocking truth throws everything into doubt, he’s faced with an impossible choice: abandon Jess and flee back to LA, or stay and fight for a future with the only woman who can save him. Step into a hauntingly beautiful mystery novel that captures your imagination with gripping emotional drama, exhilarating twists, and a feel-good romance that will keep you hooked until the very last page. —- ISBN: 9798988930617