“Except right there.” Ronnie aimed a finger at the image frozen on the screen. He stood up and moved to the door, opening it for a young woman in a lab coat. “Let her take your fingerprints.”
“Gladly.” Finally, a way to prove she was telling the truth. “I have nothing to hide.”
He folded his arms, waiting. When the technician left, she said, “Ronnie, you must know you’re on the wrong track. I’m not a killer.”
“You’re telling me that’s not you holding the gun, checking the pulse.”
“Correct. I can’t explain this person on the video, but it isn’t me.”
“Money won’t get you out of this,” he warned, his voice low.
That hurt almost as much as being accused of murder. “You know me better than that,” she said, meeting his gaze head on. Yes, she’d been born into a wealthy family, but she’d been raised by down-to-earth parents who believed in compassion, common sense, and a strong work ethic. She’d made a concentrated effort all her life to become more than the “Coker heiress” and “Alden princess” monikers she’d been saddled with since birth.
Since birth or since adoption? Not a safe place for her mind to wander with Ronnie watching her so closely.
“I want a lawyer.” She’d cooperated enough. Friend or not, she’d probably said too much already. Folding her arms over her chest, she pressed her lips together to prevent any further protests. Her gaze dropped to the screen once more, locked in a staring contest with the other woman.
“Paige—”
A knock sounded on the glass, cutting short whatever he’d been about to say. He muttered an oath. “Don’t move.”
She wished she had the guts to stand up and walk out. He hadn’t actually said she was under arrest. But she was too good at doing what was asked, what was expected. She stayed in the chair, stewing, unsure what to do next.
Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets Series
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THE LIE Debra Webb
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DEADLY REFLECTIONS Regan Black
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FATAL DECEPTIONS Cindy Gerard
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Coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback.
About the Author
Peggy Webb is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of almost 100 novels. The former instructor of writing at Mississippi Sate University writes in multiple genres under her own name and two pen names, Elaine Hussey and Anna Michaels. Reviewers dubbed Peggy “comedic genius” for her Southern Cousins Mystery series, “stunning” for her suspense, and “one of the Southern literary greats” for her acclaimed literary fiction. The late, great Pat Conroy called her “a truly gifted writer.” A native Mississippian, Peggy lives in a writer’s cottage tucked among flower gardens where she has quietly become the most prolific writer her state has ever produced.
Peggy also writes screenplays and has penned more than 200 magazine humor columns. Several of her books, including the Southern Cousins Mysteries, have been optioned for film. She holds a B.A. from Mississippi University for Women and an M.A. from the University of Mississippi. A gifted musician and actress, Peggy loves taking the stage at Tupelo Community Theater, singing in a 60-voice church choir and playing her vintage baby grand. She particularly loves blues and has stacks of blues lyrics she composed for her own amusement, including Why Ain’t You Dead Yet. Peggy loves hearing from readers. Follow her on her two blogs at her websites www.peggywebb.com and www.elainehussey.com as well as on Facebook, Twitter. Goodreads, BookBub and her Amazon Author Page. Sign up for Peggy’s newsletter at www.peggywebb.com.
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Throwaway Girl will launch Peggy’s stunning new romantic suspense series, SAR Search and Rescue). When an explosion and an unthinkable evil strip Zeke of everything he once had, can the woman he’d once thrown away and her remarkable SAR dog get it all back for him? Watch Peggy’s social media and her blog for details.
Also by Peggy Webb
(A sampling of Peggy’s books, selected by the author)
Snow Brides
The Sweetest Hallelujah (written as Elaine Hussey)
Magnolia Wild Vanishes (A Charmed Cat Mystery, Book 1)
Elvis and the Heartbreak Hotel Murders
Elvis and the Devil in Disguise (A Southern Cousins Mystery, Book 13
Elvis and the Blue Suede Bones (A Southern Cousins Mystery, Book 12)
Elvis and the Pink Cadillac Corpse (A Southern Cousins Mystery, Book 11)
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