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The Packet in Portland

(2026)
Where Truth Gets Dangerous
(The first book in the Truth & Temptation Mysteries series)
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Truth is her job.
Temptation is the problem.


When a sealed packet lands on Nora Mitchell’s desk, it points to a missing witness and a system quietly being manipulated from the inside.

Nora believes in protecting the truth without turning people into collateral damage. Lane Porter, a relentless journalist, believes the truth belongs in the open. They don’t trust each other. They can’t afford to work apart.

As the search grows more dangerous, Nora is forced to cross a line she swore she never would, manipulating someone who trusts her to keep others safe.

She can solve the case.
She can stop the damage.
But the cost won’t be professional.


The Packet in Portland is a slow-burn mystery romance about attraction under pressure, dangerous choices, and what it costs to protect the truth when love is involved.

Perfect for fans of intelligent heroines, emotional tension, and romance that leaves a mark.

Book one in the Truth & Temptation Mysteries series.


Genre: Mystery

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