The Vanishing Ledger
(2026)Truth is the First Casualty
(The second book in the Truth & Temptation Mysteries series)
A novel by Alexi Hart
The truth didn’t end the danger.
It made it sharper.
Nora Hart thought exposing Hearthline would bring relief. Instead, it pulls her deeper into a system that knows how to protect itself, quietly, efficiently, and at any cost.
When a vanished witness resurfaces with information powerful enough to collapse what remains of the case, Nora is forced to navigate a maze of legal pressure, corporate intimidation, and personal risk. Every step forward tightens the net, not just around the truth, but around the people she’s trying to protect.
As the investigation escalates, so does the tension between Nora and the man standing closest to the fallout. Trust becomes a liability. Intimacy becomes dangerous. And every choice threatens to cost more than either of them expected.
Because this time, the threat isn’t just silence.
It’s retaliation.
The Vanishing Ledger is the second book in the Truth & Temptation Mysteries, a mystery romance series featuring slow-burn attraction, high-stakes investigations, and heroines who refuse to look away when the truth gets uncomfortable.
Start reading now if you enjoy:
It made it sharper.
Nora Hart thought exposing Hearthline would bring relief. Instead, it pulls her deeper into a system that knows how to protect itself, quietly, efficiently, and at any cost.
When a vanished witness resurfaces with information powerful enough to collapse what remains of the case, Nora is forced to navigate a maze of legal pressure, corporate intimidation, and personal risk. Every step forward tightens the net, not just around the truth, but around the people she’s trying to protect.
As the investigation escalates, so does the tension between Nora and the man standing closest to the fallout. Trust becomes a liability. Intimacy becomes dangerous. And every choice threatens to cost more than either of them expected.
Because this time, the threat isn’t just silence.
It’s retaliation.
The Vanishing Ledger is the second book in the Truth & Temptation Mysteries, a mystery romance series featuring slow-burn attraction, high-stakes investigations, and heroines who refuse to look away when the truth gets uncomfortable.
Start reading now if you enjoy:
- Smart, emotionally grounded heroines
Slow-burn romantic tension under pressure
Corporate secrets and legal intrigue
Mysteries where the danger escalates with every answer
This is Book 2 in an ongoing series. For the best experience, start with Book 1.
Genre: Mystery
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