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The Neighbor Who Smiled Too Much

(2026)
(Book 19 in the Serenity series)
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Everyone in Serenity loved Evan Carter.
He was the neighbor who mowed lawns for elderly couples, brought homemade muffins to new residents, and never forgot a birthday.
His smile put everyone at ease. Until someone finally looked a little closer.

After a painful divorce,
Kelly Morgan moves to Serenity hoping for a fresh start. Life in the quiet little town seems almost too perfect—especially the handsome, overly friendly man next door.

But Kelly soon notices a disturbing pattern. Every week, different women arrive at Evan's house carrying flowers, wine, and hopeful smiles. By morning, they're gone.

The problem is...Kelly never sees them leave.
As her curiosity turns into suspicion, Kelly uncovers a web of fake identities, stolen fortunes, and missing women stretching across multiple states. The charming man next door isn't searching for love. He's hunting lonely women.

With Sheriff Colin Reeves racing to uncover the truth before another victim disappears, Kelly finds herself trapped in a deadly game with a predator who has spent years hiding behind the perfect smile.

In Serenity, evil doesn't always hide in the shadows. Sometimes it lives right next door.

The Neighbor Who Smiled Too Much is a gripping psychological suspense thriller packed with shocking twists, unforgettable characters, and edge-of-your-seat tension.


Genre: Mystery

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