Love, Lies, and Local News - Paperback

by Barbara Howard (Author)

"When a foreign correspondent returns to her hometown, she finds herself caught between a rising politician's charm and her ex-lover's dangerous truth."

"A gripping romantic suspense with a fearless heroine at its heart, Love, Lies, and Local News throws you headfirst into a world of corruption and danger. Elizabeth Nelson is a force of nature, navigating treacherous terrain both personally and professionally. The sizzling chemistry between her and the two men vying for her affection adds another layer of intrigue. Amidst the action and steamy romance, the novel explores timely themes of environmental responsibility and the fight for truth against powerful adversaries, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page is turned."

When globe-trotting journalist Elizabeth Nelson reluctantly returns to her hometown of Sweetwater Springs, Ohio for her best friend's wedding, she expects to confront old insecurities and painful memories. Instead, she stumbles upon suspicious activity surrounding a controversial concrete plant project that threatens to destroy the town's historic district. As Elizabeth investigates, she finds herself caught between two men: Noah Montgomery, the charismatic local politician she once loved who now champions the development project, and Vincent Rivera, her passionate photojournalist partner who follows her home after they flee a military coup in Venezuela. Torn between her growing feelings for Noah and the pull of her career, Elizabeth must race against time to uncover the truth. But with her ex-partner, Vincent, back in the picture, can she choose between duty, passion, and the truth?

Perfect read for fans of Nora Roberts.

Love, Lies, and Local News is a heart-pounding romantic suspense that explores the delicate balance between love and ambition, loyalty and truth, set against the backdrop of small-town politics and global intrigue. In a world where the past and present collide, Elizabeth must choose between the thrill of chasing stories abroad and the deepening mystery - and love - waiting for her at home.

In the small town of Sweetwater Springs, Ohio, where African American, Afro-Latina, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents have built deep community bonds across generations, Elizabeth must navigate not only her professional ambitions but also the complexities of interracial romance and long-buried environmental threats that could tear their tight-knit community apart.

CONTENT WARNING: Explicit sex, profanity, mentions suicide, death, loss and grief.