Hooked: A Thriller (Katrina & Goode Book 1)

In this thriller, investigative reporter Katrina Chopin and homicide detective Ken Goode experience an immediate attraction when they meet. They bond over cocktails, discovering they share experiences of being orphans and losing loved ones to suicide. Their connection complicates matters when they find themselves on opposing sides of a high-profile case. Two biotech executives, whose company is developing a sexual enhancement drug, are found dead in La Jolla Farms. Goode notices the forensic evidence doesn't align. As Katrina and Goode pursue the case from different angles—sometimes together, sometimes in conflict—their growing attraction threatens both their careers and safety. The investigation intensifies when a secret stalker begins taunting Katrina with details of her tragic past, pushing her toward the brink of death. As the pair uncover the truth behind the mysterious events, they expose the corrupt underbelly hidden beneath the wealthy seaside community's surface.