Missing in Shadows: A Romantic Suspense Crime Series (Townsend & Gray Book 1)

Ashleigh Gray, a former detective with the Sydney police force, suffered a career-ending downfall. Seeking a fresh start, she relocates to Sergis, Connecticut. Police Chief Chad Townsend expects to meet a blonde, blue-eyed Australian when she applies for a gun license, but instead encounters Ash—a pale woman with red hair and green eyes. When a severe storm reveals a stolen car crashed into a tree with no driver inside, Ash and Chad begin investigating. The vehicle has been wiped clean of fingerprints and DNA, leaving no leads. Frustrated by the lack of evidence, Ash offers alternative perspectives on the case, and the two form an unlikely alliance to uncover what happened to the missing driver. As they investigate the disappearance, Ash and Chad confront their personal demons while pursuing the truth. Their search uncovers a web of secrets, deceit, and hidden agendas that challenges their abilities and tests their trust.