Nina's personal life is not trouble free either. Her parents are divorced. Her mother has been diagnosed with an ongoing condition which affects her health and balance. After going to a doctor for some alternative medicine, she is left much worse off and is contemplating a lawsuit. Nina's younger brother is drifting through life, out of college and dabbling in drugs. Her father has just informed her that he is having a new baby with his much younger wife. Then there is Richard. Richard is Bob's father but Nina didn't tell him about the baby when she got pregnant and he has never been a part of Bob's life. Although Richard is a successful attorney, his narcissistic personality and controlling nature made him someone to avoid not someone to parent a child with. Now suddenly, Richard has shown up and is making noises about wanting a relationship with his son.
Things take a much worse turn when Richard's body is discovered. Nina is an instant suspect as are her brother, father and mother. Richard had a partner who needed and feared him. He had other women in his past who regard their time with him as a mistake. He had debts at every gambling establishment nearby. Who killed Richard?
Nina had met an interesting man named Paul but it turns out that he is the investigating officer of Richard's murder. Although Paul is interested in Nina, she realizes that it would be a mistake to get involved with him. As he investigates the murder, things keep coming back to Nina and her family. Who is responsible?
This novel is part of the Nina Reilly series. Although it isn't the first in the series, it gives readers a look back to the time before Nina becomes an attorney and gives her story. Readers will find themselves cheering for Nina who balances all her responsibilities while forging a future for her son and herself against long odds. This book is recommended for mystery readers.
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