When the body of Bonita Key’s former attorney washes ashore in Pine Cay, Layla Leslie’s new job as the village attorney takes a chilling turn. Drawn in by the village’s charm, sun-drenched beaches, and a magnetic county sheriff, Layla thought she’d found her dream escape from the scandal she’d left behind in Miami. But Bonita Key hides more than just tropical secrets.

As Layla digs deeper, she stumbles into a tangled web of vanishing locals, offshore accounts, and a criminal network hiding in plain sight. With whispers of trafficking and corruption echoing through the village’s charming façade, trust becomes a luxury she can’t afford. Even with a relentless Miami Herald reporter by her side, the truth stays just out of reach—and someone is watching her every move.

The last attorney tried to expose the truth. Layla may not live long enough to finish the job.