The Reluctant Witness

Set during the weeks leading up to Christmas, this story follows Liam McArvey, the lead singer of The Fury, as he develops feelings for Bella, a mysterious café waitress hiding a dangerous secret. When a photograph of them goes viral, Bella is overwhelmed and considers moving on, prompting Liam to seek help from his friend Stephanie to uncover the truth about Bella’s past. Together, they navigate a complex web of secrets and crime, with Bella facing crucial choices about where her true loyalties lie. The novel introduces fresh characters into the Carlswick universe while also welcoming familiar faces, and can be enjoyed as a standalone story.