The Deputy

Eighteen months after losing his wife, Deputy Jasper Goodspeed struggles to move on in a quiet, isolated island community where murder unexpectedly disrupts the peace. As he investigates the crime, he's also navigating his growing feelings for Poppie, a visiting sister with a stubborn spirit who brings both frustration and joy. The first book in a series, The Deputy follows Jasper's journey of self-forgiveness and rediscovering life’s possibilities.