Legacy Of Lies

Echoes of Deception in the Boardroom

Legacy Of Lies thrusts readers into the cutthroat world of contemporary Atlanta finance, where every handshake hides a dagger and even family ties can be weaponized. When ambitious attorney Caroline Trent is called home to defend her estranged uncle against embezzlement charges, she expects a routine legal battle. Instead, she uncovers a labyrinth of forged documents, off-shore accounts, and whispered threats that point to a saboteur deep within her own bloodline. As Caroline races against time to untangle the web of deceit, she must navigate high-stakes negotiations in gleaming glass towers and shadowy conversations in moonlit parking garages—all while questioning whom she can truly trust.

Alliances Tested by Betrayal

In a bid to expose the mastermind behind the financial fraud, Caroline teams up with Michael Harrington, a tenacious forensic accountant whose moral code rivals her own. Their partnership is forged in late-night strategy sessions over spilled coffee and heated debates about loyalty and ambition. Yet as clues emerge—cryptic emails from a burner account, a mysterious withdrawal traced to a charitable foundation—their mutual respect begins to give way to deeper emotions. With subpoenas looming and threats escalating, Caroline and Michael must decide whether to lean on each other or risk going it alone against powerful adversaries determined to protect their secrets at any cost.

The Price of Truth and Redemption

As the trial date approaches, Caroline faces a fateful choice: pursue justice at the expense of family honor—or conceal the full truth to preserve the legacy she once cherished. In a climactic showdown within the hushed corridors of the courthouse, long-buried revelations surface, forcing every character to confront the consequences of their actions. With the future of her uncle’s empire—and her own integrity—hanging in the balance, Caroline learns that the path to redemption demands courage, sacrifice, and the willingness to rewrite the story of her own legacy.

. JoAnn Ross is a New York Times bestselling author renowned for her gripping romantic suspense novels, whose vivid characters and heart-pounding plots have captivated readers around the globe.