The January Inheritance

A deadly party. A frozen fortune. A love worth thawing for. When the wealthy Waverly family gathers for their annual New Year's Eve gala, the night should mark another glittering chapter in their legacy. But just after midnight, Vivian Waverly -- the family's beautiful, secretive daughter -- collapses before her guests. By dawn, the snowstorm has sealed the estate off from the world. Detective Tess Wren, the first woman to serve in Cedar Bay's small-town force, finds herself trapped inside the Waverly mansion with a killer. Partnered with Detective Ethan Cole, a skeptical city investigator haunted by his own past, Tess must navigate generations of deceit, old money power, and the fragile line between justice and mercy. As the storm deepens, Tess unearths a truth that could shatter more than one life-- and discovers that sometimes, the hardest secrets to face are the ones we inherit. Set against the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island's winter coast, The January Inheritance is a slow-burn mystery filled with atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet resilience of those who seek the light after the longest night. Fans of Louise Penny, Jane Harper, and Tana French will find themselves right at home in Cedar Bay--where the sea keeps its secrets, but so do we.