The Guesthouse Child

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She wasn’t supposed to stay. She definitely wasn’t supposed to uncover the truth. What would you do if the safest place you could run to was hiding something deadly? When Lena Carter accepts a temporary job at the prestigious Redwood Hills Club, she’s desperate for a fresh start—and a place to disappear. But her plans take a dark turn when she’s forced to share a guesthouse with Ryan Calloway, a powerful and secretive businessman with a past no one dares to question. He’s controlled. Untouchable. Watching her more than he should. And then there’s the child. A little girl left in his care under mysterious circumstances…with no records, no explanation, and no one asking questions. At first, Lena tells herself it’s none of her business. She just needs a roof over her head. A quiet place to rebuild her life. But strange things start happening. Late-night visitors. Locked rooms. Conversations that stop when she walks in. And the terrifying feeling that she’s being watched. The deeper Lena digs, the clearer it becomes—this isn’t just a wealthy man protecting his privacy. Someone is hiding something dangerous. And the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to leave. Because now she’s involved. And someone will do anything to make sure she doesn’t walk away. A gripping psychological thriller filled with secrets, suspense, hidden identities, and shocking twists a dark mystery, domestic suspense, and slow-burn tension.

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