The Jade Stone Sleuth by Cami Checketts

A security operative navigating his first job. A charitable angel accused of murder. Can Brex discover the truth about the jade stones or will he be the next victim?

Brexten Cabella, a suave but insecure detective trying hard to prove himself, has been hired for his first big job as a security op for the elite Aiden Porter. The case is intriguing–get close to seemingly innocent Clara Gem and prove that she is responsible for the “accidental” death of her three boyfriends with no clues other than a mysterious jade stone at the site of each fatality. Despite Brexten’s impressive resume, he’s worried he’ll fail at this new task and lose his first million dollar bonus, the ticket to rewriting his future and proving he does have what it takes to succeed. Yet, as Brex gets to know Clara, he begins to rethink not only his initial suspicions, but his beliefs about life and love and what matters most.

Clara Gem, a carefree and optimistic youth pastor, has lost three boyfriends in the past decade to suspicious fatal accidents. Her heart has broken for their families and she’s determined to not date anymore and put another man at risk. When Clara meets the charming detective Brexten Cabella, her resolve to guard her heart flies out the window. He’s like something off the movie screen, but warm, caring, and fun–and he may be the ticket to finally unraveling the mystery of the jade stone and the accidents. Clara finds herself quickly falling for Brex, but is love worth the risk of him dying?