*Cover reveal… May 2026!
RIBBONS OF GUILT
Christian Romantic Suspense. Book 3 in the “Bite of Betrayal” Series.
To be published July 6, 2026 by Mountain Brook Ink.
“A marriage in crisis. A betrayer in the wings. A life at stake.
Harriet Duval has it all—a handsome French husband, a delightful young daughter, a successful career as a professional ballerina behind her, and a beautiful future in a charming village in the English countryside. Even her beloved sisters can’t see the painful truth she hides beneath her perfect mask…
Successful businessman Leo Duval is at a breaking point physically, emotionally, and spiritually as he is forced to harbor secrets in Paris while his marriage in England dissolves before his very eyes.
The magnetic pull of Harriet’s old dancing life and the shocking murder of a Swan Lake ballerina causes her to question everything: faith, future, family. When the killer begins targeting the Duval family, Leo and Harriet’s vulnerable marriage is tested by an unimaginable traumatic event. Will the guilt they carry divide them when they need each other most?”
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(Pre-orders will be available May 2026!)
Kind words from endorsers…
“A spellbinding blend of elegance, suspense, and romance that sweeps you from the refined world of Parisian ballet to the charming English cottage where secrets refuse to be buried. Laura Thomas is gifted in creating unforgettable characters that grab your heart and keep you turning pages into the night. A beautifully written, edge-of-the-seat story that lingers long after the last chapter.”
Heidi McLaughlin, Award winning author and international speaker
“It takes a special kind of author to weave together a thriller, a murder mystery, a marriage in crisis, a romance, AND a story of faith. Laura Thomas is such a writer. A compelling page turner, Ribbons of Guilt is a thrilling addition to her Bite of Betrayal series.”
Glenys Nellist, Award-winning Children’s Author of five popular series
“Ribbons of Guilt is an incredible read that drew me in from the very first page. Laura Thomas weaves together vivid characters, rising tension, and powerful moments of faith into a story you won’t want to put down. Harriet and Leo’s journey—from a struggling marriage to a hard-won happily-ever-after—is as emotionally moving as it is suspenseful. It’s the kind of story you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve turned the final page.”
Jacqueline Adam, Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling Author
Other books in the “Bite of Betrayal” series: Captured in Frame (Book 1) … and The Final Word (Book 2).
