THE PERFECT ONE
by Shelly M Patel
May 12 – June 10, 2025 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
Lyla and Jack seemed to have it all. A picture-perfect marriage, thriving careers, and a future brimming with promise. Lyla, an ambitious District Attorney, earned accolades in Virginia Beach, while Jack, the town’s steadfast sheriff, stood as her most powerful ally. Their close bond with the Davidsons—Riya, a celebrated author, and Brent, a cunning defense attorney—added a touch of warmth to their seemingly idyllic lives.
But perfection is often a mirage.
The illusion shatters when Brent Davidson is found savagely murdered at Lyla and Jack’s remote cabin. Suspicion immediately falls on Lyla, the last person to see him alive. The once-solid foundation of her life begins to crumble as whispers of guilt grow louder, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear.
Removed from the investigation due to his connection to the suspect, Jack is forced to watch helplessly as the case is handed to Detective Aiden. Aiden is a relentless investigator with a personal vendetta against both Jack and Lyla. He is determined to see Lyla behind bars, no matter what the cost.
When the body of Lyla’s stepfather—missing for fifteen years—is discovered, the investigation takes an even darker turn.
Lyla is entangled in a web of lies, betrayals, and deadly secrets as her past collides violently with her present. With mounting evidence tying her to not one but two murders, she faces the terrifying possibility that she may never clear her name. Paranoia takes root, and Lyla and Jack begin questioning everyone, even each other.
Is this the work of a bitter adversary from Lyla’s courtroom victories? Or is the actual threat lurking much closer—someone they once trusted implicitly, now bent on tearing their world apart? With her career, marriage, and freedom at stake, Lyla must race against time to untangle the twisted threads of deceit and unmask the real killer before it’s too late.
How well do we truly know anyone?
Book Details:
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers, Suspense, Womens Fiction
Published by: Indie
Publication Date: April, 2025
Number of Pages: 269
Book Links: Coming Soon!
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Chapter 1
The Perfect One
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Excerpt from The Perfect One by Shelly M Patel. Copyright 2025 by Shelly M Patel. Reproduced with permission from Shelly M Patel. All rights reserved.
Author Bio:
Shelly M. Patel enjoys writing mystery books. Her first Children’s book, Jake has Dyslexia, entered the Reader’s Choice award in 2021. In 2023, she won second place in CloutBooks for the Reader’s Choice Award for her novel When Secrets Kill. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, three beautiful children, and their dog, Teddy
Catch Up With Shelly:
BooksByShelly.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @shellymauthor
Instagram – @shellympatel
Threads – @shellympatel
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Book Formats: ePub, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author The Perfect One does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. Generally the content is considered to be no more than PG-rated content. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.
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