Just Take My Heart (P)

Literary awards - Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery/Thriller (2009)

After famous actress Natalie Raines is discovered in her home, dying from a gunshot wound, the police immediately turn their attention to her theatrical agent and soon-to-be-ex-husband, Gregg Aldrich, as the prime suspect. However, it isn't until two years later, when a criminal with a long rap sheet suddenly comes forward and accuses Aldrich of attempting to hire him to kill Raines, that Aldrich is finally charged. For thirty-two-year-old assistant prosecutor Emily Wallace, this high-profile case is a golden opportunity to prove herself. She devotes countless hours to preparing for the trial, even entrusting her dog to a seemingly trustworthy neighbor who has a dark past. As the trial unfolds, Emily fears that her personal secrets, including her heart transplant, will be exposed to the public. To make matters worse, she begins to experience strange occurrences that she can't explain, leading her to question her own safety.