The Past We Thought We Knew

Special Agent Riley Reynolds: Book 1

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Cozy Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, Slow Burn, Alpha Female, Novels, and Debut

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Kidnapping

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Apr 14, 2026

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The Past We Thought We Knew

Special Agent Riley Reynolds: Book 1

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Blurb

When her latest partnership implodes, Special Agent Riley Reynolds is reassigned to work her toughest case yet: the death of a photographer who happens to be a former classmate. Worse? Her new partner is the last person she'd choose—her old rival whose mere presence dredges up unpleasant memories.

As the investigation deepens, Riley begins to realize the victim wasn't defined by his family's past. Secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and the line between personal and professional grows dangerously thin.

With a killer still at large and clues in short supply, Riley must work tirelessly to uncover the truth.

Because this case isn't just about solving a murder—it's about confronting her past and accepting her future.

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Genres

Cozy Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, Slow Burn, Alpha Female, Novels, and Debut

Trigger Warnings

Kidnapping

Type of Ending

Series

Special Agent Riley Reynolds — Book 1

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Apr 14, 2026

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Author

Minnesota-born author Nicolette Brandon has been an avid reader and storyteller for as long as she can remember. Books served as a refuge during her childhood, especially while managing chronic illness, and they ultimately inspired her passion for writing. She finds comfort in the escape that fictional worlds can provide. In 2019, she stepped away from the corporate world to homeschool her daughter and devote more time to her creative work. Today, Nicolette writes from her home in Minnesota, where she lives with her husband and their daughter.