Susan Rieger Books in Order

Criminal lawyer Sophie Diehl reluctantly takes on a wealthy woman's contentious divorce despite having no experience in family law. Told through correspondence and legal documents, the case exposes battles over custody and money while unsettling Sophie's own relationships.

After Rupert Falkes dies, an unknown woman claims his estate should provide for two sons she says are his. His five acknowledged sons struggle with betrayal and inheritance, while their mother's unexpected composure raises further questions about their parents' marriage.

Powerful newspaper editor Lila Pereira prioritizes her career while her youngest daughter struggles with feeling abandoned. When Grace writes about her mother, questions about an earlier generation's disappearance force her to reconsider the family history that shaped them both.