Where... Books in Order

For readers familiar with Mia Sheridan’s tender contemporary romances, the "Where" series marks a bold departure into the shadows. While the author is best known for emotional slow-burns, this duology plunges headfirst into the gritty world of romantic suspense and psychological thrillers. The setting shifts from quiet small towns to the rain-slicked streets of Cincinnati, where the stakes aren't just about heartbreak—they’re about survival.

These books trade gentle healing for high-stakes investigations, featuring serial killers, gruesome crime scenes, and a race against time. However, the author’s signature touch remains. Even amidst the darkness of abduction and murder, the narrative focuses intensely on the resilience of the human spirit and the redemptive power of love.

The series opener, Where the Blame Lies, introduces Josie Stratton, a woman who survived a living nightmare. Years after escaping a brutal kidnapping, she has built a quiet, cautious life, only to find her past bleeding into the present. When a new victim is found in circumstances eerily similar to her own captivity, Josie is forced back into the spotlight.

Enter Detective Zach Copeland. He isn't just working a case; he is drawn to Josie’s quiet strength. The dynamic here is classic Sheridan: two people haunted by different ghosts, finding an anchor in one another. As they hunt a predator who shouldn't exist, the bond they form becomes their only shield against a terrifying reality.

The tension ratchets up in the second installment, Where the Truth Lives. The focus shifts to Homicide Detective Reed Davies, a character introduced in the first book, who now takes center stage. Reed is tough, cynical, and dedicated, but his latest case hits uncomfortably close to home. When the director of a local mental health center is murdered, Reed finds himself investigating Dr. Liza Nolan—a woman he shares a complicated, steamy history with.

This story weaves a complex web of medical ethics, buried secrets, and personal betrayal. The romance is intertwined with the investigation, forcing Reed and Liza to navigate their explosive chemistry while a killer watches from the sidelines.

What ties these two novels together is more than just shared characters or a police precinct. It is the atmosphere of dread mixed with unwavering hope. The heroes are protectors, the heroines are survivors, and the villains are terrifyingly human.

Ultimately, this duology offers a darker, sharper edge to Mia Sheridan’s bibliography. It explores how deep the scars of trauma can go, but it also proves that no matter how dark the night gets, love can still be the light that guides you home.