Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a quiet town is the neighbor next door. When the beloved deli couple is found murdered, I’m not mourning—I’m celebrating. But as my noodle shop explodes with drama, old alliances crumble, and my rivals wage war with trash, lies, and the law. Betrayed, sabotaged, and nearly ruined, I risk everything to fight back in a battle where justice is slow, and revenge is petty. When the truth goes viral, the tables turn—but at what cost? In a town where everyone has secrets, can I outlast the chaos, or will their final move destroy me for good?
Ben dedicated his life to supplying the best striped bass to Riverfront Grill, only to be humiliated and cut out by the owner’s son in a ruthless play for power and profit. As old loyalties are shattered, Ben faces public betrayal and must decide whether to save his rival or let him drown in his own greed. One man's heartbreak becomes a city's scandal—and no one will ever look at friendship the same way again.