Captivation Creek by Claire Kingsley

Captivation Creek

Claire Kingsley

Sourcebooks · Paperback · April 7, 2026

Friends-to-lovers small town workplace romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Claire Kingsley.

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Who it’s for
Readers who enjoy friends-to-lovers romance
Themes
romantic suspense, friendship, mystery
Pacing
Mixed

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About this book

Friends-to-lovers small town workplace romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Claire Kingsley. He'll help her solve a mystery, but they can't risk their hearts. A devastating injury ended Theo Haven's pro-football career, but he's made a good life for himself in his hometown. The high school teacher and football coach might be single, but that's by choice. And his work bestie, Penelope? She's one of the best parts of his job, but they're just friends. No, really.

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Not the sort of friends who are secretly pining for each other or destined to hook up. Just… friends. Art teacher Penelope Fallbrook is stuck in a rut. When a locally renowned artist dies suspiciously, she channels her restless energy into amateur sleuthing. Who better than her best friend Theo to help her search for the truth? When Penelope's life comes crashing down, Theo is there, picking up the pieces and offering a place to stay. Best friends become roommates, and living one room away might be too much temptation. As they dig deeper into the mystery of the artist's death, secrets unravel. Are they searching for a murderer? Or uncovering the work of a serial killer? And Penelope might be in danger of becoming the next victim.

Who it’s for

  • Readers who enjoy friends-to-lovers romance
  • Fans of small town workplace romantic suspense

Where it sits

Romantic Suspense74%
Small-Town Romance50%
Friends-to-Lovers Romance44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Contemporary Romance
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Small-Town Fiction
Authors
Claire Kingsley
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
April 7, 2026
Format
Paperback
Theme
romantic suspense · friendship · mystery
Reading lane
Contemporary Romance