Books like Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Sawyer Taft, a reluctant debutante in Southern high society, embarks on her second and final year at the elite house with one goal: to discover the identity of her biological father. When her cousin Lily invites her into the clandestine, all‑female White Gloves society, Sawyer quickly realizes that the answers she needs may lie among its secretive ranks. As she navigates the group's rituals and the pressures of debutante duty, Sawyer uncovers clues that point to a long‑hidden family mystery tied to the summer home. When the truth is finally revealed, it threatens to destroy the life she has only just begun to build. A suspenseful sequel to *Little White Lies*, *Deadly Little Scandals* blends family intrigue with the high stakes of Southern social circles.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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