
Kennedy Layne
13 SeriesKennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic suspense novels, known for her series such as CSA Case Files, Surviving Ashes, Red Starr, Safeguard, and Keys to Love. Her work often features a military theme, influenced by her marriage to a retired Marine Master Sergeant who assists in critiquing her novels. They reside in the Midwest with their teenage son and pets.
In "Captured Innocence," the first book of Kennedy Layne's CSA Case Files series, former Marine Connor Ortega is tasked with solving a brutal murder within the BDSM community, requiring him to go undercover. As he delves into the case, Connor meets Lauren Bailey, a vendor of erotic implements who fears bondage but agrees to explore her anxieties with him under the condition of keeping their relationship casual. The investigation takes a dangerous turn when the killer targets Lauren, intertwining Connor's professional and personal worlds. With his training, Connor is equipped to catch the murderer, but he must confront his inner demons to win Lauren's heart. This gripping tale blends suspense, romance, and personal growth as Connor navigates the complexities of love and justice.