At One Candle Press, we are dedicated to publishing stories of faith, resilience, mystery, and the complexities of the human heart to inspire and entertain. Our small, individually owned press prioritizes quality and creativity, ensuring that every book we produce reflects our values and vision. 
 


                                           

 

Coming summer 2026

 

The Grit & Grace Series
Book One
Match Made in Mayhem

    

 

Murder …  mayhem, and two detectives without a clue how to navigate a partnership.
 

                                                      

Two detectives who may survive the killer before they survive each other. Detective Luke Barritt has a grin for every occasion and a gift for making his new partner, Dakota Littlebear, question every life choice that brought her to homicide. She’s a five-foot-two force of nature with no patience for nonsense. He’s a six-foot-four smart-mouth who treats danger like it came free with the job. Their case? Three young women, executed with cold precision. As Shallows Creek reels, Luke and Dakota close in on a calculating killer desperate to stay one step ahead. With bodies dropping, boundaries cracking, and danger getting explosive, they’ll have to trust each other long enough to stay alive.

 

Murder is complicated. Killing your partner?