Hello, Readers!

If you enjoy domestic dramas and young adult novels, The Tarnished Son is for you. My new release is available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Order the eBook for 99 cents through August 31, 2024!

The Tarnished Son

“This is a nice, quiet town with good people. Things like that don’t happen around here.”

But they do.

In THE TARNISHED SON, a tourist’s death, an alluring young teacher, a father’s carnal desires, and a stepdaughter’s vendetta ultimately destroy a village dynasty.

The respected Clark family has governed Williams Bay since 1837. On a hot August day, seventeen-year-old Liam causes a tragic boating accident. What happens next—infidelity, drugs, theft, and more—deepens long-hidden cracks in the family’s façade, exposing their secrets and tarnishing their golden image.

Meet the family:

William Sr., the grandfather who rules the family and the village with an iron fist

Hank, the father who lets temptations lead him on a path of self-destruction

Liam, the shining son who gets away with everything

Rose, the stepdaughter who has had enough and pushes the whole house down

Grab some popcorn and watch the destruction unfold in Elizabeth McKenna’s unpredictable family drama!

Read Chapter 1

Note: I write both clean and naughty novels. The Tarnished Son is a naughty one. It contains mild profanity (no F-bombs), drug use, infidelity, and sexually suggestive scenes (nothing graphic).

Praise for The Tarnished Son

“I expected this book to take me a couple days, but I could not put it down…This book is all about conflict—and how each character handles it…Perhaps there are other similar premises, but the setting of the book, the accident on the lake, the family structure, and power stood on their own. This book was unique because of its characters.” ~ USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen A. Miller

“I could not guess where the story was going, and I found the plot to be interesting and dramatic, but also believable.” ~ Lacy Challe, beta reader

“The book caught my attention really quick, and I found myself invested in the story right away.” ~ Kathleen Fossum, beta reader

“I am a fan of thrillers and books that keep you guessing. While this book laid everything out very plainly you couldn’t tell the true course it would take on its windy road through multiple narrators and impactful events. Everyone in the book had flaws, making the characters fairly realistic though they live in a society I most certainly do not. It was not a difficult read and I found it enjoyable.” ~ Goodreads

“This was a super quick and easy read for me! The plot was interesting and well written with many unique characters. I didn’t know what to expect when going into the book, but definitely ended up enjoying it!” ~ Goodreads

“A steady paced, suspenseful drama. This was well written and easy to read. Intriguing and heartbreaking.” ~ Goodreads

“This was a wonderful book. Each chapter brings another twist or an unexpected turn of events. Each character surprises you throughout the book. You think you know them and then wow, you really don’t. If you love a book that is filled with twists, turns and interesting characters this is the one for you! It is one you will not be able to put down!” ~ Goodreads