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Baking Ice Cubes is the first book in The Hank Hart Series.
Former college basketball star Hank Hart is no stranger to making a three-pointer with only seconds left in the game. Now an experienced lawyer in Chicago, Hank answers a desperate request by a small town lawyer to take over the trial of a medical malpractice case at the eleventh hour.
While preparing the case in charming Apple Grove, Hank discovers corporate sabotage, clandestine relationships, and suspicious motives lurking behind a seemingly straightforward medical procedure. She also finds herself trying to keep secret a flirtatious exchange with a powerful woman whose charisma is off the charts. Hank is usually the one blowing up secrets in court, not trying to hide her own.
Facing formidable and dangerous opponents, Hank needs to finesse an incriminating bombshell out of a cunning killer to pull off a miraculous upset. Can Hank deliver justice and secure a victory for her clients as she risks her life to expose the lies and people behind them? While doing so, can she win the heart of the devastatingly smart woman before anyone finds out?
Baking Ice Cubes is the first book in The Hank Hart Series, blending a legal thriller with character-driven romance. Book 2 is Grilling Martinis, an espionage thriller with a steamy romance.
★★★★★ “A genuine page-turner that balances the adrenaline of courtroom combat with the charged intimacy of an off-limits attraction. The story itself moves like a made-for-TV trial—fast, confrontational and with no guarantee of a clean emotional resolution. The result is a legal thriller with heart, heat, and a heroine you’ll root for long after the verdict is read.” Best Thrillers 2025
★★★★★ “A testament to the power of well-crafted storytelling. Venice delivers a fast-paced legal thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.” Women Using Words 2025
★★★★★ “A legal thriller that had me reading late into the night. I loved every moment…This book feels like a high end Hollywood movie. It’s got an interesting case with great tension and some amazing courtroom reveals. One of Sheena’s favourites.” The Lesbian Review 2025
