Book excerpt: Helene Wyndham is hopelessly in love with her charming cousin, Paul, the youngest of the Wyndham brothers. As their father lies on his deathbed, the family fortune is set to be divided between the elder brothers, James and Ken. Determined to claim the entire inheritance, Paul manipulates Helene into assisting him with his sinister plan. She is unaware that Paul’s ambitions include murder until she uncovers the horrifying truth. When she threatens to expose him, Helene mysteriously vanishes. In reality, Paul has silenced her forever, but her vengeful spirit remains, haunting the Wyndham estate. Generations later, Sasha Berry Wyndham, a modern-day descendant, is stunned to receive a letter from a lawyer, informing her of her inheritance: Rose Falls, a grand estate in southern Mississippi. Eager to explore her newfound legacy, Sasha visits the property with her boyfriend, Adam. The enchanting beauty of Rose Falls quickly captivates her, but Adam senses something amiss. As renovations begin, the haunting presence of Helene’s ghost grows stronger, revealing the dark history of the Wyndhams. The tension escalates towards a grand opening event—a lavish ball at Rose Falls. But as the night approaches, one question looms: Will the guests be the living or the dead? Rose Falls is the first gripping installment in M. L. Bullock’s new series, blending love, betrayal, and supernatural vengeance in an unforgettable ghost story.