Disguise for Death. Royce Thorne Mystery Series, #1

Award winning author, Sylvia Nickels, reveals the heart of a widow struggling with life after her husband's death. The painful result of secrets that may be uncovered can bring sorrow or - sometimes - joy. Because her father was unfaithful to her mother, childless Royce Thorne values marital fidelity above all else. Following her policeman husband's death in the line of duty, her attorney delivers a letter Eddy wrote for her, revealing the shocking secret that he fathered an illegitimate son, and asking her to do something.
When someone who knows the secret uses it to frame Eddy's son for murder, Royce sets out to uncover the real killer, even if it means her husband's betrayal is revealed. Hindered by a fake FBI agent, an ambitious investigative reporter, and a scheming tv show host and her sister - who all have secrets - Royce helps catch the killer and finds the family she always wanted.