Charlotte never imagined that her quiet neighborhood could be hiding any secrets. But when she discovered that her neighbors had been secretly using her hot tub for an entire year, she was both shocked and furious. Determined to teach them a lesson they wouldn’t forget, Charlotte began to investigate, only to uncover even more startling truths about the people living next door. What else were they hiding?

It was a sunny afternoon, and I was sitting in my backyard, staring at our hot tub.

Tom and I had bought our dream house a few years ago, complete with a beautiful backyard and that very hot tub.