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A stalker wants Stormi’s next bestseller—and she’ll stop at nothing to make sure she delivers. Stormi Nelson’s dream life as a bestselling mystery author quickly turns into a nightmare when her debut novel rockets to the top of the New York Times Best-Seller List. Suddenly, the glamorous world of publishing collides with danger as Stormi becomes the target of a menacing stalker—complete with trench coat, hat, and a chilling demand: finish your next book or suffer the consequences. Emails, threats, and shadowy encounters escalate, pushing Stormi to her breaking point. Even with the...

Christmas is no time for a mystery...or is it? Celebrate the season with three laugh-out-loud holiday cozy mysteries filled with small-town charm, festive mayhem, and heartwarming Christmas spirit! Join kooky best-selling author and private investigator Stormi Nelson and a cast of quirky sleuths as they untangle murders, thefts, and holiday chaos—all while discovering the true meaning of Christmas. ❄️ Poinsettia Madness – A Cozy Christmas Murder Mystery When an ex-fiancé turns up dead among the poinsettias, Shelby Hart must navigate betrayal, a secret club of scorned women, and ...

A ritualistic killer haunts Misty Lake, and Sheriff Shea Callahan must unearth the town’s darkest secrets before another girl is lost forever. In Misty Hollow, secrets run as deep as the water. When the body of a missing girl washes ashore on the fog-draped banks of Misty Lake, Sheriff Shea Callahan is plunged into the heart of a terrifying mystery. For years, girls have disappeared without explanation—each victim reappearing lifeless, marked by the same ritualistic pattern that whispers of obsession, grief, and twisted faith. With fear tightening its grip on the town, Deputy Trevor ...

Amazon, and ECPA best-selling and award-winning author. Marilu Hutchins wakes up one morning with a jolt, realizing the man beside her is not her husband. This startling discovery triggers the return of ten years of lost memories, unraveling a past she never imagined. Among these memories, one stands out: she might be a paid assassin. As Marilu grapples with this horrifying realization, she embarks on a desperate search for her missing daughter. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Brad Morrison, an undercover agent and the brother of the man Marilu was hired to kill. ...

An urban legend of a ghostly hitchhiker hides a deadly conspiracy—and Pressley and Jackson are the next targets of those who want the truth buried. A rain-soaked girl. A phantom ride home. A coat left draped over a gravestone. When a terrified young man reports seeing a ghostly hitchhiker on Arkansas 365, investigators Pressley Taylor and Jackson Hudson find themselves pulled into a chilling urban legend that refuses to die. Locals whisper of a spectral girl who vanishes each year, leaving only a coat draped across her grave. But the deeper Pressley and Jackson dig, the more they realize ...

Lori Clark had made a life for herself after the love of her life left her ten years before with no explanation. She'd married, had a child, been widowed, owned a business...now Drake Langley was back in her life with an incredible story and professing a love for her that never went away. How can she forgive someone who broke her heart? Can she learn to trust again and accept the love Drake offers? Don't miss this sweet Valentine romance by a best-selling, award-winning author.

A runaway bride’s new gardening job blossoms into murder, mayhem, and unexpected romance. Shelby Hart thought leaving her fiancé at the altar was the hardest decision of her life—until she discovered a corpse in the greenhouse on her very first day at her dream job. Hoping for a fresh start, she traded wedding vows for gardening gloves and became the new gardener and event coordinator at the prestigious Shady Acres Retirement Community. But when a body is found nestled among the orchids, Shelby’s new beginning is threatened by murder, suspicion, and scandal. With the police eyeing ...

A detective and an FBI agent must stop a killer who punishes through the seven deadly sins—before they become his final victims. One dedicated detective. A town in peril. A ruthless killer on the loose. Detective Harper Scranton is no stranger to danger, but when a wealthy resort owner is murdered and a cryptic message is left behind, the case becomes terrifyingly personal. She quickly discovers she’s not the only one in the crosshairs. FBI Special Agent Liam McConnell has been receiving the same chilling threats—proof that a mastermind serial killer is pulling them into a deadly game...

When Stormi's nephew asks her to help him stop the abuse to a friend of his, Stormi is more than willing to step in. What she finds is worse than anything she imagined. No amount of research prepared her for a group of men so evil that Stormi must dig deep inside herself and call on God to rescue the man she loves.

When a stalker’s obsession follows Parker Wells to the Rocking W Ranch, she must fight for her life—and her heart—beside a rugged cowboy who doesn’t trust her. Cowboy Peril is a gripping romantic suspense novel where danger, obsession, and slow-burn love collide on the wild expanse of Misty Mountain’s Rocking W Ranch. For Parker Wells, one carefree night out with friends spirals into a nightmare when a shadowy stalker emerges with a deadly vendetta. Desperate for safety, Parker flees to the Rocking W Ranch—but finds only skepticism from Colt Dawson, the guarded cowboy who runs ...

An FBI agent and a detective are forced into a deadly timed game against an assassin who kills without mercy. The game isn’t over. It’s only just begun. Detective Harper Scranton and FBI Special Agent Liam McConnell are closing in on the criminal mastermind responsible for a wave of brutal murders. But each time they get close, he pulls them deeper into his twisted world—forcing them into timed missions where failure means another innocent life lost. Now, a deadly new player has entered the scene: an unpredictable female assassin with no remorse and a thirst for blood. She’s more ...

Heather Richardson thought her past was buried forever. As a dedicated third-grade teacher, Heather has built a quiet life far from the darkness she left behind. But when the parent of a former student begins watching her every move, her carefully constructed world starts to crumble. What begins as unsettling encounters quickly spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Someone knows her secrets—secrets she's spent years trying to forget. And they're not just watching anymore. As the threats escalate and bodies start appearing, Heather must confront the truth she's been running from. ...

When his murderous brother escapes a psychiatric prison, Deputy Trevor Bolton must confront the monster from his past—or die at his hands. Evil Returns is a chilling psychological thriller with a romantic edge, perfect for fans of obsession, dark family secrets, and relentless suspense. Twenty years ago, Deputy Trevor Bolton barely survived a brutal attack by his brother, Troy, a remorseless killer who left Trevor scarred in body and soul. Trevor thought the nightmare ended when Troy was locked away in a psychiatric prison. He was wrong. Now Troy has escaped—and he’s back in Misty ...

A childhood dare gone wrong reunites two wounded hearts as they fight to save a child—and themselves—from a madman’s twisted grief. Sadie Hutchins has lived with the weight of a mistake since the day she accepted a dare from her best friend, Dallas Armstrong, a dare that shattered her life and their friendship. Years of guilt and unforgiveness have built an unbreakable wall between them—until tragedy forces their paths to cross once again. When a child falls into the hands of a grief-stricken madman who has set his sights on Sadie, she and Dallas must face their painful past in ...

These five romantic suspenses will have you turning the pages long after it's time for bed. You might want to keep the light on! SHADES OF CRIMSON When a serial killer stalks women who resemble each other, a small-town detective must find him before he catches her. After receiving a batch of photographs of missing women and discovering her face imposed on one of the victim's picture, Aislinn MacFarland realizes the serial killings taking place are personally directed toward her. When the FBI steps in, and Agent Andrew Wayne is assigned to protect her, Linn balks, determined to solve the ...

Step back into the untamed Wild West with this captivating collection of Harvey Girl romances, where courage, independence, and love collide on the rugged frontier. In Tabitha is in Search of Adventure, a daring young waitress risks her independence when a widowed chef captures her heart. In Annie Rollins Longs for Adventure, a spirited Harvey Girl dreams of guiding tours through the Grand Canyon—but love with a rugged outdoorsman may be her greatest journey of all. In Katie Gamble is on the Run, a falsely accused waitress finds herself hunted by a relentless Texas Ranger who just might ...

Hooked on true crime since her teenage years, Ashley Lawrence has always dreamed of a career in forensics. But when she takes a delivery job at a tea shop in Maine to help pay for college, she never expects to stumble upon a real-life murder. Racing against time, Ashley vows to use her knowledge and skills to bring the killer to justice. But with her busy schedule, she's never had time to make many friends - until she's paired up with handsome and mysterious Brad Overson on a school project. As they work together to solve the mystery, Ashley can't help but wonder if there's more to Brad ...

When a pet owner leaves her dog and cat at Trinity’s pet daycare and doesn’t return by the day’s end, Trinity takes the animals home. What she discovers there is a ransacked home with no sign of the pet owner. To make matters worse, a new cop of the Waterfall Police force thinks Trinity is the main suspect.

A daring Harvey Girl risks her heart and independence in the untamed West when love threatens to change everything. Tabitha McClelland longs for adventure and independence, and taking a position as a Harvey House waitress in the rugged Wild West promises both. Traveling alone is risky for a woman of her upbringing, but she refuses to let convention dictate her life. What she doesn’t expect is the undeniable attraction she feels for Adam Foster, the widowed chef devoted to his family. Bound by rules that forbid fraternization between staff, Adam and Tabitha struggle against growing ...

At the Rocking 7 Ranch, a fearless woman with evidence against the mayor and a cowboy with a secret must join forces to stop a string of killings in Copper Pass. Carly Simpson thought she’d finally found a safe hiding place when she fled with an incriminating file that could destroy the corrupt mayor of Copper Pass. Taking a job as the ranch chef at the Rocking 7 Ranch, she hopes the quiet life—and the watchful eye of the sheriff next door—will keep her out of harm’s way until the right time comes to reveal the truth. But nothing prepares her for Stetson, the rugged cowboy with a ...