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By Lynn Cahoon. 2017
A cool California resort turns into a chilling crime scene when a groom-to-be is murdered in this cozy mystery by…
the New York Times bestselling author. Bookstore owner Jill Gardner and her detective boyfriend Greg are still getting used to living together. So it&’s a welcome surprise when they get an invitation to South Cove, California&’s most luxurious resort. Greg and his college pals are gathering to celebrate the upcoming wedding of their buddy Levi, who&’s now a tech millionaire. Meanwhile, Jill finds herself caught in a wives&’ club of women who don&’t approve of Levi&’s standoffish fiancé. Just as Jill is ready to escape the shenanigans with a good book, Levi&’s body is found floating in the resort pool. Not only is the party over, but everyone who knew Levi is a suspect, including Greg. Now it&’s up to Jill to find the killer fast—or she might not have a boyfriend to come home to any more.By Andrea Penrose. 2018
As the Industrial Revolution roils London, &“a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders&” in this…
historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor&’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Her husband&’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . .and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. J. Quill. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work—and for tracking down the occasional killer. The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor&’s widow. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. &“Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.&” —Kirkus ReviewsBy Maggie K. Black, Jodie Bailey, Rhonda Starnes. 2024
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: COLD CASE…
TRACKER (An Unsolved Case Files story)by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie K. BlackK-9 officer Jackson Locke&’s sister has vanished—and the key to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister&’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson&’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister&’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…HIDDEN IN THE CANYONby USA TODAY bestselling author Jodie BaileyAfter Angie Garcia is attacked on her ranch near the Grand Canyon, uncovering the culprit becomes her biggest challenge. And she&’ll have to work with the last man she wants to see—Special Agent Lincoln Tucker—to investigate potential suspects. But with attacks escalating and a ranch hand missing, can they dig up the truth that links Angie to a perilous secret—and a ruthless killer—before it&’s too late?UNCOVERING COLORADO SECRETSby Rhonda StarnesWith her sister and brother-in-law murdered, it&’s up to bodyguard Adeline Scott to keep her twin nephews safe from a killer&’s crosshairs. So when an intruder breaks into their home and threatens them, she turns to her security expert boss, Linc Jameson, for help. But will they track down the answers as to what really happened before a killer strikes again?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense May 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2By Debra Webb, Julie Anne Lindsey, Cassie Miles. 2024
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the…
edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.PERIL IN PINEY WOODSBy Debra WebbLookout Mountain MysteriesAn act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.INNOCENT WITNESSBy Julie Anne LindseyBeaumont Brothers JusticeWhen a foster care boy disappears after witnessing a murder, social worker Hayley Campbell and Detective Finn Beaumont vow to bring him home safely. But as the former lovers grow closer to each other, another child goes missing. Then Hayley herself is kidnapped. Finn must rely on his unparalleled instincts to save the two young victims…and the woman he never stopped loving.K-9 MISSING PERSONBy Cassie MilesPrivate investigator Shane Reilly and his trusty K-9 sidekick Elvis are legendary at solving crimes. But taking on Mallory Greenfield&’s missing mother case is their toughest job yet. Between a faked death, a legendary diamond, and a surprise sister, Mallory needs their protection. But when the bullets fly and the danger closes in, will Shane and Elvis save the woman who captured their hearts?Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue May – Box Set 1 of 2!By Sharee Stover, Lenora Worth, Darlene L. Turner. 2024
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: HER DUTY…
BOUND DEFENDER (A Mountain Country K-9 Unit novel)by Sharee StoverOnly seconds after widowed mother-to-be Naomi Carr-Cavanaugh is rescued from two masked gunmen, she&’s accused of multiple murders. Detective Bennett Ford believes he&’s finally apprehended the Rocky Mountain Killer—until Naomi is attacked again. Now she must rely on Bennett and his K-9 partner for protection. But with threats closing in, she&’ll have to prove her innocence first in order to stay alive…DISAPPEARANCE IN PINECRAFTby New York Times bestselling author Lenora WorthWhen Adina Maas arrives in Pinecraft to find her missing sister, she&’s blindsided by abductors who attempt to kidnap her. To her surprise, Nathan Kohr, a familiar face from her past, is there to save her. And it&’s clear that whatever trouble Adina&’s sister is in, Adina is now a target, too. But with Nathan&’s help, can they find out who&’s after the Maas sisters before Adina is the next to disappear?YUKON WILDERNESS EVIDENCE (A Crisis Rescue Team novel)by Darlene L. TurnerWhen skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her gathered evidence to be linked to a cold case. And when their son—whom Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they&’ll stop at nothing to save him and outrun the hunters determined to silence Keeley.For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense May 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2By Rachel Lee, Lena Diaz, Julie Miller. 2024
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the…
edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.CONRAD COUNTY: MURDEROUS INTENTBy Rachel LeeConard County: The Next GenerationWhen a killer strikes twice in the same day, former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who&’ve take refuge across the creek. But it&’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who truly penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive.SMOKY MOUNTAINS GRAVEYARDBy Lena DiazA Tennessee Cold Case StoryWorking a cold case, investigators Faith Lancaster and Asher Whitfield unearth a secret burial ground. And when a young woman goes missing, it&’s clear that the same person is to blame. Then he turns his rage on Faith. Now, as they race to protect others in danger, she is torn between keeping things professional and resisting the attraction she and Asher share.SHADOW SURVIVORSBy Julie MillerProtectors at K-9 RanchJessie Bennington&’s past motivated her canine-focused business, where she heals those who are emotionally traumatized. When two young children show up at her ranch, predators on their trail, Jessie can only trust her longtime friend Garrett Caldwell. The deputy goes into protector mode without a single hesitation. Garrett has buried his feelings for Jessie long enough. He isn't about to let any danger come between them—or the innocent children—now.Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue May – Box Set 2 of 2!By Karen Whiddon, Tara Taylor Quinn, Amber Leigh Williams, Charlene Parris. 2024
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous,…
strong women and brave, powerful men?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!COLTON MOUNTAIN SEARCH (A Coltons of Owl Creek novel)By Karen WhiddonDella Winslow&’s dog has located a mass burial site—and FBI agent Max &“The Playboy of Owl Creek&” Colton is on the case. Giving in to temptation with the capable investigator makes things personal. Discovering one of the bodies is her missing cousin takes it to a whole new level…A HIGH-STAKES REUNION (A Sierra's Web novel)By USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor QuinnFBI agent Scott Michaels and Dr. Dorian Lowell are both experts at saving people—and denying their attraction. But reuniting to bring down a human trafficking ring that kidnaps babies for high-price adoptions will challenge their professionalism…and their lives. CLOSE RANGE CATTLEMAN (A Fuego, New Mexico novel)By Amber Leigh WilliamsWhen Sheriff Kaya Altaha discovers a serial killer&’s burial ground on Eaton Edge Mountain, her secret relationship with cattle baron Everett Eaton comes in conflict with her need to solve the case. Did Everett kill her best friend? And will proving his innocence rock their small town to its core? DEFENDER AFTER DARK (A Night Guardians novel)By Charlene ParrisDetective Mark Hawthorne is investigating the assault of a ruthless CEO, but he finds himself captivated by lovely bakery owner Britt Gronlund, who rebuffed the CEO&’s threat to take over her business. When the CEO winds up dead, can Mark defend Britt from the accusations that she is behind the murder? And can the two of them find the real killer?By Cassie Miles. 2024
A detective and his dog have survived it allBut his latest case puts them to the ultimate test. Private investigator…
Shane Reilly and his trusty K-9 sidekick, Elvis, are legendary at solving crimes. But taking on Mallory Greenfield&’s missing mother case is their toughest job yet. Between a faked death, a legendary diamond and a surprise sister, Mallory needs their protection. But when the bullets fly and the danger closes in, will Shane and Elvis save the woman who captured their hearts?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.By Sharee Stover. 2024
Threatened and falsely accused… She&’ll need this K-9&’s protection. Only seconds after widowed mother-to-be Naomi Carr-Cavanaugh is rescued from two…
masked gunmen, she&’s accused of multiple murders. Detective Bennett Ford believes he&’s finally apprehended the Rocky Mountain Killer—until Naomi is attacked again. Now she must rely on Bennett and his K-9 partner for protection. But with threats closing in, she&’ll have to prove her innocence first in order to stay alive…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Mountain Country K-9 Unit Book 1: Baby Protection Mission by Laura ScottBook 2: Her Duty Bound Defender by Sharee StoverBook 3: Chasing Justice by Valerie HansenBook 4: Crime Scene Secrets by Maggie K. BlackBook 5: Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Trail of Threats by Jessica R. PatchBy Lenora Worth. 2024
Her sister has disappeared…and now her life is on the line.When Adina Maas arrives in Pinecraft to find her missing…
sister, she&’s blindsided by abductors who attempt to kidnap her. To her surprise, Nathan Kohr, a familiar face from her past, is there to save her. And it&’s clear that whatever trouble Adina&’s sister is in, Adina is now a target, too. But with Nathan&’s help, can they find out who&’s after the Maas sisters before Adina is the next to disappear?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.By Rhonda Starnes. 2024
Getting to the truth could be deadly… With her sister and brother-in-law murdered, it&’s up to bodyguard Adeline Scott to…
keep her twin nephews safe from a killer&’s crosshairs. So when an intruder breaks into their home and threatens them, she turns to her security expert boss, Linc Jameson, for help. But will they track down the answers as to what really happened before a killer strikes again?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.By Jodie Bailey. 2024
An attempted abduction. A shocking murder. And a suspect list growing longer… After Angie Garcia is attacked on her ranch…
near the Grand Canyon, uncovering the culprit becomes her biggest challenge. And she&’ll have to work with the last man she wants to see—Special Agent Lincoln Tucker—to investigate potential suspects. But with attacks escalating and a ranch hand missing, can they dig up the truth that links Angie to a perilous secret—and a ruthless killer—before it&’s too late? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.By Jessica R. Patch. 2024
"A perfect storm of thrilling suspense and intricate plot twists that will leave readers breathless!&” --Nancy Mehl, author of the…
Ryland & St. Clair seriesOn a remote Outer Banks island, a serial killer collects his prized specimens. And to stop him, an FBI agent must confront his own twisted past. FBI agent Tiberius Granger has seen his share of darkness. But a new case sets him on edge. It&’s not just the macabre way both victims—found posed in front of lighthouses—are tattooed with flowers that match their names. There&’s also the unsettling connection to the woman Ty once loved and to the shadowy cult they both risked everything to escape. Bexley Hemmingway&’s sister has gone missing, and she&’ll do anything to find her—including teaming up with Ty. That may prove a mistake, and not just because Ty doesn&’t know he&’s the father of her teenaged son. It seems the killer is taunting Ty, drawing everyone close to him into deeper danger.As the slashing winds and rain of a deadly hurricane approach the coast of North Carolina, the search leads Ty and Bex to an island that hides a grisly secret. But in his quest for the truth, Ty has ignored the fact that this time, he&’s not just the hunter. Every move has been orchestrated by a killer into a perfect storm of terror, and they will need all their skills to survive…More chilling novels from Jessica R. Patch: Her Darkest Secret A Cry in the DarkBy Ava January. 2024
A witty, feminist mystery set in the heart of nineteenth-century London, this daring adventure featuring an intrepid woman detective will…
thrill fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine Schellman.London, 1894. Albertine Honeycombe never wanted a husband and certainly not the one with fifteen children that her cousin, Aubrey, is trying to marry her off to. She reinvents herself as Countess Von Dagga, a private detective aiding the upper echelons of women in society. As the Countess, she is a married woman, with a conveniently absent husband who doesn&’t exist, which allows her far more freedom than being single.When Lord Grendel, from whom she has recovered blackmail letters, is murdered, Albertine is suspect number one—having been the last person to see him. And when the Duke of Erleigh comes looking for her utterly fictitious husband, she realizes she has landed herself in hot water, without a tea bag. When Albertine also becomes the prime suspect in her fictional husband&’s death, things are looking grim.Unless Albertine can prove who murdered Lord Grendel and clear her name, her choices are stepmothering enough small children to start a school or hanging from the end of Her Majesty's rope.By Maggie K. Black. 2024
A missing sibling. A targeted witness. A K-9 on the case. K-9 officer Jackson Locke&’s sister has vanished—and the key…
to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister&’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson&’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister&’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Unsolved Case Files Book 1: Cold Case TrackerBy Darlene L. Turner. 2024
Solving a cold case could rob her of her future. When skeletal remains are uncovered in the Yukon forest, forensic…
botanist Keeley Ash is called to the crime scene—and ends up abducted. She never expects her ex, paramedic Brett Ryerson, to come to her rescue, or her gathered evidence to be linked to a cold case. And when their son—who Brett never knew existed—is kidnapped, they&’ll stop at nothing to save him and outrun the hunters determined to silence Keeley. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Crisis Rescue Team Book 1: Fatal Forensic InvestigationBook 2: Explosive Christmas ShowdownBook 3: Mountain Abduction RescueBook 4: Buried Grave SecretsBook 5: Yukon Wilderness EvidenceBook 6: K-9 Ranch ProtectionBy Debra Webb. 2024
Her small-town life is idyllic…Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the…
spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread HollowBook 2: Murder at Sunset RockBook 3: A Place to HideBook 4: Whispering Winds WidowsBook 5: Peril in Piney WoodsBy Lena Diaz. 2024
Six bodies. No suspect. And a serial killer on the loose. Working a cold case, investigators Faith Lancaster and Asher…
Whitfield unearth a secret burial ground. And when a young woman goes missing, it&’s clear that the same person is to blame. Then he turns his rage on Faith. Now, as they race to protect others in danger, she is torn between keeping things professional and resisting the attraction she and Asher share.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Tennessee Cold Case Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder on Prescott MountainBook 2: Serial Slayer Cold CaseBook 3: Shrouded in the SmokiesBook 4: The Secret She KeepsBook 5: Smoky Mountains GraveyardBy Rachel Lee. 2024
As a storm rages,can he unmask the murderer in their midst? When a killer strikes twice in the same day,…
former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who&’ve taken refuge across the creek. But it&’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Conard County: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Soldier's HomecomingBook 2: Protector of OneBook 3: The Unexpected HeroBook 4: The Man from NowhereBook 5: Her Hero in HidingBook 6: A Soldier's RedemptionBook 7: No Ordinary HeroBook 8: The Final MissionBook 9: Just a CowboyBook 10: The Rescue PilotBook 11: Guardian in DisguiseBook 12: The Widow's ProtectorBook 13: Rancher's Deadly RiskBook 14: What She SawBook 15: Rocky Mountain LawmanBook 16: Killer's PreyBook 17: Deadly HunterBook 18: Defending the EyewitnessBook 19: Snowstorm ConfessionsBook 20: Thanksgiving DaddyBook 21: Reuniting with the RancherBook 22: Undercover HunterBook 23: A Conard County BabyBook 24: The Lawman Lassoes a FamilyBook 25: Playing with FireBook 26: A Cowboy for ChristmasBook 27: Conard County WitnessBook 28: A Secret in Conard CountyBook 29: Conard County SpyBook 30: An Unlikely DaddyBook 31: Conard County MarineBook 32: Undercover in Conard CountyBook 33: His Pregnant Courthouse BrideBook 34: A Conard County HomecomingBook 35: Cornered in Conard CountyBook 36: A Conard County CourtshipBook 37: Conard County RevengeBook 38: A Bachelor, a Boss and a BabyBook 39: Conard County WatchBook 40: Murdered in Conard CountyBook 41: Stalked in Conard CountyBook 42: Conard County JusticeBook 43: Conard County: Hard ProofBook 44: Conard County: Traces of MurderBook 45: Conard County: Christmas BodyguardBook 46: Conard County: Mistaken IdentityBook 47: Conard County: Christmas Crime SpreeBook 48: Hunted in Conard CountyBook 49: Conard County ConspiracyBook 50: Conard County ProtectorBook 51: Conard County: K-9 DetectivesBook 52: Conard County: Code AdamBook 53: Conard County: Killer in the StormBook 54: Conard County: Murderous IntentBy April Henry. 2023
Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York…
Times bestselling author April Henry. Seventeen years ago, Layla Trello was murdered and her killer was never found. Enter true-crime fan Piper Gray who is determined to reopen Layla&’s case and get some answers. With the help of Jonas—who has a secret of his own—Piper starts a podcast investigating Layla&’s murder. But as she digs deeper into the mysteries of the past, Piper begins receiving anonymous threats telling her to back off the investigation, or else. The killer is still out there, and Piper must uncover their identity before they silence her forever.