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Starting over is difficult, but hot bartenders help.

Washington state, June 1898.

He's looking to pursue his career – which can’t happen on his family’s farm.

She's stuck around the world from home – with nowhere to go and no way to go back.

They can find each other, but can they find what they need?

Hugh Weaver, the last of Calvin and Bella’s three sons, is an accomplished cook. But the enormous Weaver clan isn’t lacking for kitchen skills, and as much as he loves them, he knows his destiny lies elsewhere – running his own restaurant or café. But where?

Hamasaki Ichiko doesn’t even speak English, but her family sent her and her sister from Japan to America to find work. She’s escaped the clutches of a human trafficker, only now she’s stranded in the tiny village of Nowhere, living off the charity of its citizens. She’s ready to get a job and make a life. But how?

Toss in two other Japanese girls who just want to go home, a railroad detective disguised as a doting grandma, a diner owner making plans for the future, an ambitious milkmaid who has Hugh in her sights, and a town and family that put the “wild” in the Wild West, and you have the makings of an international incident … or maybe an international affair? Get the answers to all these questions and more in HUGH, the farthest-reaching Weaver adventure yet!

From heartbreak to hilarity—one sip at a time.

Nate, the charming bartender, has a talent for mixing pleasure with business. He has a few secrets of his own, but there’s one thing he’s not keeping under wraps: how much he wants Gabriella Prince.



After deep cracks in Gabriella's seemingly perfect relationship are revealed, Gabe finds herself at a crossroads. But what was meant to be a temporary escape to Starkford becomes a journey of discovering who she really is and who she truly wants while navigating the choppy waters of love, career upheavals, and the reality of coming home.



Pour Baby is a laugh-out-loud, steamy romantic comedy that is a roller coaster ride through the chaos of life and love. It is a stand-alone novel in the Starkford Series, and it is filled with sizzle, sarcasm, and sass.

A quiet village. A brutal murder. And a man haunted by his past.

Seven months are missing from Rowan Whitecross’s life. A psychological trauma cost him his memory, his job, and his future in the police. Forced into early retirement, he retreats from London to the sleepy village of Wadhurst after inheriting his late aunt’s manor, hoping for peace and a chance to rebuild.

But when a local businessman is found murdered, Whitecross is drawn into the investigation. The victim’s past is as tangled as his own, and the deeper he digs, the more disturbing the links become—between the murder, his missing months, and the people connected to both.

As old allies grow distant and new threats close in, Whitecross must uncover the truth—about the case, about himself, and about what really happened during the time he lost.

Because someone in Wadhurst remembers.

And they’re counting on him never finding out.

A brave young woman
Two handsome men
And another harvest on the Weaver Farm!

Phoebe Weaver came to the Weaver farm Phoebe Manning when she was twelve. She was mute, scared, and broken after almost losing her life in the fire that took her parents. Now, six years later all that she thought she lost, she had back. A loving family, a wonderful life on the Weaver farm, and now that she just turned eighteen, she could think about marriage. And wouldn't you know, there was now a boy next door. Ambrose Fletcher, whom her parents thought was the right choice for her. But her heart had other ideas.

Taylor Wyndham had been Phoebe Weavers distant neighbor ever since she and her sister Selena came to the Weaver farm. He'd always had a soft spot for Phoebe, and they had become good friends. But when he left suddenly without so much as a goodbye, and came back a year later, how much of that friendship remained? He'd changed in the time he was away, and so had Phoebe. She was a young woman now. Could he fight the growing attraction he had for her, or do the right thing and let the new neighbor seek more than friendship with her? After all, Taylor didn't plan on sticking around and everyone on the farm knew it.

Find out in this sweet historical western story of life, love and family on the Weaver farm!

A body in the snow. A child’s footprints vanishing into the woods. A killer still out there.

FBI Agent Dom Walker has seen her share of violent scenes, but this one’s different. A teenage girl lies half-buried in Central Park, snow thick as silence. Nearby, a second set of footprints, small, fast, and heading deeper into the storm. A child is missing. A predator is loose. The NYPD doesn’t want the Bureau involved, but Dom isn’t here to score points. She’s here to bring someone home.

With sharp-tongued analyst Lea Peck, brilliant researcher Mila Pascale, and forensic accountant Owen Whyte at her side, Dom follows the trail from New York’s frozen skyline to the political shadows of Juneau, Alaska.

What begins with a murdered girl, unravels into something far stranger: an abduction, a cover-up, and a powerful financial machine built to erase problems before they make noise.

But Dom doesn’t answer to power. She serves the voiceless and the missing. And this time, her grit may be the only thing that brings a child home.

When the storm clears, only one truth will remain.

A chilling, propulsive FBI thriller for fans of Karin Slaughter, Sharon Bolton, and readers who know some wrongs don’t go quietly.

One hotel. Fourteen guests. And a killer who won’t let them leave.

When a billionaire vanishes and a gruesome domestic crime shocks Athens, Hellenic Police Captain Costa Papacosta and Lieutenant Ioli Cara are drawn into their most dangerous case yet. At the centre of it all stands a luxury hotel with secrets of its own.

Inside, police officers Alexandro and Valentina are trapped with fourteen guests. One by one, the numbers fall—14… 13… 12…—as the body count rises and the walls close in. With lives on the line and chaos spreading across the Aegean, Papacosta and Cara must race to uncover the truth before no one escapes alive.

Hotel Murder is the gripping conclusion to the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of high-stakes crime fiction, locked-room suspense, and Mediterranean murder mysteries with a deadly twist.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A thriller you can’t stop reading.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must-read for mystery lovers.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists, suspense, and a touch of Greek atmosphere.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fitting conclusion to an excellent series.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once I started, I couldn't put it down.

Twelve Greek Island Mysteries from an Amazon bestselling author.

From January to December, each month brings a new murder to solve across the stunning Greek Isles. Step into a world of suspense and shocking twists as every story unravels a fresh mystery—twelve gripping tales that will puzzle your mind and keep you turning the pages.

Travel through sun-soaked landscapes, meet unforgettable characters, and uncover deadly secrets hidden beneath paradise. Each story is a complete mystery, tied together in a collection that spans a year of crime and suspense.

The Twelve Months Collection is perfect for fans of atmospheric whodunits, Mediterranean settings, and twist-filled mysteries that keep you guessing to the very end.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Each short story is complete and satisfying.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Suspenseful short stories with plenty of crime, mystery, and revenge.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great short reads.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Each story stands on its own yet leaves you wanting more.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved this set of short stories!

The sun rises over the island of Folegandros, revealing a young girl’s headless body impaled on an antenna pole. Lieutenant Ioli Cara is sent to investigate what looks like an open-and-shut case. But behind the horror lies a tangle of secrets—a jealous brother, a mysterious lover, an ex-boyfriend, and a classmate with something to hide.

Far from the island, her former partner, Captain Costa Papacosta, is meant to be on medical leave. Instead, he finds blood smeared across the cabin next door and a missing passenger who was never seen leaving the ship.

As two investigations unfold across the Aegean, the clues begin to connect. To catch the killer, Costa and Ioli must confront the darkness waiting beneath paradise.

Murder on Display is the fourth book in the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of dark police procedurals, twist-filled crime fiction, and art-inspired thrillers under the Mediterranean sun.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A captivating story that keeps you involved with the characters while solving two mysterious murders.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Writing as colourful and full of suspense as Jack Higgins and Nelson DeMille.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved the Greek aspect. Lots of twists and a great atmosphere.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must-read for mystery lovers. You won’t want it to end.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another triumph. A fabulous read — can’t wait for the next one.

Of all the plans a bride makes for her wedding day, dying is not one of them.

The Zampetaki mansion on the remote island of Gadvos is alive with celebration as dozens of guests gather for the grand wedding of Cassandra Zampetaki and Homer Cara. But the ceremony never begins. On the morning of the wedding, Cassandra’s lifeless body is discovered—brutally murdered.

Planned to look like an open-and-shut case, the killer didn’t count on Hellenic Police Captain Costa Papacosta and Lieutenant Ioli Cara being among the guests. With a storm trapping everyone on the island, the investigators must race against time to unmask the culprit before the guilty party can slip away.

Everyone is a suspect. No one is safe.

Death of a Bride is the third book in the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie-style locked-room mysteries, atmospheric whodunits, and twist-filled crime fiction set under the Mediterranean sun.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another outstanding story from this talented author… I laughed, cried, gasped, cringed and felt every emotion under that blazing Greek sun.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is one of those books you just cannot put down! Reminded me of great Agatha Christie tales.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A thrilling read… suspenseful to the very end.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gripping, and not at all what I expected. Love and lust and violence and everything in between.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another great murder mystery.

Evil under the sizzling Greek sun

Hellenic Police Captain Costa Papacosta and Lieutenant Ioli Cara return to face their most harrowing cases yet.

Four brutal investigations, all strangely tied to the Greek church.

A reporter chasing rumours of a lost Gospel is found stabbed on Salamina. In Santorini, bodies pile up as tourists and locals alike fall victim to a ruthless killer. Across the Ionian islands, seven deaths raise the question: suicide or murder? And on Kefallonia, a young boy’s stigmata threatens to shatter Ioli’s fragile faith.

As time runs out and the body count rises, Papacosta and Cara must follow the trail of death across the sun-drenched Greek Isles. Where every clue leads closer to a shocking revelation that will shake them both to the core.

The Church Murders is the second book in the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of dark police procedurals, faith-driven suspense, and twisty Mediterranean thrillers under the Greek sun.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A meticulously crafted, powerful and provocative mystery.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Luke Christodoulou has a wildly wicked imagination.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Four cases, one unforgettable ride through the beauty and darkness of Greece.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Suspenseful, atmospheric and beautifully written.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  Great murder mystery — if you love the Greek Islands, you’ll love this series.

A killer walks in the shadow of the gods.

When a series of brutal murders shatters the peace of the Greek islands, the press dubs the perpetrator The Olympus Killer. Each victim is posed according to a god from ancient mythology, and each killing is more gruesome than the last.

Detectives Ioli Cara and Captain Costa Papacosta must track a murderer who sees himself as untouchable, divine even. But as bodies mount and the nation holds its breath, the investigation turns into a race against time. To stop a killer obsessed with Olympus, they’ll have to descend into his personal underworld.

The Olympus Killer is the first book in the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of dark police procedurals, myth-inspired murders, and relentless serial killer thrillers under the Mediterranean sun.

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Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Truly captivating, shocking, and impossible to put down.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely loved this book.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fantastic, thrilling murder mystery.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The anticipation and suspense encompassed in every page proved this book to be a real page-turner.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  If you like a good thriller, you will love this book.

Incarcerated for a crime he gladly committed, paranormal detective, Tempest Michaels, has been enjoying the peace and quiet. But all that is about to change …

… there’s a monster roaming the prison’s passageways at night and it’s just taken a life.

The legend of the jailhouse golem is more than two hundred years old and though it has been investigated in the past, no one has ever come close to solving the mystery. He won’t get paid for this one, but there’s something more valuable at stake … his life.

Surrounded by inmates who want to kill him, facing a creature that cannot be killed because it isn’t alive, and worried the very guards employed to protect him might be the ones behind it all, Tempest Michaels faces his toughest challenge yet. Worse yet, he’s all alone.

Get ready for a tale so fast-paced you’ll lose your breath!

The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might get him killed.

Blood can betray you—but it never lies…

The portals are breached. Zoltan’s gone. And I’ve officially had enough of being everyone’s pawn.

I’m trapped between human hunters with itchy trigger fingers, a mage hell-bent on destruction, and a demigod who’d burn the world just to watch it scream. Trusting anyone? Not exactly my strong suit. But if I want to save the one person who matters, I’ll have to adapt. Fast.

Good thing chaos is kind of my specialty.

The more I uncover, the clearer it gets—no one’s ready for the truth I carry in my veins. So I’ll do what I do best: fight.

To expose the old gods and light a match under their thrones, I only need one thing.

To bleed.

Instigated is the third explosive book in the Daywalker Urban Fantasy Paranormal Romance series. Packed with action, attitude, and red-hot tension, it’s perfect for fans of kickass heroines, dangerous secrets, and vampires that bite back.

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Praise for the Daywalker Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Who doesn't love sexy vampires and fae mixing it up?

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Whew! What a ride!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Her snark makes the series so much fun.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Strong female kickass lead.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Whew! What a ride!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ OMG! That ending. That gave me chills.

Fame is the perfect cover, but in this game, survival is the ultimate prize.

In Jack Silkstone's adrenaline-fueled thriller The Operative, unsuspecting reality TV contestants are thrust into a shadowy world of espionage. As they compete for stardom, a covert organization molds them into unwitting agents, exploiting their ambition for sinister purposes.

Blackmailed and trapped in a web of deceit, the contestants must navigate a treacherous landscape where the lines between reality and deception blur. With each challenge, they face a chilling truth: they are mere pawns in a deadly game.

Who will survive the ultimate reality TV show and what dark turn will victory take?

The Operative is a heart-pounding vigilante thriller that keeps readers guessing until the final page, leaving them to ponder the true cost of victory in a world where nothing is as it seems.

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Praise for The Operative:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely the Best!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Different and thrilling!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great story line that made it hard to put the book down!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book has it all: well defined and memorable characters, solid plot, action and drama.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Operative is his best work yet.

A new dawn brings fresh horrors as an enigmatic puppeteer pulls the strings of evil.

In this gripping sixth installment of Ted Tayler's Phoenix series, the Olympus Project faces a sinister new threat. As a rogue surgeon leaves a trail of death and drug dealers prey on the innocent, an enigmatic puppeteer orchestrates a criminal empire from the shadows.

Reeling from a recent coup attempt, the Olympus Project must rebuild its foundations while confronting this malevolent force head-on.

Can Olympus untangle the web of corruption and put an end to the nightmares that plague the nation, or will they succumb to the darkness that looms on the horizon?

Dive into the latest Phoenix series page-turning thriller that pushes the boundaries of suspense and showcases the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds
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Praise for The Phoenix Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Justice Efficiently Delivered
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good guys do win.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'm hooked.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good Fast Paced Read
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vigilante justice at its finest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Action unlimited.

Secrets can’t stay buried forever, and when they’re exposed, they can have tragic consequences.

Hannah Walker is living in limbo. Six years ago, her daughter was abducted, and her world fell apart. She’s tried to pick up the pieces of her life, tried to move on, but not a day goes by when she doesn’t relive the guilt and horror of that day. And then one afternoon she gets a phone call that tips her fragile existence on its head. A discovery in a local garden could be related to Sophie’s disappearance.

Suddenly the hope that has never quite been extinguished is reignited. She’s never given up believing that Sophie is alive but is she being ridiculously naïve? She doesn’t know. All she does know is that this time around she won’t rest until she finds out what happened to her daughter.

When DS Harry Briscombe is called out to investigate a macabre discovery in a local garden, a cold case suddenly gets red hot. But nothing is as it seems. As he is drawn deeper into the web of deceit, and pressure to solve the case builds, it soon becomes obvious that someone is determined to keep secrets buried – no matter what the cost.

Utterly believable characters, and an enthralling story with a dark secret buried at its core.

The gripping introduction to the Harry Briscombe crime thriller mystery series. Perfect for fans of the Broadchurch TV series, Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross, Rachel Abbott and Susan Hill.

Amazon Reviewers: “I was gripped from the very first paragraph and read the book in one sitting. This has to be the best book of its kind that I have read for a long time.”

“This story is nothing short of brilliant. The characters are very real, a great plot with a few surprises along the way. I just could not put it down until I knew the outcome

In this heart-pounding thriller, author Lyle Nicholson transports readers to the enchanting island of Saint Lucia, where a young Bernadette Callahan faces her greatest challenge yet.

As she prepares to enter the RCMP, Bernadette's world is turned upside down when her friends are taken hostage. With time running out and the lives of her friends hanging in the balance, Bernadette faces an impossible choice: use deadly force and sacrifice her career in law enforcement, or let her friends perish. As she navigates the treacherous waters of this high-stakes hostage situation, Bernadette realizes that the price of failure is higher than she ever imagined.

Set against the lush backdrop of Saint Lucia in the year 2000, this gripping addition to The Bernadette Callahan series showcases Nicholson's masterful storytelling and his ability to create complex, unforgettable characters. Will Bernadette's determination and skills be enough to outsmart the kidnappers and save her friends, or will she be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice? Find out in this unputdownable international mystery and crime thriller.

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Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great short story!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lady cops are the greatest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Superb Storyline with Twists and Turns!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love the Bernadette Callahan books!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Quick fantastic read

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An excellent quick read could not put it down. A good mystery. Enjoyed the whole series.

Some witches get a fairy tale. I got a babysitter and a death sentence.

Just when I thought things were looking up, Fate decided to kick me in the kidneys.

Surviving a brush with Death should’ve earned me a break, but instead, I got stuck with a womanizer as my so-called protector. If River had kept his pants up, we wouldn’t be in this mess.

They say power corrupts, but unlimited magic? That twists a mind beyond repair—just look at my grandmother. Not even the shifters can fix this mess.

Now, I have to track down an archdemon, avoid becoming a vampire’s midnight snack, and dodge a vengeful scorned lover. And—just for the record—I wasn’t even the one getting laid.

Everyone thinks I’m about to go down. Hard.

The nerve of some people.

I’ve got one thing to say to them.

Witch, please.

Witch, Please is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud addition to the Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery series. If you love sassy heroines, supernatural chaos, and magic-fueled mayhem, you won’t want to miss Hazel Byrne’s latest adventure.

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Praise for Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love this!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's an action-packed page-turner.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Holy smokes, Batman.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great read, great characters.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I am loving this series.

A skeleton in an underwater cave. A body with a fatal gunshot. Detective Bridgette Cash’s most chilling case yet.

The eerie discovery of a corpse and skeletal remains in a submerged cavern plunges Detective Bridgette Cash into a sinister underworld.

As she unravels the mystery connecting the two victims, Bridgette finds herself alone and vulnerable, facing a twisted killer determined to keep the secret buried.

With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, can Bridgette survive long enough to bring justice to those who suffered and uncover the shocking truth?

In this gripping third installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Trevor Douglas weaves a thrilling tale of murder and deception that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Dive into this unputdownable police procedural and join Detective Bridgette Cash on her most risky assignment yet.
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Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers:

★★★★★ Each book is better than the one before!

★★★★★ Good pace, unpredictable, and excellent story.

★★★★★ Continues to bring surprises, twists and turns, adventure, and kindness! This is a fantastic series

★★★★★ Another roller coaster of a story, love the characters, this was a really good story

★★★★★ Detective Bridgette Cash is proving to become a force to be reckoned with.

★★★★★ Third book in the series and every one terrific.

An artist in trouble, an ex without a conscience, and the hunky security guard who needs her trust.

In over her head, with a family to support and a company to run, everything hinges on Freya Larch. If she fails they could lose everything and she can’t allow that happen. Not again.

When Mitch Tate walks into her life he brings hope—and an attraction she hadn’t expected. Maybe she won’t have to fight alone, but who will protect her heart?

Will the price of his help be too high?



Cheryl Phipps is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction from beautiful New Zealand. Married for forty plus years to her childhood sweetheart, she has several grandchildren to keep her on her toes as well as a delightful, if rascally, pooch called Lara. Cheryl loves weaving stories that celebrate love, family, and resilience with a sprinkle of humor, as well as delivering a heart-racing, happy ending.

A journey of love, loss, and the magic that binds them together



In Ainsley Keaton's sixth installment of The Beachfront Sunsets series, two women navigate the complexities of love, loss, and new beginnings.



Sarah embarks on a poignant journey with her dying love, Max, and his young daughter, Julia, as they create cherished memories during a final road trip across the country. From stargazing in the Smoky Mountains to swimming with dolphins in Miami, they bond and find solace in each other's company. Sarah must prepare for the complexities of becoming a single mother and face unexpected custody battles.



Meanwhile, Willow finds herself haunted by two bickering ghosts from the 1920s. They insist that she travel to Los Angeles to aid her soul mate, Jackson Flynn, with her magical abilities, despite her reluctance to pursue a relationship.



Through their intertwined stories, Keaton explores the depths of friendship, family, and the touch of magic that binds them together.



This heartwarming, page turning tale will resonate with fans of Susan Mallery, Jude Devereaux's Nantucket Bride series, and Elin Hilderbrand.

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Praise for the Sconset Beach series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Super continuation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love This Series

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A captivating series, a must read...

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Awesome book

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Entertaining!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a wonderful read

Attorney Michael Gresham has a new go-to person. Her name is Annie and she's twelve.

Annie is a savant. She can look at you and, like her idol, Sherlock Holmes, tell you where you're from, whether or not you're happily married, and where you went to school.

But now she must use her skills to discover who murdered her entire family, because it looks like the killer was actually looking for her. Annie must profile the killer before he kills her. It will take all of her brilliance and all of the lawyering skills of Michael Gresham. But will even that be enough? At the last minute, Annie spins out an entire universe of killers and leads Michael Gresham to their door.

Now the door must be opened.
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A page-turning legal thriller from three-million-selling John Ellsworth
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What they said about the Michael Gresham thrillers:

5.0 out of 5 stars  - I didn’t want this book to end.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride.

5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night

5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong.

5.0 out of 5 stars stars  - Captivating from page one.

They abandoned a soldier. Now Sherman’s bringing the consequences.

Captain Frank Sherman has spent the last year trying to outrun the war he left behind. But when a call comes in about a friend who never made it home, he doesn’t hesitate to do what no one else will.

The trail leads from Kabul’s collapse to a dark pipeline of human trafficking, where profit hides behind politics and no one’s hands are clean. Sherman’s only lead? A cold trail through the Rocky Mountains—and the kind of enemies who never leave loose ends.

He’s not on a mission. He’s making it personal.

They took the wrong man.

Now Sherman’s coming to collect.

The Last One Out is the fifth relentless entry in the Frank Sherman Thrillers Series—where justice always comes with a cost. Fans of Jack Reacher, The Gray Man and Mitch Rapp will tear through this one.

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Praise for the Frank Sherman Thrillers series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The story starts off with a bang and never lets up.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Frank Sherman and team get the job done regardless of the difficulty.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sherman is a smart and tough SOB. It’s always good when the good guy crushes evil without remorse.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Really enjoying Frank Sherman and his team.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Great read with bad a$$ characters.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I’ve enjoyed all of the Frank Sherman series, and The Last One Out ranks as one of the best.”
 

• This is the best Nino book yet.


• …fast moving, suspenseful and touching


• The fourth in the Nino series got even better just when I thought I couldn’t love the main characters more.


• JD Keene manages to build a story that leaves one feeling the range of emotions both pain and pleasure. I now miss spending time with them and look forward to what’s next.


• JD Keene does a masterful job creating a visual of the characters, surroundings, and action. It’s like watching a movie in your head as you read.

BOOK 3 IN A GRIPPING SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY SERIES BASED ON TRUE CRIMES

I don’t know who I am, but he does – and he’s coming for me.

Connie’s life is a mystery, her background unknown, her future unclear. Desperate for knowledge, she uses her powers to investigate crimes. If she can’t help herself, she’ll do it for others.

A random meeting, a brace of poisoned partridges, and Connie is knee-deep in trouble again. Her life is slowly unravelling, the truth almost in grasping distance. If only she could remember.

But somebody can. And he’ll use any means to get to her. Can Connie escape his clutches one more time?

The Poisoned Partridge is the third book in a gripping 1920s mystery series with a supernatural twist.

Praise for The Constance Maxwell Series

“A refreshingly different read”

“Intriguing and heartfelt”

“Charismatic characters and a well thought out plotline”

Snow days aren't supposed to end with dead bodies.

After shoveling snow from Main Street, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett is ready to enjoy a quiet evening—until the new bartender in town turns up dead.

As she digs into the victim’s mysterious alias, she unveils secrets that could cost her everything. Is the next target closer than she thinks?

Join Harvey and her friends in Scripted to Slay, a gripping St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery, where warm friendships, charming small-town life, and nail-biting suspense collide.

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Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Books can teach us to be better humans—this one does!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Harvey and Max find common ground solving a shocking murder.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A wonderfully intricate plot with a great protagonist.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A thought-provoking read on disability and human empathy.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Full of twists and turns—kept me guessing till the end!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I ended up buying all nine books in the series!

A detective in financial ruin
A deadly human trafficking network
One man orchestrating it all

Months have passed since Henry Matheson, one of east London’s most dangerous criminals, was arrested. Since then DC Jake Tanner and the team at Stratford CID have been making sure the case is watertight.

But when a sudden and disastrous fraudulent attack decimates Jake's personal finances, he is propelled into the depths of a dark and dangerous underworld, where few resurface.

With no money and no help from the authorities he works for, Jake uncovers The Company, a human trafficking network operating in the heart of east London.

At the head of it all: The Cabal, tightening the noose around Jake and everything he loves until there’s nothing left.

To put an end to it, Jake must move over the line of duty and into the world of unknowns.

Over The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty.

Also in the series:
Toe the Line (Book 1)
Walk the Line (Book 2)
Under the Line (Book 3)
Cross the Line (Book 4)
Over the Line (Book 5)
Past the Line (Book 6)

There’s screwing up a spell… and then there’s my level of catastrophe.

Magical ambitions of a Ferrari, but the skill of a Go-Kart. That’s me.

If profanities were spells, I’d be Merlin. Instead, I’m just wasting my “French” on the ungrateful—again.

Story of my life.

When a spell goes sideways, there’s no undo button. And apparently, you can’t bribe fate with designer heels. (Ridiculous, I know.)

Everyone wants to jump to my rescue, but I’m not here for that. If I’m drowning in a proverbial creek, don’t offer me sympathy—throw me a damn paddle.

I’ve got this.

…Actually, no, I don’t.

Turns out, my grandmother left out a lot of important details. Every truth I uncover reveals another lie, and the deeper I dig, the worse it gets.

Demons are circling. My enemies are lining up. And Danika? She can wait her turn.

Because once I claw my way out of this Hell—literally—payback is a witch.

Payback is a Witch is a fast-paced, snark-filled ride through chaos, curses, and supernatural payback. If you love sharp-tongued heroines, high-stakes magic, and a whole lot of trouble, you won’t want to miss Hazel Byrne’s latest adventure.

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Praise for Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lots of sassy, action, and drama.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Such a fun ride!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can't wait for the next one!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I’m absolutely hooked on this series!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love it!!!

A dead body in Santa's lap is not what Harvey Beckett wanted for Christmas.

The streets of St. Marin’s are lit with festive cheer, and Harvey is thrilled to host Santa Claus at her bookstore, renewing a cherished town tradition. But when a man staggers through the door, collapses into Santa’s lap, and dies, the holiday spirit turns cold. Who was he? What led him to his final moments in Harvey’s store? And why does she feel compelled to uncover the truth?

With her trusty canine sidekick and an unquenchable curiosity, Harvey can’t resist untangling the mystery—even when it places her, her friends, and their beloved pups in danger. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Harvey must act fast before the killer decides to strike again.

Cozy up with Tome to Tomb, the captivating first novel in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where bookshops, small-town secrets and an amateur sleuth with a nose for trouble make for a mystery you won’t want to put down.  

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Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ACF Bookens' cast of characters is so likable.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another murder for Harvey to help solve—enjoyed this book!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Like all the other books in the series, I enjoyed it!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A moving and thought-provoking book about hospice and justice.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kept my interest throughout as I tried to guess the murderer.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Perfect Christmas-themed cozy mystery—I absolutely loved this book!"

Desperate and shellshocked, the survivors of Dome Six face a foreign and terrifying threat: The outside world.

To Owen and his fellow Domies, the forest west of the Willamette River might as well be an alien world. Every sight, smell, and sound is new. They should be grateful, but right now, they're just focused on getting through the next few hours alive. Every one of them is a ticking time bomb.

Whispers of an underground militia lead them to Pacifica's doorstep. A motley group of survivors called the Phage are led by a charismatic Cytocorp defector who offers not only help, but a plan. All the Domies have to do is join their cause.

A beautiful badass biomodder, exiled and left for dead by the Company, soon joins the fray, and the Phage's carefully laid plan is set into motion. Will the long game they've been playing finally pay off, or has Cytocorp's iron grip on humanity become unbreakable?

Into the Burn continues the high-stakes dystopian adventure begun in Dome Six. If you like twisty,nonstop action, scary biotech, and complex characters, you’ll love this breathlessly paced second chapter of C.P. James’ breakout series, The Cytocorp Saga.

After hundreds of years of dying, you’d think I’d be better at it by now…

One moment, I’m a heretical priest in the twelfth century—hunted, hated, and on fire. Next, I’m waking up in the nearest corpse, stuck in an endless cycle of instant reincarnation, popping back up like a tarnished penny.

Fast-forward eight hundred years, and you’d assume I’ve learnt something useful.

Spoiler: I haven’t.

Unless you count “how to die often and dramatically” as a transferable skill.

Now, my territory in the South of France is under threat; I’m trapped by some impossible angel-forged runes, and the celestial choir seems to have swapped their halos for red lightsabres. If they’ve gone full dark side, reality itself might be next on the chopping block.

I need to figure out who’s behind this—and fast. Because dying’s always been my thing... but you can’t reincarnate if there’s nothing left to come back to.

imPerfect Magic is the first book in the best-selling imPerfect Cathar series, a darkly funny supernatural suspense packed with immortal heretics, divine disasters, and death with a punchline.

If you can’t wisecrack while death is on the line? Well... maybe you're not dying right.

Contains strong language, dark humour, and graphic violence.

Winner of the PenCraft Literary Award, the Best Indie Book Award, the Audiobook Reviewer Award, and the American Legacy Book Award.

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Praise for The imPerfect Cathar Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Humor, horror, and heroism, Perfectly blended together.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Franky was entertaining as hell…

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If this is CN Rowan's first book, then watch out literary world.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An intriguing world that drew me in by the first page.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Read it. If you like Shayne Silvers... you will like this.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's Jim Butcher's Dresden... after he's grown up some.

A story of impossible choices, buried secrets, and the courage to rebuild.

When Georgia removes her autistic son, Dylan, from a prestigious Edinburgh school, she seeks refuge in her family’s ancestral home on the sunlit shores of the Greek island of Corfu. Among the olive trees and cicadas, she discovers her late mother’s diary—an intimate glimpse into a marriage shaped by love, betrayal, and tragedy. The diary’s revelations challenge everything Georgia thought she knew about her parents—and herself.

Adam’s life is stagnant, his days blending into one another. When he answers an advert to tutor a boy with autism, he hopes to find purpose. What he doesn’t expect is Georgia—complicated, guarded, and deeply compelling. As their bond grows, Adam and Georgia must confront their own fears, even as the echoes of the past threaten their fragile connection.

But the diary holds a final, devastating secret, forcing Georgia to reckon with the choices that shaped her family’s fate—and her own.

The Boy Who Hugs Trees is part of Dougie McHale’s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Corfu, it is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for forgiveness.  

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Praise for The Hellenic Collection:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … you feel the heat from the sun, smell the sea, flowers, herbs as it catches your imagination.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Had to stay awake till the early hours to finish.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The way Dougie writes about Greece, I was wishing I was there.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The characters were relatable and the insight into Autism was very good.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You can feel the heat, smell the herbs and connect with the characters.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … really insightful look at love, life and all it’s fragility.

Ryan Kaine is on the run...

A seemingly routine operation ends in tragedy when eighty-three civilians are killed in an aircraft explosion. Kaine, a highly decorated former Royal Marine, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt; the police want him on terrorism charges, and a sinister organisation wants him dead.

In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, Kaine is forced to rely on two women he barely knows — a country veterinarian who treats his wounds and an IT expert with a dark secret of her own. Kaine must battle his overwhelming guilt, life-threatening injuries and strong moral code as he hunts for the people who turned him into a mass-murderer.

Using his skill in combat, gut instincts, and new-found allies, can Kaine uncover the truth and find redemption before the net finally closes?

If you like Lee Child, Jack Lively and Robert Ludlum, you’re going to find the Ryan Kaine series compulsively addictive.

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Here's what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan's Ryan Kaine series:

★★★★★ “Love them! I want more.”

★★★★★ “Another gripping story I tore through in one sitting. Highly recommended!”

★★★★★ “Fast paced, action-packed and hard to put down. Every Kaine story just gets better with each new release.”

★★★★★ “Another great book from Mr. Donovan! I love Ryan Kaine and his cast of characters. I can’t wait for the next one.”

★★★★★ “Kaine is a fascinating hero and each story in the series is a gripping read. What’s Ryan Kaine going to get into next?”

The paranormal? It’s all nonsense, but proving it might get him killed.

'Supernatural overtones with a hint of sexual tension, interspersed with humor make this a fantastic series.' – Amazon reader

When he is called to investigate a Yeti attack in the French Alps, Tempest Michaels is certain it will just be another fool in a costume - He’s going to solve the case in five minutes and spend a few days skiing. Yay!

Guess again. The mountain, the locals, and above all, the Yeti, have other plans in mind. With the Dachshunds doing their best to avoid the cold and Big Ben distracted by the abundant snow bunnies on offer, Tempest is in for a tougher test than he expected.

On the dark web, nobody can hear you scream

Inside a London art gallery, a young couple are brutally murdered in a chilling tableau: their bodies dismembered, the word “liar” visibly inscribed on the woman’s chest.

DC Jake Tanner, still suffering from the mental and physical toll of his last case, doesn’t know what to think. Was this a revenge killing or something worse? His questions are answered when another body turns up and a series of alarming and gruesome clues begin to emerge.

This was the work of a sadistic serial killer, a monster hunting his victims online.

To stop the bloodshed and come face to face with evil, Jake must walk the line of duty and do everything he can to protect more innocent young women from dying.

But how do you catch a killer who hides behind a screen?


Walk The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty.

Also in the series:
Toe the Line (Book 1)
Walk the Line (Book 2)
Under the Line (Book 3)
Cross the Line (Book 4)
Over the Line (Book 5)
Past the Line (Book 6)

Mystery, danger and unexpected love in the Canadian Rockies—a clean and wholesome romance filled with adventure and heart.

In the majestic Rockies, a Parisian fashionista uncovers secrets that threaten her heart and her family.

When fashionista Annette Dupont and her sister Gabrielle fly from Paris to visit the family ranch, they're met with unexpected trouble before even stepping off the plane. The sisters are forced to stay in the home of a neighbour when the ranch is sabotaged, leaving them to face a series of attacks that threaten their safety. Annette finds herself at the center of the mystery behind their cause, determined to unravel the truth before her family loses their land.

But things are further complicated when Annette meets their handsome yet aloof host, Jeff Douglas. Despite his prickly demeanor, Annette can't help but be drawn to him, especially when he teaches her how to ride a beautiful dapple-grey mare. But can she really fall for a man who doesn't know Gucci from a gopher hole?

Annette talks Gabrielle into a late-night sleuthing expedition that leads them into danger. With their safety and the future of the ranch at stake, they must race to uncover the truth and put a stop to the attacks. But as Annette digs deeper, she realizes the culprit is more dangerous than anyone suspected.

With Love From Paris is the fifth book in the Chateau de Belliveau series – a journey filled with love, danger and the power of family.                                                                                    

                                                                                                               

Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau series:

★★★★★ I loved this book! I adore Paris but I have lived in the American southwest and have traveled through the Canadian Rockies - this wonderful tale says it all!!

★★★★★ Can’t wait for another book by Helen

★★★★★ A beautiful story you will enjoy.

★★★★★ If you want a relaxing feel-good read, I recommend this series.

★★★★★ I could not put this book down

★★★★★ A simple escapist romance

★★★★★ Wonderfully romantic.

Ryan Kaine is on the defensive… 

Kaine, a wanted man on the run, receives a mysterious text with an address and the terse message: “Help them”. When unscrupulous men try to force Greek restaurateurs, the Constantines, out of their business and their home, they stand firm. That is until the head of the family, Orestes, is attacked and left fighting for his life. Their neighbours are running scared. The police are turning a blind eye. With one of The 83 in trouble, Kaine flies straight back into the heart of danger, without a second thought. Trying to avoid the attention of the thousands of facial recognition cameras installed in London, Kaine finds himself waist deep in a mesh of treachery, lies, and deception, caught in a fight to the death that he cannot — and will not — afford to lose.

If you like Lee Child, Mark Dawson and Robert Ludlum, you’re going to find the Ryan Kaine series compulsively addictive.

A Betrayed Archaeologist. A Ghost from the Past. A Dozen Worthy Sacrifices.

Expedition leader Hiram Kane is holed up in his native England recovering from wounds both physical and mental, when his family receives a mysterious anonymous letter that dredges up nightmares from the past.

Could it also offer a ray of unexpected hope?

Across the globe beneath a forgotten Aztec pyramid, a disillusioned archaeology professor is about to unleash his wrath. How?

Brutally murdering a dozen innocent victims in an ancient sacrificial ritual.

When the modern and ancient worlds collide and the unhinged professor starts committing unimaginable blood-spilling atrocities on the adolescent virgins, Kane is forced to make an impossible choice;

Will he sacrifice the love of his life to save the innocent girls?

The Feathered Serpent is book 3 in the internationally bestselling Hiram Kane action thriller series, and will appeal to fans of Clive Cussler, Nick Thacker, Ernest Dempsey, and Russell Blake.

Buy your copy, TODAY!

★★★★★ "Compelling from start to finish." — Mark Dawson, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
★★★★★ "King of the action thriller. Brilliant." — Adam Croft, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
★★★★★ "Your new favourite action-thriller author." — Nick Thacker, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

A detective must choose between fight or flight.

In a world where anger consumes her, Bernadette Callahan must confront a ruthless gang threatening those she holds dear.

As she struggles to harness the rage that has always been her downfall, Bernadette discovers the key to saving those she loves lies in confronting the very demons that haunt her past.

Her greatest weapon is also her greatest vulnerability.

In the gripping prequel novella to Lyle Nicholson's Bernadette Callahan series, readers are invited to witness the birth of a heroine unlike any other.

Step into the gritty realm of police procedurals and female detective mysteries, where one woman's unbreakable spirit will be put to the ultimate test.
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Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great beginning!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another great read. Couldn’t put this book down.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Superb Storyline with Twists and Turns!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good show for your heroine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bernadette is one of my favorite detectives
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Must read! Very entertaining.

Lettie Portman couldn’t escape the years of abuse she suffered as a child, but now she’s armed with a law degree and a mission to defend others from the same plight.

When the hospital calls her in to talk to an eleven-year-old named Elle admitted under suspicious circumstances, she finds a case that takes a straight shot at her heart. Can she rescue the little girl from her pain—and get the jury to agree to a new life for her?

Lettie knows she’ll need all the help she can get, and one handsome detective wants to offer it to her. But can she truly trust his intentions? And could falling in love pull her focus from the one case she wants to win more than anything?

She couldn't get justice for herself all those years ago, but maybe she can get it now for Elle. And maybe she can finally begin to heal...

Trust Duet 2

Rule number two, when I say don't move, do not move.

I'm falling without a net at a terrifying speed. There is no hiding, no amount of fighting, that can change my trajectory now that he's seen the real me, behind the scars and armor. It's strange to find the control I need resting in someone else's hands. Submission is freedom. Submission is redemption.Submission is a power like I've never felt before. and I give it all to him freely.

What lies beneath the surface of an ordinary November night?

In November 2016, Richard Chaloner’s life was brutally cut short. A respected garage owner and newlywed, he was gunned down in what appeared to be a tragic robbery. The case went cold, leaving unanswered questions and a killer still at large.

Now, years later, Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team are reopening the case, determined to uncover the truth. As they follow a trail of buried secrets and simmering vendettas, they unearth a chilling realisation: Chaloner wasn’t the only victim.

Can the team stop a killer before they strike again?

A Normal November is a heart-pounding mystery that keeps you guessing until the very last page.

                                                                                               

Praise for A Normal November:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved this story.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Taylor takes the reader right along for the journey, feeling as though you're in the midst of it all.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excellently written as always.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another story with a good twist.

When the world watches, a shadow strikes. Can anyone stop the impending chaos?

As the world converges on London for the 2012 Olympics, the city pulses with excitement and trepidation. Amidst the grandeur of the Games, an unseen danger lurks in the shadows, threatening to shatter the illusion of security.

British security forces, already stretched to their limits by the specter of terrorism, face an unprecedented challenge. But the true peril may lie not in the anticipated threats, but in the form of a lone wolf, operating under the radar. As the authorities race against time to unravel the enigma, the stakes rise to unimaginable heights.

Tayler's noir crime thriller delves into the heart of darkness, exploring the fragile balance between safety and chaos in a world where danger assumes many guises. With each twist and turn, the tension mounts, leaving readers breathless and questioning the very nature of security in the modern age.

Brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey that will keep you guessing until the final page.
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Praise for The Phoenix Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Awesome read--don't miss this great book!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gritty and Compelling
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Exciting Mystery/Thriller
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Compelling, intense, a page-turning all night read. Fabulous!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good Fast Paced Read
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vigilante justice at its finest

A senior retirement home, a few missing keepsakes… and a case that’s anything but simple.



When Isabel Steinway reports that beloved items have disappeared from her apartment at Shady Acres, Sue and Alan Jaworski expect a straightforward case—just a few misplaced mementos. But as more residents come forward with similar stories, it becomes clear that something larger is unfolding.



Now running the SAJ Detective Agency, Sue and Alan begin their investigation. While Alan follows the formal leads, Sue’s conversations with residents uncover quiet tensions, old grudges, and hidden connections that point to more than simple theft.



As light mischief gives way to troubling behavior, Sue must act quickly to restore peace before the close-knit community at Shady Acres is shaken for good.



The eighth book in the Aspen Notch Mystery Series, Shenanigans at Shady Acres is a heartfelt cozy mystery with endearing characters, a gentle pace, and a classic whodunit at its core. Perfect for fans of Murder, She Wrote, Betty Rowlands, and the timeless charm of Nancy Drew.



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Praise for the Aspen Notch Mystery Series:



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved every single Aspen Notch Mystery.



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love these senior citizens!



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This story was so much fun.



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Sue and Alan complement each other in their sleuthing skills.



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great Characters with an intriguing mystery.



★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved all the twists and turns it took.

A pit of corpses. An ancient cult. A quest for redemption that could leave her dead…

New Mexico, 1952. Archaeology grad student Ruby Delgado is plagued by guilt after losing her son. So when her latest excavation drops her down a sinkhole filled with suspiciously mutilated bodies, she’s driven to bring the murderer to justice. But when digging deeper brings her dangerously close to a sinister religious sect, she could be their next sacrifice…

Discovering some of the victims were crucified, Ruby pushes hard to give the evidence to the authorities. But when her trail crosses the path of a beaten man left for dead in the desert, she realizes she may be the only person who can save the community.

Can Ruby stop the sacrifices and slay her inner demons, or will hers be the next body laid to rest?

Bones of the Redeemed is a hair-raising standalone Southwestern mystery. If you like complex heroines, cult conflict, and hard-won redemption, then you’ll love Kari Bovee’s grisly tale.

In a struggle to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent.

To stay alive, Dalton must live as though he’s dead, and fleeing to India with his military dog, Digger, is the ideal escape. Heading for Kapal Mochan, Dalton wants more than just refuge. He intends to dip his hand in the sacred spring, a powerful act of purification aimed at shedding his violent past once and for all.

But Dalton’s resolve is tested when a mysterious man reveals that his daughter is missing. Unable to turn away, he and Digger plunge into a perilous investigation that leads from an unscrupulous money lender in Mumbai to an illicit arms dealer in Saudi Arabia, and a shadowy criminal underworld of suffering, exploitation, and death.

As Dalton delves deeper, he discovers it's not just the girl who is in peril. Countless others are caught in an unimaginable web of despair. But to help, he must first ensure his own survival, and that may be the greatest challenge of all.



Unchained is the pulse-pounding second installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book was a fast-paced, action-filled thrill ride from start to finish!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was unable to put the book down. I finished it in one day.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I am purposely slowing myself down to not miss a word! Excellent writing and character building that has made me lose sleep in the best way.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good read, especially Rex’s partnership with his new dog Digger! Hope to read more about them.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I don't really do reviews but this is one I'm willing to make an exception for. Really great book.

No one ever said that you have to accept the great responsibility that comes with great power

Maura Riley learns this the hard way after a fateful first contact with an alien being that literally fell from the stars. She finds herself thrust into a world of shadowy government operatives, vengeful alien factions, and mutated human beings that suddenly have the ability to act on their darkest, most deprave desires.
War is coming to Earth. War in the form of an invading alien horde known as the Anisari, that is bent on dominating or destroying our planet. They are seeking their lost property, the very being that fell to Earth and caused the massive genetic changes occurring on our world. After first contact, human beings are evolving into something that can either save our world, or hasten its destruction.

Maura and her friends have to decide if they want to be Earth's defenders or give into the savagery and lust that their newfound mutation allows them to explore.

Book one in the dark and gritty science fiction series Earth's First is not to be missed.

All three books in the Earth's First saga are available for purchase, or read for free in Kindle Unlimited!

A magical bottle. Chaos unleashed. Friends whose special abilities may not be enough.

It was a routine spring day of wandering around and getting into harmless mischief until 15-year-old Jedidiah Wilson uncovered a bottle etched with scratches that look like they were once words. When Jed goes against his better judgement and opens the cork on the bottle, he unleashes a chaos that threatens the entire world and its history. Now Jed and his 64-year-old, no-longer-imaginary friend Mavis must enlist the help of the Magic People and their special abilities to bind up the magic again.

Can they live with their own pasts while they save the world’s future?

She’s wild at heart—he’s got just the right hands to tame her.

Former party-girl Taylor thought moving to a small town and becoming a librarian would prove she’s finally grown up. But beneath her demure facade, her wild side still simmers, tempting the town’s quiet, brooding cowboy, Hunter.

After drama with his ex, Hunter swore off dating local women, preferring solitude on his family's ranch. Yet there’s something irresistible about Taylor, the fiery librarian ten years his junior, who’s testing all his carefully set boundaries.

Hunter knows Taylor’s wild heart craves his strong touch, but when pressures mount and secrets surface, it may be the rugged rancher who needs taming. Should they risk it all on a passion strong enough to break every rule?

The Cowboy Gets His Girl is a steamy, small-town romance featuring an age-gap couple, sizzling tension and emotional heat that'll leave you breathless.

Contains mature content (18+)

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Praise for Crimson Creek:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A well-written story about Taylor's new beginning and love.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ So much chemistry it was jumping off the pages!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This one was so HOT and kept my interest.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ He understood her and accepted her for the way she was.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommend this book and series!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Taylor and Hunter’s story was a wonderful addition.

A dead cop. A brutal murder. A dangerous game.

DCI David Jones is no stranger to murder cases. But when DS Charlie Pelham is found dead in a dirty, disused house in Birmingham, Jones is shocked by what he sees and disturbed to be faced with the murder of a former colleague.

Brutally butchered and stripped naked, Charlie’s body is only recognisable by the tattoo on his forearm. There isn’t much in the way of evidence but a St Christopher medallion left at the scene could have belonged to the killer. The last time Jones saw Charlie, he had him sent to a desk job working on cold case files. Could this also be a vital clue?

Worryingly, Charlie isn’t the only person to die in mysterious circumstances. Fortunately, new Forensic Scene Investigator Dr Robyn Spence is on hand to assist with the investigation. With her help, Jones might be able to crack the case. But can he do it before the death toll rises?

The next tense novel in the DCI Jones series, from bestseller Kerry J Donovan

A traitor, a power struggle, and a race against time for the Phoenix.

In a world where the lines between good and evil blur, the Phoenix finds himself entangled in a web of treachery within Larcombe Manor. As the Olympians and Titans clash for supremacy, the Phoenix must navigate a labyrinth of deceit to protect those he holds dear.

As he races against time to uncover a traitor within Larcombe Manor, the Phoenix must navigate a treacherous landscape of crime and terrorism to protect his team and loved ones. With the fate of the UK's democracy at stake, failure is not an option.

Brace yourself for a dark, punch-packing ride in Ted Tayler's fifth book in the Phoenix series that will keep you guessing until the final page.
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Praise for The Phoenix Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fast Paced and Complex
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once started, you will not want to put this book down.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I just could not put these books down
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A mountain of a story
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vigilante justice! Action packed and fast paced!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good Book, excellent characters.

A ghost from her past. Her sister murdered. Is a Broadway star facing her final curtain call?

New York City, 1920. Grace Michelle has everything she wants: a home, a family, and a future career as a costume designer for the famed Ziegfeld Follies. Pretty good for a girl who once lived on the streets of New York City. But when her sister, the star of the show, is murdered, Grace’s sheltered life is shattered.

To catch the culprit, the junior designer is forced to give up her dreams and replace her dead sister as the Follies' star. It’s not long before she realizes she’s a pawn in a series of publicity stunts that put her life at risk—and into the path of a dangerous man from her troubled past—a man she thought she’d left for dead.

If Grace doesn’t find the killer fast, it’s certain she’ll be taking her final bow.

Grace in the Wings is the gripping first book in the Grace Michelle Mystery series. If you like historical mysteries dripping with 1920s swagger, unfettered ambition, and plenty of murderous twists, you’ll love Kari Bovee’s riveting tale.

BuyGrace in the Wings to lose yourself in the glamorous, and sometimes dangerous, world of Broadway’s golden age!

When aliens weaponize marketing, only Geddy’s crew can save the galaxy.

Fresh from their narrow escape from the Zelnads, Geddy and his motley crew find themselves thrust into the spotlight at the galaxy’s most prestigious trade show. Here, a clandestine assembly of the universe’s most influential figures convenes to assess the growing Zelnad threat.

As unexpected alliances form and potential allies emerge, hope flickers for a much-needed victory against the enigmatic aliens. But the Zelnads, always two steps ahead, unleash their most insidious weapon yet: branding.
In a shocking turn of events that tilts the scales even more in the aliens’ favor, Geddy and Eli must embark on a perilous journey to one of the cosmos’s most treacherous worlds. Their mission? To find the only individual capable of turning the tide when it’s clear the Zelnads are playing 3D chess while Geddy’s still trying to get the box open.

Brimming with C.P. James’ signature wit and humor, the third installment of C.P. James’ Reassembly series, Ship Show delivers a perfect blend of space opera excitement and sci-fi adventure. Prepare for a galactic thrill ride where danger lurks in every star system, and the fate of the universe might just depend on a well-timed joke.

Can Geddy outsmart the Zelnads’ branding blitz? Find out in Ship Show.

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Praise for the Reassembly Series:

★★★★★ … a fast paced page turner… I’m impatient for the next instalment!

★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough.

★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately.

★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time.

★★★★★ … good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series.

★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too.

★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year!

★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did.

★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space

In a galaxy on the brink of war, Geddy must confront deadly aliens, powerful allies, and an ex-girlfriend.

In Fleet Feat, the electrifying fifth installment of C.P. James’ Reassembly series, the newly formed galactic Alliance teeters on the verge of war. But until Geddy and the crew find the Zelnad base, there’s nobody to fight. Given the sorry state of the fleet, that’s probably a good thing.

Hope arrives in the form of an eccentric loner who may hold the key to freeing hosts from Zelnad control—if only he can do so without killing both parties. As Geddy grapples with a favor for his ex-girlfriend gone awry, he’s thrust into a whirlwind of danger and deception.

A daring escape leads the team into even more treacherous territory, forcing them to rely on powerful new allies whose loyalties remain uncertain.

With the fate of civilization hanging in the balance, will the motley crew triumph or is the battle already lost? Fleet Feat delivers a captivating blend of humor, emotion, and high-stakes adventure in this gripping space opera.

In the vastness of space, old flames burn bright and new enemies lurk in shadows. Get your copy today!
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Praise for the Reassembly Series:

★★★★★ … a fast paced page turner… I’m impatient for the next instalment!

★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough.

★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately.

★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time.

★★★★★ … good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series.

★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too.

★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year!

★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did.

★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space

Attorney Thaddeus Murfee arrives in Southern California thinking he's seen everything in his fifteen years of law practice.

La Jolla Law will show him just how wrong he is.

Thaddeus finds himself entangled in a high-profile murder case when a Presidential reception in a California beach town turns deadly.

As a gifted boy-band crosses the country and a cocaine-fueled tech billionaire's life unravels, he must navigate a world of wealth, power, and deception to defend a loner accused of murder.

Three million book-selling author John Ellsworth delivers a pulse-pounding legal thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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Praise for La Jolla Law:

★★★★★ Another Page Turner

★★★★★ John Ellsworth is My # 1 Favorite Legal Author

★★★★★ Another Ellsworth winner

★★★★★ Pulled heartstrings and tears...in a murder mystery?

★★★★★ Captivating

★★★★★ John Ellsworth and Thaddeus Murfee at their best!

★★★★★ Compelling Crime; Compelling Characters

★★★★★ Another book I couldn't put down!

In a world where sanctuary is fleeting, one woman’s presence could be their undoing.

Jack Silkstone’s “2055 - Quest,” the second book in the PRIMAL 2056 series, follows Wilda, a disavowed operative seeking refuge in the Kurdish village of Pendro.

As the sinister Sakkin organization closes in, Wilda’s inner turmoil grows, grappling with the safety of belonging and the urge to run.

In this post-apocalyptic landscape, Lascar, once a beacon of hope, has evolved into an enigmatic humanitarian aid organization with unclear motives, and the lines between friend and foe blur.
Silkstone’s gripping dystopian tale immerses readers in a near-future where advanced technology and power define the privileged, and the impact of one’s choices can shape the fate of nations.

Torn between belonging and survival, Wilda must confront the consequences of her actions in a society on the brink of chaos. Get your copy today.

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Praise for the PRIMAL 2055 Series

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  This gives me Battle Angel Alita vibes…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★  I love a strong female role, sci-fi and action. This fit the bill for all those.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★   I did get some feeling of Hunger Games meets PRIMAL.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★  …this one sucked me in from the beginning.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★  This book started strong, kept me engaged during the entire read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★  Action packed, beloved PRIMAL with a touch of sci-fi, what's not to love?

A killer who won’t forgive. A detective who can’t forget.

Haunted by his mother's brutal murder, detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer's twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders.

With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life.

An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end.

CREEPY CRAWLY is Book 1 in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter and Karin Slaughter.
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★★★★★ "A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises."
★★★★★ "The pace never lets up."
★★★★★ "I was holding my breath during the final scene."
★★★★★ "Well plotted and superbly written."
★★★★★ "Gripping."
★★★★★ "Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting."
★★★★★ "I'm in love with DI Sawyer."
★★★★★ "Awesome."
★★★★★ "Compelling."
★★★★★ "Dark and intense and worth every minute."
★★★★★ "I wish I hadn't read it, so I could read it for the first time again."

• Fearless Series (3 books)
• ‘Always On’ year round Facebook digital marketing campaign
•  For fans of Colleen Hoover

Murder, deception, and a past that won't stay buried.

In the wake of Splashback's traumatic events, Detroit PI John Phault yearns for the simplicity of catching cheating spouses and insurance fraudsters.

But life has other plans.

His wife files for divorce, a Detroit business icon is assassinated, and a new client is hiding his true intentions.

As ghosts from his past resurface with deadly intent, Phault realizes in the Motor City, danger has become just another day at the office.

James Tarr takes readers on a pulse-pounding ride through the gritty streets of Detroit, where nothing is as it seems and survival means staying one step ahead of the game.
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What readers said about James Tarr’s Conspiracy Thrillers:

★★★★★ Another winner from James Tarr

★★★★★ I would have read it in one sitting except real life kept getting in the way.

★★★★★ Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists.

★★★★★ I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.

A heartbreaking loss, a chance at redemption, and the courage to love again.

In Edinburgh’s rain-swept streets, Grace thought she had found her forever in Jamie—until a devastating betrayal shatters their marriage and forces her to question everything she believed about love.

Fleeing to the sun-bleached shores of Lesvos in Greece, Grace seeks solitude among the island’s ancient olive groves. There, she finds Vasilis, a widowed father whose quiet strength and mysterious past begin to thaw her frozen heart. But as their connection deepens, shadows from both their histories threaten to destroy their fragile new beginning.

In a place where centuries-old traditions clash with modern hearts, Grace must decide: Will she let past betrayals define her future, or can she find the courage to trust in love once more?

The Flight of the Dragonfly is part of the Hellenic Collection by Dougie McHale. Set against the dramatic backdrops of Scotland and Greece, The Flight of the Dragonfly weaves an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and the powerful journey of self-discovery.

Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Lucinda Riley and Jojo Moyes.

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Praise for The Hellenic Collection:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I could not put this book down.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You can almost feel you are in Greece.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Few books capture so many human emotions as this work of fiction.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The best book by far the author has written.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dougie does not hide from some difficult life choices in this book.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ His descriptions of the island, the heat, the village life is so accurate that if you close your eyes you feel that you are there!

Paisley Sutton: single mom, salvage expert, and amateur sleuth in over her head.

Paisley uncovers more than just antiques when she stumbles upon a body in an abandoned store. Unearthing a curious connection between a modern murder and the building's dark past, Paisley stitches together the pieces of a deadly mystery. But someone is determined to bury the evidence–and Paisley with it. Can she find the truth before she and her young son are history?

Dive into Crossed by Death, the charming first installment in the Stitches in Crime series—where small-town secrets, clever sleuthing, and a touch of motherly instinct combine in a cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages until the very last stitch falls into place.

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Praise for the Stitches in Crime series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The stories are so fresh and keep you guessing.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must read for moms, murder mystery fans and small town charm.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved this book. The main character was completely relatable.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fun read and series!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I would recommend this book as it was refreshing.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our hero is as loveable as any other, with a fresh twist.

Some hunters prey on the weak. Some protectors have teeth.

I'm the last of my kind—hunted, broken, and desperate. After my protector was brutally killed, I was forced from everything I've ever known, wounded and alone. When I stumbled upon a remote cabin deep in the woods, I never expected to find anything more than temporary shelter. But the gruff mountain man inside would become far more than just a stranger who might help me survive.

Danger is closing in, and my hunters won't stop until they've found me. My only hope lies with a man who never wanted to be involved in my deadly game of survival. And now, our fates are irrevocably intertwined.



Lady Hawk and her Mountain Man is a dark, steamy paranormal romance about finding salvation in the most unexpected place—and with the most unexpected person.

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Praise for the Shifter Days, Vampire Nights & Demons in Between series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommended.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved it!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nice spicy read.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fun and sexy read.

Body-jacking a legendary assassin when I’m running on fumes? What could possibly go wrong?

After my recent misadventures, I’m not so much broken as ruined—a hollowed-out shell with too much rage and not enough time. But the trail of those who betrayed me is growing cold, and if I want answers, I need to move. Now.

Problem is, the path leads to Faerie. And no one gets through unless they’re Fae.

Which leaves me with one bad option: go toe-to-toe with the mercenary assassin whose name is spoken in terrified whispers across centuries. The Jack of Plate. Half-Marred Jack himself. The one who wiped the floor with me last time.

He may be more than a monster. But I’m less than whole.

Survival? Let’s just say it’s... not looking great.

imPerfect Fae is the third book in The imPerfect Cathar series, a darkly funny supernatural suspense mystery following a trio of immortal heretics in the south of France. Contains strong language, violence, and highly questionable choices.

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Praise for The imPerfect Cathar Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This third one may be the best one yet. The drama is high, the fantasy is, well, fantastic.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A comedy. A tragedy. An unforgettable and penetrating work of art.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The story is exciting, solidly plotted, and full of surprises.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dark, enthralling and wildly inventive.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The story is a masterpiece of drama, action, magic, history and humor.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nonstop action and some of the most difficult/impossible situations.