Vinci Books Ltd.

A scoop of danger in a sweet little town

When a new ice cream shop opens in St. Marin’s, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett can’t wait to sample the sundaes, until a dead body turns up in the freezer.  With the terrified shop owner hiding more than just secrets and danger creeping closer to home, Harvey must dig deep into the town’s sugary-sweet surface to uncover a chilling truth.

In a place where everyone knows your name, someone’s hiding a deadly secret and Harvey might be next on their list.

A deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery

Dr Ruth Coldwell is the world’s worst matchmaker.

Mostly because she has never been in a functioning relationship herself. But if she cannot convince her boss she actually knows something about love, she will be out of a job and back to being a heartbroken academic with a useless doctorate. So Ruth blurts out the only thing that might save her career… she claims to be married.

Which is how Callum Reed finds himself with a fake wife.

Cal marches into a speed-dating event ready to tell off the so-called expert who keeps matching him with disasters. Instead, he discovers Ruth needs a fake husband, and he needs a fake girlfriend. Their problems line up a little too neatly, so Cal proposes a deal: she pretends to be his partner, and he pretends to be her devoted spouse.

Easy. Simple. No feelings required.

Except fake dating quickly turns into lingering looks, steamy “anatomy lessons,” and chemistry that does not feel staged at all. And just when Ruth begins to believe she might deserve a real chance at love, a figure from her past resurfaces to remind her why she ran from romance in the first place… and why Cal should never risk his heart on her.

With sharp banter, medical spice, and Atwood’s signature twist of danger, Kiss Me, Doc is a doctor romcom about two people who fake it a little too well.

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Praise for the Kiss-Met Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Their not-so-meet-cute was hilarious…

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like Christina Lauren or Abby Jimenez, you will LOVE this

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A well-written sweet and witty fake dating/marriage HEA medical romcom.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ridiculously cute and spicy book.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cute Cat and Mouse Rom-Com with Spice.

Gemma Daise is the world’s best matchmaker… for everyone but herself.

Freshly dumped, suddenly homeless, and armed only with blistering sarcasm and a giant Doberman, Gemma thinks her luck has finally turned when a real estate mogul offers her a luxury apartment she can actually afford.

There’s only one problem.
The apartment already belongs to Dr Knox Rook.

Knox is an OB/GYN who lives by structure, silence, and absolute control. Gemma is noise, colour, and chaos wrapped in a woman he has spent years trying to avoid. When they discover they’ve both been tricked into signing the same lease — complete with an outrageous clause that says they must either cohabit peacefully for two years or get married — escape is no longer an option.

To break the contract, they must pretend to fulfil it.

A fake engagement is meant to solve their problem, but forced proximity ignites a chemistry neither can ignore. Knox hides a surprisingly tender dominance Gemma cannot resist exploring, and Gemma awakens wants in Knox he never intended anyone to see. Their arrangement starts to look dangerously real.

But when a friendly online stranger contacting Gemma turns into a real-world predator, the line between pretend and protection snaps. Knox’s icy restraint melts into something fierce and possessive, and Gemma must decide whether to run from the danger — or toward the man who has become her safe place.

Touch Me, Doc is Book Two in the Kiss-Met Series: a spicy, heartfelt, danger-tinged romcom featuring forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers heat, fake engagement, rope play, a grumpy doctor who unravels beautifully, and a matchmaker who finally meets her match.

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Praise for the Kiss-Met Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ When the spice hits, it hits.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a perfect combo of story and spice and drama and character development.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Touch Me, Doc had all the tropes I love (forced proximity, enemies to lovers) plus so many new things I didn’t expect to love!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Prepare to giggle, swoon, and cry through various parts.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  Forced proximity, and grumpy sunshine, yes please!

She can rescue any broken creature except herself.

Arabella Rook has spent her life fighting to keep Mending Hearts Ranch alive, but when her controlling mother threatens foreclosure unless she marries by January, she is backed into a corner. Her only escape is a marriage of convenience with the last man she ever imagined saying yes to: her childhood nemesis, Dr Theodore Spencer.

Spencer has loved Arabella for years. He offers a simple solution. They marry, she keeps the ranch and he finally gets the chance to protect the woman he has never stopped wanting.

Living together is supposed to be easy. Keeping feelings out of it is not.

As winter closes in, a reckless wedding-night choice and a rising threat on the ranch draw them into unexpected intimacy. With tension building and trust on the line, Arabella must decide whether to let Spencer in or risk losing far more than her home.

Marry Me, Doc is Book Three in the Kiss-Met Series, a heartfelt, snowy, slow-burn marriage-of-convenience romance filled with forced proximity, caretaker heat, childhood crush longing, and a heroine who learns she does not have to stand alone.

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Praise for the Kiss-Met Series

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love a good fake marriage trope, and this one raised the bar.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A hint of danger and the perfect mix of sweet and spicy.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ He was definitely the white knight she needed.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There’s banter, heartache, humor, angst, and suspense.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  This book had my emotions everywhere

A police mole is about to emerge from the shadows. And no one is safe...

For years, a police mole known only as the Ferryman has operated deep within Police Scotland, secretly doing the bidding of Glasgow crime boss Frank Gormley.

When a mass shooting rocks a notorious gangster’s pub, it looks like a deadly new phase in the turf war between Gormley and his rivals.

But when DCI Lomond and his team investigate, all the evidence points to an inside job – and a traitor within Major Investigations itself.

With the body count climbing and loyalties fractured, Lomond must decide who he can trust, and what priceless personal cost he’s willing to pay to expose the Ferryman once and for all.

Because when the Ferryman comes calling, someone has to pay the price.

From the bestselling author of The Bonnie Dead, Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, and takes you into its hidden depths.

If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Val McDermid, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its devastating final pages.

Time is running out for Ben Greenwood – not as an apprentice for the Royal Institute of Magic, but as the Head Guardian, secretly responsible for uniting Queen Elizabeth's Armour. The dark elves are coming and the only chance of stopping them is to find the last Guardian and the final two pieces of the armour. They will be difficult to find and heavily protected, as they are the most important of all. To make matters worse, Ben's only clue to their whereabouts comes from a particularly unreliable and dangerous source. With the dark elves massing an army and looking increasingly likely to begin their invasion, Ben faces a race against time to find the last Guardian and unite the final pieces of Elizabeth's Armour. But that isn't his only challenge – he will soon be forced to make a critical decision involving his closest friends, and even his oldest enemies, that might make or break the entire mission. The Last Guardian is the fifth book in the Royal Institute of Magic series.

He'll do anything to stop her... and she'll do anything to survive.

Titus is just trying to control his new power without losing himself to the darkness. Already cursed, and now suffering with noxious black magic, he believes his luck couldn't get any worse.

Until an assassin appears, ready to end his life. He never expected such an infuriating woman, and now he's not sure what to do. Kill her before she can kill him, or give in to the intense desire that proves bad luck comes in threes.

Rae is prepared for a typical hit. But when she can't seem to eliminate her target, she quickly realises that it wasn't only Titus who has a price on his head.

Forced to work together, or risk both their lives, Titus and Rae must unravel the mystery of who hired the hits, all while fighting against a dangerous attraction that's a frustration to them both.

Can they trust each other to survive long enough to discover who wants them dead?

Or will they end up killing each other instead?

Dark Paranormal Romance - Enemies with Benefits - Praise - Found Family - Fated Mates - Forced Proximity

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Warning: Heart of Crimson is a dark paranormal romance that contains explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.

This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.

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She's his obsession... and for her, he's willing to risk it all.

The niece to one of the richest men in London, Harper's entire life has been controlled since her very first breath. Constantly under scrutiny from her ruthless family and their controversial church, she's had to fight for what little privacy she has. On the outside she was privileged and obedient, but in reality all she's ever dreamed about was breaking free from her gilded cage.

Until one night she allows her desire to take control, and taste life without expectation. One sin, and now the escape she's carefully planned for the past ten years has begun crumbling around her.

Tasked with infiltrating one of the cruellest families in the city, Sythe didn't think he'd run into any complications. Then there was her, the niece to his target, and the woman who's left him wanting more after one of the most intimate experiences of his life. Harper embodies everything he resents, yet his fixation becomes an unwelcome distraction. Until he realises they have a common goal, then that addiction burns into something more.

Amidst bloodthirsty Daemons, a fanatical faith set on eradicating all Breed, and a man lusting after power without a care for consequences, Sythe must navigate dark secrets and twisted lies to fulfil his mission and exact revenge.

Will he complete his objective and take down the family? Or will he forsake it all for her?

Dark Paranormal Romance - Forbidden Love - Found Family - Burn the World - Fated Mates

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Stroke of Shadows is a deliciously dark paranormal romance containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.

This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.

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A senior politician found dead on a bench. An elderly woman found lifeless in her home. One detective connecting the dots.

Detective Inspector Miranda Murphy is used to political spin, but when Shadow Health Minister Patrick Webster dies in public under suspicious circumstances, the truth proves harder to bury. Fentanyl in his system suggests murder, not misadventure.
A connection to a woman found dead in her flat a few days earlier makes it clear that Patrick Webster’s was not the first death.

And it won’t be the last.

The victims must all have something in common: but what is it?

Dying Off, the gripping fifth instalment in the Detective Miranda Murphy series by Eva McLean, is a twist-filled police procedural that will keep crime lovers guessing until the final page.

She's been his from the moment they met... she just didn't know it yet.

Jax is tasked with hunting down the pages connected to a dangerous artefact. The last of his brothers to break his curse, he never believed he’d ever find his mate. Until he met her, his opposite in every way. Thea is impulsive, loud, and brings colour to his world of grey. But with danger lurking and the fate of everything tied to the artefact, Jax must keep his distance and protect her from the shadows.

Until one of the pages is stolen… and he knows exactly who took it.

Thea was content being a petty thief, but with her father’s hospital bills piling up, she needed to earn more. And fast. So when a friend offers her a high-stakes job, she would be a fool not to take it, wouldn’t she? It’s just a page, a simple document, but this quick job spirals into a dangerous mistake. Because others are after the same page, and they’re willing to harm her to get it—everyone except for him.

Thrust into a war she never knew existed, Thea is forced to work with the quiet, cold Guardian to hunt down the remaining pages.

Will they be able to find them in time, or will she lose everything?

Dark Paranormal Romance - Grumpy Sunshine - Found Family - He Falls First - Fated Mates - Stalker

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Burn of Obsidian is a deliciously dark paranormal romance containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.

This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.

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He knows her soul can never be his... but he wants it anyway.

Lucifer has come a long way since being trapped in Hell. Trading darkness for a life in the light, he's built a family with the Guardians and their mates—a future he never thought possible. But when a familiar nemesis threatens his peace, he's determined to end the Daemon King once and for all.

Until his plan is interrupted by an unexpected complication.

Summoned by Archangel Cassiel, he's forced to bond with Scarlet, a celestrial with secrets of her own. Yet something about her pulls at him in ways he can’t ignore—a connection that feels unlike anything he’s ever experienced. And despite her frosty demeanour and sharp tongue, he wasn't sure if he wanted to let her go.

Tricking her way into working for London's only Archangel, Scarlet will do anything to seek revenge, and finally lay her brother to rest. Even if that means spying on Lucifer, a frustratingly hedonistic and unpredictable man.

As she’s drawn deeper into Lucifer’s battle against the Daemon King, Scarlet finds herself torn between vengeance and a growing attraction that's nothing but a distraction, one that could cost her everything.

Because leaving her past behind was dangerous enough, and now she finds herself risking not just her mission, but her very soul.

Dark Paranormal Romance - Reverse Grumpy Sunshine - He Falls First - Unhinged Golden Retriever - Forced Proximity - Who Hurt You?

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Dance of Wings is the final book in this deliciously dark paranormal romance series, containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.

This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.

"Fans of the Renaissance era will be carried away to a time of passion and art." — InD’tale Magazine

Renaissance Italy loves genius—just not when it belongs to a woman.

Venice, 1473. In a city of workshops and whispers, a servant girl dares to practice a craft reserved for men. When revered Florentine master Luciano Vicente discovers Celeste Gabriele’s secret sketches, he offers illicit training—and a perilous path to greatness.

Their solution is audacious: Celeste’s paintings will be shown and sold under male apprentices’ names, a deception that could ruin them both if exposed. In candlelit studios and crowded ateliers, amid pigments, frescoes, and patrons bound by oath, Celeste must outpace jealous rivals and patrician rules to claim the life she was never meant to have.

If the truth surfaces, she risks her freedom and the future of the man who believes in her. Yet art—and a clean, hopeful love—may be the one redemption this Renaissance world cannot silence.

Shades of Brilliance begins The Master’s Protégé Trilogy, blending Italian settings, art-world intrigue, and a gentle love story for fans of Irving Stone, Tracy Chevalier, and Susan Vreeland.


“The fascinating story of a woman who is an enormously talented artist in the 15th century, and her struggle to become a recognized artist.” — Reedsy Discovery Review

“A ‘rags-to-riches’ story meets the Renaissance! The story is broken up into three different parts, slowly showing the progression of Celeste’s journey as an artist... the detail is absolutely splendid.” — InD’tale Magazine

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Praise for the The Master's Protégé Trilogy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Rich in detail and brilliantly executed!” — Readers’ Favorite Review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Like the art of this era, the novel is a work of art that matches the style and drama of the work of Irving Stone, Tracy Chevalier, Susan Vreeland, and many others... As an artist, art enthusiast, and historian, I was fascinated by this story and loved the author's attention to detail that rivals my other favorite art historical fiction novelists.” — Readers’ Favorite Review

★★★★★ “Well-researched and strong heroine!”

★★★★★ “I truly felt like I was visiting the bygone eras of Venice, Lucca, and Florence.”

★★★★★ “The plot and characters are wonderfully created, as is the inner passion of an artist.”

★★★★★ “The characters are exceptional, and the descriptions given by the author are breathtaking.”

★★★★★ “A luscious story of women’s acceptance into the historical world of men only.”

★★★★★ “Reads like a really good Masterpiece Theater series on PBS.”

★★★★★ “A modernized Renaissance love story.”

★★★★★ “Amazing attention to detail for the times and historical aspects.”

★★★★★ “A welcome relief in finding worthy, appropriate, clean historical romances.”

★★★★★ “Equal to The Agony and the Ecstasy with a good grasp of how women were viewed at that time.”

One night can change everything.

For Marissa Adams, a single moment of passion leads to a future she never planned. When her best friend is killed in combat, her world collapses again, forcing her to face motherhood alone. As she begins to rebuild her life, a bitter legal battle with a grieving relative threatens to destroy the fragile peace she’s found.

As secrets unravel and loyalties divide, Marissa must find the strength to protect her son, and uncover the truth about the man she thought she knew.

If the emotional intensity of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper captivated you, you won’t be able to put down Marissa's suspense-filled journey in In a Father's Footsteps. Dive into this riveting tale of courage, betrayal, and the fight for justice before the story takes its next twist!

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Praise for In a Father's Footsteps

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A beautifully written, heartbreaking story filled with love, loss, and redemption.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Powerful, emotional, and unforgettable. Tthis one stays with you long after the final page.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A deeply moving story of courage, sacrifice, and second chances.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gut-wrenching yet uplifting, with characters so real they feel like family.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An emotional page-turner that proves Veronica Mixon is a master storyteller.

What if your only hope for saving your family meant stepping into a kidnapper's trap?

Savannah school principal Deirdre Stephens seems to have it all until a family trip to finalize the adoption of an orphaned boy spirals into a nightmare. In a flash, her spirited four-year-old daughter is abducted, and days later, her husband vanishes without a trace.

As Deirdre frantically searches for answers, she slowly uncovers shocking secrets surrounding her husband's business and their twelve-year marriage. Desperate to save her family, she sets a daring rescue plan in motion, using herself as bait. But with kidnappers demanding more than just money and local cops muddying the waters, can an ordinary elementary school principal outsmart a paid kidnapper before time runs out?

Who's Watching Maddie is a gripping international suspense story of courage, betrayal, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. Perfect for fans of Pieces of Her and Gone Girl.

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Praise for Who's Watching Maddie

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This one ranks right up there with James Patterson.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An absolute page-turner with twists and turns that keep you on your toes until the very end.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A gripping thriller you won’t want to put down.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Masterfully written suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stunning storytelling and beautifully crafted tension.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fascinating mystery that keeps you guessing.

How far would you go to keep a secret that could destroy the perfect family?

Ivy Abernathy’s carefully constructed life unravels when a determined teenager arrives in Savannah armed with a DNA test that exposes an eighteen-year-old secret Ivy thought she had buried forever. As Ivy struggles to maintain control, a shocking tragedy plunges her into a high-stakes murder trial that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.

Set against the sun-drenched streets of Savannah, this gripping mystery intertwines Ivy’s hidden past with her turbulent present, unraveling dark secrets and testing the strength of family bonds. With unexpected twists and chilling dilemmas, Three Faces in the Mirror is a tale of deception, betrayal, and the desperate quest for truth.

Fans of the suspenseful intrigue in Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me and the emotional depth of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper will be captivated by Veronica Mixon’s Three Faces in the Mirror, a riveting story of secrets, lies, and the lengths one will go to protect their family.

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Praise for Changing Faces

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The best book I’ve read since Where the Crawdads Sing

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Oh my gosh. This book was an absolute tearjerker.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is mother’s love at its finest.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  Definitely recommended for lovers of women's fiction.