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A small-town sheriff’s past comes back with a vengeance when a deadly stalker turns her badge, her heart, and her life into targets. The Threat is a gripping romantic suspense thriller set in the shadowy small town of Misty Hollow. Newly appointed as the first female sheriff, Shea Callahan is determined to protect her community from crime, corruption, and secrets. But when terrifying stalker threats begin to surface—messages tied to a deadly confrontation from her past—Shea realizes she’s the target of a relentless hunter bent on revenge. The brother of the man she killed in self-...

A Christmas collection to warm the heart. Grab a warm cup of tea and watch as romance is kindled and joy is restored to broken lives during six bygone-era Christmas celebrations.

A sexy playboy billionaire. An independent female cop. One dangerous case that could destroy them both. Bolton Steele has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—or a thrill he didn’t chase. The youngest of the powerful Brothers Steele Private Investigators, he’s used to fast cars, beautiful women, and high-stakes games. But when a late-night pursuit collides with a determined female cop, Bolton’s life takes a turn he never saw coming. Cheri Lawson is fiercely independent, a no-nonsense officer with no time for billionaire playboys or their reckless ways. Yet when she literally runs ...

A pastor’s daughter and a stubborn rancher must fight for survival—and their hearts—when Hawaii’s mighty Kilauea erupts in 1924. On May 18, 1924, the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii explodes with fire, ash, and molten rock, thrusting island life into chaos. Lucy Dillow, the devoted daughter of a missionary pastor, refuses to abandon her family or her beloved one-room schoolhouse, determined to record the eruption and help those in need. Jack Garrison, a rugged Hawaiian rancher bound to his land and cattle, stays behind to protect his livelihood—even as danger closes in. Thrown together ...

When Isabella inherits her grandmother’s inn, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy in Misty Hollow—and a killer who will do anything to silence her. She thought ghosts were her biggest worry—until living enemies proved far more dangerous. When Isabella Harper returns to Misty Hollow to inherit her grandmother’s cherished bed-and-breakfast, the Willow Ridge Inn, she dreams of peace and a new beginning. But her world shatters when she discovers her grandmother didn’t die naturally—she may have been murdered. As whispers of foul play spread, Isabella uncovers a decades-old conspiracy ...

In Texarkana, Arkansas in 1946, a serial killer terrorized the town. Now, in the present day, Pressley Taylor has arrived to pick up where her grandmother left off…to find out the identity of The Phantom. Armed with her grandmother’s notes, she enlists the help of handsome Officer Jackson Hudson, who reluctantly agrees to help. It soon becomes apparent that Pressley’s presence in town has unearthed that years-ago evil, and she becomes the primary target. As young lovers are once again being stalked and killed, it’s up to Pressley and Jackson to find the copycat killer.

When a stalker’s obsession turns deadly, a cowboy and the woman who broke his heart must unite to survive—and risk everything for love. Seth Armstrong made a mistake—one that could cost him not only his happiness but his very life. When Sally Jo Moore returns to Copper Pass as the town’s new veterinarian, she never planned on rekindling a connection with the man she once left behind. But danger has other plans. A crazed woman begins stalking Sally Jo and targeting Seth, unraveling secrets and igniting old wounds. As threats close in on the Rocking 7 Ranch, Seth and Sally Jo are ...

Now in one volume, you can listen to the escapades of unsuspecting beauties as the ladies of the local Red Hat Club decide to wed them off! One by one, the club takes in a "pink" hat as their special project and finds just the right man, whether the lady realizes it or not.

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

Sometimes a normal winter afternoon is anything but normal. When an escaped mental patient takes a woman and her three children hostage, the mother must dig deep for strength and determination she didn't know she had to save herself and her children. This short story thriller will leave you breathless. By best-selling, award-winning author.

A simple DNA test to find out whether she had any living relatives other than her mother brings to light a startling secret. As a child, her mother had entered Witness Protection and fled to the safety of the Ozark mountains. Now, Karlie’s peaceful life was shattered. Once the buzz around New York showed the mistress and daughter of Anthony Bartelloni were living in the Ozarks, FBI Agent Heath Westbrook goes undercover as the sheriff of Misty Hollow in order to protect the Marshall women.

Taya Trapp has faced danger before, but never like this. Former special ops, she's now on a mission to keep her niece safe from the hands of her abductors. Her only option is to hide out in the middle of the Ozark mountains, where she meets Ryan Boyne, a crime novelist with a tender heart. Together, they must unravel the secrets of Misty Hollow to bring down a man called The Boss, a task that will test them both to their limits.

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

Romantic suspense full of intrigue and surprise. A HEART OF VALOR First assignment... embezzlement turns to attempted murder... Can these two come face-to-face with their worst fears and come out unscathed or will greed and murder win? THE GAME This is not like any reality show Lexi Zimmer had ever seen. Her excitement quickly fades when she realizes that her time in the Ozark mountains, along with 29 others, is complicated by a murderer set out to make sure that no one reaches the end and claims the prize. Jake Ward, a cop hired to catch a killer, finds his job complicated by the presence ...

In the sprawling expanse of the Rocking W Ranch, high on top of Misty Mountain a group of cowboys face danger, intrigue, and find love in the process. Immerge yourself in the lives of those who live in Misty Hollow, a town where everyone has each others' backs and evil shows itself face much too often. Spend time with the gritty, brave people who make up this town and the cowboys who guard it.

Things are never as they seem. In the Overcoming Evil series, these women must overcome their fears and stay alive long enough to come to terms with those fears and to find the love of a man who would give his life for her. Page-turning suspense by best-selling author, Cynthia Hickey

When a brutal ambush shatters her world, Mackenzie flees to the Rocking W Ranch—where love and survival collide in a deadly fight for justice. Justice comes to Misty Hollow—at a deadly cost. After a casual weekly dinner with her brother Alex, Mackenzie’s life spirals into chaos when a brutal ambush leaves her believing he’s dead—murdered by men tied to a ruthless crime boss. Forced to run for her life, Mackenzie finds refuge at the Rocking W Ranch with Levi, her brother’s best friend and a former military police officer hardened by war and loss. As she struggles with grief and ...

Every red flag marks another victim—and Sheriff Shea Callahan must stop a killer who won’t stop until the lake runs red. A killer waits in the trees. A red flag marks the next victim. When a young couple is brutally murdered at their lakeside campsite, Sheriff Shea Callahan hopes it’s an isolated tragedy. But when another mutilated body turns up near the shore—again with a crimson camping flag staked outside—the horrifying pattern becomes undeniable. The quiet town of Misty Hollow descends into fear as old legends resurface: three deaths always follow the lake’s call. But Shea ...

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

When the deadliest tornado in U.S. history shatters their town, a schoolteacher and a grieving doctor must face loss, rebuild hope, and risk opening their hearts to love. On March 18, 1925, the Tri-State Tornado—the deadliest in American history—roared through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, destroying everything in its path. Towns vanished, farms splintered, and hundreds of lives were lost as the storm carved its 219-mile trail of devastation. In the small Missouri town of Annapolis, Emma Larson, a devoted schoolteacher, finds herself caring not only for her grandmother but also for ...