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A detective and an FBI agent must outwit a killer using the seven deadly sins as his weapon before they become his final victims. One dedicated detective. One relentless FBI agent. A chilling killer obsessed with sin. When a wealthy resort owner is brutally murdered in a small Arkansas town, Detective Harper Scranton is left shaken—not only by the crime but by the taunting message left just for her. Soon, she discovers she’s not the only target. FBI Special Agent Liam McConnell has been receiving the same cryptic notes. Together, Harper and Liam are pulled into a twisted cat-and-mouse ...

Crystal Waters has her hands full managing Riverside Towers, a sprawling apartment complex where drama is usually limited to noise complaints and broken appliances. But when her miniature long-haired dachshund, Minnie, discovers the body of Richard Thornton in their beloved dog park, Crystal's orderly world is turned upside down. Richard wasn't just any victim—he was the wealthy developer determined to bulldoze the dog park for luxury condos, and half the neighborhood wanted him gone. The suspect list grows longer than Minnie's ears: a restaurant owner facing financial ruin, a grieving ...

Another fan wants their moment of fame and will do anything to get it. After Stormi Nelson's first mystery hits the NYT Best-Selling List, Stormi begins receiving threatening emails and is stalked by a clichéd person in a trench coat and hat. Her stalkers requests are straightforward: Finish writing her next book quickly, or face the consequences. When nothing Stormi does satisfies this unknown stalker, she and her best friend concoct a plan guaranteed to draw the stalker out of the shadows.

Frontier Hearts: A Historical Romance Anthology gathers four sweeping western love stories filled with adventure, danger, and the resilience of pioneers determined to carve out a future in an unforgiving land. From the rugged Oregon Trail to the lawless Montana frontier, from Civil War–scarred Arkansas to the moonshine-fueled feuds of the Ozark Mountains, these heart-stirring tales will sweep you away to a time when justice was fragile, faith was tested, and true love offered the greatest reward. 💖 A Love for Deligious – A widowed bride with five children faces ruthless enemies and a...

A threatening letter. Hidden clues. A woman on the run. Alisa Gosling finds a piece of a letter under a desk in an office she cleans. Curiosity has her locating the other pieces. Putting the puzzle together, she discovers a threatening letter best left hidden. As danger increases after she turns the letter over to the police, she flees to Misty Hollow and the Leaning O Ranch. Trouble follows her, as the bad guys believe she has something they want. Local law enforcement can’t be trusted.

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

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

An obsession turns deadly when a serial killer targets Detective Aislinn MacFarland, forcing her into a dangerous game of survival, trust, and forbidden desire. When women who look eerily alike begin disappearing in a small town, Detective Aislinn MacFarland becomes the next obsession of a deranged serial killer known only as The Photographer. After discovering her face superimposed on a victim’s picture, Aislinn realizes the murders are chillingly personal. With the FBI stepping in, Agent Andrew Wayne is assigned to protect her, igniting a fiery attraction that collides with the danger ...

On Misty Mountain’s Rocking W Ranch, a nanny’s fresh start collides with blackmail, betrayal, and a deadly threat that could destroy the family she loves. Cowboy Jeopardy is a romantic suspense thriller set against the rugged beauty of Misty Mountain’s Rocking W Ranch, where love, danger, and betrayal collide. Danica Cooper has fought hard to rebuild her life. A recovered gambling addict and survivor of a crime boss’s downfall, she’s ready for a new beginning as the nanny to rancher Dylan Wyatt’s twin boys. Amidst the wide-open pastures, thundering hooves, and quiet promise of ...

A routine morning hike. A woman running for her life. A forest hiding unspeakable evil. Linda Orson's Thursday morning begins like any other—an early alarm, a thermos of coffee, and a familiar trail through Blackwood Forest Preserve. It's her sanctuary, her escape from the everyday pressures of life. But this morning, everything changes. When a terrified blonde woman bursts onto the trail with a masked man close behind, Linda witnesses something no one should see. In seconds, her peaceful hike becomes a desperate fight for survival. With nowhere to run but deeper into the woods, Linda ...

By Amazon and ECPA best-selling and award-winning author A widow and her children must outrun killers in the Ozark Mountains, finding faith, survival, and unexpected love along the way. When Rachel Kent sets out on a cross-country road trip with her two children, she never expects to walk into a nightmare. A routine stop at a new campground in the Ozarks turns deadly when they return from a hike to discover every camper brutally murdered. Desperate and alone, Rachel flees into the mountains—only to find an unlikely ally in Wesley Ward, a brooding former Army Ranger hiding from his past. ...

A skincare party turns into murder and Stormi is called to save the day! When Stormi is roped in for attending a party her sister is hosting, in her latest string of "get rich quick" schemes, Stormi has no idea that the night will result in one woman's death. Her sister is devastated and pleads with Stormi to help her clear her name. Not wanting to be involved in another murder, Stormi balks...until she receives threats warning her to keep her nose out of the murder.

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

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

Stormi Nelson, best-selling romance author, moved into her huge Victorian house in the private community of Oak Meadows Estates. When her agent tells her that her characters are becoming too cardboard and that she needs to get out and mingle with people, she comes up with the idea of a neighborhood watch program. The only problem is...she’s the only member.

Poison in the greenhouse, secrets from the past, and a killer far too close for comfort put Shelby Hart in the fight of her life. Shelby Hart swore she was done snooping into murders. But when she collapses in her own greenhouse, gasping for breath after a poisoning attempt, she realizes trouble has no intention of leaving her alone. This time, the danger isn’t coming from a stranger—it’s a friend with a deadly secret, tied to the mysterious death of Shelby’s father five years ago. With her loyal, quirky crew of friends and family by her side, Shelby digs into a past riddled with ...

Ozark Mountains, 1932 Small Town teacher Mary Jo Stevens yearns to make a difference in her community and starts with giving her shoes to a young mother in need. The rest of the town thinks she's lost her mind. As a Demonstration Agent for the Arkansas Welfare Department, Bill Wright travels to every hill and hollow in the Ozarks to teach men and women how to make the best of their situations. But he needs the assistance of someone like Mary Jo to gain the community’s trust. Can she trust an outsider who thinks he knows best?

Woolworth's Five and Dime is a magical place to work at Christmastime, but will it also be a place to fall in love in 1881? Maggie Larson works the lunch counter, where she befriends a girl whose father delivers milk. Hattie Scott learns her favorite customer is Timothy Branson and a threat to her brother's job. Essie Hensley doesn't need money, but welcomes the challenges of working a job where she meets a minister and six little boys who inspire Christmas wishes. A job is the only thing orphan Lizzie Miller needs, but she can't pass up an invite to a bookkeeper's family Christmas.

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

Lisa Paxton, private investigator, is recuperating after her last dangerous case when a mysterious package arrives on her desk. From the moment her partner, Drake Baxter dashes outside with the package, things go from a bang to a boom as they race to solve a crime before the clock ticks down. Rating: PG13 This short story romantic suspense thriller will keep you turning pages. By a best-selling, award-winning author.