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When teenage girls vanish in the woods, a fearless search-and-rescue worker and a rugged cowboy must outwit a predator before they become his next victims. Cowboy Hazard is a gripping Western romantic suspense thriller filled with danger, betrayal, and heart-pounding action set against the eerie wilderness of a small town on Misty Mountain. Blair Oakley, a determined search-and-rescue worker, has dedicated her life to saving others alongside her loyal canine partner, Diamond. But when teenage girls begin disappearing in the dense, fog-shrouded woods, Blair finds herself thrust into the most...

Marley Brooks is used to receiving fan mail, but when letters from one particular fan take a dangerous turn and a coworker is killed, she leaves her job and flees to Misty Hollow. Her desire to hide doesn’t come easy, as even the people in this remote mountain town recognize her. The letters continue, and Marley enlists the help of local farmer Dirk Mason, former military police.

A reclusive cowboy mechanic and a reluctant heroine are thrown together by danger, diamonds, and unexpected love at the Rocking 7 Ranch. Malcolm Armstrong has only ever wanted two things—to restore vintage cars and to find the woman of his dreams. But being the youngest Armstrong brother means his life is never simple. When a misunderstanding leads him to tackle Ashley Lincoln, believing she’s a jewel thief, their world collides in chaos—and someone starts shooting. Ashley’s quiet, predictable life takes a sharp turn when she’s caught holding a bag of stolen diamonds. Hauled ...

HOLLYWOOD ISN'T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS. Come along as wanna-be journalist, Kelly Canyon, and her quirky grandmother, join forces with Hollywood's golden boy and get involved in one murder after another. KILLER POSE Kelly Canyon wants to be an investigative journalist and takes photos of celebrities to pay the bills. When an actress is murdered following an interview by Kelly, she and Brock Handsome, uh, Hanson are the primary suspects. Mishap and hilarity ensue as Kelly is roped into clearing her name, helping the police catch a killer, and keep herself from being another notch in the belt of ...

Complete 4 short story serials Desert Rose: Nothing matters but keeping her land. Rose Willingham, oldest sister of four, is level-headed and strong. When her uncle dies, leaving a ranch in Arizona to her and her sisters, she has full confidence they can make the ranch into something to be proud of. What she didn't count on was a snake named Logan Pritchard or a handsome neighbor named Zeke McCammon to both have their eyes on Rose and her land. One wants Rose along with her land and the other will do anything to possess one or the other. Desert Lilly: Rustlers are after her cattle ... Lilly...

In River Valley, where secrets simmer and dreams turn deadly, one mother must prove her daughter’s innocence before the “sleep-walkers” claim their next victim. Welcome to River Valley, a charming small town brimming with secrets, scandals, and quirky characters. When prized possessions begin vanishing in the dead of night—and the victims are left bewildered in their sleep—the peaceful community spirals into chaos. For Marsha Calloway, the nightmare becomes personal when her daughter is accused of being part of the mysterious “sleep walkers.” Determined to protect her child, ...

The tables have turned. Rather than Lainie Marks accepting a job to hunt down a crimina,l she finds herself being the one protected from a past evil that now wants her dead. New police officer Seth Wyatt finds the frightened woman running for her life after a traffic accident and teams up with her to stop a madman. Only, Seth isn't sure Lainie can hold it together when she comes face-to-face with the man who terrorized her in the past. Neither wants romance. Both want to focus on their careers. Can these two learn the valuable lesson that life isn't meant to be lived alone even with the ...

When names appear in River Valley’s obituaries before the victims are even dead, Marsha Steele must stop a killer before her own name is written in stone. River Valley isn’t just known for its charm—it’s also home to secrets as dark as the Ozark night. When elderly women begin dying after their names mysteriously appear in the obituaries, panic spreads through the close-knit town. But when one “living victim” turns to Marsha Steele for help, Marsha realizes she’s facing her most chilling case yet. Life should be sweet with her shop, Country Gifts from Heaven, thriving, but ...

At the Rocking 7 Dude Ranch, a wounded woman, her silent child, and a determined cowboy find love, healing, and the courage to face danger together. Crystal Wells arrives at the Rocking 7 Dude Ranch seeking refuge, carrying the weight of her own trauma and the heartbreak of her young son’s silence after a brutal attack. Hoping the peaceful Montana ranch can bring healing, Crystal soon discovers an unexpected ally in Dirk Armstrong—the rugged cowboy determined to prove his dream of running a dude ranch is more than just a fantasy. While Dirk’s brothers laugh at his vision, his ...

A detective and an FBI agent must stop a spiraling madman and his assassin before a kidnapped teen becomes the next victim of the deadly sins. The killer is on the run. Harper and Liam are closing in. And danger is escalating with every move. Detective Harper Scranton and FBI Special Agent Liam McConnell are closer than ever to exposing the man behind a string of murders carried out in the name of the seven deadly sins. But their hunt uncovers something even darker—an organized network of loyal followers willing to kill or die for their leader. As Harper and Liam question suspects, the ...

Brynlee Bourge wants nothing more than to spend her days among the books of Misty Hollow’s library. When her best friend coerces her into attending a Christmas fundraiser dinner with her, she says yes. All the male attention leaves her feeling like Cinderella at the ball right down to the running from the party. Only this time it isn’t because of a ticking clock. Someone paid her too much attention and she fled.

Tatym Billings’ grandmother dies and leaves her cabin and land in Misty Hollow to her granddaughter. What promised to be a new life had instead turned into a lethal inheritance as someone wants to prove Tatym is not the legal owner and will do anything in his power to get her deed. Even kill.

Shea Sydney couldn’t be happier that she’d been hired on as Misty Hollow's newest deputy. She needed a reason to live in the town, and now she had the perfect one. She suspected the identity of the man who killed her father 10 years ago and believed he lived in the small town of Misty Hollow. With a badge on her belt, she had the right to ask questions. She’d find out the truth one way or the other.

Gemma Ricca overhears her groom and her father talking about his taking over of the family business. When she realizes what the family business is, she realizes how blind she’s been and flees to stay with her aunt in Misty Hollow. How can she raise her unborn child in the Moreno family? She will not allow her child to grow up in the mob. No matter what.

Brad Jennings needs a temporary wife. Lacey Strange is more than willing to hire on as that wife. Brad needs Lacey to help prove his ex-wife hid his daughter away from him in an attempt to prove negligence when the child disappeared from the park during a visitation with him. Both are determined to keep things strictly business, but when Brad finds out something terrifying about the mother of his children and the danger escalates, he and Lacey realize that hearts can't be told to remain professional. Can these two get over past pains and learn the lesson of love while the threat of death ...

A child in danger. A beautiful nanny. A cold-blooded killer. Only a hardened private investigator can keep them alive. Angela Barnes never expected her temporary job as a nanny to turn into a fight for survival. Hired to care for a wealthy couple’s daughter, she’s shocked when the parents vanish without warning—leaving her alone with a little girl whose true identity is far more dangerous than Angie realizes. Enter Clark Steele, one of the legendary Brothers Steele Private Investigators, a former bodyguard with a reputation for being cool under pressure. For nearly a year, Clark has ...

A too-handsome-for-his-own-good private investigator must protect a woman from a deadly stalker—while fighting a passion that could cost them both everything. Lana Bailey thought a new job would mean a fresh start—but danger follows her everywhere. Hunted by a relentless stalker who claims she belongs to him, Lana seeks safety at Brothers Steele Private Investigators, hoping the powerful agency can shield her from harm. Enter Lance Steele—a seasoned PI, protective alpha hero, and far too handsome for his own good. Determined to protect Lana, Lance takes her case pro bono, vowing to ...

Revenge isn't always sweet. Can her captive heart be freed to dream, to dare, to love? A quest for revenge ends in a marriage of convenience and a feisty Irish lass discovers that not everything is as it seems as family secrets are revealed. An Irish cop, bent on saving the fallen women of Five Points, New York, finds himself thrust into the role of husband with a woman determined to break down a notorious crime boss. Can these two pull together and find a love bigger than they are?

Christmas is no time for a mystery...or is it? Celebrate two Christmas's with kooky best-selling author and Private Investigator, Stormi Nelson as she discovers the true meaning of the season despite her family's mishaps and misadventures! Indulge in this Christmas holiday small town cozy mystery by a best-selling, award-winning author. Warning: These stories are not in any chronological order with rest of the series. You may see someone who had died or gone to jail in one of the other books.

By Amazon and ECPA best-selling and award-winning author A cruise ship photographer becomes the target of a killer after snapping a murder—and only a wounded detective can keep her alive on the high seas. Molly Nicholson thought a job as a cruise ship photographer would be the perfect escape after heartbreak, but paradise quickly turns deadly when she accidentally captures a murder on film. Now, amidst the tropical beauty of Hawaii, she’s being hunted by a killer determined to silence her forever. When a brooding detective on medical leave steps in as her protector, sparks fly even as ...