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Set against the steamy backdrop of Tarpon Cove's sun-kissed, tropical waters, sexy sleuths, and best friends Madison and Fab are at it again dealing with the occasional dead body. Hidden just below the surface of the small town lies an underworld steeped in deceit, corruption, and deadly secrets. It's only a matter of time before Madison and Fab find themselves on a collision course with the police, who consider them likely suspects in a murder.

When a body turns up at the Cottages, Madison and Fab, the sexy sleuths are on the case. But when the killer makes a habit of discarding bodies on Madison’s property . . . it’s personal. While on the hunt for the killer, the duo track down a double-crossing bail jumper, repossess a Lamborghini, and Madison lands her first case.

In the Florida Keys, trouble is brewing along with the coffee. Friends Madison Westin and Fabiana Merceau search for the mastermind behind gruesome warnings showing up on their doorstep. Fab’s infamous new partner and Madison’s reappearing ex-husband complicate matters in this sexy and humorous action-adventure, the seventh installment of the Paradise series. Can they slip the bonds of protective custody and solve the mystery before they are Kidnapped in Paradise?

This time, the girls find themselves written into the will of a friend and business partner, although his death seems anything but cut-and-dried. The steamy climate heats up even more as sexual tension skyrockets between Madison and an old family friend, and Fabiana falls even deeper with her French model boyfriend. Once again, the super sleuths are up to their necks in murky water. Can they piece things together in time, or will they wind up dead just as suddenly and inexplicably as their friend?

Sexy sleuths Madison and Fab race to uncover the truth behind a horrific crime...before a loved one pays the ultimate price. Beautiful Tarpon Cove has everything you’d expect from a paradise retreat: Blue waters, white sand and...murder?

When their neighbor is found dead, the headlines read, “It doesn’t pay to be a lottery winner.” It gets you nothing but an endless line of crazies at your door, and greedy relatives and acquaintances. Sleuths Madison and Fab don’t have time to be concerned about the latest murder; they have problems of their own trying to figure out why their house has suddenly become the focus of several attempted break-ins.

Welcome to Tarpon Cove. Madison Westin has inherited her aunt's beachfront motel in the Florida Keys. The only trouble is she’s also inherited a slew of colorful tenants—drunks, ex-cons, and fugitives. First, she has to wrestle control from a conniving lawyer and shady motel manager. With the help of her new best friend, whose motto is never leave home without your Glock, she dives into a world of blackmail, murder, and drugs.

Welcome to Tarpon Cove. Madison Westin has inherited her aunt's beachfront motel in the Florida Keys. Trouble is she’s also inherited a slew of colorful tenant's - drunks, ex-cons, and fugitives. Only one problem: First, she has to wrestle control from a conniving lawyer and shady motel manager. With the help of her new best friend, whose motto is never leave home without your Glock, they dive into a world of blackmail, murder, and drugs.

When a dead fisherman rolls up on shore, Madison cannot resist jumping into her new role as Private Investigator. But she soon discovers the people in The Cove who normally gossip about everybody's business are unusually tight-lipped. With the bad tenant radar still not working, the cottages continue to be full of riffraff. Madison gets arrested, shot at, and outsmarted. She teams up with her best friend, the Glock-carrying Fabiana. Together, they take on cases no other investigators would ever touch!

Smarter and packing an attitude, not to mention her Glock, Madison Westin is back with her never-say-no style. This time trouble rolls into Tarpon Cove in the form of her ex-husband, Jackson Devereaux, whom she hoped to never see again. His arrival brings unparalleled chaos and an uninvited corpse. Teaming up with her hot friend, Fabiana, the two women go from chasing the usual cast of misfits and weirdos to hunting down a murderer. The action turns deadly serious when they stir up a nasty enemy as they try to stay one-step ahead in a game of cat and mouse that threatens their lives.

Madison Westin has found herself and her bombshell best friend, Fabiana Merceau, caught up in deep trouble—yet again. This time, Fab is implicated as the only suspect in a high-profile double homicide on a beautiful private island. The girls have to act quickly and quietly, searching for a way to set the record straight and secure Fab’s freedom. Along the way, Madison must choose between two men, evade an ever-watchful mother, and dodge shady criminals as they try to solve a Murder in Paradise.

When a man of questionable character’s corpse is found at The Cottages, beaten to death with Madison’s own gardening tools, she and her partner, Fab, set out to prove that the man’s abused girlfriend did not kill him. Along the way, Madison finds herself behind bars twice, held hostage in a mansion, and running from flying bullets.

When a wealthy woman and her best friend are abducted during a charity event in the Cayman Islands, no one has reason to suspect they're missing...except one curious witness.

A new look at dark fairytales. Akin to the Brothers Grimm, none of these storybook characters are innocent. Cinder Ellah forgets who earned her the crown and pays a hefty price. Kaede’s new love interest weighs heavily on his soul. Olivia won’t give up her firstborn without a fight. The old woman living in a shoe bites off more than she can chew. Lere planned revenge, but contracted love sickness instead. These five stories will have you on the edge of your seat craving a sequel. Stories by Deborah Brown, Jo Niederhoff, Victor Nandi, Jarrett Mazza, and Thea Watson.

Unraveled Threads: The Journey of Rebuilding My Life is Volume V in the acclaimed SurvivingHer anthology series. Visionary Cathy Staton and seven courageous co-authors open their hearts to share real stories of grief, resilience, and healing after life’s deepest unravelings. From sudden loss to cancer battles, divorce, abandonment, and the slow work of rebuilding, each chapter is a testimony to the power of faith, endurance, and the God who weaves broken pieces into something beautiful. This collection is both raw and restorative, offering hope to every woman who has wondered if her story...

This book is a clear, empowering playbook for professionals who want to adapt fast, embrace AI, and stay relevant in the most disruptive workplace we’ve seen in decades. The workplace has entered a new era; one driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and disruption. For decades, professionals were taught to follow a familiar path: get a degree, secure a stable job, work hard, and climb the ladder. That ladder is gone. In its place is a landscape defined by shifting roles, disappearing skills, and constant reinvention. Artificial intelligence is not a distant future. It is here now ...

Many undergraduate students choose a science degree but are not aware of how science and research work in the real world. This book explains how scientific research is conceived, carried out and analyzed. It outlines how research findings are constantly evolving and why that is exciting and important. Students using this textbook will learn how to design experiments, explain their data, and analyze and interpret the work of others.

The Early Years Together is a nurturing and insightful weekly podcast hosted by Deborah Brown and Dr. Jacqueline Young, both Associate Professors at the University of Sussex. With a shared passion for early childhood education, they bring a unique blend of academic expertise and hands-on experience to every episode.Each week, Deborah and Jacqueline explore the wonders of early childhood education and care through playful curiosity and professional depth, weaving together lived experience and evidence-based practice. From developmental milestones to the power of play, they share thoughtful ...

600,000 children grow up in abusive homes every year. I was one of these kids. Were you one too? Children become adults and they go to work. The workplace is stressful. Stress brings trauma right to the surface. Childhood Trauma does different things to different people. Some RISE and become top performers. Some FALL and can’t hold a job. It’s the luck of the draw. RIGHT? Or is it something else? The focus of this book is how Childhood Trauma impacts your career. I went through physical and emotional abuse for over two decades and it greatly affected how I made a living. I experienced ...

Getting older in the workplace isn’t something to be afraid of. It’s a time of celebration. Battle wounds and scars; you've earned every one. You've seen and done a lot. All of your experiences have led you to this moment. Contribution and giving back. This career-focused podcast was hosted by Deborah Brown-Volkman who recorded 34 episodes over a 6-month period. She talked with guests who shared their workplace experiences and lessons learned so they could pay it forward to the next generation.