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Enigma by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome secrets refuse to stay buried . . . Olive Sterling thought time off from her job would finally give her the chance to uncover the truth about her family’s unsolved murders. The man she believes holds the answers is none other than the father of Jason Stewart—her former boyfriend and current colleague... -
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Ground Zero by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome betrayals detonate in code. Others explode at ground zero. Blackout operative Maverick Adams’s surf session on Lantern Beach is cut short when an FBI agent blasts into his world, arresting him for crimes he didn’t commit. When he learns that his digital fingerprints implicate him in a recent terror attack, he knows someone in his inner circle has set him up... -
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![Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick]()
Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 51 ratingsINSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough... -
![The Last Girl by A.J. Rivers]()
The Last Girl by A.J. Rivers
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter her mother’s death and a life filled with twists and turns,. Gabriela Nolan moves to Juniper Springs hoping for a fresh start. A new job, a new town, and a new lease on life. But when an armed heist shocks the town to its core,. Gabriela’s world is flipped once more. Now, she’s thrust into madness and a mystery that defies all logic... -
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![Tides of Duplicity by Robin Patchen]()
Tides of Duplicity by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPrivate investigator Fitz McCaffrey went to Belize on a case, bringing his teenage sister Shelby along with him. They lost their parents years ago, he lost his job as a cop, and they both need time to heal. When Fitz meets the beautiful and charming Tabitha Eaton, he falls hard... -
![Deadly Undertow by Christy Barritt]()
Deadly Undertow by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the Lantern Beach Mystery series is finally here! The current’s fatal pull is powerful, but so is one detective’s will to live. When someone from Cassidy Livingston’s past shows up on Lantern Beach and warns her of impending peril, opposing currents collide, threatening to drag her under. Running would be easy. But leaving would break her heart... -
![Most Likely to Die by Christy Barritt]()
Most Likely to Die by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe team finally discovered the truth about Victor . . . but the truth leaves them in absolutely peril. -
![Perilous Riptide by Christy Barritt]()
Perilous Riptide by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJust when the current seems safer, an unseen danger emerges and threatens to destroy everything. When Cassidy Livingston finds a journal hidden deep in the recesses of her ice cream truck, her curiosity kicks into high gear. Islanders suspect that Elsa, the journal’s owner, didn’t die accidentally... -
![One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury]()
One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsI’m a firefighter, God, so I know I’ve been in some tough places before. But this . . . this not knowing the people I love . . . this is the hardest thing I can imagine. The last thing Jake Bryan knew was the roar of the World Trade Center collapsing on top of him and his fellow firefighters. The man in the hospital bed remembers nothing... -
![Shadow of Intrigue by Christy Barritt]()
Shadow of Intrigue by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsFor her entire life, Lisa Garth has felt like a supporting character in the drama of life. The designation never bothered her—until now. Lantern Beach, where she’s settled and runs a popular restaurant, has boarded up for the season. The slower pace leaves her with too much time alone. Braden Dillinger came to Lantern Beach to try to heal... -
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Critical Mass by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe thought she knew the man she was falling for. She was wrong. Natalie Ravenscroft believed she’d found her perfect match in Timothy Shaw—charming, loyal, everything she ever wanted. But when her father starts asking questions she can’t answer, Natalie follows her instincts . . . and her boyfriend. What she uncovers shatters her world. Timothy Shaw isn’t real... -
![Critical Threat by Lynette Eason]()
Critical Threat by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFBI Special Agent Grace Billingsley tracks serial killers, using her skills as a psychiatrist and behavioral analyst to get dangerous people off the street and safely behind bars. But prison psychiatrist Sam Monroe knows that just because a killer is incarcerated doesn't mean they're not a threat... -
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Artifice by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree missing teens. One questionable school. Zero room for error. When the teenage son of a prominent Boston family vanishes from Lighthouse Harbor—an exclusive institution for troubled teens—private investigator Olive Sterling is called to find him. Posing as a wealthy benefactor, Olive infiltrates the school. But something sinister lurks within. Other students have gone missing... -
![Where Secrets Find Solace by Kimberly Brown]()
Where Secrets Find Solace by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAfter ten years behind bars, a woman walks free—but freedom comes with its own sentence in this bold and unsparing novel by national bestselling author Kimberly Brown. After serving a ten-year sentence for killing her mother’s boyfriend, Alayah Chambers is finally free—but freedom comes at a cost... -
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![Betrayal of Genius by Robin Patchen]()
Betrayal of Genius by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHer invention could save thousands of lives…if she can survive long enough to share it. Jacqui’s research could lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and she’s determined to ensure the technology goes to the company with the best shot at creating life-saving products, not just the highest bidder... -
![The Christmas Door by Christy Barritt]()
The Christmas Door by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsClosed doors protect. Open doors invite. This Christmas, one door will change everything. Influencer Amayah Harper is known for finding beauty in forgotten places—especially in weathered doors and the stories behind them, which she shares with her fast-growing audience... -
![Shadow Assignment by Christy Barritt]()
Shadow Assignment by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSomeone tried to kill you . . . Those are the last words Sadie Carrington expects to hear when she awakens in the hospital. Even more terrifying—she can’t remember how she got there, who the handsome man standing by her bedside is, or even her own name. Her gut instincts scream that danger is far from over. But Sadie doesn’t understand why anyone would want her dead... -
![Redemption for Ransom by Robin Patchen]()
Redemption for Ransom by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPreviously published as Tides of Duplicity by Robin Patchen. Brand-new title, same great story! A jewelry heist, a kidnapping, and a choice. When Fitz’s sister disappears, he’ll do anything to get her back, even if it means betraying the woman he’s come to love. Private investigator Fitz McCaffrey went to Belize on a case, bringing his teenage sister Shelby along with him... -
![When a Secret Kills by Lynette Eason]()
When a Secret Kills by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsInvestigative reporter Jillian Carter knows it's time to put the past to rest. She's tired of looking over her shoulder, letting a killer go free. She's no longer the scared kid who changed her name and disappeared. Now, no matter what the cost, Jillian must do what she is trained to do--ferret out the truth and expose it... -
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Rising Wind by Edie James
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe lives life by her own rules. Trust no one is first on the list. He's sworn to protect her, but the secrets she's holding back will get them both killed. Being a middle son in the hard-driving MacKenzie family, Harbor patrol officer Teo MacKenzie knows how to tow the line and stay out of trouble. He works hard, plays hard, and prays hard... -
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Hotshot in Savannah by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAutumn becomes the prime suspect after local hotshot news anchor, Brock Kensington, is found murdered. Can the Garlucci family clear their friend’s name before she becomes the breaking news story of the year? BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! -----------------------------------------. Garlucci family friend, Autumn Winter, has landed a primo position as a Channel 11 News entertainment reporter... -
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Solid as Steele by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe lost his memory…. Mackenzie Steele has been instrumental in keeping Steele Guardians afloat, working long hours for months. Nearing burnout, her family encourages her to take a vacation, and she reluctantly agrees. She needs solitude and quiet, and a vacation rental home in the Oregon desert is just the ticket. But she’s no sooner unpacked her bags when a man lands on her doorstep... -
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The Trouble With Secrets: The Kilteegan Bridge Story by Jean Grainger
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsKilteegan Bridge, County Cork 1958. For eighteen year old Lena Mullery, life is predictable and dull. A future of hard work, marriage to a local boy, and a family of her own one day is all she has to look forward to. People from her background know not expect too much, but Lena yearns for something different. Malachy Berger was different, for him, the world is at his feet... -
![The Secrets She Kept by Christy Barritt]()
The Secrets She Kept by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the Land of the Midnight Sun, secrets cast long shadows. Former Army investigator Duke McAllister remains determined to uncover the truth behind his fiancée’s mysterious disappearance two years ago. Joined by his friend and podcast teammate, Andi Slade, Duke delves into Celeste Dawson’s past and soon uncovers a mind-bending conspiracy... -
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![Down the Dirt Road by Jessie Gussman]()
Down the Dirt Road by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAmara Jardine didn’t expect to leave her big city marketing job and return home. But the death of her parents in a plane crash brings her back to Raspberry Ridge along with the two sisters she barely knows... -
![The Amish Bishop's Boppli by Amelia Yoder]()
The Amish Bishop's Boppli by Amelia Yoder
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowing a boppli can be a blessing, but it can also be a recipe for burnout. Two years after being ordained as the new bishop of their community, Samuel and his wife Eve are still enjoying the freedom of being a newlywed couple. Their marriage began with some rocky roads, but now that they figured out how to manage it all, day-to-day chores and work seem comfortable... -
![A Summer of Discovery: An Amish Romance Novel by Samantha Price]()
A Summer of Discovery: An Amish Romance Novel by Samantha Price
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A Summer of Discovery" is a delightful journey between two worlds, where family antics unfold faster than a runaway goat... -
![The Boy Who Stayed by Mary Lantz]()
The Boy Who Stayed by Mary Lantz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe ran from the boy who broke her. She never expected to fall for the man who stayed. Six years ago, Lavina Schwartz walked away from her Amish life—and from God. Betrayed by the boy she trusted most, her faith crumbled, and the home she once loved became a place of painful memories. Now, her father’s stroke calls her back to Kingston. The town hasn’t changed—but Lavina has... -
![A Season of Grace by Samantha Price]()
A Season of Grace by Samantha Price
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Amish romance filled with secrets, second chances, and the strength of family. As the apple harvest gets underway, a sudden medical emergency sends one family member to the hospital, casting a shadow over the season. Chess sets out on a daring mission to right his past wrongs, while Tabitha—who never normally keeps secrets—holds onto one that could affect everyone around her... -
![Last Chance Christmas by Lisa Phillips, Michelle Sass Aleckson]()
Last Chance Christmas by Lisa Phillips, Michelle Sass Aleckson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis Christmas, love is the greatest rescue of all. .. Christmas was supposed to be peaceful in Last Chance County—until escaped killers turn their winter wonderland into a deadly hunting ground. When a catastrophic blizzard causes a prison transport crash, hardened criminals scatter into the frozen wilderness... -
![A Season of Grace: An Uplifting Amish Tale of Love, Faith, and Family by Samantha Price]()
A Season of Grace: An Uplifting Amish Tale of Love, Faith, and Family by Samantha Price
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Amish romance filled with secrets, second chances, and the strength of family. As the apple harvest gets underway, a sudden medical emergency sends one family member to the hospital, casting a shadow over the season. Chess sets out on a daring mission to right his past wrongs, while Tabitha—who never normally keeps secrets—holds onto one that could affect everyone around her... -
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Finding Faith by Madison Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve loved twice and lost both times. After giving up, I never expected it to find me a third time. Three years ago, I was running for my life alongside my wife and child. Now I have a new face and a new life, but no wife. Devasted by a turn of events when the love of my life died in a tragic accident, I decided to take my son and transfer to get a fresh start... -
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The Christmas Caregiver by Hannah Miller
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen thirty-year-old Elizabeth Beiler arrives in Kansas expecting to teach school, she discovers her position has been given to the bishop's young niece... -
![An Orphan For Christmas: An Amish Christmas Romance of Faith, Forgiveness, and Second Chances by Mary Lantz]()
An Orphan For Christmas: An Amish Christmas Romance of Faith, Forgiveness, and Second Chances by Mary Lantz
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA baby left behind. A brother she shouldn’t love. A Christmas she’ll never forget. When a desperate young mother leaves her newborn on Anna Stoltzfus’s doorstep, the quiet Amish woman’s carefully ordered life begins to unravel. The note she finds reveals a truth she never expected to face—the baby is the son of Samuel Miller, the man who once broke her heart and left their community behind... -
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![Rescued Dreams by Lisa Phillips]()
Rescued Dreams by Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe must confront her haunting past to protect her future—and the man she loves. Truck Lieutenant Amelia Patterson hasn’t told anyone about her past in Benson, or the fact her vindictive ex never gave her the necessary paperwork for her rank. Rescue Squad firefighter Ridge Foster, recently promoted to Lieutenant, is eager to leave Eastside Fire House and his unspoken feelings for Amelia behind... -
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Lost Cause by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWorking together is a challenge…. Detective Burke Ulrich is known for his unyielding dedication to justice and his methodical approach to solving crimes. When a valuable family heirloom is stolen from a recluse’s rundown estate on Lost Island, Burke is called in to investigate... -
![Scent of Murder by Laura Scott]()
Scent of Murder by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Scott. Search and rescue and love. .. Accident or Murder? When Kendra Sullivan reaches out to Dominic Lakeland, the son of the pilot who was killed alongside her parents six years ago, she is hopeful they will finally uncover the truth about that fateful day... -
![Rising Hope by Edie James]()
Rising Hope by Edie James
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCoast Guard rescue pilot Enzo MacKenzie puts his life on the line every day, but when his commanding officer persuades him to take part in an undercover drug sting, he quickly realizes this new assignment is going to be everything he deception, greed and deceit. Not his jam. Neither is his reluctant partner, DEA agent Sarah Walker. She’s bossy, bristly and annoyingly overconfident... -
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The Keeper by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsUSA TODAY and ECPA bestselling series. Combine James Patterson and Colleen Hoover and you'll start to understand why readers are riveted by the Murphy Shepherd series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin: gripping action, heart-wrenching emotion, and deep questions that deserve to be considered. Bones--Murphy Shepherd's teacher, mentor, priest, and friend--is gone... -
![Burn the Dawn by Lisa Phillips]()
Burn the Dawn by Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA series of missing girls. Weeks after she got shot, Kenna is back. She's living free of a past that held her in the grip of fear, determined to move on-and keep fighting. This PI isn't going to let anything keep her from finding the lost and broken. A town in the grip of fear. After a deadly setback, Kenna realizes the case is far more complicated than she first thought... -
![Final Approach by Lynette Eason]()
Final Approach by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAir Marshal Kristine Duncan is not on duty when a hijacker attempts to seize control of the plane she and her friends are on as they head out on a much-needed vacation. Jumping into action and aided by FBI Special Agent Andrew Ross, Kristine thwarts the attack and the plane lands safely. But as the investigation into the incident gets underway, Kristine and Andrew are confused at every step... -
![A Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason]()
A Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen they are thrown into a grisly murder case, hostage negotiator Kit Kenyon and detective Noah Lambert soon realize they are on the hunt for a serial killer. The stakes are raised when they discover he may be hunting one of them too. -
![The Revelation by Beverly Lewis]()
The Revelation by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsABRAM'S DAUGHTERS introduces readers to an Old Order family, a close-knit community and a devout people whose way of life and faith in God is as timeless as their signature horse and buggy. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II, this compelling saga spans three generations of a Lancaster County Amish family... -
![Breaker's Reef by Terri Blackstock]()
Breaker's Reef by Terri Blackstock
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMurder and mystery continue in Book Four of the Cape Refuge series A famous mystery writer has just moved to Cape Refuge when a teenage girl is found murdered. Sheila Caruso ex-con, mother to Sadie and Caleb, and resident of Hanover House is working for the writer when she discovers that a scene in one of his novels matches the crime scene... -
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![In Too Deep by Lynn H. Blackburn]()
In Too Deep by Lynn H. Blackburn
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen the dive team is called in to recover a body from a submerged car, they aren't prepared to find an encrypted laptop--or an unsettling connection between investigator Adam Campbell and the dead accountant. Adam turns to his friend Dr. Sabrina Fleming--a professor at the local university with unparalleled computer security and forensics skills--to recover the files from the laptop... -
![Before the Night Falls by Christy Barritt]()
Before the Night Falls by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe roses are back. And so is the fear. TV personality Olivia Montgomery thought her nightmare was over. One year ago, she escaped the clutches of “The Admirer,” a serial killer who left roses as his calling card. A serial killer who kept her in darkness. The monster who was shot and killed by police. At least, that’s what everyone believes... -
![Gray Wolf Security by Glenna Sinclair]()
Gray Wolf Security by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis best selling series is now bundled together for the first time! Enjoy all 5 Gray Wolf Security books. No cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :). -
![Maddox by Christy Barritt]()
Maddox by Christy Barritt
He’s on the case . . . and she’s his prime suspect. Former Navy SEAL Maddox King’s latest assignment for Blackout is to obtain information on a possible domestic terrorist operation. To do so, he must go undercover as a maintenance man at an estate owned by real estate tycoon Seymore Foggerty. Taryn Parsons is his prime suspect. The woman was plucked out of obscurity to become Mr... -
![Turmoil in Savannah by Hope Callaghan]()
Turmoil in Savannah by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCarlita must help solve a murder to clear her friend’s name, all while managing her businesses and trying desperately to keep the Garlucci past from being exposed after a surprise visit from some “family” members. “Turmoil in Savannah” is Book 13 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! -----------------------------------------... -
![Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman]()
Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe keeps her feelings to herself…. When Teagan Steele faces her hardest challenge since taking over her family’s security company, she has to dig deep to figure out how one of their clients smuggled antiquities into this country, and what they did with them. And she has to clear Steele Guardians of any charges of collusion and wrongdoing. But a bold undercover agent changes everything...
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