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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... -
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Steinbeck by Susan May Warren
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsThere's Trouble Up North. .. The greatest heist of all…. A thief behind bars, a soldier seeking redemption. Together, they embark on a daring quest to infiltrate a Russian stronghold, retrieve the plans, and dismantle the cyberman prototype. Failure is not an option. The Minnesota Kingstons. Book 1: Jack. Book 2: Conrad. Book 3: Doyle. Book 4: Austen. Book 5: Steinbeck. -
![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... -
![Fighting For You by Robin Patchen]()
Fighting For You by Robin Patchen
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsShe's running from her past. He's protecting his future. Together, they must fight for what matters most. Delaney Wright has always believed the best of everyone—even when she shouldn’t. After her ex-boyfriend’s shocking betrayal, Delaney flees Shadow Cove, determined to rebuild her shattered confidence. She lands a nanny position in Virginia, caring for precious four-year-old Charlotte... -
![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... -
![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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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... -
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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... -
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![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... -
![Rising Wind by Edie James]()
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... -
![Solid as Steele by Susan Sleeman]()
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... -
![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... -
![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... -
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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... -
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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... -
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![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. -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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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Shattered Whispers by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen theater owner Abby Mendez goes in after hours to work on the set for their newest production, she's shocked to find a body behind stage. She'd just gone out to dinner with the dead man earlier that very night. Even worse, the killer is still in the building. Blackout operative Hunter Bancroft is nearby when Abby screams, and he rushes to help her... -
![Don't Look Back by Lynette Eason]()
Don't Look Back by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTop rated romantic suspense at its best! ***. One man lives to see her dead. The other is fighting to keep her alive. Twelve years ago, forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash survived a brutal kidnapping. After years of therapy, she has made a life for herself--though one that is haunted by memories of her terrifying past... -
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Final Approach by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe's intent on investigating a sinister plot of revenge, and it will take all her courage to survive. Air 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... -
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Blackout by Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBIG CITY CRIME. SMALL TOWN HEROES. A missing woman. Cut loose from the CIA after a devastating injury, Ember Hendryx only wants one thing—to live long enough to find her missing sister. The clock is running down. She’s got the skills to do this, but she’ll need the one thing she can’t do for herself if she’s going to succeed... -
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Moving Target by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Maddy McKay and Quinn Holcombe don't show up for Quinn's surprise birthday party, his friends know that something is very wrong. Their search turns up little beyond evidence that Quinn and Maddy just decided to take off for a long overdue vacation. But it soon becomes apparent that they did not leave of their own accord. Maddy awakens in a cement room with no idea where she is... -
![Rains of Remorse by Christy Barritt]()
Rains of Remorse by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA stranger invades her home, leaving Rebecca Jarvis terrified. Above all, she must protect the baby growing inside her. Since her estranged husband died suspiciously six months earlier, Rebecca has been determined to depend on no one but herself. Her chivalrous new neighbor appears to be an answer to prayer... -
![Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon]()
Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe police say her father's death was suicide. But Kelly Warren says it was murder--and she has new evidence that she believes proves it. Detective Cole Taylor doesn't put much credence in her claim, and nothing in his case review suggests foul play... -
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Fatal Exchange by Lisa Harris
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEmily Hunt might come from a family of cops, but she never goes looking for an adrenaline rush. She lives the quiet--well, relatively quiet--life of a teacher and thrives on making a difference in the lives of her students. But she'll have to draw on a well of strength and savvy she didn't know she had as student Rafael Cerda takes her class hostage for ransom money to save his brother's life... -
![The End of the Road by Christy Barritt]()
The End of the Road by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the future of the Arctic Circle Murder Club teetering on rocky ground, the team members have scattered. But it’s not long before they realize some bonds can’t be broken. Fearing an adversary from her past will find her, Simmy Samuels runs, determined to find a new place to hide. But Ranger Garrett isn’t about to leave Simmy out in the cold and alone... -
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Exes and Woes by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter Carlita becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation; she and Mercedes frantically hunt for Elvira who holds the key to clearing her name. “Exes and Woes” is Book 14 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series. BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! ---------------------------------------------... -
![When a Heart Stops by Lynette Eason]()
When a Heart Stops by Lynette Eason
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSpunky and outgoing, nothing much bothers medical examiner Serena Hopkins--except for the thought of falling in love again. But when a serial killer is picking off her former classmates, Serena's life becomes intertwined with her old high school crush, FBI agent Dominic Allen... -
![Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson]()
Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson
It’s a summer of change for Jennifer O’Malley. The busy physician has a pediatrics practice in Dallas, and meeting Tom Peterson, and falling in love, is adding a rich layer to her life. She’s sorting out how to introduce him to her family–she’s the youngest of seven–and thinking about marriage. She’s falling in love with Jesus too, and knows God is good... -
![He Walks Among Us by Christy Barritt]()
He Walks Among Us by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMembers of the Arctic Circle Murder Club get together to discuss the next case they'll take a deep dive into. But their plans are quickly derailed when three bodies emerge from an icy river nearby and a friend of one of the victims pleads for help. -
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![Ranger Loyalty by Lynn Shannon]()
Ranger Loyalty by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNo way to escape…. After the death of her fiancé, Olivia Leighton takes solace in her work as a wedding planner—until she receives threatening messages. Hiding out isn’t an option if she wants to keep her business afloat. But when she’s attacked and almost kidnapped during a reception, it becomes frighteningly clear the lengths her stalker will go to... -
![Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey]()
Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the stark but beautiful wilds of northern New Mexico, a luxury spa and couple's retreat turns into a chilling nightmare when a woman vanishes without a trace, just hours after a public fight with her boyfriend. Worried something sinister has happened, her friends reach out to investigator Riley MacLeod, an expert skip tracer, for help... -
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Ranger Purpose by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA baby in danger…. Texas Ranger Daniel Perez has dedicated his life to justice, but a broken marriage has left him questioning his decisions. When his mother calls for help after witnessing an attempted kidnapping at their church, Daniel is thrust into the role of a bodyguard. The target? Foster mother Ellie Brooks and the infant she’s sworn to protect... -
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Austen by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHis secrets could get them killed…. Austen Kingston isn’t impressed with Mr. Billionaire, Declan Stone. Sure, he’s handsome, and has a generous heart, but she is happy with her life as a treasure hunter-slash shark diver. Besides, she’s seen what wealth can do to someone…no thank you. And then a routine dive turns treacherous and she finds herself in need of rescue…... -
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![Peculiar Poison by Hope Callaghan]()
Peculiar Poison by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDiscover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! When a crew member is mysteriously poisoned onboard the “Siren of the Seas,” Millie fights to clear her name after becoming a suspect. Peculiar Poison - Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 18. BONUS: Recipe Included! ---------------------------------------------...
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