Thicker Than Blood Series by C.J. Darlington

Two estranged sisters, one a rare book dealer, the other a cattle rancher, meet again after fifteen years. Christy Williams finally has her life on track. She's putting her past behind her and working hard to build a career as an antiquarian book buyer. She could never imagine that a stolen first edition of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" would lead her back to the sister she abandoned fifteen years ago... moreTwo estranged sisters, one a rare book dealer, the other a cattle rancher, meet again after fifteen years. Christy Williams finally has her life on track. She's putting her past behind her and working hard to build a career as an antiquarian book buyer. She could never imagine that a stolen first edition of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" would lead her back to the sister she abandoned fifteen years ago. With her life in danger, can May's Triple Cross Ranch be the safe haven Christy's searching for? Will the sisters realize before it's too late that each possesses what the other desperately needs? less

A botched robbery at a used bookstore sends a guilt-ridden teen girl on the run. Foster kid Roxi Gold longs for a family and will do anything to fit in—even if it’s against the law. Police officer Abby Dawson has seen the worst of society, and not just at work. One fateful night a man’s innocent blood changes both Roxi’s and Abby’s lives forever. One searches for justice; the other finds herself fleeing with a stolen first edition of The Great Gatsby... moreA botched robbery at a used bookstore sends a guilt-ridden teen girl on the run. Foster kid Roxi Gold longs for a family and will do anything to fit in—even if it’s against the law. Police officer Abby Dawson has seen the worst of society, and not just at work. One fateful night a man’s innocent blood changes both Roxi’s and Abby’s lives forever. One searches for justice; the other finds herself fleeing with a stolen first edition of The Great Gatsby. Will the power of forgiveness set them free or will they both remain bound by guilt? less