Legacy of Terror Series by Wayne R. Tripp

Shrouded in fog, Grim Island used to be shunned and used as a dumping ground by the early American colonists to rid themselves of undesirables. An island home to ghosts, monsters and practitioners of Dark Magic. But now, for school teacher Lacey Rodriguez and her detective boyfriend, Jamie MacLeod, Grim Island is home. Unfortunately, Jamie seems to be losing interest in their budding romance. Either that, or he loves her so much, he’s keeping away to protect her... moreShrouded in fog, Grim Island used to be shunned and used as a dumping ground by the early American colonists to rid themselves of undesirables. An island home to ghosts, monsters and practitioners of Dark Magic. But now, for school teacher Lacey Rodriguez and her detective boyfriend, Jamie MacLeod, Grim Island is home. Unfortunately, Jamie seems to be losing interest in their budding romance. Either that, or he loves her so much, he’s keeping away to protect her. Making matters worse, Jamie’s new partner on the island police force, a woman with a dark secret, seems determined to steal Jamie away. Lacey and Jamie have secrets too, but then most of the people stuck on Grim Island do. Secrets that refuse to stay buried and have a bad habit of coming to life in the dark. Note: This is a romance and suitable for readers 18+ due to graphic language and sexual content. less

Although he's brought her back from the brink of death, detective Jamie MacLeod fears he won't be able to protect his beloved from the darkness raging within himself. In The Blackest Heart, the second book in the Legacy of Terror series, Jamie and Lacey join forces with a ragtag band of heroes to take on the ancient evil that is plaguing Grim Island... moreAlthough he's brought her back from the brink of death, detective Jamie MacLeod fears he won't be able to protect his beloved from the darkness raging within himself. In The Blackest Heart, the second book in the Legacy of Terror series, Jamie and Lacey join forces with a ragtag band of heroes to take on the ancient evil that is plaguing Grim Island. Together, they will face demons, both physical and internal, and battle the smothering shroud of darkness to save not only their love for each other, but their very lives. Note: This is a romance and suitable for readers 18+ due to graphic language and sexual content. less