Men of the Badge Series by Riley McKissack

Romantic Suspense at its best, with a keep you up all night reading intensity. Sometimes redemption and second chances at love come with the worst circumstances. Guilt and grief were copartners in the death of Mick Hampton and Becca Jefferson's love. But, now, FBI agent Mick Hampton must stop a horrific attack on American soil as well as save the woman he has loved for most of his life... moreRomantic Suspense at its best, with a keep you up all night reading intensity. Sometimes redemption and second chances at love come with the worst circumstances. Guilt and grief were copartners in the death of Mick Hampton and Becca Jefferson's love. But, now, FBI agent Mick Hampton must stop a horrific attack on American soil as well as save the woman he has loved for most of his life. The undercover operation to stop an attack takes a dramatic left turn when Mick’s former fiancé is kidnapped by the terrorists. Is Becca Jefferson’s kidnapping a matter of simple revenge? Or do the terrorists know more than Mick thinks they do? The operation becomes a desperate attempt to survive for Becca and Mick, while still preventing the murder of countless innocent civilians. Love may be the prize, if they survive. less

Danger swirls through the pages of Tempted, along with the enticement that beckons - ready to sweep our heroine into forbidden passions and desires. Drugs, or the chemistry between two people that have no business together - both can kill. Because both can distort the perception that is necessary to decide between what is safe and what is dangerous. Alisa Maynard steps into this dark underworld in order to find her missing, teenaged sister. Weston McCall works undercover in this world... moreDanger swirls through the pages of Tempted, along with the enticement that beckons - ready to sweep our heroine into forbidden passions and desires. Drugs, or the chemistry between two people that have no business together - both can kill. Because both can distort the perception that is necessary to decide between what is safe and what is dangerous. Alisa Maynard steps into this dark underworld in order to find her missing, teenaged sister. Weston McCall works undercover in this world. His job is to blend in with the dangerous people who live on the edges of safe society in Atlanta, Georgia, men and women who will provide anything for a price. The chemistry between Alisa and Weston is almost as life threatening as any of the drugs that are readily available. Because, it interferes with the laser-sharp awareness needed to maintain their ruses. The danger that exists if anyone uncovers either Alisa or Weston's mission could cost them their lives. less

Second time romance? Or second chance at heartache? Will Cassie and Forrester have their second chance at love? If she survives the serial killer who sets fires around his victims, then she can face the fire ravaging her heart. The fire that once burned her badly. A killer stalks Atlanta, murdering women. Cassie is drawn into the circle of death through the alerting texts of tipsters... moreSecond time romance? Or second chance at heartache? Will Cassie and Forrester have their second chance at love? If she survives the serial killer who sets fires around his victims, then she can face the fire ravaging her heart. The fire that once burned her badly. A killer stalks Atlanta, murdering women. Cassie is drawn into the circle of death through the alerting texts of tipsters. Is it the killer contacting her, pulling her ever closer? Will she be his next victim? Forrester may have lost Cassie’s love, but he’s determined that she won’t die at this monster’s hands. less

No Escape from a Killer - Luke’s story. Men of the Badge moves to the North Georgia mountain town of Hawk’s Peak. Dead Man Stalking. Emmy Bradenton is on the run from a husband who’s been declared dead. The day she’d planned to leave him, Atlanta homicide cop Max Weber goes missing. A bloody scene at their home leads cops to the conclusion he must be dead. But, Emmy knows better. Max knows how to commit murder and get away with it... moreNo Escape from a Killer - Luke’s story. Men of the Badge moves to the North Georgia mountain town of Hawk’s Peak. Dead Man Stalking. Emmy Bradenton is on the run from a husband who’s been declared dead. The day she’d planned to leave him, Atlanta homicide cop Max Weber goes missing. A bloody scene at their home leads cops to the conclusion he must be dead. But, Emmy knows better. Max knows how to commit murder and get away with it. For whatever reason, he’s concocted this maniacal plot to disappear and then kill her. Luke, one of the undercover cops who worked with Weston in Tempted to Kill, is on sabbatical due to the death of his wife from her long battle against Leukemia. Emmy sparks his soul back into life. By the time he figures out why she looks familiar, he’s already fallen in love with her. Then, it’s a flat out sprint to save Emmy from a killer. less

Family drama comes to the forefront in About a Girl. But, as in all of Riley McKissack’s books, suspense plays a part. When Lindy Thompson returns to the county in which she grew up, she faces ghosts of an emotional nature, as well as physical threats. Lindy’s little niece, Sara, turns up, without a mother or father. A small child alone in the world faces grave threat. Lindy and Tucker Randall, the local district attorney, join together to protect the child... moreFamily drama comes to the forefront in About a Girl. But, as in all of Riley McKissack’s books, suspense plays a part. When Lindy Thompson returns to the county in which she grew up, she faces ghosts of an emotional nature, as well as physical threats. Lindy’s little niece, Sara, turns up, without a mother or father. A small child alone in the world faces grave threat. Lindy and Tucker Randall, the local district attorney, join together to protect the child. Then, it becomes all about a small girl. The dangers she faces and what they must do to ensure her safety and provide her with a loving family. less

Missed Chances takes Men of the Badge back to the small South Georgia town of Chance. Chance has everything that the big cities have - murder, burglaries and other crimes, but just not as much. It’s cute to look at, but hell once you lift up that small town layer of quaint – Morgan Randall. An elaborate drug-running operation bases itself in the rural area of Lassiter County. The small landing strips sprinkled among the farmland make Lassiter County a hotbed of drug smuggling... moreMissed Chances takes Men of the Badge back to the small South Georgia town of Chance. Chance has everything that the big cities have - murder, burglaries and other crimes, but just not as much. It’s cute to look at, but hell once you lift up that small town layer of quaint – Morgan Randall. An elaborate drug-running operation bases itself in the rural area of Lassiter County. The small landing strips sprinkled among the farmland make Lassiter County a hotbed of drug smuggling. But when the drug runners pull Morgan’s sixteen-year-old brother into the mix, Morgan is forced to go undercover to dig out the head of the operation. That could put him or anyone he loves in the line of fire. A little inconvenient heat he once experienced with Skylar Hemmings flames up when they both find themselves in the town of Chance during one hot Southern summer. Will he be able to focus on his mission with the sexy Skylar so close? less

A child goes missing in the suburbs of Atlanta. The circumstances are eerily reminiscent of the disappearance of a child belonging to Detective Emma Reeves and her husband Hunter, a local reporter. Are the cases of the missing children connected? Is there a possibility that Emma and Hunter’s child is still alive? If they find the latest missing child, will that lead to their child who is believed dead? .

Book Two of the Solomon's Choice series - If you have not read Book One To Die For, you would probably enjoy this book more if you read book one first. It has a maroon cover and is clearly labeled as book one. A child goes missing in the suburbs of Atlanta. The circumstances are eerily reminiscent of the disappearance of a child belonging to Detective Emma Reeves and her husband Hunter, a local reporter... moreBook Two of the Solomon's Choice series - If you have not read Book One To Die For, you would probably enjoy this book more if you read book one first. It has a maroon cover and is clearly labeled as book one. A child goes missing in the suburbs of Atlanta. The circumstances are eerily reminiscent of the disappearance of a child belonging to Detective Emma Reeves and her husband Hunter, a local reporter. Are the cases of the missing children connected? Is there a possibility that Emma and Hunter’s child is still alive? If they find the latest missing child, will that lead to their child who is believed dead? . less