Angel Falls Series by Charlene Tess, Judi Thompson

She Made Him Want Things He Thought He Could Never Have.Andras Aguilar wants nothing more than to live a solitary life on his horse farm in New Mexico and forget his painful past. He shrugs off the small town whispers and gossip about his involvement years ago in a murder. That is until his chance encounter with a beautiful stranger. Now, he wants Doctor Harper King to believe in him even if he can’t believe in himself.They Warned Her He Was A Dangerous Man... moreShe Made Him Want Things He Thought He Could Never Have.Andras Aguilar wants nothing more than to live a solitary life on his horse farm in New Mexico and forget his painful past. He shrugs off the small town whispers and gossip about his involvement years ago in a murder. That is until his chance encounter with a beautiful stranger. Now, he wants Doctor Harper King to believe in him even if he can’t believe in himself.They Warned Her He Was A Dangerous Man. Some of the people in Angel Falls told Harper that Andras Aguilar was a murderer and to turn him away. Harper is terrified of the sensual man asking her for help, but not because of his reputation or what the town believes. It's because of her weakness to the passionate feelings she has whenever he is near. When the killer strikes again and another woman dies, Harper knows Andras is innocent, but will her love and her faith be enough to save him? less

Is a serial killer walking the quiet streets of Angel Falls?Small-town Sheriff Jonas Clearwater is suddenly responsible for investigating his best friend’s death. Preliminary observations suggest the successful true-crime novelist Cecil Howard could have died from a drug overdose or suicide. Jonas is racked with guilt wondering if he could have prevented the tragedy... moreIs a serial killer walking the quiet streets of Angel Falls?Small-town Sheriff Jonas Clearwater is suddenly responsible for investigating his best friend’s death. Preliminary observations suggest the successful true-crime novelist Cecil Howard could have died from a drug overdose or suicide. Jonas is racked with guilt wondering if he could have prevented the tragedy.On the night Cecil dies, Jonas comes face-to-face with author Peyton Patel, a woman with whom he’d had a brief encounter and never expected to see again but couldn’t get her out of his mind. Why was she there, and what does she know about Cecil’s death?Months earlier in a chance meeting on a lonely night, an instant attraction ignited between them, but both were hurting from personal tragedies and the timing wasn’t right. Peyton had just buried her beloved grandfather, and Jonas learned that his father has a fatal illness.Soon, it becomes evident that someone was trying to silence Cecil before he could expose the facts about the brutal murders of three women in New Mexico.This time Peyton’s life is in danger, and Jonas realizes his feelings for her are real. Now, he’s in a race with time to keep Peyton from becoming the next victim.Will the fire that’s been smoldering between them burst into flames again? less

Battered, bruised, and barely alive, Rafael Aguilar escapes from his captors in Colombia with only bits and pieces of his memory.What did he see? What does he know?Rafael left Angel Falls ten years earlier determined to never return to the dark memories he left behind. Now, wounded and running for his life, he comes home to Angel Falls.His brother Andras hides him in a remote hunting cabin, and he and his wife, Doctor Harper King, nurse him back to health... moreBattered, bruised, and barely alive, Rafael Aguilar escapes from his captors in Colombia with only bits and pieces of his memory.What did he see? What does he know?Rafael left Angel Falls ten years earlier determined to never return to the dark memories he left behind. Now, wounded and running for his life, he comes home to Angel Falls.His brother Andras hides him in a remote hunting cabin, and he and his wife, Doctor Harper King, nurse him back to health.In the woods near the remote cabin, Rafael encounters his enchanting neighbor, Sydney Santana, and recognizes her as a kindred spirit. The beautiful redhead soon captures his imagination and his heart.Then, he learns that she is keeping secrets too.Was their meeting accidental or something darker?Is Sydney the key to his happiness or his capture?Rafe is determined to learn the truth while trying to keep his brother’s family safe. As some of his sketchy memories return, he gradually pieces together the facts and sets himself up as a target to catch a hired killer on his trail.***** “The action and intrigue begin in the first few pages and don’t let go. From a small town in New Mexico to dangerous South American cartels, multiple storylines mixed with fascinating interpersonal relationships make Dark Memories pretty much a non-stop read. Excellent!” This is book 7 in the Angel Falls Series. Here’s what people are saying about the series: ***** “I love the way the characters are interwoven, and you feel like you truly know these people. I can't wait to read another episode.”***** “Love this series. Well written and just enough clues to help the reader figure out the villain and the motive.”***** “This book and the whole series will keep you wanting to come back to Angel Falls, NM, to find out what is happening in this small town and the amazing people who live there.” less