Secrets of the River Series by Jacie Middlemann

Tragedy, secrets, and heartache. It’s been the story of her life for years. Abigail knew that she should be afraid of him…but she wasn’t. Not even when he told her who he was…and why he was there. She’d taken a job on the cruise ship years ago with the thought that if she was never in any one place for very long she would be safe. No one would ever think to look for her here. At least that’s what she believed. Gabe had suspected for a couple of days that something wasn’t quite right... moreTragedy, secrets, and heartache. It’s been the story of her life for years. Abigail knew that she should be afraid of him…but she wasn’t. Not even when he told her who he was…and why he was there. She’d taken a job on the cruise ship years ago with the thought that if she was never in any one place for very long she would be safe. No one would ever think to look for her here. At least that’s what she believed. Gabe had suspected for a couple of days that something wasn’t quite right. He’d taken this particular job thinking it would be a simple deal and tied up quickly and easily. Too bad the client had been less than forthcoming. That never worked well for anyone involved. Then there was the additional fact that Abigail wasn’t anything like what he’d been led to expect once he found her. But then nothing about this job was turning out the way he expected it would and least of all…Abigail. Drama, regrets, and lies. Gabe wasn’t thrilled to be dealing with any of one of those circumstances and all three combined was turning out to be a recipe for disaster. Already it had brought both he and Abigail, though years apart, from where the towering mountains of Colorado filled every imaginable view to the forever flowing waters of the Mississippi River where Abigail had taken refuge from the danger that pursued her years ago…and still did. Then he finds out that she has more than one home…and not the one he already knows about. He certainly hadn’t picked up on that piece of information during his investigation. But at the same time he took comfort in knowing that if he hadn’t found it…it was unlikely that anyone else would either. And though Abigail made light of the threat posed by the man who was now taking extreme measures to find her, it was obvious to him that she was silently terrified that he would. As far as Gabe was concerned, that simply wasn’t going to happen. If you enjoy women’s fiction, characters who are strong and compassionate but aren’t perfect, entangled and sometimes complicated family relationships, the Secrets of the River series may be for you. Soon to come…Midnight in Darkness. less

Shay was stunned to learn about her family’s tragic past…a history shrouded in secrets and from what she’d read so far in journals that dated back hundreds of years…there was good reason for the secrecy…fear was a huge motivator no matter the century. She was equally surprised to hear from Patrick Johnston. He had questions about the Delasina family…questions that she wouldn’t mind knowing the answers to herself... moreShay was stunned to learn about her family’s tragic past…a history shrouded in secrets and from what she’d read so far in journals that dated back hundreds of years…there was good reason for the secrecy…fear was a huge motivator no matter the century. She was equally surprised to hear from Patrick Johnston. He had questions about the Delasina family…questions that she wouldn’t mind knowing the answers to herself. Patrick was making the trip to Iowa in an effort to find out if the reams of documents that Shay Green was in possession of actually contained any valuable information pertaining to the Delasina family and their connection to a certain piece of property in New Orleans. And while he might be making the trip as a favor to his brother, he wouldn’t mind learning the answers to why the house in question had some unusual architectural characteristics. He figured that that it wouldn’t take more than a few hours to get the answers he was looking for and with a little bit of luck, copies of any documents that were worth adding to their growing archive on the historical property. If they answered even one of their many questions, he completely understood why she wasn’t comfortable adding it to her online genealogy page like so much of the other pieces of her family history that had made them aware of her connection to the Delasina family in the first place. At most, he planned on being in his car and on his way back to New Orleans the next day. That all changed when Shay Green walked out her front door moments after he pulled up in front of her house. If you enjoy women’s fiction, characters who are strong and compassionate but are very rarely perfect, entangled and sometimes complicated family relationships, and a mystery that has no easy answers…the Secrets of the River series may be for you. Secrets of the River series. After Night Falls – Book One. Midnight in Darkness – Book Two. Deadly Serious - Book Three. less

A steady friendship that can't be broken, a guy who knows what he wants and won't give up, a cruise along the Mississippi with an open dessert bar, and the story of a heart-wrenching mystery waiting to be found. Tracy has always believed that family is everything…a trip up the Mississippi River to pack up Shay’s belongings is more of a vacation than a chore…until Todd decides to come along. Then anything is possible... moreA steady friendship that can't be broken, a guy who knows what he wants and won't give up, a cruise along the Mississippi with an open dessert bar, and the story of a heart-wrenching mystery waiting to be found. Tracy has always believed that family is everything…a trip up the Mississippi River to pack up Shay’s belongings is more of a vacation than a chore…until Todd decides to come along. Then anything is possible. Tracy Johnston was making the trip up the Mississippi River to a small town in Iowa to pack up her new sister-in-law’s belongings…her newly pregnant and very ill sister-in-law. And just as she hadn’t planned on making the trip…it turned out that she wasn’t making it alone. She wasn’t joking when she’d informed Todd that he was the best friend she’d had since sixth grade. Maybe even better than the best friend she had in sixth grade. And there was no questioning that she wanted all the same things that he did…a life-long love…a houseful of kids…and the house to go with it. He was perfect…and she was terrified. Todd knew from the moment that one of her brothers introduced him to Tracy that they were destined to be more than just good friends. He just had to convince her of it. If you enjoy women’s fiction, characters who are strong and compassionate but are very rarely perfect, entangled and sometimes complicated family relationships, and a mystery that has no easy answers…the Secrets of the River series may be for you. Secrets of the River series. After Night Falls – Book One. Midnight in Darkness – Book Two. Deadly Serious – Book Three. less

Jeremy’s travel plans were simple. Number 1 - Follow the clues he and the rest of his family had found, weed through the intentional deception, secrets, and outright lies. Number 2 - With a little luck, solve the mystery about a royal family torn apart hundreds of years ago. Number 3 - He was looking for the truth however dark and dismal it might turn out to be. Not complications. .. or love. Madeleine had plans for her vacation after making yet another change in her life... moreJeremy’s travel plans were simple. Number 1 - Follow the clues he and the rest of his family had found, weed through the intentional deception, secrets, and outright lies. Number 2 - With a little luck, solve the mystery about a royal family torn apart hundreds of years ago. Number 3 - He was looking for the truth however dark and dismal it might turn out to be. Not complications. .. or love. Madeleine had plans for her vacation after making yet another change in her life. Number 1 - Spend a little time looking into the her family’s history as she’d promised her grandfather. Number 2 - Enjoy the food, walk around the small village, and tour the castle where it all began and tragically ended if the stories she’d heard since childhood were true. Then she knocked on a hotel door to keep a promise made. .. and everything changed. Maybe love really could come knocking when least expected. Travel with Jeremy and Madeleine as they combine their efforts to search for more of the Delasina family’s long hidden clues in the hope they can unravel the mystery of one woman’s fate amidst betrayal, carefully guarded family secrets, tragic deception, daring life-long lies, and heart-wrenching love. When they find the truth. .. it is almost as impossible to believe as were the many secrets kept and lies told to hide it. If you enjoy mystery romance and feel-good women’s fiction filled with adventure, love, hope, family ties, close knit friendships, and a mystery with twists and turns to keep you guessing, the Secrets of the River series collection is for you. Deception, Quiet Lies, and Love is the fourth book in the Secrets of the River series. Secrets of the River series. After Night Falls. Midnight in Darkness. Deadly Serious. less