The Lock and Key Society Series by Lori Matthews

Kat Rollings' world turns upside down when her brother mysteriously vanishes while searching for missing pirate treasure. Unfortunately the treasure is believed to be on an island owned by the secretive Lock and Key Society. To reach the island and save her brother, Kat must gain membership to the Society, but the price she must pay is more than she bargained for... moreKat Rollings' world turns upside down when her brother mysteriously vanishes while searching for missing pirate treasure. Unfortunately the treasure is believed to be on an island owned by the secretive Lock and Key Society. To reach the island and save her brother, Kat must gain membership to the Society, but the price she must pay is more than she bargained for.Rushton Fletcher, one of the Society's elite enforcement team, faces the grim reality of enforcing the Society's darker edicts and meting out punishments. Tasked with handling a new member who has broken the rules, he arrives on the island only to encounter the sexy and beguiling Kat. Despite evidence suggesting her guilt, Rush finds himself drawn to her, unable to believe she could be the killer he seeks.As Kat races against time to rescue her brother, she finds herself walking a treacherously thin line between bending the Society's rules and succumbing to her growing feelings for Rush. Preserving the Society's well-guarded secrets may force Rush to make an unthinkable choice – to eliminate Kat. The stakes soar as they engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with the coveted bounty and their lives hanging in the balance. less

Flynn O’Connor, a pragmatic member of the elite security team for the Lock and Key Society, meets his match in Harper Edwards, the Deputy Mayor of Cedar Bluff, Maine. Flynn is sent to Everlasting Manor to investigate some odd, unexplanable occurrences. Members are complaining the place is haunted. Flynn doesn’t believe in ghosts but things soon take a turn when a local girl is found dead and evidence points to her having been inside the Manor... moreFlynn O’Connor, a pragmatic member of the elite security team for the Lock and Key Society, meets his match in Harper Edwards, the Deputy Mayor of Cedar Bluff, Maine. Flynn is sent to Everlasting Manor to investigate some odd, unexplanable occurrences. Members are complaining the place is haunted. Flynn doesn’t believe in ghosts but things soon take a turn when a local girl is found dead and evidence points to her having been inside the Manor. Flynn must protect the sanctity of the Society at all costs.Harper, grieving the loss of her niece’s best friend, vows to investigate. When Everlasting Manor is implicated, she goes undercover and comes face to face with Flynn. Their attraction is as intense as it is undeniable but it comes at a price.Drawn together in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse against an unknown enemy, Flynn's skepticism wavers as Harper unravels unthinkable secrets that even he struggles to believe. As they descend deeper into the Manor’s hidden layers, the stakes become deadly, forcing Flynn into a race against time to save the woman who's shattered his guarded reality.Just when you think you've cracked the story, "Locked In" thrusts you into a final, unexpected twist that will leave you questioning every shadow and gasping for the next page. Will Harper and Flynn unveil the truth in time, or will their love cost them everything? Don't miss this adrenaline-pumping second installment in the Lock & Key Society series. less

In the quaint town of Cedar Bluff Maine lies a mystery that even the most secure locks can't contain.Flynn O'Connor, a top-tier operative from the Lock and Key Society, is dispatched to the enigmatic Everlasting Manor—a property whispered to be haunted. Guests report unsettling voices and inexplicable disappearances. While he's quick to dismiss ghostly tales as mere pranks, the grim discovery of a girl's body jolts him into action... moreIn the quaint town of Cedar Bluff Maine lies a mystery that even the most secure locks can't contain.Flynn O'Connor, a top-tier operative from the Lock and Key Society, is dispatched to the enigmatic Everlasting Manor—a property whispered to be haunted. Guests report unsettling voices and inexplicable disappearances. While he's quick to dismiss ghostly tales as mere pranks, the grim discovery of a girl's body jolts him into action.Harper Edwards, the town's fiery Deputy Mayor is convinced that the mansion hides more than just echoes of the past. She believes the manor holds clues to the girl's fate and she’s determined to find out the truth.Drawn together by a web of intrigue, Flynn and Harper must decrypt the manor's darkest secrets while fighting their own dangerous attraction. But as they dig deeper, they're about to realize that some doors, once opened, can never be closed again... Just how far will they go before the manor claims its next victim? less

In the heart of Venice, secrets are buried deeper than the canals, and danger lurks around every corner. Cash Walker, the unflinching guardian of secrets, is here to ensure a high-stakes tech meeting proceeds without a hitch. But he's not alone. Riss Day, driven by the burning desire to unearth her mysterious birth family's past, has come to this ancient city in search of answers.Twice, someone has tried to snuff out Riss's life, and twice, Cash has emerged as her unexpected savior... moreIn the heart of Venice, secrets are buried deeper than the canals, and danger lurks around every corner. Cash Walker, the unflinching guardian of secrets, is here to ensure a high-stakes tech meeting proceeds without a hitch. But he's not alone. Riss Day, driven by the burning desire to unearth her mysterious birth family's past, has come to this ancient city in search of answers.Twice, someone has tried to snuff out Riss's life, and twice, Cash has emerged as her unexpected savior. Now, there's a chilling ultimatum on the table for Riss: join the enigmatic Lock and Key Society, or face an uncertain fate.The coveted prize at the center of this treacherous web is the elusive family bible, a relic with the power to change destinies. While Cash races against time to protect Riss and secure the bible for the Society, Riss herself becomes increasingly determined to claim it for her own, regardless of the risks.As the tensions rise, Cash's resolve to safeguard Riss clashes with her unwavering determination to uncover her birth family's secrets. But when a new, deadly threat emerges, Riss finds herself cornered and longing for Cash’s help.In this heart-pounding thriller, alliances will be tested, secrets will be unveiled, and the fate of the coveted family bible hangs in the balance. less

"In a world of secrets and danger, love becomes the ultimate risk." As Senator Davis’s right-hand woman, Invicta Carlyle's concern for her uncle is at a fever pitch as attempts on his life escalate. Desperate to protect the only family she has left, she turns to the enigmatic Lock and Key Society for help. Enter Ryker Sterling, a seasoned operative who has accepted the task of safeguarding Invicta's uncle, Austin Davis... more"In a world of secrets and danger, love becomes the ultimate risk." As Senator Davis’s right-hand woman, Invicta Carlyle's concern for her uncle is at a fever pitch as attempts on his life escalate. Desperate to protect the only family she has left, she turns to the enigmatic Lock and Key Society for help. Enter Ryker Sterling, a seasoned operative who has accepted the task of safeguarding Invicta's uncle, Austin Davis. The attractive woman doesn’t need to know that her uncle is the archenemy of Ryker's own employer. Installed as Davis's head of security, Ryker's initial objective seems clear: uncover Davis's nefarious plans and prevent him from seizing control of the Society. But as Ryker delves deeper into Davis's world, he discovers a labyrinth of secrets and lies that threaten to consume them all. As Invicta and Ryker's paths intertwine, they find themselves drawn together by a shared desire to protect those they hold dear. Danger lurks at every turn as they race against time to unravel the truth before it's too late. Will they be able to stop Davis's sinister plot, or will they become casualties in a battle for power and control? less