Juniper Springs Mystery Series by A.J. Rivers

"911, what's your emergency?"Military surgeon Lance Blair is haunted by many demons and nightmares from his past.Going back home might be the only way he could finally be set free.While working at the Seattle Hospital of Hope, he receives a call bearing tragic news that shakes his world.Now on the road to Juniper Springs, back to where his life began,Lance tackles the responsibilities of running his family’s clinic, while battling the feelings of grief and regret... more"911, what's your emergency?"Military surgeon Lance Blair is haunted by many demons and nightmares from his past.Going back home might be the only way he could finally be set free.While working at the Seattle Hospital of Hope, he receives a call bearing tragic news that shakes his world.Now on the road to Juniper Springs, back to where his life began,Lance tackles the responsibilities of running his family’s clinic, while battling the feelings of grief and regret.On an errand in town, he runs into his high-school sweetheart, Avery Hart.The one woman he could never forget.Avery now works as a lawyer at a local law firm and freelances as a private investigator.Immediately, sparks fly, reigniting a flame they thought had died out long ago.While revisiting their shared past and the future they could have had,Lance learns of Avery's suspicions regarding his mother’s death.As they explore the mysteries surrounding her death and the secrets hidden in Juniper Springs,they rediscover the spark of true love and confront the different paths life has led them down.Brought together by tragedy, their lives intertwine through faith,solving mysteries that will forever change their fate. less

Sometimes starting over is simply letting go of the past...Heartbroken and in need of a fresh start,Carrie Sweet packed up her car and headed to Juniper Springs.On the road to the idyllic town with a new journalist job waiting,she encounters one roadblock after another.Stranded on the side of the road, a handsome stranger stops to offer her help.But is he a knight in shining armor or a possible serial killer?No longer the naïve Carrie, she decides to assume the worst about him... moreSometimes starting over is simply letting go of the past...Heartbroken and in need of a fresh start,Carrie Sweet packed up her car and headed to Juniper Springs.On the road to the idyllic town with a new journalist job waiting,she encounters one roadblock after another.Stranded on the side of the road, a handsome stranger stops to offer her help.But is he a knight in shining armor or a possible serial killer?No longer the naïve Carrie, she decides to assume the worst about him.And as luck would have it, the man she treated as a stalker turns out to be her new boss, Ryan.While Carrie begins to settle in the cozy small town,she grabs the attention of a real psycho, one that’s lurking in the shadows and watching her every move.After seeking the help from lawyer and local PI Avery Hart,Carrie and Ryan find themselves caught up in an unexpected whirlwind of romance, twists, and life changing surprises.With a crazed killer in the background, surviving a heartbreak now feels like a walk in the park.It seems there’s more to starting over than just running away from the past... less

“I think someone is after me.”When a true crime podcaster suddenly vanishes after her broadcast without a trace.She leaves behind an ominous message to her listeners and a cryptic text to her best friend.Panicked by the news, Mia's brother, a wealthy entrepreneur, returns to Juniper Springs to search for his missing sister.Upon his arrival, he meets Allison, his sister’s best friend.Soon unexpected feelings arise,feelings that Allison thought she left in the past... more“I think someone is after me.”When a true crime podcaster suddenly vanishes after her broadcast without a trace.She leaves behind an ominous message to her listeners and a cryptic text to her best friend.Panicked by the news, Mia's brother, a wealthy entrepreneur, returns to Juniper Springs to search for his missing sister.Upon his arrival, he meets Allison, his sister’s best friend.Soon unexpected feelings arise,feelings that Allison thought she left in the past.The two vow to do everything in their power to find Mia.But as time runs out, the glimmer of hope begins to fade, and emotions Allison tried to bury start to resurface.With the help of lawyer and PI Avery Hart, finding Mia Davis will lead Jacob and Allison on the path to finding more than they bargained for.Some flames refuse to die.And finding Mia will cost them a great sacrifice, one they never thought they would ever have to make.They’ll have to risk it all to keep the fiery inferno from burning everything and everyone they love into the ground.*The Search is Book 3 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone. less

August 31, 2014, was the day that marked the mistakes in choices that cost Emily Cromwell the love of her life.Spencer Huxley and Emily Cromwell ran away and got married after graduation,but she left him immediately after their wedding, leaving his heart shattered into pieces.That day, Spencer left Juniper Springs on a one-way track to join the military,vowing never to return to the small town... moreAugust 31, 2014, was the day that marked the mistakes in choices that cost Emily Cromwell the love of her life.Spencer Huxley and Emily Cromwell ran away and got married after graduation,but she left him immediately after their wedding, leaving his heart shattered into pieces.That day, Spencer left Juniper Springs on a one-way track to join the military,vowing never to return to the small town.Years later, Spencer is now an accomplished author with millions to his name,while Emily works as a schoolteacher and a single mom.When an urgent phone call sets Spencer and Emily’s worlds on a path of collision.Unbeknownst to Spencer, Emily has been harboring three huge life altering secrets from him...Scandals and secrets that could send shockwaves throughout the quiet town.When Emily’s father is found dead, they begin to unravel the many mysteries that have shaped their entire adult lives. With the help of lawyer and PI Avery Hart, they seek to reveal a truth that will upend everything they thought they knew about their past and each other.Will the secrets that Emily harbors destroy any hope of a future together? *The Surprise is Book 4 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone. less

Shrouded by deep scars and a past that still haunts him, Dallas Griffin chooses to live a life of seclusion,a peaceful existence in his cozy mountain cabin, far from prying eyes.When a house fire causes his nephew's death, Dallas refuses to believe the initial report,forcing him to leave his sanctuary and venture into town to uncover the truth.When he runs into Claire Bartlett, a girl from his past, at her flower shop,he finds that somehow, she’s able to draw his guards down... moreShrouded by deep scars and a past that still haunts him, Dallas Griffin chooses to live a life of seclusion,a peaceful existence in his cozy mountain cabin, far from prying eyes.When a house fire causes his nephew's death, Dallas refuses to believe the initial report,forcing him to leave his sanctuary and venture into town to uncover the truth.When he runs into Claire Bartlett, a girl from his past, at her flower shop,he finds that somehow, she’s able to draw his guards down.Claire has always dreamed of running her own flower shop.She used all her savings to purchase the local flower shop and move back into town.With Claire’s help, and the assistance of her friend Avery, Dallas investigates the mysteries of his tragic past,uncovering a truth that might finally heal his scars.But the twists and turns soon spiral into an unimaginable nightmare,threatening to hold Dallas captive once again.They say the truth will set you free, but this one may leave him with more shackles…*The Secret is Book 5 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone. less

Former pilot, now restaurateur, Eric Bentley has spent years rehabilitating his body after a traumatic head injury left him unable to fly again.When he runs into Nicole Lambert, a geriatric nurse tending to his father’s medical needs, he can’t help but think about their past.The two couldn’t be more different.He dreamed of soaring the skies and traveling the world.While Nicole never wanted to leave Juniper Springs... moreFormer pilot, now restaurateur, Eric Bentley has spent years rehabilitating his body after a traumatic head injury left him unable to fly again.When he runs into Nicole Lambert, a geriatric nurse tending to his father’s medical needs, he can’t help but think about their past.The two couldn’t be more different.He dreamed of soaring the skies and traveling the world.While Nicole never wanted to leave Juniper Springs.Now back in each other’s lives, they're forced to face the demons of their past and the ones chasing them.They find their lives interconnecting in ways neither could anticipate.When a serial killer begins targeting the hospice,Eric feels compelled to protect the woman he once loved more than anything. With the whole town and its trusted PI on the case, it’s only a matter of time before the culprit is caught.But what is the killer’s agenda, and what if he finds them first? *The Chase is Book 6 in the Juniper Springs series and can be read as a standalone. less

After her mother’s death and a life filled with twists and turns,Gabriela Nolan moves to Juniper Springs hoping for a fresh start.A new job, a new town, and a new lease on life.But when an armed heist shocks the town to its core,Gabriela’s world is flipped once more.Now, she’s thrust into madness and a mystery that defies all logicTo make matters worse, Gabriela is asked to help identify the robbers,placing a dangerous target directly on her back... moreAfter her mother’s death and a life filled with twists and turns,Gabriela Nolan moves to Juniper Springs hoping for a fresh start.A new job, a new town, and a new lease on life.But when an armed heist shocks the town to its core,Gabriela’s world is flipped once more.Now, she’s thrust into madness and a mystery that defies all logicTo make matters worse, Gabriela is asked to help identify the robbers,placing a dangerous target directly on her back.While everything around her feels insurmountable,meeting Alan Connors feels like the only thing that's right.But Alan is keeping many secrets hidden deep within,and Gabriela is dead set on unraveling them all - even if it costs her life.Murders, bank robbers, and a man who's stolen much more than Gabriela’s heart.Juniper Springs will never be the same after this... less

“There’s been a shooting in the railyard. Officer down, I repeat, officer down.” Chief of Police Scott Simmons had just solved a high-profile case.When a drive-by shooting ended his life, leaving Avery Hart riddled with survivor's guilt and PTSD.Officer Trevor Knapp was once a big-city cop in Seattle, Washington.He moved to Juniper Springs for peace of mind.When tragedy hit his department with the death of the chief of police, suspicions were cast his way.They say, "innocent until proven guilty... more“There’s been a shooting in the railyard. Officer down, I repeat, officer down.” Chief of Police Scott Simmons had just solved a high-profile case.When a drive-by shooting ended his life, leaving Avery Hart riddled with survivor's guilt and PTSD.Officer Trevor Knapp was once a big-city cop in Seattle, Washington.He moved to Juniper Springs for peace of mind.When tragedy hit his department with the death of the chief of police, suspicions were cast his way.They say, "innocent until proven guilty."If only it were that simple.It seems Trevor has a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.Or maybe he is guilty.His sudden move to the department coincided with a string of murders.While no one can pin Trevor with hard evidence, there is just enough to cause suspicion.Soon he runs into Julia, the woman determined to see him behind bars for life.But they get more than they bargained for when they both become a predator's new targets.With the help of Avery, the trio goes head-to-head with the culprit. What would you do if you were under investigation for crimes you didn't commit? No one will be the same after this... less