Phoenix Ridge Police Department Series by Emily Hayes

One night. No names. No regrets—until she walks in as your new bodyguard.Welcome to Phoenix Ridge a fictional, women-led police department where justice is healing, power is accountable, and every officer we meet is a queer-inclusive, feminist anti-racist badass who actually deserves the badge. (This is not the US police department you know. Phoenix Ridge is the PD we wish we had... moreOne night. No names. No regrets—until she walks in as your new bodyguard.Welcome to Phoenix Ridge a fictional, women-led police department where justice is healing, power is accountable, and every officer we meet is a queer-inclusive, feminist anti-racist badass who actually deserves the badge. (This is not the US police department you know. Phoenix Ridge is the PD we wish we had. Come and escape there with me!) This is a forced proximity, one night to forever, mistaken identity lesbian romance with plenty of risky moments. Dr. Ivy Monroe never planned to fall into bed in a hotel with a mysterious stranger the night before entering witness protection.She especially didn’t plan on that stranger turning out to be Detective Julia Scott—the very officer assigned to keep her alive.Ivy’s testimony could bring down one of the most dangerous criminals in the city. Julia’s job is to protect her at all costs. But between the close quarters of a safe house and the unresolved heat from their one-night stand, sticking to the rules gets harder by the hour.They can’t afford distractions. But some sparks are too strong to smother—and the only thing more dangerous than falling for each other might be not falling at all. less

A missing woman. A vigilante killer. A love that never died—no matter how far it fell.Captain Eve Morgan has built her career on doing what’s right, even when it’s hard. As head of the Phoenix Ridge PD Detectives, she leads with courage, compassion, and an unshakeable sense of justice. So when a series of powerful, abusive men start turning up dead, Eve is tasked with bringing the mysterious vigilante killer to justice.But the deeper she digs, the more impossible the truth becomes... moreA missing woman. A vigilante killer. A love that never died—no matter how far it fell.Captain Eve Morgan has built her career on doing what’s right, even when it’s hard. As head of the Phoenix Ridge PD Detectives, she leads with courage, compassion, and an unshakeable sense of justice. So when a series of powerful, abusive men start turning up dead, Eve is tasked with bringing the mysterious vigilante killer to justice.But the deeper she digs, the more impossible the truth becomes. Because the killer's methods, their crusade, their heart—it all reminds Eve of someone she once knew.Raegan Shaw.Her first love. Her fiercest ally. Her ghost.A fellow police officer who vanished ten years ago- presumed dead.Now Eve must face the Could Raegan really be alive? And if she is… is she the Phoenix Ridge Vigilante Killer?In a city where power protects the guilty and the law can’t always deliver justice, Eve must Is love a reason to fight—or a reason to let go?Welcome back to Phoenix Ridge where women run things and the officers are feminist badasses fighting for everything that is right, and every love story blurs the lines between danger and desire. These are the sapphic feminist cops we all need right now. less

Two cops. One cover story. Zero chance of keeping it strictly professional.Captain Michelle Reyes is the definition of sharp, disciplined, and utterly unshakable. She’s the last person who should blur the lines of duty—but when a high-stakes undercover operation forces her into pretending to be romantically involved with a rookie detective, the cracks begin to show.Detective Jenna Walsh is all heat, intuition, and charm—the kind of woman who gets under Michelle’s skin fast... moreTwo cops. One cover story. Zero chance of keeping it strictly professional.Captain Michelle Reyes is the definition of sharp, disciplined, and utterly unshakable. She’s the last person who should blur the lines of duty—but when a high-stakes undercover operation forces her into pretending to be romantically involved with a rookie detective, the cracks begin to show.Detective Jenna Walsh is all heat, intuition, and charm—the kind of woman who gets under Michelle’s skin fast. Assigned to pose as a lesbian couple to infiltrate a suspected smuggling ring, Michelle and Jenna are thrust into the most dangerous role of lovers with secrets to keep.Their mission? Infiltrate a women’s rights group that’s hiding more than empowerment behind its polished image. Their cover? A relationship that’s becoming harder to fake by the day.As the lies deepen, so does their connection—and when the operation explodes into deadly territory, they’ll be forced to decide what’s real, what’s worth risking, and whether love can survive when everything else is on the line.Get ready for a high-heat, high-stakes lesbian romance with explosive chemistry, femme-forward action, and a happily ever after worth fighting for. Welcome back to Phoenix Ridge PD—where justice is fierce, and love might just save your life. less

Three women missing. One fierce police chief. And the free-spirited café owner she can’t stay away from…When influential lesbian leaders start vanishing in Phoenix Ridge, Police Chief Diana Marten must rely on someone far outside the department — Lavender Larwood, the beloved café owner at the heart of the queer community.Lavender is warm, unconventional, and disarmingly open. Diana is disciplined, reserved, and laser-focused on the case. Their methods clash — but their chemistry is undeniable... moreThree women missing. One fierce police chief. And the free-spirited café owner she can’t stay away from…When influential lesbian leaders start vanishing in Phoenix Ridge, Police Chief Diana Marten must rely on someone far outside the department — Lavender Larwood, the beloved café owner at the heart of the queer community.Lavender is warm, unconventional, and disarmingly open. Diana is disciplined, reserved, and laser-focused on the case. Their methods clash — but their chemistry is undeniable.As the investigation deepens, so does the intensity between them. But the more personal the case becomes, the more dangerous the risks — and the more vulnerable both women become to what’s really at stake.In a city on edge, where love can be a liability and justice isn’t always enough…Can Diana protect the woman she’s falling for? Or will love be the next thing to vanish?Taken from Her is a high-heat sapphic romantic suspense full of desire, danger, and bold lesbian women fighting for truth, justice — and each other. less

A string of fires. Two women on opposite sides of the investigation. One spark that changes everything.Welcome back to Phoenix Ridge PD—the women-led, super sapphic, police department where justice is healing, power is accountable, and every officer has a heart worth fighting for.Detective Lena Soto doesn’t play well with others. She trusts facts, not feelings—and definitely not the idealistic Fire Marshal assigned to her latest arson case.Erin Vance believes prevention saves lives... moreA string of fires. Two women on opposite sides of the investigation. One spark that changes everything.Welcome back to Phoenix Ridge PD—the women-led, super sapphic, police department where justice is healing, power is accountable, and every officer has a heart worth fighting for.Detective Lena Soto doesn’t play well with others. She trusts facts, not feelings—and definitely not the idealistic Fire Marshal assigned to her latest arson case.Erin Vance believes prevention saves lives. She’s all heart, detail, and impossible optimism—and she refuses to back down, even when Lena’s skepticism burns hotter than the flames they’re chasing.When a new blaze tears through the city, they’re forced into an uneasy partnership that ignites more than professional tension. Long nights, close calls, and one moment too many in the heat of danger push their rivalry past its breaking point.The fires are getting closer. So are Lena and Erin.And at the flash point between danger and desire, someone is bound to get burned. less