Clean Mystery Suspense

Nothing had prepared her for the hostility of a city gripped by prejudice . . . With her first trial a dramatic success, Kit Shannon steps out from the protective and guiding hand of her mentor and begins her own law practice. When she is drawn to the defense of a man accused of a crime that crosses racial lines, Kit is unprepared for the prejudice and hatred that is hurled in her direction. A loyal supporter of the law, Kit struggles with the secret role of the very officers who claim to represent justice. When a new suitor enters her life, Kit finds her heart longing to embrace the love ...

Homecomings can be deadly. When retired Delta Force operative Rollo MacKenzie returns home to become chief of police in tiny MacKenzie Cove, he has lots of expectations...none of them good. What he doesn't expect is to find his first love targeted by a murderer willing to do anything to bury a twenty-year-old secret. After her husband's sudden death, Alyssa Archer scrimped and saved to purchase the abandoned farmhouse on the prettiest hill in McKenzie Cove, but someone wants her off the land. If she won’t leave, she’ll die. Rollo MacKenzie might have stolen her heart years ago, but this...

The Amish community of Lancaster is being terrorized by barn fires. David and Malinda Beiler's barn was the first to go. The clues are sparse, but Levi, the Beilers' oldest son, happened to be awake in the middle of the night and spotted a white vehicle driving past the house with its lights off. Sarah, David and Malinda's daughter, observes her parents' agony. Not only is she afraid and wishing she could protect her parents, she's entranced by the flirtatious Matthew Stoltzfus.

Joya Hernandez, newly graduated from nursing school, takes a part-time job in the town’s fitness center. She had planned to become a nurse at the local hospital but then the facility closed, shutting the door on her original plans and forcing her to find a job where she can. But she likes working at the fitness center; she gets along with the members and she cares about the people. She’s from the wrong side of the tracks, the daughter of a single mother who owns a bar in a down-at-heel part of town. Life hasn’t been easy for them, but thanks to her mother’s determination and resolve...

Marriage? It can be absolute murder. The royal wedding looms and Felicity can think of little else … until a member of her dream team is arrested for attempted murder. Doris, a long-time friend and superstar florist, stands accused of attempting to kill half a dozen brides, their bouquets poisoned with an unknown toxin. Ordered not to interfere by the hateful Chief Inspector Quinn, Felicity is determined to find the real person behind the bizarre crimes and clear her friend’s name – Doris must be innocent, right? But Felicity is not exactly known for her sleuthing skills. If anything,...

A fatal crash. A father’s betrayal. A web of lies.Budding journalist Harper Ashford isn’t stalking a big story when an SUV forces her off a treacherous Idaho mountain road—it’s stalking her. So, when a handsome former Special Forces officer “just happens” upon the remote scene, she’s not about to trust him. Alek Locke has retreated to the mountains to regroup after a mission gone awry. Rescuing a beautiful stranger wasn't part of his recovery plan. But as threats escalate and shocking connections emerge, Harper's father's betrayal pulls Alek deeper into the conspiracy he might...

Meet Tyler Kane—a unique man with a unique title who takes on unique clients. Kane lives in a fast-growing suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. He was a highly successful corporate lawyer for many years before he retired and dove into the arena of criminal law after he lost his wife in a tragic accident. He becomes a defense attorney, but he doesn’t refer to himself as such. He’s a serious-minded man of principle and ethics. But he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the charges against his clients dismissed. Kane takes on a client who is a normal-looking young man with a story to ...

ALONE INJURED AFRAID Mary Kate Lapp wakes up covered in blood, a gun beside her, and two of her best friends are dead. Since she is the only survivor and her injuries have left her with amnesia of the event, the chief of police arrests her for murder. Caleb Beiler, a friend and neighbor, is shocked, confused and trying his best to believe in Mary Kate’s innocence but with no other suspects, mounting evidence of her guilt, and her inability to tell anyone what happened, he is finding it increasingly difficult. When danger starts to impact the community, the bond between Mary Kate and Caleb...

Can a childhood friendship turn into love? Or will they miss their chance? When flowers begin arriving at Lady Almeria’s door, she is first pleased and then confused. With no name attached to her gifts, how is she ever to tell which gentleman they are coming from? Thinking to use ‘The London Ledger’ to discover the gentleman behind it, Almeria is delighted when one upstanding, highly titled gentleman claims himself to be her admirer. The only problem, however, is that she feels no spark of interest when they first meet. Marcus, Earl of Coppinger has long admired Lady Almeria. Having ...

U.S. Marshal Kate Briggs, skilled in the art of protecting witnesses, suddenly finds herself in need of protection. When her safety is compromised, her quick-thinking boss devises an unusual plan: hide Kate in an Amish community until the danger passes. Trading her badge for a bonnet, Kate steps into a world far removed from her fast-paced life. Can this savvy marshal convincingly portray a sweet Amish woman? As Kate fumbles with butter churns and buggies, she discovers unexpected charms in the simple life. Her newfound peace is interrupted when an unfortunate event occurs in the community....

All Doreen Diller wanted was to be an A-List movie star. But after finding out her family in Florida is related to the mob, she may have to settle for Plan B—a hasty exit, stage right. Sophia, the reigning Godmother, is about to turn one hundred. But someone is determined to end her centennial celebration with a bang and grab the throne for themselves.

A Secret Identity and a Mystery that Unravels to Reveal Something Sinister. Miss Charlotte James despises being forced to search for a suitable husband, much preferring to use her wits rather than batting her eyelashes. Finding an injured gentleman in the park, she immediately goes to his aid, taking him back to her brother’s house. The injured gentleman will not tell Charlotte anything, not even his name. Despite her frustration, Charlotte cannot remove him from her mind. ******** Lord Glenister is extremely grateful for Charlotte’s kindness, but he must keep his identity unknown. ...

She lives life by her own rules. Trust no one is first on the list. He's sworn to protect her, but the secrets she's holding back will get them both killed. Being a middle son in the hard-driving MacKenzie family, Harbor patrol officer Teo MacKenzie knows how to tow the line and stay out of trouble. He works hard, plays hard, and prays hard. But the day he finds an unconscious woman adrift on an outgoing tide, all the rules he's lived by evaporate, because if he's going to keep Dr. Kendall Rodriguez alive, he'll need to rewrite every single one of them. After a hardscrabble childhood in ...

BRAND NEW COVERS, same great series! He never needed anyone…until he met her. When an Amish youth is killed in a suspicious hunting accident, Deputy Caitlin Flagler suspects his death is tied to the “Doomsday Preppers” group that has settled in Hunters Ridge. In digging for the answers, she meets Austin Young, a newcomer who seems to have more secrets than the elusive head of the sprawling compound. Caitlin’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a violent extremist. Austin must find a way to protect her and preserve his cover. When romantic sparks fly, ...

A relentless force no one saw coming shatters the tranquility of Hunters Ridge. Haunted by the nightmare of an abusive ex, Hope Baker seeks sanctuary in the peaceful town. Working at an Amish bed-and-breakfast, she believes her secrets are safe. Little does she know, Hunters Ridge harbors its own hidden mysteries. Deputy Travis Hart, wrestling with his own demons, crosses paths with Hope. Drawn together by an undeniable connection, they find solace in each other’s company. But in this quaint town, appearances can be deceiving, and danger lurks in unexpected places. As the past threatens ...

A woman with broken dreams and promises. A cowboy with a broken—by her—heart. A stray dog with a possibly broken paw. And everyone with a dangerous secret. Even the dog. When free-spirited Skylar Rafferty left her beachside hometown, she promised her high school sweetheart she’d return soon and marry him. Fifteen years later and no longer free-spirited, she returns to plan the wedding—her grandmother’s. When her grandmother’s fiancé goes missing, Skylar turns to her former sweetheart for help while aching for a second chance. Cowboy Dallas Lawrence can’t believe the woman who...

Their quest is shrouded in mystery, and the outcome is uncertain - will it lead them to a delightful destiny or their doom? When Lady Cathrine summoned her before dawn, Elizabeth knew it was going to be a terrible day. She was expecting a tirade of epic proportions; she was not expecting Lady Cathrine to drop dead. Elizabeth's shock at the woman's poisoning paled in comparison to the revelation that Mr. Darcy had been harboring feelings for her. Despite his usual stoicism, Darcy found himself consumed by love for Elizabeth Bennet and knew he had to devise a plan to win her affections. When ...

Fleeing his old life gave him hope. Will his deadly secrets kill their only chance at love? Detective Will Natchez isn't who he seems. On the run from a ruthless gang of dirty cops, he's hiding in plain sight. Getting hired by the tiny MacKenzie Cove PD was his first stroke of luck since escaping witness protection. The second? Meeting gorgeous psychologist Viv MacKenzie. Or maybe that was a sign of doom. Because his whole existence is a lie, and the bill's coming due. Payment: his life. Welcome to MacKenzie Cove, a small beach town full of big secrets...and deadly lies. Join the tight-knit...

BRAND NEW Covers, same great series! They can't forgive. And they'll never forget. Growing up Amish never prepared Eve Reist for the scrutiny of being in the public eye. As a rising star on a TV station in Buffalo, she’s had to deal with her share of fanatics. When she learns her mother is ill, Eve takes a much-needed vacation and returns to her childhood home in Hunters Ridge. Dylan Kimble, an Englischer, never thought he’d stay in quiet Hunters Ridge. But after his twin brother’s tragic death, he gives up his dreams of becoming a lawyer and settles into his job as a deputy in town. ...

Follow these lovely Daughters of Devonshire on their journey to discovering true love Books in this collection: Lady of His Dreams The Heart of a Lady A Lady's Melody Worthy of a Lady Author's Note: These are all clean short stories with a HEA.