Clean Mystery Suspense

Beauty queen, evil stepmother... and ugly duckling? In this retake of the classic fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, learn the origin story of Tammy Norwell, the mean stepmother character in Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series. BONUS! Read the first chapter of Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series, included at the end of this story.

No woman should be forced to say, “I do.” My village is forcing me to marry Thomas. “Just follow the rules” they say. “You will love him eventually” they say. Screw what they say! I shouldn’t be told who to marry. I should be able to choose who I love. But, who am I kidding? This village would never allow a woman to make her own decisions. Especially me, I am forbidden to go against their wishes. I have to restore my family’s honor by marrying the handsome perfect green eyed candidate. So perfect he is hard to resist. But, can I live a life without love? A life obeying rules...

Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? Three complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset!

The cozy mystery series set in Saint Joseph, Michigan continues. It’s Halloween and Suzette can’t stop screaming. Al Capone appears to be robbing the gift shop in the tunnel; Earl and the Earlites decide to dress alike; and Ben and Brutus vie for Suzette’s attention. Add to that a library to die for in the senior center and life is full of unpredictable surprises. A second body, two tunnel entrances and two boyfriends – a duo of death and romance indeed!

Kennedy Campbell has been running away for a long time, using her position as an international journalist to escape the ghosts of her family's past. She finds solace working in an Afghan refugee camp, until the Taliban attacks them and Kennedy is forced to flee. She is pulled into a terrorist's realm of darkness when she's taken hostage aboard a cargo ship in the Malacca Strait---and the only one who can save her is the man she can't trust. Ethan Barak leads a double life, helping MI6 bring down arms dealers all over the world, until his father is murdered by one of Ethan's old associates. ...

When district attorney Tory Carson returns home after a long day in court prosecuting a gang leader, she finds her house trashed. Concerned that the vandalism is connected to the trial, the local police chief calls the Texas Rangers...and her former love, Cade Morgan, responds. Tory's history with Cade - and the secret they share - makes her reluctant to let him back into her life. But Tory doesn't want to choose between bringing down a gang leader and protecting her teenage daughter.

Ryder Langston retires from commercial fishing and manages Blake Sloan's supply stores. When the owner of the inn in Cranberry Cove hires a new executive chef, Ryder is intrigued by the tall woman with ebony hair who hides a dark family secret. Juliette Duplay must flee from her French roots and her past when a family member turns against her. She'd like to blend into the American culture but can't escape danger even in the small community of Cranberry Cove. Can Ryder and Juliette unravel the mystery in time to celebrate Christmas at Cranberry Cove?

Cara Hunter owns the bed-and-breakfast in town, but before she came to Fire Beach, she was in the military. Strangely, no one seems to know exactly what she did when she was in the military, but when Bubba and Makenna find her unconscious on the floor, her past may finally get revealed. Cole Davenport is a criminal investigator whose lead suspect is Cara Hunter, but when he meets her, he has a hard time believing she's a killer.

It’s a hot August in Houston, Texas – there’s a redundant phrase – and Nadine Debenheim is settling in to her role as CEO of the prestigious Williams Agency. Before she can get too complacent, a madman storms her office demanding her help in locating a female P.I. on the loose shooting up cheating spouses. Robert Bellamy, U.S. Federal Marshal and Nadine’s best friend, has been keeping tabs on Tessa – Nadine’s mother. Tessa was arrested for murder but managed to beat the rap. Now she’s in Texas, working as a private investigator. Coincidence? And do Robert and Nadine discover...

As Louis continued to work at the shop after Bastian's passing, he found solace in the familiar routine and the support of his family. With the addition of his cousin, Alfred, and his sister, Victoria, the business remained a tight-knit family affair. However, the winds of change were blowing, and the challenges they faced would test their faith and resilience. One tragic event that shook them to the core was a fire that ravaged the bakery, forever altering Millie's life. The loss was devastating, leaving them all grief-stricken and searching for answers. In their despair, they turned to ...

Church Morgan is about to learn high school is the least of his worries. When his parents are murdered, fifteen-year-old Church Morgan finds himself yanked out of his homeschool life and thrust into boarding school. As if the culture shock of high school wasn't enough, General Weathersby—a less than trustworthy individual from his parents' past—delivers more shocking news. Church is a spy, only he never knew it. From the moment he could walk, his parents trained him to be a CIA agent, giving him the skills to infiltrate terrorist organizations. Now, General Weathersby has recruited ...

One innocent question. A secret meeting gone horribly wrong. A corrupt government with a hidden agenda. Max and Michelle Henry have survived the death of a child, a murder conspiracy and an affair. Now Michelle is pregnant with a child who may or may not belong to her husband. And Max has once again found himself caught up in something far bigger and more dangerous than he could have imagined. While preparing for another season as Lakeside High School's football coach, Max is invited to a late-night meeting with a government official. When he sees something he never should have seen, ...

He’s a fake psychic who just wants to be left alone, but . . . he can see her. She’s a cop with unfinished business—and she’s not going anywhere until he helps her. After three years of working as a Detective with the 35th Precinct, Elizabeth Shea is finally starting to feel like she belongs. So, when the Serious Crimes Unit gets assigned to take down the Tourneau Cartel, she’s not worried; that is until she’s cut off from her team and shot. Being a cop has its risks, but the last thing she expected was to become a ghost. If she’s still here, she must have unfinished business....

Her heart can't be conquered. He refuses to love. Will the fight for their lives open their hearts? Giselle Whitloch has no time for love. As a college grad, she’s on track to land her dream Wall Street job. Her great grandmother’s ring gives her strength to pursue her goal. When she doesn’t get the job, she flees to the Crystal Creek Ranch to regain her courage to step back into her job hunting mode. Niccolo di Saluzzo has been searching for the ring that will save his family--the ring that disappeared from his family’s possessions one hundred years ago. He will pursue the ring ...

Texas Ranger Sean McNair must protect widowed Judge Aubrey Madison and her twins from a powerful drug cartel if he ever wants to pursue a future with her.

As gumshoes go, I was one of the best, back when it said Triplett on my badge—back when I had a badge, and a uniform to pin it on, not to mention a man’s body instead of a parakeet’s. No joke. Fortunately, though, I still have a few moves up my— Let’s move on. Seymour’s the name. I ended up in this avian form after my untimely demise, but against all odds I have been reunited in sunny Mountain Springs with my wife Sharon and our two children, Lila and Ethan. A lot of mysterious things have happened in this area over the past year, and all four of us have played a part in ...

A cowboy, a celebrity TV journalist, and a baby in danger... After losing his leg and the love of his life in an explosion, David King dedicates himself to the charity he founded in her memory, and to the Texas ranches he inherited. But when he finds an abandoned baby, he needs to keep the baby safe and uncover why someone is ready to kill to get the child. Unexpected help comes from the celebrity investigative reporter who crashes into his vehicle. But can he trust the famed serial dater who just wants to rehab a ruined reputation? Aster Andrade has made many mistakes in her life. Like a ...

Standing in front of Anna Moore was the biggest decision of her life. The future diverged into two forks—would she make the right choice? To be the wife of a lawman or return to the Little Sisters Convent to be a faithful servant to God for the rest of her young life? At the young age of ten, her uncle dropped her off at the Little Sisters Convent with the promise that as soon as he got settled, he would send for her. After ten years, he finally kept his promise, sending her money to travel to Livingston, Texas, to live with him. Once Anna arrived, dressed in Nun’s clothing, she was ...

Nina Fischer carries a camera wherever she goes - so she can view life through a filter. Safely. After her mother abandoned her to the streets, Nina has kept people at a distance, including her uncle, who adopted Nina and her sister. Wealthy and proud, he is a good man, a fair judge, and someone many in San Antonio admire. But when he is murdered and the detective assigned to the case accuses Nina of the crime, she knows she must act.

Wayne Sharp newer expected his life to turn like that... Dishonorably discharged, he tries to build his life from the beginning in Clayton, New Mexico. He never expected to be attracted so deeply to the woman in trouble, in trouble beyond hope... Trying to help her, he becomes involved in the dark secrets of the town. The deeper Wayne got, the crazier it became. Can he eventually free up himself and start to live a normal life? Book 5 of the Dishonorably Discharged Series.