Clean Mystery Suspense

Coast Guard rescue pilot Enzo MacKenzie puts his life on the line every day, but when his commanding officer persuades him to take part in an undercover drug sting, he quickly realizes this new assignment is going to be everything he hates: deception, greed and deceit. Not his jam. Neither is his reluctant partner, DEA agent Sarah Walker. She’s bossy, bristly and annoyingly overconfident. A loner’s loner, she’s unwilling to share info or plans. When their interagency op goes bust, Enzo and Sarah are forced to flee—not from the drug cartel they’re trying to destroy— but from ...

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...

Flower Thief Stabbed to Death When garden wars stir up trouble in Pelican Cove, no one expects it to lead to Murder! The victim’s grieving wife begs cafe owner turned amateur sleuth Jenny King to uncover the truth, impelling her to navigate small-town secrets, nosy neighbors, and a puzzling trail of clues to figure out whodunnit. With suspects at every turn and no solid proof, Jenny must race against time to catch the killer—before they strike again. Meanwhile, her plans to renovate the Boardwalk Café spark unexpected tensions among her group of quirky friends, the Magnolias. Can Jenny...

Exclusive Beach Party Takes Murderous Turn Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King is trying to build a new life in the small seaside town of Pelican Cove. Locals are lining up at the Boardwalk Cafe for her tasty cakes and muffins. But when her aunt, a local artist, is accused of killing a stranger, Jenny is forced to set her apron aside and put on her sleuthing cap. Jenny battles with the cranky local sheriff and quirky local characters to get to the truth. Aided by her new friends, she will move heaven and earth to find out who the dead stranger was and what he was doing in...

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...

He wanted a chance for redemption, but now he’s in way over his head. A year ago, pro mountain biker Chase Reese had it all. One crash too many brought it all tumbling down. Now he’s back in Hope Landing, trying to earn a spot on his brother’s private protection team, Knight Tactical. Only life isn’t working out the way he expected. It’s fast becoming clear that he’s not a good fit for the team. If he quits, he’ll be back at square one. No job. No identity. No spectacular life plan. And just when life's already bad... Marissa Harris shows back up in his life. The one woman he ...

Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder.

After her boss fires her on unfounded grounds, twenty-nine-year-old Ashton Price leaves Denver for Cranberry Cove, Washington. She's inherited her aunt's B&B and is determined to carry on her legacy. Upon preparing for guests, she learns of a century-old tale of treasure within the inn. Many have searched for the illusive gems but to no avail. She discovers a man working on the inn's grounds, but is he the gardener Gina Price hired? Perhaps he's searching for the hidden treasure. James Atwood, corporate executive, works in the Atwood's thriving cranberry business. Tragedy strikes, and he's ...

Meet Ruthie Mast, the feisty and determined baker at the heart of The Amish Bakery, known for her bossy demeanor, which has kept suitors at bay—until now. Ruthie’s world has turned upside down when her prized recipe box vanishes, threatening her bakery’s reputation and livelihood. The theft is just one in a series of unsettling crimes rippling through the tranquil town of Willow Springs, striking businesses and unsettling the tight-knit members of the New Order Fellowship Church. With the arrival of Isaiah King, the quirky newcomer with ADHD tendencies and a fondness for chatter, ...

From the bestselling author of the Call Me Tuesday series comes a suspenseful, thought-provoking reminder of our intrinsic connection to one another and the devastating impact our choices can have on the lives of those around us. Addison Quinn was nine when her parents were killed in the worst car crash ever recorded in the sleepy town of Driftwood, Indiana. She alone survived to tell the police about a mysterious blood splatter she'd seen on the outside of the windshield seconds before she was thrown from the vehicle. Addison was convinced the splatter caused her dad to lose control of the...

Special Agent Meghan Connors's dream of one day protecting the president of the United States is about to come true. Only one assignment stands in her way. After the vice president's rebellious daughter is threatened, Meghan is assigned to her protective detail on a secluded ranch in West Texas. Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders may be as tough as controlling her charge. Ash has a reputation for being critical and exacting, and he's also after the same promotion as Meghan. Then the threats escalate and security on the ranch is breached....

She’s everything he wants in a woman. Too bad she wants to put him in prison. Former SEAL sniper Christian Murphy has faced more than his share of danger. His abiding faith always got him through. Now a Knight Tactical agent, he’s still working hard to bring down the bad guys and protect the innocent, but the fallout from an old mission gone wrong puts everything he loves at risk. A civilian died on his watch, and the prince he put in prison for the crime is back out…and hungry for revenge. The day Prince Khaleel ordered her brother killed was the day Blair Whitely’s life ended....

What they can’t remember can kill them… Three courageous amnesiac women in danger…Three honorable men who step up to protect them…While they strive to stay alive and solve the mysteries of their forgotten pasts, can they also rediscover themselves and the ability to love? Book 1 : No Second Chance for a Cowboy A woman with amnesia and a once grumpy cowboy she doesn’t remember breaking up with. When he becomes her self-appointed bodyguard, can they have a second chance at love? Book 2 : Seaside Cowboy's Forget-Me-Not What she doesn’t remember puts her and her cowboy protector in ...

Where Does Justice End And Vengeance Begin? A fun outing with his fiancé Kelly turns deadly when a close friend of Cole Sage is brutally shot down during the Chinese New Year Parade in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Seeking answers to who killed his friend, Cole is pulled into a violent underworld ruled by ruthless street gangs and shadowy Tongs. Cole unknowingly uncovers a tangled web of crime, ancient oaths, and blood debts. As the city’s most dangerous criminals clash over territory, Cole must navigate through gang wars, facing off against the Firecracker Boyz and their ...

A tattered letter found in an old trunk draws newspaper reporter Grace Turner into the dangerous pursuit of a killer. Her journey to the idyllic setting of Heaven’s Mountain turns out to be a quest not only for the story of a lifetime, but also for the emotional and spiritual healing of old wounds. Though attracted to handsome Ethan MacEwen, Grace subdues her desire for the young preacher, knowing that her animosity for the church precludes the possibility of anything more than friendship. Still, by the caprice of circumstance, when she finds herself obliged to work closely with him to ...

The last time former SEAL Bridger North saved Jane Reilly's life, it wasn't her fault. This time, though, it's her own past putting her--and Bridger--in danger. Jane would give anything to forget the con man who married her, then left her broken-hearted. But when he shows up in town, offering to sign over custody of the stepson he ripped out of her life, she can't refuse the deal. His offer is an answer to her prayers. Until it's not. Her ex disappears with her money, leaving her to take the fall for his embezzlement scheme. On the run from the FBI, and the crime bosses chasing her ex, Jane...

Follow the lives and loves of the Whitlochs of Crystal Creek! Guarding Her Heart - Book 1 When a serial killer stalks Victoria, only Garrett can solve the mystery - Garrett, the man who broke her heart ten years ago. Crystal Creek Christmas - Book 2 During a blinding snowstorm, Jake finds an unconscious woman trapped in a snowdrift - a woman he can't forget, a woman wearing a wedding ring. A Ring Around Her Heart - Book 3 Giselle inherited the ring from her great grandmother. What deadly secret is Niccolo hiding that forces him to claim the ring? If you like sweet sizzling romance with ...

She should say no. She’s not a detective after all. But how can she? When Felicity Philips receives a panicked call from an old friend, there simply isn’t a way that she can turn him down. Edward, the jeweller to the crown, is in deep trouble and he cannot tell the police. His terrible truth must be kept secret. But what is his motivation for calling Felicity? Does he really believe she is the only one who can help? Or are his motivations more personal and dark than he is letting on? With her usual cast of supporting misfits, Felicity is going to see what she can do … … but when she...

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 ...

Don't miss this race-against-the-clock story of suspense and intrigue from a USA Today bestselling author. One obscure Babylonian artifact in the hands of terrorists could bring down an entire city… When antiquities professor Bryan Wright is tasked with discovering why a band of terrorists might target a museum in Munich, he teams up with the museum’s attractive exhibit designer to study their ancient artifacts. Something in this collection holds special value to the terrorists, and Bryan must figure out which item and why—before enemies get their hands on it. An American living in ...