Clean Romantic Mystery

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...

In Venice, love floats quietly. Secrets don't stay buried for long. Vera Farley arrives at Casa Emiliana hoping to escape her burnout and rediscover the joy in her art. The villa is old and strange, full of creaking floors, fading frescoes, and guests who don't always say what they mean. But when a famous guest disappears and her portrait is found slashed with red paint, Vera is pulled into a mystery she never meant to solve. The only person who seems to understand what's happening is Salvo Serianni, Casa Emiliana’s silent gondolier and caretaker. He watches everything but says very ...

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...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much, but their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece, to learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at her niece’s front door, was ...

National Park Service biologist Ruth Campbell discovers a body on the beach near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Her life shifts out of her comfort zone, but not nearly as much as when the newest park policeman, attractive Gage Hampton, arrives to take her statement. She’s determined to stay as far from him as possible. Scarred by her past, Ruth attempts to avoid young men, but she realizes that avoiding Gage Hampton will be harder than she thought. Another body washes up with the surf, and Gage is intent on discovering who the killer is. When Ruth’s uncle, Owen Lawrence, arrives searching ...

Penrose and Pyke go together like fire and kerosene in this first-in-series Victorian era mystery. Trouble’s brewing in the Devil’s Half Acre. A death in an alleyway, a tragic accident in a factory, rumours of a murderer loose on the streets. It’s enough to give a genteel lady a fit of the vapours. Fortunately, Grace Penrose isn’t one to swoon at the sight of blood. All she wants is the chance to become the first female doctor in the colony. Instead, she must confront the harsh realities of the city’s most notorious sweatshop. When the police prove reluctant to investigate the ...

The only reason Lorelei Mills has agreed to attend the Murder Mystery Weekend at the Lodge at Confluence is because her therapist said it will help stop the nightmares. According to the doctor, memories of her childhood at the hotel after her mother died will remain blocked until she confronts her past. Lorelei meets another reluctant sleuth, Max Keystone, at the orientation party, and they agree to partner up to solve the contrived murder. In the middle of the night, she overhears the sounds of a struggle in the next room, but when she notifies the staff, they disregard her concerns as the...

What happens when a broken heart finds healing through love and the power of poetry? In The Poetry of Second Chances, Violet Brennan thought her life was over when she lost her husband—the one person who had always believed in her talent and dreams. Struggling with grief and self-doubt, Violet withdraws into the quiet life of a small town, far from the bustling career she had once imagined. But when an unexpected discovery reignites her passion for poetry, she begins to find hope in the unlikeliest of places. Then she meets Daniel Harper, a thoughtful widower and single father with his ...

She believes in first impressions . . . and his was the worst! Jessie Winslow will do anything to make her dreams of getting a house of her own come true. Even work with the arrogant, albeit handsome, one-time actor turned real-estate mogul on his new land development deal in her beloved hometown of Harvest Ranch. That is if she doesn't throttle him first. But she has bigger fish to fry than him—like bringing to justice the man who robbed her cousins and a bunch of other people in town of millions of dollars. She may feel a little guilty for vouching for the guy; guilty enough to sidle up...

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 ...

Layla Belanger enjoys her moderately successful career writing whimsical books for children, but she's eager to expand to more meaty, adult fare. Still, when approached by a strange, older man about writing his dark story of family turmoil, her intuition whispers "no." She seeks advice from her exciting new man, the charming father of a precocious little girl, as well as from her prosperous but emotionally distant parents. In so doing, she starts in motion the crumbling of a wall of secrets she never knew existed. When the truth is unearthed, Layla must decide: how much is she willing to ...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

A Price Paid in Blood is a Heavy Reckoning. William Blake said, "It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend." Adam Dupree’s life in White Owl is never without conflict, that’s a lawyer’s job. When that conflict comes from within the inner circle of the office, it takes on a new meaning. As Dupree comes face to face with cases that reinforce the evil in the world, this time it could kill him. Is there still good in people or has society come to the point where morals, honor, and the value of a person’s word become meaningless? Join Dara, Dupree, Toby Wharton, Marsh ...

The protectors. They'll risk their lives to protect a woman in danger. But will they risk their hearts? When his stepbrother disappears and his niece and nephew are in danger, wealthy security expert Brett Jarvis doesn’t hesitate. His responsibility is keep the twins safe. Even when they come as a package deal with their pretty, faith-filled nanny. Being forced to spend more time with her convinces him he’s not the man for her. She’s a forever kind of girl, and as he can’t offer her that. Ashley Lamott won’t leave the children she cares for when their lives are threatened. But ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

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.

When she gets kidnapped . . . this Jekyll gives a whole new meaning to Hyde. On the three-year anniversary of his wife’s death, Patrick Daley is dealing with more than just her loss. Elizabeth Shea has found love with Agent Finley, and she’s leaving him behind. Now he’s split between the love he lost, the one he’s losing, and the guilt that comes with either decision. At the peak of his stress, Elizabeth gets kidnapped, her abductors threatening to kill her, and Patrick starts hallucinating his dead wife. With his mind, heart, and soul torn between the two women, he’s forced to ...

A devastating fire. A town divided by secrets. And roses that whisper warnings from the shadows... Following the heartfelt romance and suspenseful revelations of Book 2, “Whispered Roses, Enduring Hearts,” newly-engaged Lana Jacobs and Ryan Harding are thrust into their most thrilling mystery yet. As they delve into the decades-old forest fire that ravaged White Oak, eerie roses with cryptic messages begin to appear, urging them to steer clear of buried truths. With Lana's sharp instincts as a reporter and Ryan's deep knowledge as a historian, they uncover a conspiracy involving the ...

When murder crashes his vacation, can a techie in paradise still catch some waves while snaring a killer? Marty Golden is ready to kick back at the beach. When his neighbor offers free rooms in Hawaii, the software engineer is quick to round up his girlfriend, sister, and nieces for the luau of a lifetime. But his arrival at the resort turns his sun-filled hopes into hunches about homicide after he encounters a very deceased and inconvenient body. Pressured into helping, a grudging Marty uses his sharp attention to detail to hone in on a crucial clue missed by the police. But his half-...

Drug Dealers… Criminals… Stalkers… Faithe Beiler opens her restaurant to the lonely and hungry every holiday, but when she mistakes Crist Petersheim for a homeless man and gives him a free breakfast, he's offended. Yet he can't help being intrigued by this pretty waitress with a giving heart. Crist blames God for the tragedies in his life, so the last thing he wants is to get involved with an Amish girl, who trusts God in all circumstances. Still, he fears for Faithe’s safety when she invites every homeless person in the neighborhood, including drug dealers and criminals, to a free ...