Inspirational Suspense

HER HIDDEN PAST Monique Harris has finally found her biological father! She just didn’t expect to find him in prison for murder. Yet his relatives—her family—live in a lovely Louisiana town. And when her husband’s suspicious death leaves the young widow with nowhere to go, she heads to the bayou. But someone wants her to leave, and threats escalate until fire is set to her home—with Monique inside. Deputy sheriff Gary Anderson assures Monique he’ll keep her safe. And thinks they just might have a future together. Yet the bayou’s murky depths hide more than just a would-be ...

Valley of Shadows A Psychological Christian Thriller Set in Barcelona By Russell Knight She whispers peace. Her words bring death. When inmate Carmen Soto is found dead in a Barcelona prison cell, veteran forensic psychologist Dr. Mercedes Hurtado is called in to investigate. But this isn't the first death—and they all share one chilling connection: Ainhoa Laredo, an enigmatic inmate known as “the Witch of Unit Three.” At Wad-Ras Women's Penitentiary in Barcelona, evil doesn't wear a mask—it smiles, listens, and quietly persuades broken souls to surrender. As Mercedes unravels the ...

A brilliant young English economist mounts the next rung in her career ladder by agreeing to lead an artificial intelligence-powered finance project in America. But there’s a condition: she must help Scotland Yard and the FBI in an unrelated joint cybercrime investigation. When she realizes her two responsibilities are tragically linked and the cyberthieves will stop at nothing to get what they want, she’s thrust into fear and uncertainty that force her to question the fundamentals of her life

A place of refuge… or life-changing secrets? When Pastor Charles returns to Bayou Refuge, he expects peace and familiarity. Instead, he finds a strange fog that won’t lift from the grounds, long-time friends avoiding his questions, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. What if your next conversation was your last? As Charles reconnects with old friends, and is tasked with sharing about the power of God’s love with three individuals, he begins to uncover the startling mystery of what’s actually happening at Bayou Refuge. He must rely on his faith in Christ, draw strength from ...

What’s done in the dark always comes to the light, doesn’t it? In part two of this jaw-dropping series, Ace's revelation has the family reeling with shock, but Paris is on cloud nine as she finally has the man of her dreams with no interruption—but will her bliss be short-lived as she and Ace struggle with choosing a hard right over an easy wrong? A lucrative record deal promises to bring Majesty the fame and fortune they’ve always dreamed of, but once the money is laid on the table, things take a treacherous detour when Danger’s true motives come spilling forth with a shock-wave ...

Informed by the real-life fallout of the U.S. economy and devastation caused by multiple hurricanes along the southern coast, In the Shadow of Evil tells a modern day story involving the exposure of a building rebound scam. Amidst the layers of unethical practices, supply shortages, and excess murders, a top Louisiana homicide detective loses his heart to a charitable contractor while uncovering a secret about his tragic past.

The Hollywood Nights Series is packed with page-turning mystery, steamy angst, exotic locations, and unforgettable romance. When Lauren Hathaway returns to Hollywood, she never expects to come face to face with Cody Bradshaw, the boy who stole her heart a decade earlier. As they reconnect and reignite the flames of their long-lost love, they work to uncover the truth behind a murder that’s shattered Cody’s life. A web of danger and deception follows as they encounter secrets and betrayals that threaten to tear them apart. Set in the glitzy and explosive streets of Hollywood, Lauren and ...

Childhood friends and former high school sweethearts reunite when he rescues her from an assault. But she’s lost her memory—including of him! And she’s in danger of losing her life. A success-driven lawyer with amnesia and an independent streak, Melissa Linquist finds herself back in her hometown, not knowing what she’s doing there. But she knows someone wants her dead. And she knows she’s drawn to the man she hurt and left behind. With the Honor Team's help, will they discover her life secrets in time to survive? The gym owner everyone calls Coach, Chris Hill, intends to protect ...

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...

When she finds her coworker's body in front of the station doors, nighttime DJ Gabby Rogillio knows it was murder. But how can the police suspect the station's owner, a man who's been like a father to Gabby? She's determined to clear her friend's name, and will recruit anyone she can find to help. Even the mysterious newcomer in town, handsome businessman Clark McKay. Gabby doesn't quite trust Clark, but she can't crack the case alone. Especially when the killer threatens them both--either back down from the investigation...or be silenced forever.

Lydia Mitchell has been nothing but a burden her entire life. The only thing she seems capable of is making bad choices. Her latest mess? Having an affair with her boss, the District Attorney. Now, she’s jobless and labeled a gold-digger. She’s the most hated person. She’s the other woman. Even her ever-loving sister has given up on her. But Lydia doesn’t care if no one is on her side. She doesn’t need anyone. What’s the point of letting anyone in when everyone she has ever loved only ended up disappearing from her life? Then there’s Dave Allen. She hasn’t always gotten ...

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 ...

In the sleepy town of Shadow Cove, Maine, a woman’s desperate flight becomes a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. After escaping Iraq with her twin sister, Jasmine seeks refuge from Qasim, the terrorist she was forced to marry. She’s determined to carve out a safe haven in this peaceful coastal town for herself and her unborn child. But her dangerous pursuer threatens to shatter her fragile world, leaving her with nowhere to hide. Enter Derrick, a guardian angel in the guise of a friend. Drawn to Jasmine's quiet strength, Derrick vows to shield her from harm, even as the boundaries of ...

A rugged general contractor. An ambitious developer trying to prove herself. Will they let down their walls and join forces, or stubbornly resist each other? Sloan Jensen, a fiercely independent land developer, is fighting to prove herself to her father and all of the general contractors in her new Montana development. When she arrives on site and face plants in the mud, she’s humiliated. Rhett Coleville, a gorgeous and enticing contractor, rescues her from the mud, from her demonic cousins trying to intimidate her, and stands by her side when it seems everyone else wants her gone. Sloan ...

A successful fitness retreat owner. An energetic businesswoman frightened for her life. Can Vance keep Daphne safe or will her stalker find her in her new sanctuary? Daphne Belle has worked hard to open her own gym and use her corny jokes to build a following online. When a former boyfriend pursues her relentlessly, she escapes to Jade Valley and the protective sanctuary of Vance Gem’s exclusive fitness retreat. She had no idea that Vance’s strong arms would be a sanctuary all their own or that her high school hero might become the man she can trust to protect and love her. Vance Gem ...

2022 Readers' Favorite silver medal winner for best religious themed fiction This novel, written from a Christian worldview, was inspired by Imagine Heaven, The New York Times Best Seller, by Pastor John Burke. Every year, thousands of people cheat death and come back to life. Many people have near-death experiences that offer a glimpse of Heaven. But none of these can compare to the remarkable near-death experience of Justin Parks. The past three years haven't been easy for Justin, causing him to lose faith in a loving, personal God. His fiancée gets killed by a drunk driver a week before...

She sees the patterns no one else will admit. She keeps the records no one else dares to write. In a city that would rather forget its missing girls, Roxie Williams refuses to disappear. Atlanta’s streets hum with secrets, and Roxie knows them all too well. Armed with a battered notebook, a sharp mind, and a promise she can’t break, she hunts for the truth behind the “Vanishing Girls”—a string of disappearances the city would rather ignore. But the closer Roxie gets to the heart of the case, the more dangerous her world becomes. Cops who can’t be trusted. Friends who vanish ...

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 ...

Despite the disapproval of her Amish community, teacher Lizzie Fisher has fought for an independent life—even going so far as to tutor at the English school. Alex Wilson, a young English painter hired to paint the school, is used to being ridiculed because of his learning disabilities. He questions why the smart, pretty, Amish woman treats him differently. When Alex finds himself framed for a crime, he believes there is no hope for him, but Lizzie is sure her community will come to his aid. Except, their forbidden relationship may give Lizzie the independence she thought she always wanted...

Garrett’s job with the Coastguard is high-paced and harrowing, but his social life resembles an ocean freighter stuck in the doldrums. With Christmas on the horizon, he’s trying to hold to his new faith, but a tragedy in his childhood makes it the one holiday he dreads. Paramedic Whitney Springfield loves Christmas, and Garrett Lovett might be the best Christmas gift ever—if she could get him to notice her. But it’s evident that silky blond locks trump her red curls where the handsome IronWorks grad is concerned. When another Christmas tragedy strikes, Garrett and Whitney join ...