Mystery Reads

Everyone has a story...and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

Her inheritance is her only lifeline. But her ex’s family wants to steal it from her. Tanya is praying for a miracle. Penniless and out of work, she’s tired of struggling just to feed herself and her son. But when she receives a surprise gift from her late ex-mother-in-law in the form of a beautiful beachside house and an ancient antique shop, it feels too good to be true. But there’s a catch—the tiny town of Magnolia Harbor is the home of her estranged ex’s family... and plenty of long-buried secrets that she’d prefer to leave in the dark. Faced with a jealous ex-brother and ...

★★★★★ "Keeps you thinking and on your toes! But watch out, the twist will get you every time!" - Reader review ___ Five riveting stories that remind us that fate can change our lives in a heartbeat! These intriguing tales encompass every evil deed from revenge to cold-blooded murder to human trafficking and yet never assume you know how they will end until you read the last page. Things are not always what they appear to be, especially when fate intervenes. Atonement: A serial killer is terrorizing the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wherever he strikes he leaves a strange memento ...

When her new editor is murdered right next to her, Poppy knows she needs Ophelia's help to get justice for Ellie. The two of them quickly find themselves in the middle of a scandal rocking the world of professional chess that could lead them to the killer.

Something sinister is afoot, but where? The arrival of a gun-toting stranger in a little Western town causes quite a stir. Who is this man? What is he after? And most importantly, which side of the law is he on? Jim Wood likes the look of the area, but before he can think of settling down, he'll have to finish the business that brought him here. With doubt and suspicion on every side, can he find the answers he needs? Or will evil win out before the truth is revealed?

They say chocolate is irresistible... this time it's deadly. When Savannah Stanton arrives in Spring Grove to help her cousin Holly run the family bakery, she's looking for a fresh start, not a fresh crime scene. But after a prominent charity board member drops dead at a gala event—right after eating one of Holly's cupcakes—both the bakery's reputation and Holly's freedom are at risk. As suspicions swirl around Sweet Springs Bakery, Savannah finds herself drawn into a web of small-town secrets, suspicious financial dealings, and long-buried scandals. With help from the handsome but ...

The FINAL book in the series. Assassin, Kurt Harm, is teamed up with Dan Radford as they travel to Munich, Germany. They are tasked with stopping the sale of a nuclear bomb. The stakes are higher than ever. Will Harm finish his final assignment or die trying?

Kurt Harm returns to action. He is headed to South Florida to get revenge on those responsible for his wife's death. No longer a consultant for the Agency, Harm has no restraints as he works his way into the depths of Miami's drug trade.

In the quiet, close-knit town of Benning, North Dakota, single mother Susan Groves is living a simple life—until her son Gus disappears from school without a trace. As rumors swirl and unsettling secrets about the townspeople come to light, Susan turns to her best friend, Ryan, a local detective, for help. Together, they uncover eerie clues pointing to a mysterious woman who has been watching Gus. In a town where everyone knows everyone, Susan must unravel the dark secrets hidden in plain sight before it's too late.

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family… Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information Thomas left behind. The danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loved. Storm Warning continues the story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary their greatest defense. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows that the ...

"In Dogwood Valley, even the quietest walks can lead to the darkest secrets..." Six months after solving the town's most notorious murder, Liv Barker is content with walking dogs and baking pet treats in the idyllic Dogwood Valley. Her budding romance with Dr. Colin Matthews adds a sweet note to her tranquil life. But when she stumbles upon a dog collar while walking a client's corgi, Liv is unwittingly pulled back into the world of mystery and intrigue. The collar belongs to Shimmer, a prize-winning Afghan Hound who has vanished without a trace, jeopardizing the upcoming Dogwood Valley Dog...

The Hendricks family has always believed it’s smart to remember that not everything is as it seems and that even the most carefully guarded secrets have a way of finding their way to the light. Unfortunately, enemies usually aren’t too far behind. Dangerous or not, Logan Hendricks plans on being a lot more involved in his newly-formed detective agency’s current investigation. A brazen crime has already been committed and he wants to be part of finding out who’s responsible. As always, his grandsons have a different view of how things are supposed to work. They want him to sit back ...

It began with a call...a secret code she’d been taught as a child without ever believing she’d have to use it...an attempted murder...and the last man on earth she wanted to be within ten feet of. Danae knew before she ever heard her brother’s voice that it was bad...and it didn’t take long to find out just how bad it was. She and everyone in her family had always understood the high cost of secrets...and quickly learned that sometimes the price of truths was far more costly. It took her even less time to realize that she’d never really known true heart-stopping fear. She knew ...

Assassin, Kurt Harm, is off to Buenos Aires in this assignment where not everything is as it seems. You will be on the edge of your seat and unable to put this book down.

Wrong place, wrong time. Claire’s life is turned upside down when a video goes viral depicting her as a vicious psychopath. Things go from bad to worse. Accused of murder, Claire and Detective Drakos work to unravel the mystery surrounding three unrelated homicides. Set on the beautiful Emerald Coast, this fast-paced thriller will keep you enthralled until the very last page.

A collection of twenty-six horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to thrill you and chill you to the bone. The creepers include: REST STOP: Martin loved the story The Lady or the Tiger so much he started playing the game with real people and hybrid beasts. THE CURSE: When Rebecca found the pharaoh's tomb, she refused to leave no matter how many perished. TILL DEATH DO US PART: Isabelle discovered her new husband had been married before, and all ten brides had disappeared without a trace. THE EXECUTION: Myers has a crazy dream he's on death row, waiting to be executed. LIFE TO THE ...

A haunted Hollywood mansion. A legendary producer with secrets. Can a determined journalist uncover the truth? Veronica Valentine has always been drawn to the shadows where secrets lurk. As a savvy journalist with a legacy tied to Hollywood’s elite, she’s determined to resurrect her career. But when a cryptic invitation brings her to the infamous Blackwood Manor, she finds herself in a world where reality blurs with the supernatural. Bartholomew Blackwood was once the king of Hollywood’s music scene, but his fame is tainted by rumors of dark dealings and vanishing artists. The eerie ...

Victoria Palmer is a social-media queen with millions of followers. Her wedding promises to be the cyber event of the year. The nuptials will take place at the fabulous Magnolia Resort, a haven for the super-rich. For Morgan Lytton, Magnolia’s wedding planner, the four-day extravaganza provokes anxiety. An impending storm off the Gulf of Mexico looms on the horizon. Pernicious paparazzi threaten to infiltrate the event. In addition, an undercurrent of hatred and jealousy simmers under the feigned camaraderie of the wedding party. Unwittingly, Morgan becomes enmeshed in their conflicts. ...

A private eye is framed for murder ...and must take down the mob to clear his name. Small-town private eye Roy Flynn turns high-flying fugitive when he is framed for the assassination of a drug kingpin. He flees with the drug trafficker’s wife to Barcelona, Porto Fino, and Bangkok in order to take down drug rings and uncover who set him up. Acclaimed mystery author Fritz Galt unleashes a timely tale in this gripping new international mystery, replete with chic European hotspots, super yachts and exotic locales. Chasing the Tiger will totally captivate you as it takes you on an ...

The last place I expect to find myself on Halloween - in a Cinderella costume no less - is the scene of a crime. A wall at a construction site fell and accidentally killed one of the workers. Naturally, the gray-haired knitters are convinced the wall didn't fall all on its lonesome. No, they claim, murder is afoot! They're just looking for an excuse to start another murder investigation. When the police discover the wall didn't crumble like a cookie, the knitters are determined to discover who used the wall to cover up a murder. It doesn't matter that absolutely no one - including the ...