Old Suspense

Thrift shop til someone drops... Jessica Braun couldn’t be more proud of her friend and neighbor Freddie’s new job with the Mistletoe County Sheriff’s Department. When the first case Freddie works on leads the teen into more trouble than she deserves, she calls Jess for help, and they discover the unthinkable—a shallow grave and a rare collectible. From whispered secrets to shadowy storerooms, Jess and her friends follow the path of a killer, straight into danger and a hoard of hidden clues. What will happen to Jess—and to Fred’s new career plans—when the two of them are ...

Life after the State Department was supposed to be a peaceful respite for Mike Lacondeguy, but an unlikely friend and the Russian mob surfaced with other plans. In FISHING WITH TOLSTOY, the exhilarating introduction to The New Americans trilogy, ex-diplomat Mike Lacondeguy snaps out of his retirement blues and into a world of deception and betrayal. This time, the fight is on his turf. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine draws two Cold War adversaries back into the game to stop the hostilities from escalating. Mike worked with the State Department for three decades in and around Russia, while ...

Charles and Judith’s life levels out, and Charles prepares his children to take over in his absence. Charles is notified that Doctor Connor Godfrey has visited the Denver Hospital and has spoken to Doctor Green. Spending winter at home was relaxing for Charles, and in the spring, Charles tries to convince Judith to accompany him and asks George and Coughing Crow to accompany them to England. George’s health has not been good, and he believes this may be his last chance to visit his homeland, but he is too sick to make the trip. Charles’ trip to England ends in a major purchase, and he...

In the village of Castle Farthing a mean-spirited, spiteful, curmudgeonly old man is found drugged and strangled in the kitchen of his cottage, with no obvious clues to the perpetrator of the crime. DI Falconer and Acting DS Carmichael are summoned from the police headquarters in the nearby town of Market Darley and begin to uncover a web of grudges against the old man and a sea of familial connections between those who knew him.

Josephine Bradley loves her life as the center of San Francisco society. But when her best friend is mysteriously killed, she finds herself recruited to be a spy due to her connections. She must quickly learn to navigate a world she never imagined, filled with secrets, lies, and a forbidden spymaster who fills her thoughts. Charles Gilbert expertly serves the US government as San Francisco’s spymaster, so when he recruits Miss Josephine, he’s certain he can manage the young debutante. The problem is she’s determined to do whatever it takes to solve her friend’s murder, even if it ...

The Cornish village of St. Petroc is the sort of place where people come to hide. Tom Killgannon is one such person. An ex-undercover cop, Tom is in the Witness Protection Program hiding from some very violent people, and St. Petroc’s offers him a chance to live a safe and quiet life. Until he meets Lila. Lila is a 17-year-old runaway. When she breaks into Tom’s house, she takes more than just his money. His wallet holds everything about his new identity. He also knows that Lila is in danger from the travelers’ commune she has been living at.

Steamy desperation in a forbidden tryst: In a sultry Raleigh summer, a college guy’s discovery of his mom’s best friend’s scandalous secret ignites a dangerous game of dominance and submission. Her lush curves and desperate need for silence fuel his hunger for control, each illicit encounter escalating in a haze of forbidden lust and raw power. From moonlit pools to shadowed garages, their tangled desires unravel against a backdrop of nosy neighbors and lurking threats, where every moan risks exposure. “On your knees,” he growled, his voice a filthy snarl, the polite young guy ...

Here's the fourth tale of the new spicy, fast-paced Operation Big Rock Romance series, a spin-off series from the original five-book Big Rock Romance Collection. Lacy Hardy’s reputation is ruined, and she is completely innocent. Her escort, Carl, is a perfect gentleman when he finds shelter for them on that awful, stormy day. The storm lasts through the night and when they finally make it home the next day, rumors are already flying. Carl agrees to marry her, but he is murdered on the morning of their wedding. Emmett Burke is a blacksmith in Big Rock and would be the object of every young...

Hi, I’m Nicholas, and five days ago, I turned into a monster. Not a figurative monster, a literal monster. You see, I made a bad choice and followed a monster I thought was friendly into the Realm of Monsters and had to work my way through each terrifying level if I had any hope of making it home again. It was a wild experience, and to be honest, there were a few times I wasn’t sure if I would survive. But I did, and this is the story of everything that happened to me along the way. So whether you love monsters or hate them, you’re gonna want to hear this story! Prepare for spine-...

Sheriff Colt Harper believes he's colorblind in his enforcement of the law. But is he? When a Black man is murdered, it ignites age-old anger in the African American community over the injustices they've endured and forces Harper to confront his own personal demons. Harper's single-minded pursuit of justice for the dead man thrusts him between two volatile groups - furious Blacks who don't know if they can trust him and racist Whites who want to use the controversy to spark a bloody race war.

In his decades as an insurance investigator, Dave Brandstetter has never shied away from violence, and he’s had more than his share of close calls. Time's catching up with him, his body's slowing down, and his wit isn't as sharp as it used to be. But he will forgo retirement once more for the sake of a puzzle no detective could resist. Walking on the beach, a friend finds a bedraggled child who claims he's witnessed a murder. The victim is a drug-addicted pop star, and the obvious suspect is the dead man’s ex-girlfriend - a junkie whom the child saw standing over the body.

After the loss of his beloved wife, Mahkel found himself nearing the end of his own life: everything around him reminded him of her, and an existence without her gave him little else to live for. That is, besides the urge. His interest in the intricate dreams of a darkness-filled forest coincided with the undeniable allure he had in the dense clouds that loomed in the distance; the feeling that pulled him towards their haunting uncertainty was enough to convince him to leave the security of his home for one last adventure into the unknown, deformity and all. Once into the space, he found ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… Suddenly there is another target.It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature ...

Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairy-tale to be real. Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd ...

Her Dad is my best friend. I wasn't looking for love, but it hit me like a bullet--fast, hard, and painful. Our story is one of passion, secrets, and surprises. Pamela catches my eye from the moment I see her on the beach. I’m hypnotized by how her copper-hued hair catches the morning sun and rests just above her gorgeous breasts. Her beauty mesmerizes me. Her warm, inviting smile fills me with desire. She's confident and talented, with a fiery spirit I can't resist. But our connection goes beyond attraction—we clash over land deals and family loyalty, and passion turns to fury. The ...

After the great civil war, misfits, criminals, uprooted families and gold seekers streamed west. The Indian wars were over, and the losers were sent to reservations. Some refused. John Daisy, a White Mountain Apache, escaped the reservation by traveling into the vast, open land of the Great Plains with his white blood brother, known simply as Kid. They lived an idyllic life, traveling, hunting and living free. If they needed money, they captured wild mustangs, broke them and sold them. Then they came upon a burned-out wagon with the family laying where they had died. All but the two sisters...

The best week of my life started with a dead phone, a broken down car, and a pack of wild animals.Dead of night. Deserted mountain road. Oh yeah, and a 95% chance of becoming wolf chow. So much for that fresh new life. Then Rowan came. Rugged, fearless, capable. My hero, my savior—all wrapped up in one sizzling, possessive package. All those hot Greek statues were the rough drafts for whoever sculpted this tall stack of muscles and charm. Just like that, I’m safe in his cabin. Shacking up with a hot, confident mountain man. Gulp. The air’s tense around him. Deliciously tense. Mouth-...

Rosamond has started a book club called Rosamond’s Ready Readers. But she claims there’s an evil page monster on the loose. This monster has ripped and ruined a page of the cookbook Rosamond uses to make treats for the club.

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two… Ailis Mulholland wasn’t expected…nor was the offer of assistance from her father. No one is quite certain what to make of it with one exception…Jackson Riley has known Cian Mulholland since they were kids.It’s the middle of the twenty-...

I’ve organized a million-dollar event for a silver-fox Mafia grump, not knowing it’s my proposal party. My best friend’s father has given me a job organizing a prestigious event. Giovanni De Luca’s alpha presence commands attention. He's my complete opposite and under his musky cologne lies a pure bad boy. His bright hazel eyes and deep baritone voice make him simply irresistible, but he’s off-limits. After seducing me at a luxurious hotel, I submit to my desires and let him mount me like a stallion. The chemistry between us is electrifying. Now, on the night of the event, in ...