Author's note: this book was previously published in 2015 under the title Harte's Peak. This deputy is ready to help. In the picturesque small town of Harte’s Peak nestled in the Sierra Mountains, life takes an unexpected turn when Deputy Ryan Colton finds himself entangled in the dreams of his friend, Vera Carrington. Once a glamorous fashion model, Vera’s life took a different path as she returned to her roots, opening a cozy coffee shop in their tight-knit community. But when her business faces financial struggles, an ambitious plan emerges. Vera decides to enter a local high-stakes ...

Two kids with just enough money for a one way ticket to Orlando hop on the train and disappear, joining the thousands of America's missing persons. Years later, an FBI agent turns to true crime writer John Fletcher to uncover the mystery that no one can solve and almost everyone has forgotten. The second story in The Vanished series.

Her brother is missing. The city holds its breath. And Lillian Dove is about to discover that some truths are more dangerous than lies. When Lillian Dove hears that her brother—long estranged and now missing—was last seen in Dubuque, Iowa, she sets off to find him. But the answers she seeks are buried beneath layers of silence. The police won’t talk. His partner, Garrett, deflects. And no one seems willing to say what really happened. Refusing to give up, Lillian begins her own investigation. What she uncovers takes her through abandoned tunnels, into the grip of betrayal, and face-to...

Clara: Therapist by day, and exotic dancer by night, I keep my heart closely guarded for good reason. When I meet Lucas Evans at my night job, he screams untrustworthy. With his oozing confidence and sex appeal, I bet he leaves women scattered in his wake. I have every intention of resisting him. Intimacy is not my greatest strength, and I have secrets to keep, but after one gut-melting kiss, my resolve falters. Lucas: Reeling after the death of my brother, I find myself looking for answers at a gentleman’s club. When I meet the sexy Clara Evans there, she seems fun and care free, but ...

For a travel influencer, a month at a luxury Italian villa should be the ultimate score. But then I meet Miles Robertson—billionaire tech mogul, maddeningly grumpy, and hot enough to melt gelato. The second we lock eyes, the chemistry is instant—and impossible to ignore. He's everything I shouldn't want: older, emotionally unavailable, and determined to keep me at arm's length. I'm everything he's been avoiding: chaotic, optimistic, and dangerously good at breaking down the walls he's built. Together in his clifftop paradise, we're spending every day pretending we don't want to tear ...

Adrian I kidnapped my enemy's daughter on her wedding day— Only to discover she orchestrated the whole thing. Milla Marchesi was supposed to marry into another crime family. An arranged alliance designed to cut the Bratva out of Miami. So I did what I was bred to do. I stole the bride and sent her father a message he’ll never forget. She was my captive. My leverage. My perfectly placed pawn. Until I realized she wasn't running from me—she was running toward me. Every lie she told. Every move she made. Every time she let me think I was winning. She planned it all. Now she's locked in ...

A billionaire CEO who never got over his first crush comes face-to-face with the rising singing sensation during his surprise birthday celebration. Roman Cantona is promoted to CEO of his family's hotel conglomerate. He always knew this day would come, though he never imagined it would come so quickly or so tragically. Overnight, he becomes a workaholic with no social life. He's operating on coffee fumes by the time he allows a friend to talk him into taking a long overdue weekend off for his birthday. He makes a reservation at an award-winning resort in Fiji that promises a celebration ...

He’s her brother's best friend. She’s his forbidden Christmas wish. Macbeth I want Levi Beshear with every fiber of my being. He’s been my brother Romeo’s best friend since they were in elementary school. And now, all my older brothers work side-by-side with him at Mercury Ridge Search and Rescue. As far as Romeo, William, Hamlet, and Theo are concerned, he’s an honorary Jones brother. I’ve known Levi my entire life, and I have never seen him as a brother. So, when I get the chance to kiss him beneath the mistletoe, I give it everything I've got. Levi Those lips. That tongue. ...

A woman in jeopardy and her brother's best friend she'd once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure? A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after! After discovering her father's infidelity, Jenna Clark used the chance of a European trip with a friend to flee as far from the painful secret as she could. She'd never imagined she'd fall in love and stay for years searching for her fiancé, who disappeared two days before their wedding. Finally back at the family ranch for Christmas, she discovers that ...

A bit like Bridget Jones, Elva can't help but sabotage her chances of career and romantic success. Desperation forces party-girl Elva Maguire to change her ways. But the problem is, she can’t say no to a shot of tequila. It’s only when her out-of-control binge drinking puts her career at risk that she decides to confront her demons. She tries to curtail her drinking. And fails. Then, she tries harder and fails better. But when her one true advocate, her grandad, falls ill, she steps up without hesitation, to face her responsibilities. This act of courage inspires her to take control of ...

A duty-bound prince. A rebellious historian. A royal romance neither saw coming. Prince Alexander of Caledonia is the perfect heir: stoic, traditional, and ice-cold. His only flaw? Being forced to work with Emilia Carter, a sharp-tongued historian who thrives on rattling royal cages. Emilia doesn’t care about protocol—she cares about truth. Hired to curate a royal exhibition, she’s armed with historical secrets, a scandalous podcast, and zero tolerance for Alexander’s controlling nature. Their clashes are legendary: he’s rigid, she’s reckless, and their debates spark more than ...

One reckless decision. One scorching night. One perfect stranger who turns out to be my brother’s best friend—and the ruthless CEO of everything I stand against. Alex Blackwood isn’t just dripping in wealth—he’s untouchable, with a piercing gaze that shatters any ounce of my self-control. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. I’m an ocean activist fighting the polluting yacht industry. His empire builds luxury superyachts for the elite. We’re polar opposites, until we end up tangled in the dark where clothes are optional. And his devastatingly lethal smirk unravels me over, and...

When mourners gather in the village of Lower Gladdock, the grave is found to be already occupied. The victim is soon linked to a tragedy that tore the village apart five years ago and is handed over to the Bexford police to solve. Detective Sergeant Guy Poole is hoping to put his traumatic past behind him and settle into his new station at Bexford. Now history is threatening to raise its head again, and he has a murder case to contend with. Detective Inspector Sam Brock has a new recruit to take under his wing, and he's determined this one isn't going to die.

His family is as wealthy as the Rockefellers and as powerful as the Kennedys. He runs the billion-dollar corporation. No one knows that he has a ticking time clock on his ability to lead. Eva Morelli is the oldest daughter. The responsible one. The caring one. The one who doesn't have time for her own interests. Especially not her interest in the charismatic, mysterious Finn Hughes. A fake relationship is the answer to both their problems. It will keep the swarming society mothers from throwing their daughters at him. And it will keep Eva's mother from bothering her about marriage.

When forensic pathologist Lily Markham narrowly escapes a deadly car accident outside her hospital, her life unravels into a web of danger and revelation. The appearance of her long-lost father's body on her autopsy table – murdered and bearing a tattoo from her childhood – ignites a journey through a past she thought buried, leading her to uncover a political conspiracy that threatens her very existence. From the icy landscapes of Iceland to the chaotic streets of New York City, Lily battles personal demons and external threats to protect her daughter, Zoey. Perfect for fans of ...