Revenge. Murder. Betrayal. For a reluctant mob hit man, it’s his morning ritual… Raised in a Mafia family, Tom Russo wants out. A military stint makes him a hero, and he has options. But The Family has ways to get what it wants. His loved ones are frightened. His best friends are ‘made’ men. His world must come crashing down before he can rebuild it… “Exciting right from the start. Lots of twists and turns; it was a hard book to put down!”– Kindle Reader, Jacqueline Stewart Full of breakneck action, chilling betrayal and heartbreak, and a thrilling twist ending you won’t see coming! Grab your copy of Old Wounds now! (Originally published under the penname ‘Sam Powers’) Read more

A notorious stretch of highway is rife with serial killers, unsolved murders and missing-persons cases. The FBI, knowing it must crack this Bermuda Triangle of death, assigns its most brilliant mind—and flawed agent—Rylie Wolf, to dive headfirst into this road of danger. Rylie must tap her brilliant instincts to decode these cases and enter the twisted mind of killers—while battling demons from her own dark past. In FOUND YOU (A Rylie Wolf FBI Suspense Thriller—Book One), FBI Agent Rylie Wolf isn’t afraid to speak her mind. But when her headstrong tendencies land her in hot water, she finds herself assigned to a new location: a dangerous stretch of highway, spanning several states, known for unsolved murders and missing-persons cases. Rylie, still haunted by a near miss with a murderer during her childhood, knows this area all too well. It was one she hoped never to return to. Victims are found strung to mile markers along the highway, an eerie trademark of a serial killer. Rylie and her new partner must track down the killer, but the pattern of murders is baffling. With the FBI breathing down her neck, time is running out, and as the pressure ramps up, Rylie finds herself in the middle of a cat-and-mouse game with a killer more deranged than she could have ever imagined. Can Rylie stop the murderer before he kills again? Or will she herself be the next victim? A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the RYLIE WOLF mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton. Books #2 and #3 in the series—CAUGHT YOU and SEE YOU—are now also available. Read more

Meryton is atwitter with the arrival of Mr. Bingley and his friends, but Mr. Darcy leaves a bad first impression on the attendees of the Assembly ball. It’s almost enough to detract from the theft that occurs while everyone is inside dancing. Soon enough, other thefts occur throughout the village. Ever curious, Lizzy ventures to find the thief, acquiring an unexpected ally in the endeavor in Fitzwilliam Darcy. As they work together, she gains a more favorable impression of him, but he is the last man with whom she would ever want to solve another mystery. This is part one of the completed five-book “Crime & Courtship” series. They are intended to be read in order and follow roughly the same timeline and locations as J.A.’s masterpiece.The first mystery takes place in Meryton. The next will be at Netherfield, followed by Hunsford, then London, and finally Pemberley. The story arc will continue throughout all five parts, compromising one long read broken into five sections. A mystery is central to each installment, so you could call this a cozy mystery sweet Regency romance. While Abbey sometimes writes sensual JAFF, this series is strictly SWEET. Read more

“Exciting and authentic! Author Mayer, a Green Beret himself, gave me a vivid look at the world of the Army’s Special Forces. His portrayal of Green Beret operations and techniques takes you deep into the world of Special Operations.” W.E.B. Griffin. A US Special Forces team lead by Green Beret Dave Riley is on a top secret mission to take down drug traffickers in Colombia, but while doing so they are faced with betrayal by their own government. The team is carrying sterilized weapons and unmarked uniforms and the operation is “off the books.” Of course, nothing is as it seems, especially once the CIA gets involved. Throw in an Israeli mercenary and betrayal, and Dave Riley and his team soon find themselves wondering what the real mission is and will they become collateral damage from all the double-dealing going on back in Washington. Eyes of the Hammer is the first book in the bestselling Green Beret Series. Stephen Coonts: “A scorcher of a novel!” Read more

From the best-selling author of Pretty Killer, No Justice, and 12 comes Secrets We Keep, an intense new stand-alone thriller. John thought what happened in London would stay in London. He was wrong. As a successful author with a wife and two daughters he adores, John Treadwell should be happy. But while an ocean away from his family, he drunkenly hooks up with one of his biggest fans to chase away the loneliness. After his one-night stand, John is sure he’ll be able to hide this moment of weakness from his family. After all, the woman he slept with lives in London, and there’s no way they’ll ever see each other again. But John isn’t about to get away so easy. His biggest fan has grander plans than just a single drunken night … An intense psychological thriller that explores the ways secrets can destroy those who hold them, Secrets We Keep is perfect for fans of Darcey Bell and Harlan Coban, or movies like A Simple Favor and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Warning: Secrets We Keep is a tense psychological thriller that includes adult language and situations. While it is all within the context of the story, some readers may find this content offensive. Intended for mature audiences. Read more

2017 NIEA Award Winning book! USA TODAY Best-Selling Author Terry Keys delivers in this action-packed, high-octane thrill ride! First time reader of Terry Keys. Good story, lots of twists. Suspense, drama, twists and turns a very good read. I have found a new mystery writer for my bookshelf.(Amazon Customer) A page-turning thriller in the tradition of David Baldacci, James Patterson, Jack Reacher and Harry Bosch, Chained Guilt pulls you in and never let’s go! Love is blind and lust is too… Detective David Porter had just closed the file on his latest serial killer case when horrific murders with the same MO start happening in and around Houston. A fifteen-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, Porter was one of the best serial killer detectives in the country, his talents known worldwide. The recently promoted officer couldn’t ask for much more. He was husband to one of the hottest women on the planet, former-model-turned-news-anchor Miranda Porter. He also had two beautiful daughters. Yes, life was good . . . or so it seemed. A cunning serial killer was on the prowl, brutally killing every child he could get his hands on. Porter was hot on his trail, but the killer was an expert – no mistakes. A late night of work, a storm and a car accident would lead David head first into another case – a kidnapping – and this time it was personal. Could there be a connection between the two? David was staring face-first down the barrel of both cases and time was running out.Does Detective Porter have what it takes to bring these criminals to justice and solve they mystery? Will the good life he once enjoyed elude him forever? Only time will tell. Detective David Porter is a former Army Ranger and a leading criminal profiler specializing in serial killers. He works for the Houston Police Department and lives just south of Houston with his wife Miranda and their two daughters. Get Chained Guilt today to experience this fast-paced thriller where the breathtaking action never ends! Read more

What could possibly be worse than a string of calls from a telemarketer? Elise Pepper is about to find out. Her return to her southern hometown after a scandalous divorce is stressful enough, but when she trips over the body of the town playboy, her stress meter hits an all-time high. Between bizarre phone calls and more, the victim has left behind a heap of trouble that includes missing money, missing pets, and mourning lovers. Add in a growing list of suspects and Elise is neck deep trouble. Stuck in the middle of her personal drama and the small town rumor mill, there’s no shortage of theories. But when she discovers her best friend, Lavina is the number one suspect, she knows what she has to do. The question is will it help or hurt? Can amateur sleuth Elise clear her friend’s name, or will her friendship blinders shield her from the truth? Find out more in the first book of this 6 book cozy murder mystery series, the Angel Lake Cozy Mysteries! Read more

5 stars Sexy, fun, spy adventuring5 stars Anika and Gianni’s story was an absolute thrill to read! It’s “go time” for her first mission. With a senior agent who’s shown more than a professional interest in her. A “zero” in the parlance of U.N.I.T., the counterterrorism agency that recruited her, Anika Washington is determined to excel at her first mission and avoid becoming a “dead zero.” Or, even worse for her, to avoid being kicked out of the agency. Anika wants—no, needs—a place to belong. Growing up in an orphanage has left its scar that she was never good enough to be chosen. She will do whatever it takes to make the agency choose her, keep her. Gianni Brambilla is the gorgeous and enigmatic Level 3 agent who has taken a special interest in her. But his attention, while thrilling, risks breaking the agency rules against emotional entanglements. When another recruit commits a fatal mistake during a mission, Anika is called up to replace her. She teams with Gianni to go undercover at a black-tie gala. Armed with high-tech spy gadgets and quick thinking, the two of them will need to rely on each other to succeed. And survive. This book has previously been published under the title Ready or Dead by Crimson Romance. Read more

He’s everything she didn’t know she wanted. She’s everything he thought he could never have. The last thing I expect when I walk into The Hawkeye Club is to fall head over heels in lust. It’s supposed to be a rescue mission. I have to get my baby sister off the pole, into some clothes, and out of the grasp of the pussy peddler who somehow manipulated her into stripping. But the moment I see Savage Hawke and verbally spar with him, my ability to remain rational flies out the window and my libido takes center stage. I’ve never wanted a relationship—my time is better spent focusing on taking down the scum running this city—but what I want and what I need are apparently two different things. Danika Eriksson storms into my office in her high heels and on her high horse. Her holier-than-thou attitude and accusations should offend me, but instead, I can’t get her out of my head or my heart. Her incomparable drive, take-no-prisoners attitude, and blatant honesty captivate me and hold me prisoner. I should steer clear, but my self-preservation instinct is apparently dead—which is exactly what our relationship will be once she knows everything. It’s only a matter of time. The truth doesn’t always set you free. Sometimes, it just royally screws you. ***The Hawke Family Series does need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots.Reading order for The Hawke Family SeriesSavage CollisionTortured SkyeStone SoberBuilding StormTainted SaintSteele Resolve Read more