Against a backdrop of murder and intrigue at the dissolute court of King Charles II, can Susannah and Raphael save their friend and find each other along the way? After a three-year absence mired in anxiety and trapped by her lack of speech, portrait miniaturist Susannah Gresham gathers her courage and returns to Whitehall Palace and her godfather, the king. Encountering Florentine jeweller Raphael Rossi, who appears to her just another court libertine, she is surprised when he finds his way unbidden into her thoughts. With help from the Duchess of Richmond, Raphael has set out to win her heart. When Susannah’s closest friend Sam Carter is sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit, Susannah and Raphael must race against time to uncover the real killer. But nothing is as it seems, for Sam has dangerous enemies who are determined to see him die… and will go to any lengths to achieve their goal. Read more

A laugh out loud cozy mystery adventure by USA TODAY bestselling author Julie Mulhern. For Hollywood influencer Poppy Fields, life is almost perfect. She wakes to sip coffee on the veranda, lunches with pretty people, and her name is on the list at all the right night clubs. Between, she shops. When Poppy travels to Mexico, she imagines luxurious accommodations, pristine beaches, and enough fun to take her troubled mind and heart off a recent loss. With six bulging suitcases in tow, she’s ready for anything—sunbathing by breath-taking infinity pools, gourmet meals at five-star restaurants, glittering parties on patios overlooking the Pacific. Too bad she didn’t pack for a deadly adventure. But then again, what does one wear for murder? Or kidnapping? Or meeting a Chihuahua with the heart of a lion? Turns out Poppy is more than just a Hollywood golden girl. But even with her new sense of purpose, she’ll need smarts, acting skills, and a lot of luck to make it back to Rodeo Drive. What other authors are saying: “Poppy Fields is in a tough spot. People are dying at a statistically significant rate after interacting with her, starting with her ex-boyfriend. Now a drug cartel is chasing her, the police have taken her passport, and that beach vacation where she was supposed to chill out has turned into a nightmare. Action, humor, great characters, and an intriguing mystery, Mulhern has packed a lot into this excellent mystery. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy!” ~ Julie Moffett, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Lexi Carmichael Mysteries “The best book I’ve read this year!” ~ Gretchen Archer, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Capers What readers are saying: “Finally, an action adventure geared towards the cozy novel reader that was terrific.” ~ Goodreads reviewer “This was a hilarious read that had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages, while laughing my head off. Poppy’s character is wonderfully developed, as are the rest of the cast of friends and foes. The settings are beautiful described and the action is nonstop. The plot twists and turns and keeps the excitement building while providing lots of comedy moments. A must read for any cozy fan or adventure reader. This is the first in a new series and I am going directly to reading the second book.” ~ Goodreads reviewer “Poppy’s adventure had me laughing out loud!” ~ Goodreads reviewer Read more

*** Double-finalist (Romantic Suspense and Best First Book) in the 2013 Booksellers’ Best Awards! ***Top Pick, 5 Stars from The Romance Reviews – “This story truly exceeded my expectations. Revenge is action packed, and when the pace picks up, it does not slow down…. Pick up this book today; it will grab your attention from the beginning. I cannot wait to read the next book.” “Here is to a WHOOPING 5 Stars. If I had to describe this book in about 4 words it would be action-packed, sexy, romantic, and adrenaline rushing…. This would make a kick butt movie! There were times when I was fanning myself, sitting on the edge of my seat, and so mad I had to put it down. The steamy scenes were oh so delicious!” — Bengal Reads blog, 5 stars ENRICO LUCCHESI I do not like to be denied anything I want. And I want Kate Andretti with a fire that burns me to ash. Carlo Andretti wants Kate too… and my fortune, my estate, my empire. Most of all, he wants my death. Just as I want his. The vendetta between our families is old and deep. Only one of us can win, and only one of us can have Kate. Carlo believes that he can take what’s mine, that he can break me and make me crawl. But I’m Enrico Lucchesi. And a Lucchesi always gets what he wants. KATE ANDRETTI My mother always said my impulsiveness would get me into trouble. She was right. Marrying a man I barely knew, letting him take me to Italy… not my best decisions. Especially when I now know what the “family business” really is. I want out of this life, and I want out of Italy. But the only person willing to help me escape the Andrettis is Enrico Lucchesi. And he wants me to stay in this world that I can’t bear to be part of. The vows these men take talk about “blood and honor.” But I know what this life is: it’s blood and danger. It’s blood and death. And I’m not ready to be a Mafia don’s wife. ******** CONTENT WARNING: Revenge is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned. READING ORDER: Malavita (Prequel) – series volume 1 (optional)Revenge – series volume 2Retribution – series volume 3Redemption – series volume 4Reckoning – series volume 5 Read more

When a young woman’s lifeless body is found with strangulation marks not far from her tent, Detective Charlotte Pierce heads to the small mountain town of Quail Lake to investigate. Mesquite County Sheriff’s department is short staffed and the only other person working the case is an inexperienced deputy who has never investigated a murder. Soon, Charlotte discovers that the twenty-year-old murder victim was living in a camper van with her boyfriend and documenting their life online as van life influencers. But there’s more to it. Charlotte had actually met the couple while on a hike by a desert waterfall and intervened when their argument got intense. Now, Charlotte is up against the clock to find the boyfriend, the person she suspects was the last one to see the woman alive. The investigation leads her from the sleepy town of Quail Lake to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and the streets that she is all too familiar with having worked previously for the LAPD. It also brings her in contact with an old acquaintance, Detective Kaitlyn Carr who helps her with the mystery. As Charlotte and Kaitlyn start to pieces of the puzzle together, they find out that appearances are deceiving. Quail Lake is a town where secrets don’t want to stay buried and the truth will put both of their lives in danger. This novella is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the last page. Scroll up to grab the book now! Read more