Bøger af Judith Erwin

Jake and Scarlett are back!As a former member of the FBI's prestigious Hostage Rescue Team, Jake Shepherd is accustomed to rushing into danger when others are rushing out. His experience and training, combined with his intelligence and intuitive nature, make him a highly respected, sought-after investigator--despite his lack of social diplomacy and lack of patience with dishonesty.When an upscale, oceanfront home on Florida's Atlantic Coast is robbed of multi-million-dollar art, and the lady of the house, an oil heiress, is killed, local law enforcement initially believes the crime was a random home invasion gone wrong. However, the insurance carrier's head of fraud is skeptical and hires Jake to investigate, assisted by Scarlett Kavanaugh.After review of the file and meeting with detectives in charge of the case, Jake is convinced there is more to learn and looks at the husband. Although Rick Jameson has an airtight alibi, Jake believes he is hiding something. When members of the FBI's Art Theft Team join the investigation, additional bodies begin to fall, and additional suspects emerge. As Jake works with the detectives and FBI agents, unexpected events ramp up the need to know who the mastermind behind the crime was--and who may be in the line of fire?

Brilliant, brash, badass former FBI agent with a Yale law degree teams up with a savvy, sharped-witted attorney with Harvard law degree to solve a missing-child case when evidence points to the mother. Private Investigator Jake Shepherd is back, and Scarlett Kavanagh is his wannabe partner as they seek to find who checked five-year-old Faith Johnson out of school while impersonating her mother. A mother's greatest nightmare tears at the heart of Scarlett as Jake pursues truth and justice, using his investigative skills, tactical training, intuitive talent, and relationship with his ex-wife's husband (Jake's former FBI supervisor) to ferret out the facts. Mystery, danger, and risks ensue, along with sharp repartee and sexual tension in the first official case with Scarlett Kavanagh on the payroll of Shepherd & Associates.

His social skills won't win friends. He doesn't care. But if in trouble, the ruggedly handsome cowboy, Jake Shepherd, is the man to have on your side. A topnotch PI and former FBI agent with a Yale law degree, he can shoot the wings off a mosquito at 100 yards, read a suspect like a restaurant menu, and catch the eye of the ladies. On the job, Jake offends clients, maneuvers suspects, and takes full advantage of a unique relationship with his former FBI supervisor-always in the pursuit of justice. Just when you think you know him-look out. Love him or hate him. Never underestimate him. In CAPITOL MURDER, Jake meets Atlanta attorney Scarlett Kavanaugh when the husband of her estranged twin (a U.S. senator) is found dead. A savvy Harvard Law graduate, Scarlett is a formidable match for Jake with her quick wit, intelligence, and self-confidence. Sexy sparks hover as Scarlett assists in Jake's investigation of the murder.

   Daughter of an Irish cop, novelist Fury O’Quinn has the fire and spirit of her Celtic heritage. A successful romance writer who can’t find love for herself, she stumbles upon the provocative tombstone of an uncle in an ancient cemetery, plunging her into a mission to uncover what she believes may have been a scandalous injustice. Along the way, she meets an enigmatic billionaire, Gray MacGregor, the great-grandson of the man Fury believes committed atrocities against her family members. Sparks fly as chemistry flares, leading to an unusual collaboration.    As brilliant as he is handsome, the eccentric bachelor is a worthy match for the feisty red-head as she digs through history, seeking to shame his family name while juggling an irresistible attraction to the man.    With a touch of gothic, a serving of suspense, and a satisfying share of sexy romance, Shadows from the Past has enough twists, turns, and action to keep readers awake through the night.   

A moment of choice. A night of horror. Life in an invisible prison.In the theater, ballerina Gabrielle Valera moves across the stage like a beautiful butterfly in a spring garden-weightless and graceful with flawless technique and exquisite artistry. However, even those closest to her have no idea of the dark secret she harbors-or why she carries a semi-automatic handgun.When Gabi encounters handsome Derek Conner, a wealthy ER physician, sparks fly. While neither believes a romantic relationship is in the master plan, the power of attraction jeopardizes the personal agenda of each.Derek discovers feelings for the dancer he never believed existed. To Gabi's dismay, desire like she's never known is awakened, yet she cannot commit to Derek, nor explain why.Although confused, and at moments hurt, by Gabi's behavior, Derek is determined to uncover the cause of her erratic, puzzling actions and free her of the demons.Gabi is equally determined to preserve the secret condemning her to an invisible prison.

When Ansley Sheridan finds the husband she sacrificed a career in ballet to marry in bed with their neighbor, she must reinvent her life. Returning to school for a law degree, she vows to never trust love and marriage again. However, at the dawn of her legal career, a chance encounter with the suave, handsome British actor, Nicholas Colton leads to a love affair that challenges her resolve.Amid a secret life of wealth, glamour, and passion, Ansley struggles to sustain a relationship while unable to fully commit to Nick.