Bøger af Lily Harper Hart

Hannah Hickok is looking forward to her first Christmas in Casper Creek. She has plans for cookies, cuddles with her fiancé Cooper Wyatt, and a visit from Chris Kringle. Instead, the man who visits isn't the one Hannah was inspecting. No, it's her former fiancé Michael...and he's arrived with an agenda.Michael has more attitude than brains and he's ready to make life difficult for Hannah...right up to the point where his new fiancée is killed and her body goes missing from the morgue. When Michael is also attacked, Hannah has to use her magic to save him...and it doesn't go as planned.Cooper hated Michael when he was just a concept. Now that the man is staying at Casper Creek, Cooper downright loathes him. That's not his biggest concern though. It seems there's a new paranormal threat on the horizon...and Michael is a target.Hannah wants to leave her past behind but she's going to have to risk her life to save Michael before she can do it. This enemy knows her every weakness, and it's going to be a fight to the finish to embrace the holiday season and make it to the new year.Strap in, because it's going to be a holiday catastrophe.

Harper Harlow lives in a world of ghosts.She sees them. She talks to them. She investigates them. She sends them on their merry way.She's not embarrassed by her abilities, and she's not afraid to be who she is. She's also not looking for a relationship.Enter Jared Monroe, a smooth-talking police detective who sees things in black and white and ignores any shades of gray. He doesn't believe in ghosts, and while he's intrigued by the feisty blonde ghost detective, he's not interested in the paranormal.When twenty-one-year-old Annie Dresden's body washes up on the beach of Whisper Cove, Harper and Jared collide. Sparks may be flying, but so is confusion and mistrust.Harper calls on her loyal band of ghost hunters to solve the crime, and Jared relies on his training to tackle the same problem. It doesn't matter what approach they take because all paths are destined to intersect.Can Harper and Jared learn to work together? And, more importantly, can new ghosts let go of the past and give in to an obscure future? It's anyone's guess when big personalities go to war and find they might have more in common than they think.

Grady Hardy is a happy man. He's living with the woman of his dreams and his family is settled ... for a change. Sophie Lane never envisioned the life she's living, but she wouldn't trade it for anything. Still, she wants more - including marriage. She just doesn't know how to broach the subject with Grady. Sophie's past comes back to haunt the couple when Grady's brother, James, presents her with a gift. After the death of her parents when she was a child, Sophie thought she lost all of their earthly belongings. James is a magic worker, though, and he gives Sophie something she never thought possible. Unfortunately for Sophie, those items come with a curse. She's spent years trying to block her time in foster care from her memory, but things are about to come roaring back - and trouble is attached. The Hardys have to work together when Sophie's past overlaps with a big story in her present and ultimately proves a danger to her future, and Grady is going to need every ounce of courage in his arsenal to save the woman he loves - and give her happily ever after at the same time. It's all hands on deck for another Hardy Brothers Security romp, and love and passion take top billing, even when danger is afoot.

James and Mandy Hardy have been through more than any one couple should have to survive, but they've made it to their first anniversary. To celebrate, James decides to take his wife on a trip to London and they're both thrilled with the prospect of a weeklong getaway. The couple is happy and blissful, excursions to Stonehenge and wax museums filling their days as laughter and love overwhelm their hearts ... that is until James runs into a former military buddy looking for a change. Jesse Tanner can't figure out why James settled down - and appears happy with his choice - but he seems intrigued by the man's dedication to his wife and accepts when James offers him a job. Back home things quickly spiral out of control when an overseas couple steals James and Mandy's identities and Jesse seems more interested in partying than working - and he drags James along for the ride. The Hardy marriage is under extreme duress when Mandy begins worrying about holding James back and her husband inadvertently lets the past infringe on his future. When danger threatens Mandy - and Jesse's personality takes a turn for the worse - James thinks he has things figured out. Unfortunately for him, it might already be too late to protect his wife and solve an international mystery in the making. James and Mandy made it through their first year, but if James can't figure out what's going on the Hardys won't see a second anniversary.

Detective Jack Harker and Shadow Lake's resident witch Ivy Morgan are finally on the right romantic track - and they're officially going on their first date.While eating dinner in a neighboring town, a police officer is shot and killed on the street - and when the ballistics come back, Jack realizes his tortured past is still part of his tumultuous present.Jack's demons are on display, and he's in danger from an old enemy's grudge and a current enemy's vengeance. He's worried that Ivy is going to be caught in the crossfire, and when those concerns come to fruition, he takes a step back.Ivy isn't a normal woman - or witch - and she's not about to let Jack go through this alone. When Jack can't stay away, and Ivy refuses to give him the space he only thinks he needs, this duo finally gives in to temptation.Now they just have to survive - and save a lost soul in the process - to be able to look forward to a promising future.

Winter in Michigan is the pits, and the Hardy family is ready for some sun and fun. In lieu of that, they'll take anything that offers them a break from one of the coldest Michigan winters on record. Jake Harrison finds he's got a prime opportunity to get his ladylove, Ally Hardy, out of town. His uncle's farm is under attack from an unseen force and Jake volunteers his help to find out who is threatening his family. It's too big of a job for Jake to tackle alone, so James Hardy is going with him - and he's taking his wife along for the ride. Mandy and Ally are excited to have a real "western" experience, and James and Jake hope that means they'll be too caught up with horses and farming equipment to get into trouble. Things don't go their way ... again. When danger threatens, James and Jake are going to have their hands full. They have to save Jake's family and make sure Ally and Mandy don't make an already difficult situation worse. There's fun to be had on the farm ... as long as everyone survives to tell the tale.

James and Mandy Hardy have spring fever. They're happy and in love - although James worries she's hiding something after a recent ordeal - and romance is in the air. All of that changes when Madeline Stokes comes to town and throws the couple for an uncomfortable loop. Madeline and James spent some time together years before and Madeline still carries a torch for the eldest Hardy brother. Mandy tries to pretend the woman's attention doesn't bother her, but she's having a hard time maintaining her cool. Madeline wants to hire James for a job, but it becomes apparent early on that she has more than business on her mind. James puts Madeline in her place - and his marriage ahead of business - and walks away from the problem. Unfortunately, that doesn't fix the problem. When Madeline shows up dead in Mandy's trunk, the police make an arrest and James is infuriated. The Hardys know Mandy is innocent, but someone is working hard to prove otherwise. James is ready to run if it comes down to it. He's willing to leave his family and business as long as he can take Mandy with him. Mandy, on the other hand, refuses to let him sacrifice everything and force a life on the run. James is determined to clear Mandy's name, but he's running out of time. Will it be happily ever after or life in prison?

Harper Harlow thought the only thing she was going to have to worry about in the shadow of spring was planning her wedding. She was wrong.A string of break-ins in Whisper Cove have caught the attention of the cops, including her fiancé Jared Monroe. Things take a turn for the worse when one of those break-ins results in the death of a local barber. It seems what was once written off as teenage hijinks is something else entirely.In addition to the break-ins, Harper finds herself distracted by a new resident. He's bringing an art gallery to town ... as well as his troubled sister.Rain Porter doesn't want to be in Southeastern Michigan and she's hiding a big secret. Harper is determined to help the girl until the young woman pushes the exact wrong buttons.Things aren't what they seem and the deeper Harper digs the more she worries that she doesn't really want to find an answer. When a ghost from the other side of the state shows up and starts invading her dreams, things go from bad to worse.Jared wants nothing more than to protect Harper, but there are some things he can't fight ... and a ghost is one of them.It's going to take everyone working together to find a way out of this one and even then survival is not a given. Jump on the ghost train with Harper, Jared, and Zander ... because this one is going to be a wild ride.

Harper Harlow has the world at her fingertips, and the weight of the world on her shoulders.Whisper Cove's resident ghost hunter finds that her professional life is soaring - while her personal life is floundering. She's on a man diet - and nothing is going to tempt her, or so she swears.Jared Monroe thought ten days away was nothing - until Harper's anger hit him square in the face, and the heart, upon his return to town. He didn't mean to hurt her, but a woman's anger runs deep.When a teenager is found in a local park, Jared and Harper find their paths intersecting ... again.Derek Thompson may have been looking forward to a bright future, but now he's only looking back at a tortured past as his murderer runs free.Jared and Harper have to work together - and face their issues - if they want to put Derek to rest. Working together is a great idea ... until their hormones get in the way.Can this couple find common ground? And, more importantly, can the dark underbelly of Whisper Cove survive the sordid truth? Only time will tell, and Jared and Harper are running out of it.

Harper Harlow and Jared Monroe fell in love fast and hard. Finally, their big day is here.They just need to solve a murder before they exchange their vows and take the next step to happily ever after.Peter Humphrey, an insurance salesman from a neighboring town, appeared to be minding his own business when a woman came out of nowhere and struck him down while he was crossing the street. Harper witnessed the accident and vows to solve the murder before it's time to leave on her honeymoon.It might take more work than she realizes, though.Peter was a normal guy, a father who doted on his daughter and was friendly with his ex-wife, and yet somehow he had a secret. His ghost points Harper toward Montgomery Manor, toward a woman who suffered her own tragedy almost two decades before.On paper, Peter's murder and the Montgomery tragedy shouldn't be connected ... and yet they are. It's up to Jared and Harper to figure out how if they want to enjoy their wedding and what comes after ... and they're both determined to do it.Some things are meant to be. Harper and Jared believe their union is one of those things.Prepare yourselves, because this is one wedding you'll never forget.

As honeymoons go, James Hardy can't imagine having a better one. He's rested, relaxed and romantically fulfilled thanks to two weeks of fun and frolicking in the island surf with his new wife, Mandy. Life couldn't be better - for either of them. All of that changes when a drunken party reveler accosts Mandy - and then turns up dead at the rental home where the newlyweds are staying. After being cleared by local authorities, Mandy and James return home and move into their new house, seemingly putting the problems of the last few days behind them. That's when things take a turn. After a man tries to steal her purse while shopping, Mandy discovers a foreign jump drive in her possession - and the investigation into what's on it leads James to realize that the problems from their island getaway have followed them home. The jump drive is the key to a hidden fortune - and everyone seems to want to lay claim to it, and they don't care how they get it. Macomb County becomes a war zone as warring factions take aim at each other - and threaten everyone who crosses their path. James has to find a way to keep his new wife safe - and he might have to go to an unlikely source for help. When things come to a head, the whole Hardy family - and their loved ones - are in danger, and no one may get out alive.

Ivy Morgan is convinced life couldn't get better. She's happy, in love and since fall is her favorite season she's having a great time with the shifting weather. All of that changes when her boyfriend's mother and sister show up out of the blue and cast her life into disarray.Jack Harker has never been happier, and even though he loves his mother and sister he's not thrilled with their arrival. Things only get worse when Jack's mother starts making demands, and the biggest one is that Jack cut his time in Shadow Lake short and return to southeastern Michigan.Ivy's good mood turns sour quickly despite Jack's insistence that he has no intention of leaving. Despite the upheaval, Ivy does her best to get to know Jack's family. Things spiral out of control when danger hits town ... again.When a local farmer is found dead on his property, Jack and Ivy find themselves embroiled in a dark mystery of epic proportions. The clues go back years and the suspect pool is unnaturally large given the number of workers on the farm.Ivy is going to have her hands full. She has to charm Jack's mother, find a murderer and keep herself safe. When the end comes, Ivy finds herself saddled with an unlikely ally while Jack is fighting a battle against time to reach the woman he loves before a killer can snuff out their happily ever after.

The Bounding Storm is racing toward adventure ... and this time it's something completely out of the ordinary.Rowan Gray still can't wrap her mind around the fact that an old shipwreck - one that could make salvagers rich beyond their wildest dreams - is going to be The Bounding Storm's main focus for a full week. It's true, though, and the shift in demeanor on the boat is exciting and worrisome at the same time.Even Rowan's boyfriend Quinn isn't immune and he's swept up in the grandeur of the event ... right until things turn sour and someone attacks one of the divers. It becomes clear rather quickly that something else is going on and someone has nefarious designs on the find.If that weren't bad enough, Rowan finds herself at odds with the salvage team leader - a man who she recognizes on a level she can't quite explain - and her tragic past is about to push to the forefront when the man's identity becomes known. There's only one question: Is he friend or foe?Rowan has to figure it out fast because when things come to a head, she has to decide who is on the side of right and who is trying to commit a terrible wrong. If she doesn't make the correct decision, someone could die ... including her.It's all hands on deck for another adventure, and whether everyone will live to make history is anyone's guess.

The first Hardy baby is coming - and it's coming soon. Emma Pritchard is ready to pop and everyone is watching her as if she's a bomb that's about to explode. Finn Hardy is a ball of nerves. He's excited for his baby to arrive, but he's also terrified that he'll somehow screw up things when Emma goes into labor. James Hardy finds amusement in his brother's panic, but that changes when Emma's father, Lance Pritchard, escapes from prison and everyone suspects he's coming after Emma. The Hardys circle the wagons and put Emma's safety above all else as they try to track Pritchard down and make sure he doesn't go after the one thing Finn can't live without. For her part, Emma is a mess. Not only are her hormones raging - and her body changing as it prepares to give birth - but now she has to worry about the man who abused her for years showing up to finish the job. Things come to a head at the same time, and when Emma goes into labor there's only one person present to deliver the baby. Lance Pritchard has something nefarious on his mind, and it's not what anyone expected. Can the Hardys stop Pritchard in time to save Emma and their next generation? In the end, someone is going to die. What happens next is anyone's guess, but one member of the Hardy family is going to be left shaken to the core.

Halloween has always been one of Maddie Graves' favorite days, and this season things are going to be more special than ever because it's her first big holiday with her live-in love Nick Winters.Nick is keen to make sure Maddie has the time of her life, but the arrival of a popular author and purported psychic in Blackstone Bay has him working overtime to provide protection. A local political group rallies against Cooper Ashton because they believe he's a scam artist bilking people out of their money.Nick has his hands full with warring factions because Ashton's fan club is almost exclusively made up of awed women who have a crush on the dashing man. For his part, Ashton seems to enjoy the attention - both positive and negative - even as he fixes his attention on Maddie.Christy is one of the women fawning over Ashton, and when a body is found at one of Blackstone Bay's festival attractions Nick has more suspects than he can wrangle.Death is stalking Blackstone Bay - and Maddie in particular. While Ashton makes a big show about solving the murder, Maddie is the one putting in the work. When the killer sets his sights on Maddie, things spiral out of control ... again.

One of the biggest trivia competitions in the world is coming to Paradise Lodge, and Hali Waverly is expecting an influx of guests. What she's not prepared for is murder.When a body drops on the resort's beach, however, she finds herself knee-deep in the investigation along with her new boyfriend Gray Hunter. Unfortunately for her, there are a few too many suspects for her comfort level.Between the other contestants-a flamboyant group of individuals whom Hali has trouble relating to-and the workers, there's no limit to the pool of potential killers. Finding the right one isn't going to be easy.When you add in the dark merrow, who continue to make their presence known, Hali has her hands full.All she wants is a little rest and to have a good time. That might not be in the cards though. When it becomes apparent that someone is trying to control the outcome of the competition, all bets are off.Beaches, bodies, and Bloody Marys? Yup, things are about to get hairy for St. Pete's favorite witch and shifter.Oh, yeah, there will be some shark shifters too.Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Maddie Graves-Winters and her new husband Nick officially have everything ... including the perfect honeymoon. They're going on their very first cruise, and they just happen to be guests on the Bounding Storm.Rowan Gray and Quinn Davenport are basking in the love. They're looking forward to planning their own wedding ... and moving into bigger digs on the ship, something Quinn managed to wrangle thanks to his position as head of security.Both couples find themselves involved in a dark mystery when the female half of another honeymooning couple goes missing. Between out-of-control, rollicking women causing trouble at every turn and a rather mysterious man who appears to be on vacation alone, there are multiple suspects to focus on. That includes the husband, who seems to be acting out of sorts.Maddie and Rowan both have abilities but they're leery about admitting it. They're going to have to work together if they expect to solve this case, though, and that means trusting each other with their darkest secrets.It's going to be a leap of faith ... but both women are determined to find a happy ending for this particular missing woman. They simply have no idea how they're going to manage it.Note: This is a crossover between the Maddie Graves and Rowan Gray series. It is set after the completion of both series.

Rowan Gray is a bundle of nerves.She's waiting for word on her father - a man who supposedly died ten years before - and the only thing that can shift her focus is a fraught rescue at sea, one that forces The Bounding Storm to evacuate a group of oil rig workers during a tumultuous storm.When one of the workers ends up dead - an individual who wasn't listed on the manifest - Rowan Gray and Quinn Davenport are thrust into a fresh adventure ... and it's one that's likely to have dire consequences.Between manipulative businessmen, undercover FBI agents, a mystery that gets more convoluted at every turn, and a member of The Bounding Storm discovering Rowan's secret, the high seas' favorite couple is about to face the toughest challenge of their young relationship.The stakes are high, and Rowan is in the crosshairs of a killer, which forces Quinn to take drastic action to keep her safe.When trouble comes, it will be in the form of a killer ... and not everyone's fate is secure.

Maddie and Nick Winters are embarking on the biggest adventure of their lives: parenthood. They're nervous, excited, and prepared to go shopping. That leads them to a special baby boutique in Whisper Cove, where they just happen to participate in a cemetery tour run by Michigan's most famous ghost hunter.Maddie and the tour guide Harper Harlow recognize each other for what they are right off the bat, although they don't initially say anything. Everything spills out in the open, though, when a ghost leads Maddie to the body of a local plastic surgeon.The dead doctor has an interesting reputation with the women around town, and Maddie recognizes him from her days of nursing. Before anybody realizes what's happening, the two women have formed a crime-fighting team and they're determined to uncover answers.Nick would prefer Maddie shop and embrace their incoming baby but he knows when her inner detective can't be silenced. While the men bond - and discuss loving a magical woman - the women (and Zander, of course) dig deep and uncover exactly how sordid the tale of an unethical doctor can be.Get ready for some fun. Maddie, Harper, and Zander are ready for adventure ... and they're dragging absolutely everybody along for the ride.

Rowan Gray has a new job, home and potential boyfriend. Things should be going swimmingly, especially given the fact that she now calls a cruise ship home. All of that changes when a group of feisty women from a cosmetics company take over the Bounding Storm for a week of sun, fun and murder.For Quinn Davenport, things aren't at all what he expected. He didn't want a relationship and yet he can't seem to stay away from the Bounding Storm's new photographer. He knows she has a secret - and it's a doozy - but he's willing to keep it because he's convinced he finds himself desperate to keep her.When Rowan spots a death omen in a photograph, she calls Quinn into action and they set about to keep the woman in question safe. Unfortunately for Rowan, the death omen switches to another person ... and so does the attention of half the ship. That means when death finally comes calling, it hits someone she wasn't expecting.It's up to Quinn and Rowan to pick through a tangled web of lies, deception and corporate power struggles to figure out exactly who wanted who dead ... and why. When the answers finally become clear, Rowan finds herself in an ocean of trouble and Quinn has no choice but to dive in headfirst in an effort to save her.When the storm settles, who will sink to the bottom and who will be left standing?

Hannah Hickok is struggling. After the death of one of her workers, a woman who had been making life difficult, Hannah finds she is awash in a myriad of feelings she can't quite put a name to. Things don't get better when, following a romantic dinner with her boyfriend Cooper Wyatt, magic and mechanics collide in a multi-vehicle accident that looks to have been caused by a dark shadow. One of the survivors, a young teenager, could be shuffled into the system if someone doesn't step up.Sheriff Boone is the one who swoops in and brings the girl home, but all is not well. It seems something dark is chasing the girl, and it's not of the human variety.Hannah doesn't know much - her knowledge as a witch is still growing - but she's certain she needs to help the girl. It won't be as easy as she hopes, though, because dark clouds are brewing and more than one storm is about to descend.Hannah couldn't save her employee and she's haunted. She vows this girl will be different, even if she has to sacrifice herself to keep her safe.Casper Creek has a long and storied past and old players are about to become new threats. Saddle up, because it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Fall is here and Ivy Morgan is excited. Halloween is her favorite time of year and all she wants is to share her good mood - and three little words - with her boyfriend Jack Harker.That all changes when Jack and Ivy discover a body in a corn maze and Ivy is overcome by a dark foreboding that renders her unconscious. After sitting vigil, Jack is relieved when Ivy opens her eyes. He's not bothered - only curious - when she tells him what happened.As she recovers, Ivy realizes she's seeing through a killer's eyes. She has no idea where the new ability came from, but she's terrified of the repercussions. All Jack cares about is keeping her safe.Shadow Lake is a peaceful hamlet, but the dead man is a local firefighter and his passing unleashes a bevy of secrets on a town that didn't know true ugliness until it smacked them in the face. Between affairs, a grieving pregnant mother, and two families that can't stop pointing their fingers at each other, Jack and Ivy have their hands full.Ivy's new ability is something to adjust to, but a killer's vengeance is something far, far worse. When Ivy realizes that the killer knows she's been watching, she goes from an observer to a target.Can Jack keep her safe? And, more importantly, can he tell her he loves her before it's too late?

Ofelia Archer's life is looking up. Her father is in the hospital getting the help he needs, her mother is seemingly distracted with some new walking group, and her brother is finally opening his own bar. Things couldn't be better ... until a body is found.Shawn Dawson was just out to have a good time. He drank late into the night and somehow ended up dead in an alley. It wasn't a normal death either. He was drained of everything fluid he possessed, which points to something paranormal.There's a succubus on the loose in the French Quarter, and even though she's newly turned, she has ties to the area. When Ofelia interrupts her feeding schedule, she becomes the creature's enemy ... and the new target is Zach Sully, Ofelia's fiancé.Ofelia would do anything to protect the man who stole her heart, but her options seem limited. That means a fight ... and it's going to have to be between the women alone, because the succubus has a special power over the men.Ofelia might have sympathy for the succubus's plight, but that won't stop her from doing what she has to do to protect those she loves.It's a fight to the finish, and only one woman will come out victorious.

Rowan Gray is a former photojournalist starting a new life on The Bounding Storm, one of the Atlantic Ocean's most decadent cruise ships. She's friendly and excited for her new career ... but she's also hiding a secret.Quinn Davenport left a career in the military to become head of security on The Bounding Storm. He expected drinking infractions and the occasional pickpocket, but what he gets is so much more.When a young woman goes missing, Quinn is suspicious of Rowan's interest in the case. For her part, the worried photographer is desperate to find the girl and keep her secret safe from Quinn's pointed questions. The problem for both of them is that they're madly attracted to one another - although neither wants to admit it - and they can't quite manage to stay away from one another.Quinn and Rowan find themselves in an unusual situation. They have a missing girl, suspects they can't pin down and a group of friends that is acting out of sorts. When a second girl appears to be in imminent peril, Quinn isn't sure how to handle the situation but he's determined to help ... and Rowan refuses to let him do it alone.Death is haunting The Bounding Storm. Will Rowan make it off her first cruise alive? Quinn pledges to do just that, but when a killer focuses on Rowan, several lives are destined to collide.Set sail for adventure. It's going to be a turbulent trip.

The Morgan family is taking their first family vacation, and since they let their youngest member pick the place, that means Mammoth Cave National Park is on the menu. Ivy Morgan-Harker and her husband Jack aren't exactly excited about exploring caves, but they're committed to making sure the vacation is a success.The first stop on their trip is Casper Creek, a cosplay western town perched atop a mountain. There Hannah Hickok, a witch like Ivy, runs things. The Casper Creek workers have their hands full. It seems local kids are going missing - three in only a few weeks - and the cause of their disappearances might be supernatural in nature.Ivy's nephew JJ is the one who uncovers the biggest clue when he inadvertently stumbles over one of the missing kids. Unfortunately, the child who returned isn't the one who disappeared. There's something off about him, although nobody can ascertain exactly what.Hannah and Ivy recognize each other for what they are on first meeting, and it's a good thing, because they're going to have to work together to solve a huge mystery ... and keep JJ safe in the process.There are more than witches and demons haunting the hills surrounding Casper Creek. Ivy and Hannah are going to find out exactly what sort of horrors are being hidden in one small community.They're determined to make things right. They just have to survive to do it.

Happily ever after isn't easy to find - no matter how much you might want it. James Hardy knows that better than anyone. With his wedding approaching, the only thing he longs for is peace, and maybe a little time to spend with his beloved Mandy. What he gets is a bullet in the shoulder from an anonymous sniper, and a worried fiancée. James is on edge, and when Mandy becomes an unintended target, the eldest Hardy brother finds himself in danger of losing everything. The investigation isn't easy, and the arrival of his mother, father, and future in-laws only compounds the problem. James soon finds himself in an untenable position: He wants everyone to think things are fine, but his military past is stalking the future he desperately needs to deliver. Between wedding plans, moving into a new house, and Mandy's obstinate personality, James is in a fix. He has to ask for help from unlikely sources, and he has to protect Mandy from the one person who could ruin their dreams. James is determined to make it down the aisle - but there is a gun-happy madman equally determined to stop him dead in his tracks. Will James and Mandy get to say "I do," or is happily ever after a dream they'll never be able to realize?

Even the paths to happy endings have bumps in the road. That's what James and Mandy Hardy find out the hard way when an idyllic summer day turns into tragedy and Mandy is left shocked and horrified by the death of someone close to her. As Mandy struggles with her grief, James is left to pick up the pieces and question the reason for the attack. As he works overtime to make Mandy feel better - and safe - the elaborate pieces of a long-simmering feud slip into place and an enemy no one saw coming grabs Mandy in broad daylight. Instead of racing to her rescue, James falls apart as he struggles to find out who took his wife and where she's being held. For her part, Mandy wakes up in a nightmare and when she realizes who is in control of her destiny - and why - her emotional struggles multiply. James' family rallies around him as they work to uncover the clues. It's all hands on deck for a daring rescue attempt - but that's only part of the story. When all is revealed, a revenge plot that was literally years in the making will be revealed ... and someone the Hardys have known for a long time will be unveiled as the one enemy they might not be able to overcome. In the end, the two factions will face off ... and only one will get the ultimate payback.

Almost six years ago, Harper Harlow's boyfriend was involved in a car accident and walked away from the scene. Severely injured, law enforcement believed him dead and gave up looking.It seems they were wrong.Quinn Jackson is back ... and he's very much alive. His memory isn't what it used to be, but he's quickly putting things together. One of the first people he wants to see when his life comes roaring back is the woman he left behind.Quinn doesn't know what he wants, but Harper is very much taken. Although his death left her searching for answers and respite, she's moved on. Her current boyfriend Jared Monroe is suspicious of Quinn's return even though the man swears he's only visiting for closure and nothing else.Murder is on the menu, though, and when a grifter ends up dead, Quinn is one of Jared's first suspects. Harper isn't happy with her boyfriend's reaction but she's willing to work with him.Together, Harper and Jared have to solve the mysteries of the past and survive the present.It's going to be a long, hard slog and there are no guarantees.

Sassy and fun are the two words Ally Hardy lives her life by. She also wants love - and happiness - but she's not sure either are in her immediate future. She's content to tread water until she gets everything she's ever dreamed of. Jake Hardy is just trying to get by. His six-year tour in the Army haunts him, and he's decided distance is the best way to survive. He doesn't want - or need - any waves in his immediate future. Ally's mere existence might put Jake's plan in jeopardy. While her brother's are happily paired off, Ally is still floundering. She's attracted to Jake. Who wouldn't be? He's every woman's physical dream, and yet his mental stamina might leave much to be desired. Ally can't stay away, though, and when trouble upends her life, the woman who wants everything can't help but cling to the man who desires nothing. Jake wants distance, but his heart has an argument his body can't deny. After discovering a dying man, someone thinks Ally knows a secret. When they go after her, Jake can't fight the urge to protect her. Her brothers want a "perfect" man for their baby sister, and Jake is far from a perfect man. Ally only wants Jake, and she's decided no one is going to stand in her way. Jake fights the pull - but it seems to be a fruitless endeavor. Her energy is too much for him to resist, and despite her brothers' misgivings, Jake can't stay away. Despite his best efforts, Ally manages to catch Jake's attention - and heart. Someone is still after Ally, and her brothers may never approve, but Jake soon realizes he's beyond caring. Ally is in danger, and Jake plans to stand in the path of anyone who would try and hurt her. Will this duo survive to find out if they can find happily ever after, too? Or will someone snuff out potential love before it has a chance to bloom?

There's a dark shadow hanging over the French Quarter, and Ofelia Archer is constantly looking over her shoulder because of it, waiting for the enemy to strike. While searching for one enemy, however, she finds another.On what was supposed to be a relaxing day on the riverwalk, a knife-wielding man tries to take out a street performer and chaos ensues. Ofelia manages to disarm the assailant, but when he's being loaded into a police cruiser he explodes - literally - releasing a wave of magic that knocks down everybody in Jackson Square.Upon waking up, Ofelia is convinced it was some sort of surgical attack. When some of the people present at the event start tracking her down with murder on their minds, she becomes more convinced than ever that she was right.Tourists, police officers, and locals are becoming possessed. The one thing they all seem to have in common is a need to track down Ofelia ... and end her.Zacharias Sully vowed to protect Ofelia no matter what. The odds this time feel longer than ever.Ofelia and Sully are a team. Working together, they must find a hidden enemy while another stalks their every move. It's going to take both of them together to come out safely on the other side.What's waiting for them there might be even more terrifying.