Bøger af Mary Jane Forbes

He tossed a bottle into the ocean. She found a message she couldn't resist. Did destiny bring them together across the divide? Rawly Scott dreams of being an astronaut. But it's the nine-year-old's message launched off a Massachusetts beach that truly kickstarts his journey. And when he gets a reply one year later from a cool European girl, he stops thinking of rockets and starts planning out a trip to France.All Leigh Dobrev wants is to make delicious chocolate. But when Rawly's bottle washes up in her picturesque fishing village, she starts to see a world beyond her dreams. And after they finally meet several years later, she makes him promise to keep their friendship alive.As years pass and adulthood approaches, Leigh turns her attention to helping a local orphan. But when her acts of kindness backfire, she hopes her own message will reach Rawly in time.Will their relationship end in tragedy or is no distance too far for a shot at love?The Message: ... Call Me! is the second book in the Footsteps series of romantic thrillers. If you like spunky heroines, love-against-all-odds, and the triumph of the human spirit, you'll adore Mary Jane Forbes' enthralling tale. Buy The Message: ... Call Me! to find destiny in a bottle today!

A priceless stallion. A war between ranches. To solve a kidnapping, a rookie PI has no choice but to bring home a winner. Elizabeth Stitchway has finally traded her mail truck for casework as a private investigator. But when her second case takes her into the ruthless world of million dollar Arabian horse breeding, she hopes she can break in her new saddle in time. After a suspected murder and an equine kidnapping pits her client against a rival ranch, she goes head-to-head with a handsome detective who puts her off her game. As the missing mare becomes even more valuable, Stitch must piece together the clues as a national horse show approaches. With big money at stake, can the PI balance dating a detective with solving the landmark case before the culprit captures first place?Black Magic is the second standalone novel in the Elizabeth Stitchway private investigator mystery series. If you like spirited characters, clever whodunits, and romantic twists, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' lively novel. Buy Black Magic to gallop into a thrilling ride today!

He's presumed dead. She's lost the last thing she has from their love. Infiltrating a terrorist ring will either bring them together or get him killed... Stephen Hutchinson isn't sure he'll ever recover. After all, the gunshot wounds and his faked death took him away from the love of his life. When his partner tells him Catherine has moved on, Stephen throws himself into an undercover operation to stop a terrorist network. Little does he know that his case and his love are destined to collide...New mother Catherine Hainsworth will never forget the father of her child. But as she focuses on raising Stephen Jr. and growing her business, she has no idea her son has been targeted. With Catherine's son kidnapped, the safety of her child may depend on the love she never gave up on. In a race to take down the terrorists, Stephen has one chance to reunite his family before a modern-day menace destroys their only shot at happiness. Identity Theft is the fourth standalone book and the thrilling conclusion to the House of Beads romantic suspense series. If you like action-packed plots, high-tech mysteries, and heart-wrenching romance, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' riveting novel. Buy Identity Theft to go undercover for love today!

She's in witness protection. He's balancing revenge and love. Can a PI solve a cold case to give them a second chance? Elizabeth Stitchway's love for solving mysteries usually wins out over her search for a boyfriend. But she's supportive when her lonely friend Victoria looks online for companionship. When things get serious quickly with Victoria's new online relationship, Stitch discovers an incredible secret: her friend is in witness protection and the guy she met online may be the reason why...After Victoria goes missing, Stitch must fit together the clues from a decade-old murder case to free her friend. Will Victoria survive the social media affair, or will Stitch be forced to post a tragic status update?The Painter is the third standalone novel in the Elizabeth Stitchway series of PI mystery novels. If you like intricate plots, real-world characters, and dating dilemmas, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' captivating tale. Buy The Painter to solve a blank canvas crime today!

A cyber breach worth millions. A conspiracy that could take down a city. A detective and an IT expert may be the town's only hope... Brenda Kittles is excited for her new start as a computer security expert for a prestigious Daytona Beach architectural firm. But her anxiety builds when an explosion and a dead body point to a cyber crime on her watch. Eager to please her new boss Catherine Hainsworth, she shares the evidence with the city's hardest working police captain. Manny Salinas is just moving on from Catherine when the cyber breach sends him right back to her. Doing his best to put his old flame out of his mind, he and Brenda realize the chess-obsessed hacker may want to play a game with millions of dollars. With the help of his second in command, the captain and the rookie computer expert must track the criminal across Europe to keep Catherine's company alive. Can Brenda and Manny save the firm from collapse or will the devious cyber thief send Daytona Beach reeling?Checkmate is the third standalone book in the intriguing House of Beads romantic suspense series. If you like interwoven plots, colorful local characters, and a dash of romance, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' clever page-turner. Buy Checkmate to solve a cyber-mystery today!

A boat with a corpse. A terrorist plot to poison hundreds. Can a police captain save the day and secure his love without becoming the next victim? Police captain Manny Salinas and his trusty dog Peaches like to keep the peace in Daytona Beach. But when a local intercepts a Mayday call during a hurricane, Manny isn't surprised to find a dead body the next day. However, he never expected to discover the skipper dead from a gunshot wound to the head. A search of the vessel uncovers drugs worth millions and a deadly cache of poison. Manny reluctantly calls on Stephen Hutchinson, a damn good agent and the rival for the heart of his dream girl. In a race to save hundreds from the lethal poison, the two suitors must join forces to patch the clues together. Will Manny keep everyone safe or will he lose his love and his life to terrorism?Intercept is the second standalone book in the House of Beads romantic suspense series. If you like the thrill of horse racing, criminal intrigue, and romance under pressure, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' enthralling novel. Buy Intercept to take a wild ride on the high seas of mystery today!

She's landed her own cooking show. He's popped the question. But when murder and jealousy are on the menu, someone's bound to get burned...Aspiring celebrity chef Star is ready to take Hollywood by storm. With a Bake-Off hosting gig in the works and Tyler's shiny new engagement ring on her finger, she thinks all her dreams are about to come true. But her sweet fantasy turns horribly sour when her producer drops dead, poisoned by a deadly cupcake...Tyler is one animation project away from sealing a contract with Disney. So even though it hurts to leave Star alone with Tinsel Town conmen and wandering-hand execs, he knows it's best for both of their futures. But when he hears rumors of her torrid affair with her cameraman and learns she stands accused of whipping up a lethal dessert, he fears their love isn't all sugar and spice...With Star targeted by a bumbling detective's murder investigation, she's shocked to discover she may be the main course for the real culinary killer. And as Tyler finds himself torn between closing his deal and flying back to fight for her innocence, their wedding plans could end up in a fatal recipe for disaster.Will Star and Tyler survive the cutthroat world of TV to write their own script for love?A Cupcake to Die For is the third book in the Baker Girl romantic cozy mystery trilogy. If you like quirky characters, page-turning action, and delicious soulmates, then you'll adore Mary Jane Forbes' delightful series conclusion.Buy A Cupcake to Die For to sprinkle on the passionate suspense today!

She's an independent widow. He's a police captain with feelings from the past. Will a murder in their midst rekindle their love? Catherine Hainsworth may not have much direction, but she always keeps her social calendar full. When the widow puts her creative skills to use in a local craft store, her best friend's sudden suspicious death sets up her next appointment with the coroner. After her friend's upright husband is named the prime suspect, Catherine takes on the new task of proving the man innocent. Manny Salinas won't let the fact that he's investigating the murder get in the way of reconnecting with his former flame. But when the police captain sees how Catherine looks at the handsome FBI agent who joins the case, he wonders if he can fight for her affections and connect the clues at the same time. Manny's investigation becomes even more complex when he discovers the prime suspect's multi-million dollar bid for a housing project and the bitter cutthroat rival with a potential motive...When Catherine accidentally discovers eye-opening evidence of her friend's betrayal, she and Manny are thrown into a deadly race to catch the killer. As they grow closer, will a merciless murderer crush their hopes of a blissful reunion?Murder in the House of Beads is the first book in the House of Beads romantic suspense series. If you like charming characters, crafty mysteries, and a dash of romance, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' compelling tale. Buy Murder in the House of Beads to thread together a string of clues today!

She delivers mail by day and solves mysteries by night. But when a hurricane reveals a dead body, will her first case be her last? Elizabeth "Stitch" Stitchway dreams of becoming a private investigator, but she remains stuck in her mail carrier day job. When a freak hurricane tosses her and her truck into fast-moving waters, a mysterious stranger is her only saving grace. But after a dead body bubbles to the surface, her raw PI instincts aren't sure if her savior is a witness or a suspect...When Stitch starts to receive letters from her protector, she dives head first into a murder investigation. As she searches for clues, the mystery man asks her for help at the expense of her postal responsibilities. But will trusting the suspect make her the next victim?The Mailbox is a PI murder mystery filled with clever twists and turns. If you like smart female investigators, puzzling plots, and page-turning surprises, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' parcel of thrills. Buy The Mailbox to unwrap a package of suspense today!

An old photo with a hidden clue. A house that may hold the answers. Can one real estate agent unravel her past without foreclosing her future?Successful Daytona Beach real estate broker Melanie Beckett loves helping people find their forever homes. But with no mother or father to be proud of her success, her abandonment issues remain painfully unresolved. After listing a foreclosed house, she's shocked to see it's the same building that appears in the only remnant of her past: a photo of her parents holding her as a baby.Captivated, Melanie discovers a trunk stashed in the home that plunges her into a quest following her father's footsteps across the wilds of Alaska. Teaming up with a charming local doctor, she hires bush planes and dogsleds that will help her track down a terrible secret... if her guides don't lead her astray. As old wounds resurface, will Melanie let her painful past rule her life, or will she finally find a love that can set her free?The Baby Quilt is a standalone cozy romantic mystery. If you like dramatic suspense, emotional ups and downs, and ordinary people in extraordinary situations, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' emotional novel.Buy The Baby Quilt to pull back the covers on a romantic mystery today!

She's more than a nurse. He's more than a heartbreaker. Their dark secrets could bring them closer together... or get them killed.Three months after entering the witness protection program, Dr. Maria Grayson still misses the surgical practice and the love she left behind. And to make matters worse, the FBI handler who's supposed to keep her safe from the Mexican cartel is too busy ogling her to do his damn job. Just when her undercover life as a nurse named Morgan hits rock bottom, she starts working alongside a hunky heart surgeon who only smirks when she lets her inner doctor slip through her disguise. Not even Dr. Joe "Barly" Bartholomew's skilled hands could mend his own broken heart. His inability to stay in a relationship has branded him as a playboy. But when a gorgeous nurse with a sassy streak enters his operating room, he hopes he still has enough love left in his heart to give romance a second chance.As sparks fly between them, she wonders if she's betraying the boyfriend she left behind. But with the cartel narrowing in on their location, Maria and Barly must find the courage to share their dark secrets and stand their ground against the deadly threat. The Witness is the second book in in the riveting Twists of Fate romantic mystery trilogy. If you like emergency room drama, blazing chemistry, and surgical suspense, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' edge-of-your-seat thriller.Buy The Witness to go undercover for a heart-pounding romantic suspense today!

The woman he thought he knew. The man she couldn't leave. A future neither of them could ever have imagined.After Dr. Maria Grayson took down the Mexican drug lord who wanted her dead, she thought she'd live the rest of her days in peace alongside the fisherman who stole her heart. But when tragedy strikes again, she returns to the small town that gave her shelter in her darkest hour. Unburdened of her old alias, Maria hopes to find acceptance for her true self... especially from the hunky surgeon who fills her fantasies. Even after all her lies, Dr. Joe "Barly" Bartholomew can't get his mind off the mysterious woman with two names. And he can't help admire the grand entrance she makes when she rushes into a burning church to save multiple children. When the now-fatherless siblings end up in his hospital's burn ward, his frequent visits with the kids only make him fall deeper in love with the woman who saved their lives. But when a crooked agency threatens the children they've grown to love, Maria and Barly must work together to solve a terrifying mystery and secure their second chance at a new beginning. Twists of Fate...Dare to Dream is the third book in the fiery Twists of Fate romantic suspense trilogy. If you like gripping medical drama, second chance love stories, and fast-paced action, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' captivating mystery.Buy Twists of Fate...Dare to Dream to light the spark on a spectacular romantic suspense story today!

A secret history. A mysterious heritage. In the search for his past, one man will discover a love that spans the ages. Georgie knows the Bradleys love him like blood. Even after forty years working their farm, he still feels rootless without a family tree to call his own. But when he unearths a hidden artifact from the Underground Railroad, he realizes he isn't the first lost soul to till the soil looking for answers... Determined to honor the slaves' stories, he follows the footsteps of history straight into the arms of a woman following her own trail of secrets. But when a shocking discovery ignites old feuds and dangerous acts of sabotage, Georgie finds himself fighting for the future of the farm. In the face of deadly secrets, can Georgie solve the mystery of his heritage before everything he loves gets swept away in the coming storm?Georgie is the sixth standalone novel in the enthralling Bradley Farm romantic mystery series. If you like thrilling suspense, stories steeped in history, and heartfelt journeys of self-discovery, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' riveting tale. Buy Georgie to unearth a heartfelt history of love today!

He tracks down cyber criminals. She trains Israeli soldiers. Can their love survive a global conspiracy?Marshall Bradley's business is on the cutting edge of cyber security. So when a top Israeli tech expert wants to team up on an innovative defense system, he jumps on the first plane to Tel-Aviv. After his stressful days at the office, he escapes into the city's vibrant nightlife... and loses his heart to a ballad singer who's as dangerous as she is beautiful. Enchanted by the Army weapons trainer with an angel's voice, he walks hand-in-hand with Anna Goldman through the breathtaking historic sites and charming streets of her homeland. But his courtship of Anna and her Israeli lifestyle hits a reality check when sirens fill the air and a cyber breach threatens to weaponize international secrets. With danger lurking around every corner, can Marshall unmask a hacker with the power to destroy his new love and stir up a fresh wave of bloody chaos? Marshall is the fifth standalone novel in the captivating Bradley Farm romantic mystery saga. If you like global conspiracies, tech-savvy suspense, and vivid cultural backdrops, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' explosive love story. Buy Marshall to hack into a high-stakes romantic mystery today!

A promising project. A deadly hidden secret. Can one interior designer catch the killer before her career is dead on arrival? With a splash of paint and the perfect signature piece, Jeli Bradley can transform any apartment into a work of art. Despite her talent, she can't find a client willing to take a chance on an untested designer. When a brash young contractor taps her to decorate his Boston condo complex, she eagerly takes on the trial project... despite her complete ignorance of the Asian-inspired aesthetic.Determined to win the bid, she immerses herself in traditional Chinese design, catching the eye of both her new boss and a condo financer's handsome grandson. But when the building's first resident is found murdered, Jeli's career-defining design teeters on the edge of collapse. To keep the project on track, the designer must navigate a web of dark secrets and crooked investors. With her career riding on an unstable deck of cards, Jeli has no choice but to solve the case before everything comes crashing down.Jeli is the fourth standalone romantic mystery in the compelling Bradley Farm family saga series. If you like spunky heroines, stunning home makeovers, and riveting suspense, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' high-rise whodunit. Buy Jeli to unlock your inner designer for a creative mystery today!

He's healing from a broken marriage. She's running from a dark secret. Will they find love before a killer breaks their hearts? Divorced and living in his parent's farmhouse, Finn feels like he's moving backward. But when his temporary bartending gig brings a beautiful blonde into his life, he thinks his bad fortune may have finally turned around... Determined to win her heart and provide for her adorable daughter, he dusts off his old dream of opening a brewery. But the bar owner's dangerous secrets could cast a dark cloud over his bright new future. Before he knows it, Finn finds himself tangled in a treacherous bitcoin scheme and targeted by a killer with his sights set on his new love. With his bad luck on the rise, will Finn put his dreams-and his life on the line-for a beautiful woman he isn't sure he can trust? Finn is the third standalone romantic mystery in the exhilarating Bradley Farm family saga series. If you like warm-hearted heroes, gripping suspense, and second-chance stories, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' compelling tale. Buy Finn to brew up a refreshing romantic mystery today!

A mysterious donation. A deadly poisoning. One pastry chef must follow the cupcake crumbs to solve a murder... and save her bakery. After a heartbreaking TV bake-off, Star Bloom thought her restaurant dreams were spoiled until an anonymous donor leaves her a small fortune. With her bakery's finishing touches nearly in place, she can't wait for the grand opening and an appearance from the special guest who stole her heart. Tyler Jackman is living every animator's dream. But not even a big-budget movie contract can make him forget the beautiful girl he left behind. When his friend invites him back to town, he plans a romantic surprise that's sure to sweep her off her feet. But their celebration ends in a bitter aftertaste when Star's signature frosting shows up in a poisoned man's post-mortem. With murder and thousands of miles between them, can Star and Tyler uncover the real killer-and their true feelings-before it's too late? Promises is the second novel in The Baker Girl series of delicious romantic cozy mysteries. If you like scrumptious love stories, shocking twists, and a dash of hilarity, then you'll love Mary Jane Forbes' flavorful whodunit. Buy Promises to sift out clues in a sweet romantic mystery today!