Bøger af Rena Koontz

Emma Hunter's tyrannical brother deserved to die, even if the manner of his murder was horror-movie gruesome. As a police lieutenant, she's duty-bound to provide whatever assistance she can in hunting down her brother's killer, but she doesn't mourn his loss. Business acquaintances, former friends, and even his relatives agree the world is better off without the despicable bully.With no clues and too many suspects, it looks like the murderer might be home free-until tenacious Detective Jared Jones' suspicions turn to Emma's sweet sister-in-law. Emma knows for a fact that her brother's mentally and emotionally abused wife is innocent, but conflicting loyalties prevent her from speaking up and turning the investigation in the right direction. What's best for her brother's widow could cost Emma everything she values-her career, her reputation, even her freedom.

Trish Kleerey is a by-the-book cop who views the world in starkly defined terms of right and wrong. Commit a crime and face the consequences. Period. But her strict moral code is challenged when her investigation into a series of gruesome murders incriminates Bryan DeJewel, the mysterious but hot and sexy fitness club owner she's developing feelings for.As their tentative connection grows stronger, more clues pile up, pointing to his guilt. Trish is compelled to question him about the serial killings, which jeopardizes their future together. Her training tells her he's guilty. Her heart disagrees. She'd never feel this way about a bad guy.For Trish to believe him, she must turn her back on hard evidence, break the rules, and risk her career to prove his innocence. Does she listen to her heart and choose love, or strap on her gun and enforce the law?Broken Justice, Blind Love is a stand-alone suspense perfect for readers who love strong female characters, complicated relationships, and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This book is being re-released with a new cover and added scenes.Buy Broken Justice, Blind Love today for a story that pits love and desire against principles and duty.

Crystal Kenethey's plain yogurt life turns upside down when her former lover walks back into her life. It's bad enough the funeral they are attending will be heartbreaking. Mike Perzelle is the man who broke her. She's struggled for ten long years to forget him and his betrayal, only to come face to face with him when she is most vulnerable. After he destroyed Crystal's trust, she walked away without a backward glance. But she's always wondered if she did the right thing. She's been playing the "e;What If"e; game for years, since no man has sparked the heat and passion Mikey could.Seeing Mike again stirs those feelings she buried so long ago. She learns the truth about the incident that led to their demise and realizes she never stopped loving him. But it's too late. He's carved out his own life in a new city and there isn't room for her in it, not the way she wants. Mike is a man of honor and has promised another woman he will not abandon her, despite his own renewed feelings for Crystal and the love he admits never died.Can there be a happy ending to a pivotal reunion ten years too late?

Cassidy Hoake was in the wrong place at the wrong time. She witnessed a ghastly murder and now, she runs for her life. Stalked by a relentless mob enforcer, she cowers in a small town under a false identity. Every shadow suggests a menace, every stranger a potential betrayer.Even Officer Clay Cestra, with his piercing gaze and tempting allure, raises her suspicions. Beneath Clay's badge beats the heart of a protector, driven by instincts honed from his most horrific cases. Cassidy's aloof behavior ignites a fire within him, driving him to shield her from the danger he senses closing in.Remembering her mother's adage-Better the devil you know than the devil you don't-Cassidy grapples with the options of fleeing once again or seeking refuge in Clay's embrace. The mobster on her trail is a known terror. Clay represents a frightening unknown-a chance at love. Her life is already on the line. Dare she gamble her heart?The Devil She Knew is an intriguing page-turner about an innocent woman struggling to protect herself from a ruthless killer. Buy this suspenseful tale now for a story that will keep you up all night!

From the moment he saw Jennifer Roberts, his instinct was to protect her. But she wanted nothing to do with him.In fact, the last thing Jennifer wanted to do that Saturday afternoon was call the police. She didn't trust them. She'd fallen hard for a cop-the exact person every child is told to run to for safety-and he betrayed her and broke her heart. She wouldn't make that mistake again.But she has no choice when she discovers her apartment has been broken into and five simple words turn her world upside down: "You called for the police?" When blond-haired, blue-eyed Max Domer arrives he is ready to protect and serve. It is his motto. It will be her downfall.Max is ready to leave Center City behind, cut all ties and make a fresh start as a detective on the West Coast. There is nothing unusual about the burglary call he catches, except that the woman is stunning and, for some reason, antagonistic toward police. But she's caught in someone's crosshairs-her car is stolen, her father dies, and murder comes to her doorstep-and, like it or not, she needs his help.But while Max is on the trail of a master crime ring, the real thief sets about stealing his heart. And Jennifer, who innocently lets her guard down, learns she can't judge a man by his uniform. They are polar opposites destined to stand together and fight for their future.