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A shocking murder on the eve of a wedding sends Roger Demaris, and his elite homicide team to the village of Old Harbor where the son of the village's wealthiest citizen is found dead in the woods with an arrow through his heart. No hunting accident, Demaris' team pursues a ruthless killer as they delve into the victim's past and what lies beneath the silence. Six weeks away from marriage to Bess Dore, a local teacher and old flame of Demaris, the deceased has left a string of women who loved him and a village mourning a popular, generous citizen. What lies beneath the silence? What hides behind a name?

After discovering a child prostitute on her doorstep, P.I. Ricky Steele begins a wild search for her client's 12-year-old friend. Her quest plunges her deep into Spindle City's thriving underworld of drugs and prostitution. From there, the investigation takes her to the city's wealthiest neighborhoods and its exclusive country club, worlds she happily left behind in her teens. On home turf with this outing, Ricky enlists the aid of friends like her hunky next door neighbor, Vinnie, and Bunny, her childhood friend and local realtor, who gets her access to the exclusive Aquinesset Club. Running buddy, Phil Rubin, a physician, gets medical attention for her young client, and golfer, Mark Fallon, the north end's hottest woodworker, pokes around where Ricky cannot go. Even her on again, off again, lover, Jay Harp lends a hand, introducing her to Wilda, a six foot four, martial arts trained, security specialist, who provides critical muscle for the fifty-something P.I. Murders, beatings, and near misses plague the intrepid sleuth as she closes in on a killer. Join Ricky for this rollicking ride filled danger, romance and surprise.

Biologist, Ned Fielding leaves the tattered remains of his marriage behind to spend six months on Winward Island, a property shared by SENCA, his land conservation group, and the reclusive, Widow Barlow. Dispatched to the island to study a rare species of carrion beetle, Ned finds himself much more interested in studying the island's only other human, the beautiful, Addie Barlow, whose screams of terror awaken him in the dead of night.A hurricane and near drowning throw the island's two inhabitants together and they begin a smoldering love affair. The locals call the Widow Barlow a witch and enchantress. They claim she murdered her much older husband, the philanthropist, King Barlow, but Ned cannot quite believe the wild tales about the gentle woman he adores. Enchantress, maybe-with her closest companions, an osprey, dolphin and coyote - but murderess? Will Ned's quest for the truth destroy their love and Addie's heart?

In the late 1800s, post-Civil War, two young Cheyenne sisters are wrenched from a loving family, kidnapped and incarcerated at Rose Academy, a harsh, Indian boarding school established to assimilate native young people, teach them English, and eradicate their knowledge of traditional ways, considered inferior to the ways of the Washita (whites).Forbidden to speak their native language, the sisters are whipped and punished, however, the school harsh life fails break their spirit. The eldest, Wind Flower, on the cusp of womanhood, excels academically, while continually planning their escape. Time and again she is hunted down and forcibly returned to Rose Academy. There, she watches her beloved little sister's alarming transformation into a proper Washita girl. At the same time, Wind Flower finds love, with a young Sioux, renamed Caleb Green, by his captors. A fast-paced, breathtaking tale of courage and romance, Song of the Spirit's unforgettable characters intersect with historical events of the day, including the devastation of the Wound Knee massacre. Will these three courageous young people find freedom, or lose themselves and their way of life to the relentless cruelty of the Washita world?

"Upper middle aged" sleuth, Ricky Steele, shows no signs of slowing down as she closes in 60. After stumbling and bumbling through her first case, she now has her license and is back, this time investigating the suspicious bicycle accident of village gadfly, Ron Harp, husband of her childhood friend. Soon, on the wrong side of local police, Ricky embroils herself in small town politics and uncovers long held secrets that unleash a killer's rage. Before long, she is investigating multiple murders, while rekindling a red hot romance with drop dead gorgeous, Jay Harp, brother of the deceased. This first person narrative laced with wit and humor, offers the second glimpse of this PI in action. Coming soon-- Ricky's third adventure, Lost in Spindle City!

As the village of Horseshoe Crab Cove sparkles, community members gather for sidewalk days, tree lighting on the Green and family parties. Join your favorite couples from earlier Morgan's Fire stories -- Lucy and Richard, Kyle and Harriet, Lolly and Jack, Sandy and Pam, Murph and Greta, Gail and Tim, and others - as these beloved characters celebrate birthdays, weddings, and the holidays.A kindling of a new relationship and a mini baby boom bring joy and resonance to the season as Joe O'Leary makes the difficult decision to leave the priesthood. Will he find peace with his decision or regret it? Will he forge a path that is right for him and the people he loves? Give yourself a special gift and grab a copy of A Horseshoe Crab Cove Christmas to celebrate along with this vibrant, close knit community!

Private investigator, Ricky Steele is on the case, trailing the philandering spouse of an old schoolmate. When the lothario turns up dead, Celeste, his widow, hires Ricky and her team to find his killer. Celeste slaps down a huge retainer, then insists on joining the investigation, designer PI wardrobe and all. Join Ricky and her team on another rollicking adventure where evil lies in the most unexpected places.

Heart in pieces post-divorce, Lucy Winthrop visits Saguaro Valley, home of her mother's friends, Ben and Leonora Morgan. While staying at their ranch, Morgan's Run, she meets Ben's younger brother, Richard. Her new neighbor back east, Richard is a self-made billionaire who goes after what he wants, and he wants Lucy. Back home in New England, they begin a white hot love affair. As the heat pumps up, Lucy tries to step back, scared she is in too deep, too fast. Will this gorgeous Morgan man let her go? And, in pulling away, is she giving up a dream of happiness she never thought possible? As Lucy and Richard's love story unfolds, join another branch of the Morgan family in this first book of Morgan's Fire!

The wait is over! Silencing the Pen, book four of the Roger and Bess Mysteries is here.This time, Roger Demaris brings his RHD team (Regional Homicide Division), including his second in command, Pete Dugan, to Gooseberry Island to investigate the brutal murder of young poet, Daisy Davis. A participant in a writers' retreat also attended by Bess, Roger's wife, her friend and colleague, Jane Fellows, Hillary Dobbs, Pete's girlfriend, and a host of other colorful characters, Daisy is killed in the newly constructed yoga studio where her mother, Fawn is teaching. As RHD team and Bess and Jane race to discover the murderer's identity, shadows from the past loom over them, provoking another murder.Under Demaris's gruff, authoritarian exterior lies a kind and loving spirit, and a heart big enough to embrace them all, including the killer. Protecting Bess and his team of detectives, who are like family, while investigating multiple murders, tests every skill in Demaris's arsenal. As this beloved series continues, join RHD as they interview suspects, uncover clues, and discard red herrings in this cozy, island mystery.

When Murph O'Neill captures Daisy the goat scampering down Coast Road, he also captures the heart of her mistress, Greta Jeffers. The chance meeting brings these two together and it's love on second sight. When they met earlier, both were dating others. Now they're free, or are they? Soon ghosts from Murph's past rear up to rip the young lovers apart.Heart broken, Greta flees to her aunt's in California for two months. She returns home to uncertainty and a raging hurricane that threatens to destroy a great deal more than her heart. Join Greta and Murph and the community of Horseshoe Crab Cove for number six in the Morgan's Fire series.

Running from heartbreak, Bella Jacobi comes to Valley Stables to live with her brother, Tom. As she makes friends and settles into her new job as midwife at Valley Ob-Gyn, the last thing she expects is to fall head over heels for Whip Kittredge, a wrangler whom locals call Wild Bill Hickok with his shoulder length hair, wild eyes, and a troubled past. Her brother does not approve.Drawn like a moth to a flame, Whip cannot resist his boss's beautiful sister. He knows that Tom's threats are just bluff, but to draw close, fall in love, and give his heart and soul to another person is risky business for him. Suddenly the terrible losses of his youth come crashing back, rocking his world and Bella's. Hold on to your Stetson as you join Whip, Bella and the Valley community for Bella's Touch, Morgan's Run number thirteen!

After a scorching divorce, Tom Jacobi is left burned, the ashes of his life scattered all around him. Attempting to heal, he leaves his home in Montana and comes to Saguaro Valley. There he settles into a job as assistant manager at the magnificent Valley Stables surrounded by rough cowboys, prized thoroughbreds and wild mustangs. When he meets Grace McGraw the roughhewn, yet carefully sheltered world, he has created is softened, the fires of anguish quenched by love.A Saguaro Valley native, Grace is consumed by the day-to-day care of her alcoholic father and her struggles to keep their family hardware store running. Then a tall, lanky wrangler walks into her life and changes everything, stealing her heart and lightening her load. Tom offers strength, comfort, and courage supporting her in ways she never thought possible. Join the Morgans and their valley community in book twelve of Morgan"s Run and witness the unfolding of Grace and Tom's sweet, but also white hot love story!

Can love flourish in middle-age when a handsome ex-priest steps into your life? Steady, down-to-earth Meryl Stockdale is about to find out. Meryl has made her first real home in the village of Horseshoe Crab Cove. As chef of the town's hottest new restaurant, she is surrounded by wonderful colleagues and friends and she's renting the perfect cottage on the river. Life is good. Then she meets tall, gorgeous Joseph O'Leary and their relationship explodes with a fiery passion. Certain she's found the love of her life; Meryl is shocked when Joe suddenly disappears.After three decades, the priesthood has shaped Joe in ways not easy to put aside or let go. He loves Meryl but is struggling to adjust to life outside of the church. Then, there are his former parishioners, who seem unable to set him free. Will Meryl and Joe ever find a way back? Join the Morgans, Darn Yarners, and the community of Horseshoe Crab Cove for book 8 in this beloved series set along the craggy New England coast.

When troubled, anorexic, Mia Brooks flies from London to stay with her aunt and uncle, Leonora, and Ben Morgan, she is immediately embraced by the loving communities of both ranch and town. Support and love surround her soon after she sets foot on the tarmac of Grenville Airport and into the arms of the Morgans and, unexpectedly, into the arms of tall, handsome Brendan Statler with his turquoise blue eyes.Will Mia's illness and Brendan's past tear these young lovers apart? Will they find a way for love to endure and grow, even when they live oceans apart? Join the southwest and London Morgans and friends for book 14 in this beloved series.

A Valley Christmas is Leonora and Ben's love story. As they plan their fortieth wedding anniversary party and deal with an unexpected health issue, the beloved couple reminisce about when they first fell in love. And it's the holidays in Saguaro Valley! Family and friends gather to celebrate a wedding, kindle the fires of a new relationship, welcome a Christmas baby, and revel in the ranch's bountiful Christmas season. Join this loving family, their friends, and east coast cousins in book ten of Morgan's Run!

Rich Morgan runs Morgan Enterprises the same way he lives his life - with steadiness and competence. That is until sizzling, sweet Karen Miller comes along and their white hot love affair turns his world upside down. As they support, nurture and love one another, their budding relationship weathers illness and former lovers' interference. Then, tragically fate intervenes when Karen is injured. Left paralyzed, she refuses to allow the man she loves to saddle himself with someone who will never again run into his arms, whirl around a dance floor, or splash into the ocean holding his hand. When she tells Rich it's over, his quiet, predictable existence is shattered along with his heart. Will these lovers discover their way back to each other? Grab a copy of Rich's Dilemma, book 4 of Morgan Fire to find out!

Hoping a fresh start will be good for him and his two young children, widower Gus Casey takes a job as assistant trainer at Spark Foster and Ben Morgan Senior's thoroughbred training facility north of Morgan's Run. A deathbed promise to his wife, never marry or have children with another woman, seems reasonable until he begins a white hot affair with teacher Lynn Manguilli. Crazy about the handsome, horse whisperer, Lynn's heart is shattered when Gus' promise comes between them. Will these two star-crossed lovers find a way to be together? Come join the Morgan's Run crew for this ninth book in the series!