If an author can keep a reader who plows through 3-4 serial killer books a month from figuring out the ending I'd say she's earned the 3.5 points. I enjoy the challenge even if I fail to uncover the guilty culprit. Well, almost failed :P Some of the connections made and clues found were a tad bit...
After globe-trotting as an underwater photographer, Kelsey Warren is ready to stir up trouble again in Grant's Forge. She swore she'd never return, yet 10 years later she's back home to face the music - and the only man who ever broke her heart.
Nick Baron knew it was wrong to buy trust with a falsehood, but there was no other way. His reputation as the most dangerous bounty hunter west of the Rockies terrified even decent folks, not just the outlaws he hunted. So he sure as hell wasn't about to let a spitfire fugitive from a sporting ho...
Overhead lights of the Nashville Police Department’s parking lot hummed as Georgia crossed to her car. She left Deke at the medical examiner’s office hours ago and returned to her lab where she spent several hours processing a robbery scene. As she cut across the lot she could only think about ...
. . Pow, Zap, Zing! You said the L-word while you were cuddled up to me last night. I pretended to be asleep, but I heard that soft sweet voice in my ear. “I love you, Annie.” Well, I love you too, Sugar. And no matter what, you and I are gonna be stuck together like glue. You never got to worry ...
The trek across town on I-64 took Jacob twenty minutes. He took Exit 195 and continued east on Laburnum. Soon he spotted the blue lights of the squad cars flashing next to a convenience store called Ned's. He parked behind the county's white forensics van. From his trunk he grabbed rubber gloves....
A new sunrise. A new day. A gift. A victory.Most folks missed moments like this. Too busy, still sleeping, or just not interested, many people never paused to watch the sun rise. Not Lara. She watched every one she could.Lincoln barked louder, prompting her to rise from her chair and walk around ...
She’d changed her clothes four times in the last hour. Frustrated by her own vanity, she refused to look in the mirror again or second-guess what she was wearing now. She grabbed her slim black purse and headed down the stairs. Roxie was at the bar polishing glasses. “Sounded like a hurricane ups...
Disappointed with himself, Alex closed the car door and jammed his keys into the ignition. That wasn’t the way he’d envisioned this conversation with Leah. He’d known his theories would upset her, but he’d hoped they’d find a way to work together. And he found the pain etched in her features tr...
The customers had cleared out of the tavern and she was cleaning up for the night. Her feet felt as if they’d grown seven sizes over the last few hours. Her body ached.Not only was she tired but also frustrated. She’d been so busy tonight, there’d been no time to linger near Gannon’s table and li...
Normally, Jo arrived at work earlier than seven, but today she’d overslept, which hadn’t happened since she was eight weeks pregnant and riddled with morning sickness. All these years had passed and she could still remember morning sickness. And why they called it morning sickness always puzzled ...
Mental Health Services was in a one-story brick building that was curtained off from the main road by a row of trees. It had tinted windows and nondescript signage. Few noticed it when they drove by. Lindsay was on staff at Mental Health Services as a full-time counselor. Tuesdays and Wednesdays,...
Cold sea spray misted her face. The wind flapped her skirts. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing strong forearms. Muscles bunched and strained as he shoved the boat into the boathouse. The boat looked heavy, yet he moved it with ease. He’d sent her back to the cottage promising to meet her insi...
Charlotte had scored a clear victory today in court. Innocent! Her client had been released from jail and now was free to get on with her life. The press for Wellington and James had been outstanding. Life was looking up. So why did life feel so out of control? Why in the light of so many succe...
Her head tipped forward as she studied the screen of her BlackBerry. LaPorta had always liked her gadgets, whereas he simply tolerated cell phones and pagers as necessary evils.He passed by her and dropped his keys on the desk. Shrugging off his jacket, he hung it on the back of his chair. “What ...
The Cross mansion was located just north of Mount Vernon and sandwiched between Route One and the Potomac River. The rolling riverfront land in this area was premium and beyond expensive. A half acre could run millions. The Cross family owned six acres along the river. If you have to ask about th...
Despite the fact that Dane was close she had the overwhelming fear that something was terribly wrong.Several times she went to the window and looked out, searching for signs of Manuel. Each time, she didn’t see him, but the overwhelming relief she felt was quickly eaten away by fresh worries.Dane...
The sun crested the horizon as Bragg wound up the gravel driveway to the house overlooking Bonneville. A quick check had confirmed Philip Louis owned the property and Rory’s body had been found on the border between this tract and Bonneville. The house at the top of the drive was all new constr...
Both looked pale, their lips drawn into tight lines. Abby sat next to the boys. She placed her hand on the forehead of the little boy. “What’s your name?” He sniffed, and then popped his thumb in his mouth. She’d never been around children before. She had no younger brothers or sisters. Joanne, t...
When Rick pulled into the driveway of the Big House, he spotted the black SUV immediately. Alex. Tension creeping up his back, he parked behind the SUV and helped Tracker to the ground. The dog moved toward a patch of woods and hiked his leg. Marking his turf. “I hear ya, buddy.” He climbed the s...
Riley rose early, her eyes opening minutes before her alarm. She swung her legs over the side of the bed and willed herself to stand and get moving. After she dressed in running clothes, she passed Hanna’s door and peeked inside. She found the girl sprawled on her stomach across her bed, her hair...