Clean Mystery Suspense

A murder. A hacked security system. Pilfered belongings. Is a blizzard the perfect cover? Sue Jaworski and her police chief husband, Alan, return to the Alpine Holiday Lodge for a week of winter activities, where they meet up with Jayla Williams, headlining in the lodge’s patriotic show. Surprisingly, they learn that Alan’s estranged daughter, Judy, is the event planner. Why doesn’t Judy cancel the performance when a blizzard is predicted? During the power outage, Judy is found in shock, covered in blood, claiming she has no memory of how her husband died. Reeling from that, the ...

After studying art under Miss Drake, a renowned painter, Phoebe Radcliff is certain she can finally move beyond the childish mistake that’s kept her away from home. She is thrilled when Miss Drake employs her to complete a complicated ballroom renovation. Everything changes, however, the moment Miss Drake is murdered. With her last breath she imparts the location of a clue to Phoebe. Can the biggest secret of Avonthorpe Hall be true? Phoebe is tasked to finish her work in the ballroom by Miss Drake’s infuriatingly regimented yet all-too-handsome nephew, Lt. Graham Burke.

Drug Dealers… Criminals… Stalkers… Faithe Beiler opens her restaurant to the lonely and hungry every holiday, but when she mistakes Crist Petersheim for a homeless man and gives him a free breakfast, he's offended. Yet he can't help being intrigued by this pretty waitress with a giving heart. Crist blames God for the tragedies in his life, so the last thing he wants is to get involved with an Amish girl, who trusts God in all circumstances. Still, he fears for Faithe’s safety when she invites every homeless person in the neighborhood, including drug dealers and criminals, to a free ...

It’s been months since the crash. K-9 search-and-rescue worker Bree Nicholls knows the chances of finding her husband and son in the vast wilderness of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula grow more remote by the day. But her heart and her faithful dog, Samson, demand she keep searching. Deep in the woods a young boy wakes in a tiny cabin. He’s being nursed back to health by a reclusive woman, but he can’t figure out why she calls him by a name he doesn’t recognize. Or why she’s calling herself his mother. He wants to leave, but as winter sets in, his very life depends on her care.

Wade and Thelma Owens run a halfway house on the small island of Cape Refuge that caters to wayward souls just out of prison. So when Wade and Thelma turn up brutally murdered, the town goes into shock, concerned that one of the Hanover House residents is a murderer who could strike again. Shattered by her parents’ deaths, Morgan Cleary struggles to keep Hanover House running while her husband, Jonathan, has been arrested for the murder. As the killer runs free, a lethal race against time ensues, with far more than the halfway house at stake.

Rookie cop Ivan Vargas blames small-town accountant Julia Morrison for his brother’s suicide, as claimed in the note. When Julia is attacked, Ivan wonders if she’s right about the suicide being staged. He’s determined to find his brother’s killer and keep Julia safe but reluctant to lose his heart to the stubborn beauty who's known to break them… Hurt in the past, Julia has avoided letting men too close. But she needs Ivan’s help to uncover traumatic secrets someone would kill to keep hidden. Can she stay alive long enough to learn to love and trust again? What readers say about...

The hunt has turned deadly. In this thrilling conclusion to the If I Run Series, Casey and Dylan must expose the real killer before they both end up dead. Casey Cox is still on the run after being indicted for a murder she didn’t commit. The chase that began with her bloody footprints has escalated, and she’s running out of places to hide. Her face is all over the news, and her disguises no longer work. It’s only a matter of time before someone recognizes her. Dylan Roberts, the investigator who once sought her arrest, is now her only hope.

Lord Farrington is returning from what had been a wonderful evening at White’s, when he is struck suddenly and knocked unconscious. Waking up to find himself in a locked room, he has no knowledge as to why he is there or who attacked him. With no means of escape, he struggles between fear and anger, only to be greeted by a veiled lady who promises to explain everything. Lady Josephine Rutherford has spent five years searching for the truth about her husband’s death. Believing that Lord Farrington is responsible, she uses her wealth and influence to have him captured and brought to her ...

While her childhood might be similar to Cinderella’s, she rescues others instead of waiting for a prince to rescue her. And she’d never fall for the subject of her investigation, a charming and mysterious CEO, right? Private investigator / bodyguard Rachel Arvidson has to run from the masquerade ball, her suave dance partner, Tex Lawrence, and yes, even leave her sparkly shoe behind to chase a thief. Her client wants Rachel to trail Tex, but once she blows her cover to save Tex’s life and gets to know him better, she questions everything. His guilt. Her no-dating rule. And who’s ...

A honeymoon in Ireland! What more could chocolatier and café owner Magda Barnes and her husband ask for? When Sam’s aunt Alison contacts them about the possibility of Sam buying her cottage, it’s an easy decision to spend their honeymoon in romantic Ireland. Once there, they find themselves immersed in family history and mystery. The discovery of an old well stirs up trouble, murder and witchcraft. Add in a magical pendant, hidden places, new friends … and of course, a mysterious cat … for another delightful story from the pen of Olivia Swift!

From New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock comes the first gripping novel in her If I Run series featuring a strong female protagonist wrongly framed for murder and the troubled investigator who's trying to find her.

National Park Service biologist Ruth Campbell discovers a body on the beach near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Her life shifts out of her comfort zone, but not nearly as much as when the newest park policeman, attractive Gage Hampton, arrives to take her statement. She’s determined to stay as far from him as possible. Scarred by her past, Ruth attempts to avoid young men, but she realizes that avoiding Gage Hampton will be harder than she thought. Another body washes up with the surf, and Gage is intent on discovering who the killer is. When Ruth’s uncle, Owen Lawrence, arrives searching ...

Marine Veteran Jerry McNeal was born with a psychic ability that allows him to know when something will happen before it happens. Jerry can also see and speak with spirits, making for some “lively” conversations. The series starts when, one fateful night, while on patrol as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, Jerry finds himself aided by the ghost of a K-9 police officer. Without the dog’s help, a woman would have died. With each book that follows, their unique partnership grows as they navigate their next adventure.

Spirit Magic is a light-hearted tale which is entertaining and has a happily-ever-after ending! When successful chocolatier and café owner Magda Caraganic decides to make some extra-special truffles using imported whisky, strange events start to occur. Her very-intuitive Birman cat, Crystal, always seems to sense when things aren’t quite right, and this time is no exception! As Magda and her fiancée Sam plan their wedding, they are plagued by a strongminded spirit from days of old in Scotland. Read the story to see what happens as Magda and her friends try to find out why this Scottish ...

Commander Huxley asked Ryker for his take on a troubling case. He questions her motive for the request, but she claims she has none. Until she does. Ryker and his unit are tasked with finding a serial killer. Someone so elusive the FBI hasn’t been able to capture him. While Ryker is at a crime scene, he spots someone in the crowd that he wants to question. As Ryker walks over to the guy, the guy sprints away. Ryker gives chase but loses the guy. Then it begins. As the victims pile up, Ryker feels like he should know this killer, but he can’t place him. Chances come and go to capture ...

Can love truly overcome anything? The ‘Shadows’ are now all wed and settled – save for one. Lady Ann is the only one left unmarried, feeling alone and set apart from the others. It is just as well that she has found herself sought out by Lady Sapphira. The lady is desperate for the ‘Shadows’ to help her discover who has been sending her poison pen letters, finding each one more distressing than the last. Throwing herself headlong into solving the puzzle and protecting Lady Sapphira, Ann cannot help but notice one particular acquaintance, Lord Aldridge. But can she really allow her...

She's on fire. He's cold as ice. Only together can they uncover the truth. Blaise is a brilliant risk analyst who is skyrocketing up the corporate ladder—until she discovers she possesses dangerous fire magic that threatens to burn down her entire life. Her childhood friend Tristan is an ice wizard and jaded detective for the Order of Twilight. Consumed by his parents' cold case, he's on the trail of a fearsome creature of living flame that leaves nothing of its victims but ashes. Blaise is his prime suspect in a string of magical murders. To prove her innocence, she must join forces with...

Half American, half Japanese, expert in both worlds but at home in neither, John Rain is the best killer money can buy. You tell him who. You tell him where. He doesn’t care about why... Until he gets involved with Midori Kawamura, a beautiful jazz pianist - and the daughter of his latest kill.

♥The Bakery Romance Series ♥ What would you do if you caught your fiancé cheating on you? How do you heal a broken heart? A jilted baker... A wealthy businessman... Toni enjoys making chocolate treats in her bakery. Haunted by her abusive past, she struggles with her faith in God. Her world changes when a handsome stranger arrives, reminiscing about his childhood. Jason Matthews misses his days of working in his family's pastry shop. Estranged from his father, he longs to rediscover the joy and comfort from baking. When Toni's life is threatened, Jason realizes how deeply he cares for ...

Nine-year-old Annie Pederson's life changed the night her sister was kidnapped. The two had been outside playing on a dock, and Annie never forgave herself for her role in her sister's disappearance. Twenty-four years later and now a law enforcement ranger, Annie is still searching for answers as she grieves a new loss: the death of her husband and parents in a boating accident. But Annie and her eight-year-old daughter, Kylie, aren't the only people in the town of Rock Harbor whose lives have been marred by tragedy.