Inspirational Suspense Fiction

A recent broken engagement leaves Ava Howard in a rut, looking for meaning and purpose in her life. Enter a stranger with a ready grin, who says that his name is Micah and claims to have known Ava's ex back in high school. Micah is currently "in between" jobs, and Ava feels led to offer him work doing odd jobs around her home. Little does she know that her simple act of kindness will challenge her faith, threaten the lives of the people she loves, and have her running for her life.

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

He never should have let her go. Joy Pearson is a failure. Humiliated by her lack of artistic success in the city and with the scathing words of her old boyfriend burning in her mind, Joy hobbles back to her hometown of Falworth, determined never to draw again. When her friend Samantha involves her in getting a run-down coffee shop back on its feet, Joy begins to find a bit of happiness again, only to run into the one man she’s been trying to avoid. Mark has always regretted what he said to Joy. Having her back in town means a chance to make amends but he quickly realizes that some things...

Three years after the 9/11 attacks, Mike a staff sergeant in the Army, has command of a squad of 10 soldiers stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. The squads orders are to protect the Kabul markets as the city comes back to life after years of war. Mike learns of a time honored tradition favored by the Taliban warlords and corrupt businessmen. The buying of “Bacha Batzi Boys”, meaning “Boy Play”, boys trained to entertain for the Taliban warlords. The abused and exploited boys are taken to the caves deep into the Hindu Kush mountains.

Can Peter and Megan find the killer before he finds them... In Hinton, West Virginia, the small community has been rocked by a murderer on the loose. As the residents face a time crunch, they must continue their search for the man that murdered Megan’s family and attempted to take her life as well. Peter, the local sheriff, is back again to help Megan find the man that’s after her. The search grows tougher as his feelings grow for the woman he swore to protect. Will their love get in the way of his search for justice and Megan’s safety? Rejoin Megan and Peter as they continue to walk ...

Knowing the killer’s identity isn’t enough. Will they finally get the answers they’ve been searching for? In Hinton, West Virginia, the small community has been rocked by a murder and a killer on the loose. As they finally find out the killer’s identity, he comes after them again. Why has he been targeting Megan and her family? Peter, the local sheriff, and Megan must now escape death for the third time. The decisions grow tougher as Peter’s feelings grow for the woman he swore to protect. His detective instincts are leading him, but is it Megan’s turn to save them? What are ...

Are librarians meek and mild bookish types with orthopedic shoes and granny glasses? Or are they ruthless killers with voracious appetites for wine, women, and song? Can a young widow solve a murder with the help of a Chicago policeman and an affinity for Sherlock Holmes? The Murder in the Library reveals all. It is elementary, my dears.

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Six of the 6-part Married to Memories Until Someday novella series. Book 6 of 6.

2023 American Fiction Award Winner! On the run from the FBI for a crime she didn't commit, Larissa Baxter faces an unexpected threat. The secret life she's been living is about to be exposed, and she's in extreme danger. Texas bounty hunter Clyde Hopkins, duped by the false promise of a million dollar reward, begins a relentless search for her. A routine apprehension then becomes a kidnapping, and Hopkins faces a life-changing decision--kill or be killed. With almost certain death now facing Larissa, she's defenseless but for the strength of her faith.

Fear. Anguish. Heartbreak. Selfless love. Ultimate sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes that’s all the time there is. Adam Manning arrives at the crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with love, hope, family, new and old friendships, and a mystery to keep you guessing, Stay With Me is the series collection for you. This is Book Two of the eight-part Stay With Me mystery romance novella series. Book 2 of 8.

Being back into the dating scene isn’t as glamorous as people made it out to be. Especially to single moms like me. But I have a boyfriend now and a house where I can finally start over again. I should be happy, right? Or at least I thought so, until Elijah begins to occupy my mind. He broke my heart all those years ago, and yet I can’t stop thinking about him. The big question is… can I push aside old wounds and keep being friends with him? Or will a second chance make it all worth it?

If there is one person on this earth that I could not imagine helping me raise my kids that would be Elijah Maynes. But here I am, exchanging parenting tips with my ex and hanging out with him and his children like it’s the most normal thing in the world. Surprisingly our arrangement works, more than I expected it would. I wonder how long it will last when the past comes knocking on our door.

It was supposed to be a new beginning for us. Me and Elijah again. Girlfriend and boyfriend. Forgetting the past and starting over again. I know it’s going to be a lot of work especially now that we both have our own kids but we learned from our mistakes. History will not repeat itself. Except Leah’s back. The woman Elijah had left me for in the past and also the mother of his kids. Now I don’t know what to think. I have decisions to make...and it’s not just about me anymore.

Three years since my husband’s death and it still doesn’t get any easier. A brand new start is what I needed, not only for me but also for the kids. I decided to return to my hometown, Brookings, Oregon, where I have a lot of fond memories, especially with my high school best friend, May. I got it all planned out. I just didn’t know HE would also be there.

A woman with a special skill A Doctor in trouble Because she survived a botched abortion, Piper McCormack has a super-sensitive skill which she uses in her job as a Fragrance Chemist. Piper meets OBGYN Dr. Jake Connors on a blind date. Piper doesn’t know Jake fights a secret war. During Piper’s third date with Jake, three professional thugs kidnap him. Piper uses her super skill to help the police track the kidnappers. Both Piper and Jake face difficult life-choices. Will they choose danger and love? Or will they retreat into safety? Will the baby have a voice?

As Good and Evil sit precariously weighing in the balance, swaying back and forth with the whims and spirit of humanity, many continue to ask: What is it that gives us purpose? Who truly matters in this age of adversity? Are we coincidental masses of flesh and blood, or were we put on this Earth for a reason? Such impassable questions have been debated, answered, reexamined, and refuted since the very dawn of time. With the seemingly ever-mounting confusion, it’s easy to see why many have simply given up the search. Ebenezer Makinde, however, may be the exception.

“Now, as he waited in the abandoned shed, menaced by a howling cold wind and a grey sky that sat overhead so close you thought you could almost touch it, Ricky began to wonder if he would see his dad again…Dad, where are you? Then, as he turned to see Emily staring back at him, he realized that she already knew what he suspected and she had accepted the fact that Dad might not be able to find his way back to them. They were alone on the side of a mountain, surrounded by trees for as far as one could see or walk.” In a one-of-a-kind adventure and love story, Richard Murray and his ...

New to Old Colorado City, Hannah Overman is excited about the success of her bakery. However, Hannah’s elation is soon overshadowed by the fact that her position on the Christmas parade committee isn’t going as well she had hoped. The mayor has taken a dislike to her and doubts she can do her job. The committee voted unanimously in favor of her idea to invite recently returned troops from Afghanistan to march in the Christmas parade. Hannah soon finds one particular Army captain is more than willing to lend a hand. However, when things turn sinister in the old town, Hannah and Capt. ...

I’ve loved Dove Tryst my whole life. There wasn’t a time when I ever thought she wouldn’t be mine. Even when we hated each other, we loved each other. But now I’m sitting here alone, trying to figure out where it all went wrong and more importantly, how. She’s engaged to my enemy. Days from walking down the aisle toward a man who isn’t me. And she’s asked me to object. I know what I have to do, but I’m not sure Dove’s going to like it. Sometimes love is war and you have to fight to keep it safe.

Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe in fate? Destiny and fate are what most people believe shapes their lives. Peter Lodge certainly wasn't like most people. He was wealthy, powerful, and in control. Unfortunately, one night changed everything for him. When he finally had a new beginning, and a chance at a fresh start, he was about to lose it all again. After leaving his life of luxury for a quaint, private life, Peter Lodge met someone who knew nothing of his past. Brenda came into his life and gave him hope for his future. When Brenda walked out of his life, he thought that ...