Inspirational Suspense Fiction

Set in the 1960s through 1970s, this coming of age story, is a whimsical drama about a little black girl named Paula Marshall. She's an average quirky kid, growing up in rural Texas, feeling lonely most of the time. The storm cellar of her parents' rooming house is her hideaway, but once Cora shows up, she'll have to fight for her space and peace of mind.

It’s the holidays at the salon, and Savannah is tasked once again with solving the case, this time of a Grinch who’s determined to ruin Christmas… for everyone ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** It starts much like the old fairy tale… everyone asleep in their beds, while a grouchy old Scrooge steals all the decorations and presents. But this time, it’s real. When the spirits of the townspeople are dampened by the loss of their holiday cheer, Savannah sets out with her beau, James Woodley, to find the thief and make him (or her!) bring back Christmas. But Savannah has bigger ...

A Hair Expo with Deadly Consequences ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** The gang is headed to New Orleans for a hair competition and expo. What they don't expect to encounter is sabotage to many of the attendants' products along with a ghastly murder. Colorful people adorn the suspect field, including a little person with a new invention and a woman with revenge on her mind. Mix ups and cheating lead to secrets that emerge on a hot and sultry weekend in The Big Easy. Join Savannah and crew as they leave Knockemstiff for the big city and find themselves in an entirely new world.

Illegal Hooch, A Suspicious Death, & Facing the Unknown When an old moonshiner is found dead, ugly rumors and insinuation circulate through the town of Knockemstiff and the Teasen & Pleasen hair salon. Did the competition rub him out? Did he know too many secrets? And why was Nellie's husband seen with the old codger shortly before his death? Not only does Savannah have to deal with the aftermath of another death, but she also has big life questions of her own that include Sarah and James Woodley. ***This is a 54 thousand word Novel***

When a woman is killed in Savannah’s own salon, it’s up to our heroine to find the one responsible ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** The town of Knockemstiff is once again plunged into chaos when a woman receives a killer dye job at The Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon… and this time, it’s permanent. Hairstylist Savannah Jefferies finds her business the center of a murder investigation, with herself as a suspect. Savannah attempts to solve the case, but is distracted when she’s tasked with raising a friend's child, who’s got a sharp mind… and a smart mouth. To make things more ...

Wedding Bell Blues, Champagne, and a Minister Accused of Murder When a body turns up at a remote wedding venue, the gals can't wait to show their expertise at sleuthing. However, their attempts at solving the crime have the wedding guests ready to bolt for the nearest shanty. And the Minister isn't safe either. The We're Not Dead Yet Club may be in over their heads in this second book of a brand new series!!

What impact will a dying mother’s tragic prediction have on the life of her newborn daughter? In the hectic halls of a mental hospital, a woman pleads with the nurses to attach a handwritten poem to the daughter she’s about to give birth to. The nurses tell the woman she’s overreacting because she believes she won’t survive childhood. But just as she predicted, the woman who gives birth to Sonnet slips away shortly afterward. Adopted at an early age, Sonnet has never been curious about her birth mother until her 18th birthday.

When the girls visit Las Vegas, slot machines and shows are high on their list. But when a murder occurs and a friend is accused, it's up to the We're Not Dead Yet Club to strut their stuff. However, the gals aren't use to a town like Sin City, and its wily ways may hold danger and intrigue for our favorite group.

Miss Clara's in the Clink Someone committed a dastardly deed and Miss Clara is being framed and tossed in the hoosegow. The We're Not Dead Yet Club is down a member and the crew needs to get cracking to find the real culprit and spring their friend from lockup. And since Clara's in the clink, Miss Hazel will tell her side of the story in this hilarious tale that mixes our seniors with young whippersnappers.

An Amish Town Caper & Chicken Poop Bingo The girls, with Percy in tow, visit a quaint village filled with Amish shops. However, the picturesque view disguises the pillage and looting behind the scenes of one shop. When the girls smell mystery and intrigue they know it's a case for the We're Not Dead Yet Club. ***Warning*** Visions of manure and marble like poop dot the landscape in this hilarious tale.

Is Hailey Anderson up to the challenge of her life? Hailey Anderson’s job at the family textile mill is simply frustrating. During a time when mills are closing all around them, her father won’t listen to her ideas for saving the business. Finally, she leaves North Carolina and moves to Colorado, to be near her sister. But when a health crisis strikes her father only months later, he asks Hailey to return and take over as acting president of the mill. Maybe she’ll be able to save the mill and finally gain her father’s approval. Hailey returns home but things aren’t what they seem ...

West Africa and the Sahara Desert – where the Muslim north meets the Christian south. Where drought, famine and poverty meet drug-runners, terrorists and Muslim extremists. Captain John Fisker, a US military officer working to strengthen the forces of moderate Islam in the region, is kidnapped by terrorists. At the same time extremists are threatening the Christian mission hospital where John’s brother Bobby works as a doctor. It is time to call for the New Mercedarians, the clandestine military order dedicated to fighting for Christians under attack around the world. Operatives Brother...

When Lexi Kimball is forced to return home after leaving five years before due to personal humiliation, she is left dealing with an accident that she can’t explain, an ex that she can’t resist, and a mysterious cowboy hired to protect her when things go awry. Jeff Baker had unintentionally broken Lexi’s heart at their senior prom, but little did she know it was to save her parent’s lives. Now, with an accident caused by his dad that had killed Lexi’s brother, Jeff must face her once again, not only to confess everything, but to protect her from the monster that is his father.

★★★★★ "From the very moment you start reading, you are hooked! It's as if you do not want to put this book down. The writer pulls your imagination and draws you into the world of these characters who plays different roles with different personalities and different purposes! The story line is amazing and what makes it so, is the fact that it takes a perfect creation and interjects it into an imperfect world which automatically makes that being an imperfect one trying to find his way to perfection." - Amazon Reviewer The world is more than what we see and hear, more than what we can...

A preacher marries a prostitute to save her from human traffickers—or so he tells himself. ~~~ Sarah Rahab Sutton hides a secret life from her religious parents. While they’re out evangelizing, she’s hooking up for cash and worshipping a faceless man who meets her in an abandoned outhouse. Pastor Josh McKay lost his young son and wife to a hit-and-run accident. He drives a truck on the same route on the lookout for the deadly driver. Instead, he finds Sarah hitchhiking. He’s instantly attracted to her angelic looks but put off by her unsavory conversation. When God puts her in his ...

The Sambro Lighthouse Series, set on Canada’s picturesque Crystal Crescent Beach, is a feel-good read perfect for fans of second chances with a bit of history and mystery all rolled into one. Liz Beckett is grief-stricken when her beloved husband of thirty-five years dies after a long battle with cancer. Her daughter and best friend insist she needs a project to keep her occupied. Liz decides to share the beauty of Crystal Crescent Beach with those who visit the beautiful east coast of Nova Scotia and prepares to embark on the adventure of her life. She moves into the converted art studio...

The Sambro Lighthouse Series, set on Canada’s picturesque Crystal Crescent Beach, is a feel-good read perfect for fans of second chances with a bit of history and mystery all rolled into one. Liz Beckett is grief-stricken when her beloved husband of thirty-five years dies after a long battle with cancer. Her daughter and best friend insist she needs a project to keep her occupied. Liz decides to share the beauty of Crystal Crescent Beach with those who visit the beautiful east coast of Nova Scotia and prepares to embark on the adventure of her life. She moves into the converted art studio...

The Sambro Lighthouse Series, set on Canada’s picturesque Crystal Crescent Beach, is a feel-good read perfect for fans of second chances with a bit of history and mystery all rolled into one. Liz Beckett is grief-stricken when her beloved husband of thirty-five years dies after a long battle with cancer. Her daughter and best friend insist she needs a project to keep her occupied. Liz decides to share the beauty of Crystal Crescent Beach with those who visit the beautiful east coast of Nova Scotia and prepares to embark on the adventure of her life. She moves into the converted art studio...

I was accidentally eye-napped. Yeah, you read that right. It’s complicated. What happened is so bizarre, that because of me, a four-year-old is being hunted by a terrorist cell, and all she’s armed with is a child’s hope, her Barbie doll, and my brains. We are alone because no one believes her, and no one can see me. If I don’t do something, she’s going to disappear—permanently.

Heartfelt. Beautiful. Tearful. Surprising. Mysterious. Eternal. You NEED to read this story. -Heartbeats Between Words A twist you won’t see coming. Part love story. Part mystery. A heartrending tale about love, family and secrets. One moment. One moment can shape our entire life. That’s all it takes. It was in one moment that I knew he knew. It was just a hunch, a feeling, a soft whisper to my soul. But it was in that life-altering instant that I knew I had lost him. When Omaha native Ashley Westcott suddenly shows up in Remington Jude’s small, Missouri town, she’s the talk of the ...