by admin | Apr 19, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
I’m a city boy, not a cowboy.I’m way out of my league on a horse ranch in Texas.Falling for the sexy horse vet was never my intention.Especially when I find out she could be dating a killer.Sneaking around with her?Not my brightest idea, but someone’s got to protect her.It’s just one summer. One casual fling.Until it becomes everything but.Sexy, sweet, and suspenseful all rolled into one.Texas Orchids is a standalone romance in the Devil’s Horn Ranch series. Each book can be read in any order.~~~~~~~~~~~~There may be topics in this novel that would be upsetting or painful for some. For a full list of TWs see the author’s website.
by admin | Apr 19, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A TRAILBLAZER IN THE K-9 MYSTERY GENRE, Kava creates a “dynamic between Ryder and his canines that reveals a world rarely shared in fiction and perhaps nowhere presented more effectively than in this series.” —Phil Jason, Florida WeeklyAward-winning author, Alex Kava pulls readers into the middle of the storm and has them gasping for air even as they turn the next page.”—A STORM IS COMING—In Alabama: A deadly outbreak of tornadoes sends K9 handlers, Ryder Creed and Jason Seaver with their scent dogs, Grace and Scout to search for survivors. As storms intensify and Ryder and Jason race against time to save victims, they end up racing to save themselves.—NOT EVERYONE’S STORM IS THE SAME—In Chicago: Francine “Frankie” Russo is irritated when her young co-worker calls at 5:00 am for a video-chat and catches her in only a towel. She’s so annoyed with Tyler Gates that she’s barely paying attention when two men confront him on the street. In a matter of seconds, Frankie witnesses Tyler’s murder. Then the killers pick up the phone. And suddenly, they know what Frankie looks like, who she is, where she works and lives. She knows absolutely nothing about them. But one thing’s for certain—they’re coming for her next.—WHEN THE STORM HITS—Frankie calls the only people she knows can help: her childhood friend, Hannah Washington and Hannah’s business partner, Ryder Creed. Hannah tells her to “come on home,” and she arranges a meeting for Frankie to meet with FBI agent Maggie O’Dell.Meanwhile in the Florida Panhandle: Creed’s sister, Brodie is dealing with her own storm. She’s realizing that after sixteen years of captivity, surviving was only the first step.With the killers hot on her trail, Frankie races to meet Maggie. But she has no idea that she’s driving straight into the grasp of another killer—a monster storm system. She and Maggie will need Ryder and Jason’s help, but no one is safe from the devastation. And by the time the sky clears, none of them will ever be the same.WHO WILL BE STRONG ENOUGH TO SURVIVE?In Desperate Creed Alex Kava, once again, delivers her signature trademark combining “well-developed characters” (Publishers Weekly) with “a highly original plot” (Suspense Magazine) then packing it with “twists, turns and suspense galore” (Modern Dog). “Did I mention the dogs? They and their human partners are simply the heart and soul of everything.” (Florida Weekly)
by admin | Apr 19, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A first-rate procedural that builds on the characters in Donoghue’s debut and includes a shocking denouement.” —Kirkus ReviewsJane Bennett, senior Detective Sergeant for the murder squad at her London police precinct, is having a terrible day. Her boss, Detective Inspector Mike Lockyer, has just returned to work after two weeks on “leave,” though Jane knows it was really more like a suspension. He’s still shaken by the loss of a victim in their last murder case, and Jane is still stung that Lockyer didn’t trust her enough to confide in her about the case before it was too late.But neither of them has the luxury of time to dwell on past grievances. Jane has just received a phone call from a good friend saying that her husband Mark Leech, a retired policeman, has disappeared. When Jane finds dramatic blood splatters in the laundry room, she knows Mark is seriously injured at best, and they don’t have any time to waste. And then the body of a young girl is discovered in a tomb under a London greenway, and police resources are stretched even thinner . . . until it starts to look like the two cases might be related.No Place to Die is another spine-tingling mystery with complex, three-dimensional characters from suspense master Clare Donoghue.“Donoghue adroitly builds suspense.” —Publishers Weekly“A superb balance of thrills, forensics, and deep feeling . . . Graphic, suspenseful, and disturbing as this book is, it never feels gratuitous. We look forward to more of Clare Donoghue’s unique brand of procedurals with heart.” —Crime Fiction Lover
by admin | Apr 19, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE AWARD-NOMINATED CRIME THRILLER BACK FROM THE DEAD, THE FIRST BOOK IN A NEW SERIES OF GRITTY SCOTTISH MURDER MYSTERIESFREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITEDHow far would you go to protect yourself if the truth is too hard to swallow?Strathburgh DI Brian Brandon’s first murder investigation after a forced leave of absence seems open and shut. A love triangle gone horribly wrong.But, the more he digs into the life of the victim — freelance cybersecurity consultant Ray Higgins — the deeper he’s drawn into a complex web of greed and betrayal.With bodies piling up and the press baying for blood, Brian faces a race against the clock. What he hasn’t planned on is that his own demons are also hot on his heels.Can he find the killer before they catch up with him, or is he doomed to pay the ultimate price?___________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:’Vivid, grimy and incredibly immersive’ — Anna’Cracking story with twists I didn’t see coming’ — Mr LJK’If you enjoy gritty mysteries with surprising outcomes, this is for you’ — L E Jenkins
by admin | Apr 19, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Welcome to Hartwell—a picturesque English village full of cobbled streets, pretty cottages… and dark secrets.Lady Lucy Hanleyis struggling to preserve crumbling Hartwell Hall for her son as rumours circulate about her husband’s disappearance. Her best friend, Rachel Foxton feels trapped and lonely. She’s lived in Hartwell all her life and is exhausted after teaching during the pandemic, grieving her beloved father, and battling heartache. Dr. Meera Kumar is a new arrival. She’s always been the good girl, but now she needs to escape her marriage and make a fresh start for herself and her young son. And former London detective Jo Ormondhas been transferred to Hartwell in disgrace. A quiet Yorkshire village where everyone knows your business is the last place she wants to be.A friendship between the four women begins to grow but secrets run through this close-knit community like a loose thread—with just one tug, everything can unravel. Then a body is discovered, and a betrayal threatens them all.Betrayal at the Old Hall is a gripping British murder mystery filled with small-town secrets, suspense, and a twist that will keep you guessing until the final page.First published as Four Hidden Treasures
