Amish Country Hideout

Seeking refuge in Amish countryShielding the Amish Witness by Mary Alford On the run after discovering her brother-in-law was behind her husband’s murder, Faith Cooper can think of only one safe place—her Amish grandmother’s home. But when danger follows Faith to the quiet Amish community, her childhood friend Eli Shetler is her only protection. And their survival depends on outlasting a relentless killer…one who has nothing left to lose. Seeking Amish Shelter by Alison Stone Stumbling upon illegal drug activity in the health-care clinic where she works thrusts nursing student Bridget Miller into the crosshairs of a violent criminal. Now under the protection of DEA agent Zachary Bryant, she has no choice but to hide in her family’s Amish community. Reentering the life she abandoned to chase her dreams isn’t easy, but it may be the only way to stay alive… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Alford2 Thrilling Stories  Shielding the Amish Witness

Protective Duty

Targeted by a serial killer, an FBI profiler reunites with the detective she loved and lost in this novel of hilling suspense and inspirational romance. After recovering from a near-fatal shooting, FBI profiler Bryn Eastman is back on the job. But just as she takes on a new case, a brazen serial killer marks her for death. Now Bryn’s life and career are in the hands of her new partner, Detective Eric Hale—the man she once loved and lost. Racked with nightmares of the shooting and regrets for the tragedy that tore her and Eric apart, Bryn doesn’t want him to discover the secrets she carries. Meanwhile, seeing Bryn brings back memories and emotions that Eric can’t control. But the tough detective knows their only path to a second chance goes straight through a relentless killer . . . one who won’t quit until he counts Bryn as his fifth victim.

The Lost Story of Sofia Castello

The warm sea breeze ruffles the pages of my notebook as I meet the bright eyes of the elderly lady sat opposite me on the porch. Sofia has been keeping a devastating secret for over sixty years. Why did she fake her own death during the war? And why is she back now to finally tell her story?Lisbon, 1940. The plush carpet hides her quick steps as Sofia arrives at her suite. She finds the door ajar. Inside, the ornate wallpaper is torn, the mahogany furniture smashed to pieces and her beautiful dresses strewn across the marble floor. Whoever did this was clearly looking for something. Sofia prays they didn’t find it. But she is too late. The young girl she’d promised to protect is gone…Present day. Writer Lily Christie is at rock bottom when she’s tasked with the job of a lifetime writing the memoir of singing sensation Sofia Castello – world-famous until her tragic death in 1941. So Lily is shocked to hear Sofia is actually in her eighties, living in secret, in a blue-tiled cottage on the Portuguese coast.Sofia’s remote beach home, accessed only by a bumpy dirt track, is miles away from anyone. She is clearly still hiding from someone, but who? Lily listens in fascination as the feisty woman spins an unbelievable tale of a secret life working for the Allies, hiding in plain sight: and a love affair lived in stolen moments, until a tragic betrayal changed the course of her life forever.But soon Lily realises that Sofia is still holding something back. What is the final secret haunting Sofia? And can Lily uncover the devastating truth, before it is too late?A totally gripping and emotional tale of lost love, tragedy and secrets hidden for decades. Fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and The Letter will adore it.Read what everyone’s saying about The Lost Story of Sofia Castello:‘Unforgettable… pulls on the heart strings… had me glued to the pages… left me breathless… dug deep into my heart… absolutely loved… 5 glorious stars… I loved this story so much.’ Cindy L Spear, ?????‘Totally gripping… I adored… mesmerizing and I didn’t want it to end… a page turner that will capture your heart.’ Christian Bookaholic, ?????‘From the very first page of this book, I was stunned, mesmerised… knock the wind out of you! I’m so sad it’s over. I could have read another sixty chapters… fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh how I loved this… amazing… I absolutely was lost in the tale… sublime.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Heartbreaking… kept me hooked… really lingers… Absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Heart wrenching… perfect.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Captured my heart… brilliant… a story that will stay with me for a long time.’ Live_love_read_review, ?????

The Auschwitz Protocol

The Auschwitz ProtocolIn a quiet corner of suburban America, retired detective Emil Janowitz has built a life of comfort, woven tightly with the comfortable fabric of lies. For nearly forty years, he sheltered the truth from his loving wife, constructing a past far different from the haunting memories of a boy who once survived the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau. But when an unexpected letter arrives, it shatters the fragile façade he has maintained, awakening a torrent of buried demons and forgotten horrors.As Emil embarks on a gripping journey back to the ruins of his past, he must confront the darkness he thought he had buried forever. This voyage of self-discovery takes him through the landscapes of memory, guilt, and the relentless shadows of history that refuse to be silenced. Led by the echoes of his lost family and the atrocities he witnessed, Emil finds himself at a crossroads: to deny the truth that has haunted him, or to unveil the atrocities that still resonate in today’s world.The Auschwitz Protocol is a haunting narrative that weaves together the threads of redemption, memory, and the imperative to remember. As Emil faces his past, readers will be drawn into an emotional odyssey, exploring the depths of human resilience and the struggle against the pervasive evil that persists in society. With each revelation, the fabric of his life unravels, leaving readers to ponder: how do we confront our histories, and what legacies do we carry into the future?Join Emil on a profound journey where the weight of silence must be lifted, and the call to remember is ever more urgent. In this haunting tale, the lines between salvation and damnation blur, highlighting the enduring impact of history on our lives, while reminding us that true healing begins with the courage to confront our past.Second edition.

The Big Bad Wolf

On a quest to find a king…Before the next full moon irrevocably changes him.The only thing standing in his way is a queen.Tasked with a quest to find the lost Book of Werewolves—needed to save the entire werewolf species—alpha wolf Trouble Saint-Pierre sets off on a perilous adventure from Paris, to London and on to Transylvania. The last thing he expected was to clash with a brazen vampiress who doesn’t know the meaning of restraint.Bunny is the name she has been using for the last century. The vampiress—and former queen of France—wears armor around her heart. Though Trouble is growing on her—the sexy big bad wolf bewitches her—she is determined to claim the book to ransom the duplicitous brother she’s thought dead for centuries.So begins a race to the book, fraught with demons, a cunning word witch, a vengeful warlock, and a vicious pack leader who intends to genetically modify the entire werewolf race. As they grow closer, will Bunny step aside and allow the werewolf she craves to claim the book? How far will Trouble go to save his brethren? Sworn enemies from the start, he and Bunny have gained respect for one another—or could it be…love?This spicy, action/adventure paranormal romance is part of Michele Hauf’s world of Beautiful Creatures.