KeeneMy newest employee isn’t the same sunny, optimistic teenager I remembered meeting by chance thirteen years ago. Back then, she helped remind me that life goes on after loss. Now she’s all grown up and I can’t get not-so-innocent thoughts of her out of my mind.I’m quickly learning that Paige’s penchant for falling into trouble has only increased in severity and frequency as she’s grown. Eventually, her streak of good luck in getting herself out of danger is going to run out. I just hope I’m there to save her when it happens.PaigeHe found me alone and injured in the woods when I was a kid. And while I could have taken care of myself, he became the knight in shining armor that starred in my teenage fantasies and had me falling head over heels into puppy love. It might not have been the right time for us all those years ago, but age and proximity are on our side now, and the chemistry that explodes between us starts building into something neither of us expected to find. Until I get myself into trouble again. Normally, I pride myself in getting out of whatever I got into without help, but this time I might be in over my head.Back in the woods, alone, and surrounded by predators, I hope Keene can track me down fast enough to save me for real this time. I’d hate to die before I get to tell him how much I love him.Wild Beauty is the second book in the Accardi Tactical series. This book can be read as a standalone, but it’s highly recommended you start with Lessia and Brody’s book, Lethal Beauty.

Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen have a keen eye for justice and catching killers, but also for finding the one woman who jolts their heart at first sight.Atticus (& Frankie):Taking over the gavel from my father as the President of Cowboy Bikers MC was something I was raised for. But doing it while running the MC’s ranch and being right in the middle of a serial killer case we’re trying to solve is a bit challenging. Especially when the woman joining us to work the case is the perfect old lady I want by my side. Claiming her is one thing, keeping her safe is a challenge of life and death, one I have no intention of losing.Leland (& Raven):One encounter is all I need to know I’ve found the perfect old lady, only to lose all ways to contact her the same night.Fisher (& Portia):My mind is still plagued by the last serial killer case I worked on when a private investigator swings by the ranch, asking for our help. I feel a connection, with the woman, as well as the case. Maybe this time, I will get my revenge. Maybe this time, I’ll manage to keep loved ones safe. Maybe this time…I will fail…just like I did the last time.The Complete Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen Series contains three standalone law enforcement romance stories.

The past never sleeps, and the truth never dies.  Only Harlan MacKenzie can sense the troubled history of the Big Purple House. When he's hired to restore the historic mansion, he doesn't foresee the insidious secrets—secrets that entangle his family in deceit and murder.  Phaedra is selling the house that has been in her family for decades. As her friends-to-lovers relationship with Harlan escalates, she's forced to choose between her way of life or his, even though she risks losing him forever. After a stranger comes to town, weaving her web of deception, hell-bent on correcting an old grievance connected to the house, dark revelations of the past implode the present. Harlan and Phaedra are plunged into a dangerous mystery, risking their love, their future, and their lives.PRG Reviewers Choice Award WinnerMaggie Finalist Romantic Suspense

An FBI agent hunting her sister’s killer.An assassin hiding in plain sight.A serial killer who wants them both dead. Winner of the New England Readers’ Choice Award and the Aspen Gold AwardEighteen years ago, FBI Special Agent Mallory Rooney lost her identical twin. Now, a vicious serial killer is carving her sister’s initials into the bodies of his victims—and for the first time, Mallory believes the case she’s spent her career preparing for may finally have a lead.When the investigation leads her to a brilliant cybercrime expert with military instincts and too many secrets, Mallory senses danger for reasons that have nothing to do with the case.Alex Parker is a decorated former soldier who now hunts predators for a clandestine government program. Staying invisible has kept him alive—but protecting Mallory forces him into the light. As the killer closes in, Alex must choose between the mission that defines him and the woman who could destroy everything he’s built.As obsession turns personal and the body count rises, Mallory and Alex race to stop a murderer who has waited nearly two decades to claim his final prize.Because this time, Mallory isn’t just chasing a killer—she’s the target.Over 11,750 ????? reader reviews...“Read it - you won't be disappointed!”“I literally read it nonstop.”“Gripping and romantic.”“I have found a new favorite author!!”“Sometimes, rarely, you happen across a book written so well that you can't stop reading. Cold Dark Place is one of those! Heart pounding, thrill ride that you read until your vision blurs.”“With its fast-paced story, thrilling romance and compelling plot, this is a book you will not be able to put down!”“Man was this a great book!!! Serial killers, suspense, awesome story, twists turns, romance, and great characters! Who could ask for anything more?”“Brand new author for me, and has already been added to the OMG must read everything available. I can't even put into words how much I loved this book.”“I LOVED A Cold Dark Place and found it almost impossible to put down.”“Yes! This romantic thriller will have you holding your breath in anticipation. Just a fantastic book.”“I am in love with this series and Romantic Suspense is now one of my favorite genres!! So, my suggestion is if you like shows like Criminal Minds and such, you will love these books.”“Wow. This is hands-down one of the best Romantic Suspense books I’ve read in a long time! Might be one of my top ten favs. This is a new author to me and I’m hooked. Highly recommend!”“Wow, this story was so stunning that it completely took me by surprise.”“I was a huge fan of Alex as the love interest. He was everything one wants in a heroine companion. Mallory was strong but still human, and handled her own problem, this book was one of my favorites. I would absolutely recommend this read.Genre: Romantic Suspense / FBI ThrillerPrimary Tropes: Secret identity, tortured hero, protector romance, serial killer investigation, forbidden attractionCharacter Archetypes: Female FBI agent, covert assassin hero, morally gray protectorThemes: Cold case murder, sister abduction, justice vs loyalty, redemptionTone: Dark, intense, emotionally charged, fast-pacedHeat Level: Steamy romantic suspenseSeries Info: Book 1 of the Cold Justice® series (standalone with HEA. Interconnected characters in the same world)Awards: New England Readers’ Choice Award winner; Aspen Gold Award winner

He saved her once, but will he do it again? Huxley Weiss, Hawaiian pineapple farmer and former military hottie, already saved my life once. When I left him at the airport months ago I only dreamed I’d see him again. The memories of us together are hot, but they’re nothing compared to what will happen when he comes to my rescue a second time. With my ex on the loose and every bad guy from Vegas breaking down my door I’ll need Huxley to keep me safe and the bakery girls to keep me sane. Will my cowboy hat wearing hunk take the biggest risk and save me or is our time together already finished?