Would discovering the true identity of someone met under false pretenses destroy your attraction or confirm your deepest prejudice?Investigative journalist Josie Barone has built her career exposing the secrets of the rich and powerful. After one humiliating romantic disaster too many, she escapes aboard an exclusive "Cruise to Nowhere" — a world where passengers hide behind false names, altered appearances, and carefully guarded pasts.Drew Harper, magnetic billionaire heir to a global perfume dynasty, boards the same ship for one reason: freedom. Crushed beneath his ruthless father's expectations and the suffocating weight of an arranged marriage designed to consolidate corporate power, he sees this anonymous voyage as his last chance to breathe.Neither expects the other.Behind false identities, their attraction ignites into a passionate interracial romance neither can resist — or afford. Because when the cruise ends, reality returns with devastating force.Richard Harper is dead. And the inheritance he leaves behind is anything but love.Suddenly, Josie and Drew are pulled into a treacherous world of greed, family warfare, and secrets powerful enough to destroy careers, reputations, and the fragile love they found before it has a chance to survive.Perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, forced proximity, and enemies-to-lovers romance set in New York City, Washington D.C., and Florence, Italy.Their Secret is Book One of The Harper Inheritance, a six-book billionaire romantic suspense series filled with forbidden love, secret identities, power plays, and explosive twists you won't see coming.

In this romantic suspense thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author, an advocate for abuse survivors finds her life in jeopardy."A pulse-pounding tale that has it all." —CosmopolitanAs director of an inner-city woman's shelter, Dana Dupinsky safeguards many secrets. Some are new identities; some are new addresses; and some are even hidden truths about herself. Passionately dedicated to Hanover House and the women she protects, Dana has always been reluctant to look for love. But now, just as a case puts her and a child in mortal danger, it seems that love has come looking for her.Security expert Ethan Buchanan learned to stalk men in the Afghan desert. Now he vows to track down the ruthless woman who kidnapped his godson—and falling for Dana is not in the plan. Yet her very presence seems to chase away the ghosts that haunt him, and her skillful evasion of personal questions raises his hunting instincts. For there's a deadly new secret at Hanover House. A brutal killer is weaving a web of revenge with a stolen boy at its center. And Dana is the next victim on the list . . .

**The Fall 2025 winner of the PenCraft Seasonal Book Award for Women’s Fiction!!!**It’s never too late to become your best self…After twenty years in an isolated Cape Breton commune, Charlie Tanner loses the man she thought was her soulmate—and her voice. Fleeing to a quiet Vermont cottage, she’s determined to heal, tend her garden, and start over.When a widowed rabbi awakens feelings she thought were gone forever, Charlie must confront the truth of her choices—and chart a more confident future. Still, reverberations and rumors from her old life ripple back to her in her new home and hard as she tries, she just can’t escape the sinister truth of her last two decades. She tries to shut it out and build a new life, but Charlie’s past continues to haunt her, even to the point of threatening her life.Finally, Charlie sees that no one will save her but herself. She must summon the courage to face the truth and speak up—be the strong woman she once wanted to be, long before she fell for lies and charismatic personalities. It’s not only her life on the line, now. If she doesn’t stand tall, she risks being silenced by the past and losing those she loves forever.A captivating blend of romance, mystery, and emotional depth similar to Where the Crawdads Sing, I Love You, Charlie Tanner is for fans of Lucy Score and the Netflix hit Nobody Wants This. A courageous story of second chances, making peace with the past and accepting love however it shows up.PRAISE FOR I LOVE YOU, CHARLIE TANNER..."Haunting, powerful, and intimate... I Love You, Charlie Tanner explores what happens when a woman dares to discover who she is beyond the man who once defined her."Jean Meltzer, author of The Matzah Ball “Passionate and full of mystery, Lynne Golodner’s I Love You, Charlie Tanner is as breathtaking as Cape Breton’s rocky coast. But the novel also tackles bigger themes, like the ache of regret, and the tangles of family and faith. Golodner’s Charlie is fully realized, a heroine who discovers a second chance at love, at independence, and at becoming the person she always hoped she could be. Golodner understands that grief and desire are two sides of the same coin, and by the end of this powerful story, so do we.”Christopher Locke, author of Without Saints"In this evocative novel from Lynne Golodner, a rich tapestry of love, loss, and second chances unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing will be captivated by the lush, vivid descriptions of nature, drawing readers deep into a world where the land itself is as alive as the characters. The story weaves together the delicate threads of the human heart with the raw, powerful rhythms of the natural world."Sarah Ansbacher, author of Wave After Wave"There is something for everyone in this story. A Coming-of-Middle-Age story of finding the strength to push forward and fight back against that which is set out to destroy you.""a captivating story with a blend of mystery and romance.""I adored this book!""I Love You, Charlie Tanner is a heartbreaking and rejuvenating novel about losing and finding yourself.""I Love You, Charlie Tanner is a beautifully written women’s fiction/mystery full of heart, twists, and what it’s like to find love after loss. I adored reading this one.""I binged this book so fast!"

They aren't ordinary soldiers. They are the Dregs...The Tracker:He can track any target...with his mind. When a woman needs help finding her missing sister, he's determined to complete the mission, no matter the cost. But he never counted on falling in love.The Fighter:Known as the Phantom of Death, his supreme fighting skills are beyond this world. But this badass fighter needs help raising his young daughter. Will the new nanny break down his walls and steal this wounded soldier's heart?The Healer:He can heal wounds and soothe pain with only his touch. When a text from a kidnapped woman sends him rushing to the rescue, he learns that while he can heal physical wounds, he cannot repair a broken heart. Can these two damaged souls heal each other as they fall in love?The Smuggler:He can smuggle things--especially himself--into places unseen. When he is tricked by a gorgeous bounty hunter and finds himself her captive, he must negotiate a deal for his release. But this former soldier soon learns that the loss of his freedom isn't as frightening as losing his heart.Have you met the Dregs? They are fiercely loyal and will fight to the death for each other and the women they love. Action, suspense, strong brotherly bonds, and steamy love scenes await you in the pages of this 2018 TopShelf Indie Book Awards nominee series!The Dregs:? Genetically-modified super soldiers? Ex-military ? Lovable killers ? Special paranormal talents ? Kickass heroines ? Steamy scenes ? Hot first kiss? Dual first-person POV***See the author's website for content warnings. Recommended for mature readers***

From a New York Times–bestselling author, "a sizzlingly hot romance and a high-stakes, high-suspense plot" about a woman seduced by a man with secrets (Booklist).He was the sexiest guy she'd ever met. And that was about all Jess Baxter knew about her newest tenant. Rob Carpenter was a master at dodging questions, and igniting her desires. With just one of his searing kisses, Jess was hotter than the Florida sun.Then the murders started—all women who looked liked her. And the profile of the killer matched Rob.Was he an innocent victim—or had his burning kisses only been a smoke screen?Praise for Suzanne Brockmann"A master of the genre." —Kirkus Reviews"A consummate and prolific storyteller, Brockmann consistently turns out first-rate novels that tug on the reader's heartstrings." —Publishers Weekly

After a painful divorce, Abby moves to a small coastal Maine town determined to start over.What she doesn't expect is to inherit a mystery.Her new home once belonged to Gladys Ouellette, a beloved children's author whose eccentric habits and whispered secrets linger long after her death. When Abby begins uncovering hidden clues scattered throughout the property, she finds herself drawn into a puzzle that feels increasingly personal.At the same time, she's struggling to ignore the guarded Army veteran living down the street. Seth is reserved, stubborn, and frustratingly difficult to read. Yet beneath his rough edges is a kindness she never expected, and the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep the protective walls around her heart intact.As small-town gossip swirls and long-buried truths come to light, Abby must decide whether she's willing to trust again.Because some mysteries lead to treasure.Others lead you home.A heartwarming coastal Maine romance filled with small-town charm, ghostly secrets, and a slow-burn love story.