Ashleigh Gray, a former rising star detective in the Sydney police force, experiences a devastating downfall that costs her everything she holds dear. Determined to escape her past and start anew, she moves to Sergis, Connecticut, where she hopes to rebuild her life without the weight of her mistakes.Police Chief Chad Townsend, anticipating a tanned, blonde-haired, blue-eyed Australian when he visits the newest resident who has applied for a gun license, is surprised to meet Ash instead. She defies his expectations with her pale complexion, long red hair, and captivating emerald green eyes.Their paths intertwine when a severe storm uncovers a car crashed into a tree, mysteriously devoid of a driver. The stolen vehicle, wiped clean of fingerprints and DNA, leaves no trace of the missing person.Frustrated by the lack of evidence, Ash offers a fresh perspective on the case, providing Chad with alternative avenues to explore. As they delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance, Ash and Chad form an unlikely alliance, determined to find the truth.In this gripping tale of redemption, resilience, and unexpected alliances, Ash and Chad navigate the treacherous waters of their personal demons while seeking justice for the missing driver. Together, they uncover a web of secrets, deceit, and hidden agendas that will challenge their abilities, test their trust, and ultimately redefine their lives.

Her instinct has always been to fix things…Berlin is no stranger to loss. After her parents died, it was just her and her younger sisters. Now that they’re all in college she’s been focusing on her new job with Redemption Harbor Security. But when one of her online VR buddies goes uncharacteristically radio silent, she gets worried and makes it her mission to find him. And quickly finds out that things are a lot more dangerous than she ever imagined.But this time she might be in too deep…Chance has been working for a deadly biker gang to find out the truth about his brother. When he’s rescued from a sticky situation by his online friend, he’s surprised that she’s a woman—and a knockout. Wanting to keep Berlin safe, he tries to keep her at arm’s length for her own good, but the stubborn hacker refuses to walk away. With her skills, the deadly crew he’s been working for recruits her for an upcoming job. Now he’s got to maintain his cover while worrying she might be discovered too. It’s a race against the clock to find his brother, stay alive and not fall for the smartass woman who’s gotten under his skin—before they all die.

I thought the trail had gone cold. My baby sister vanished without a trace, and I’ve been chasing shadows ever since. But a call from the morgue drags me into a case I can’t walk away from… and into the path of a woman I’ve never been able to forget.Maggie Marx.She was my rival in the streets and my weakness in secret. The wrong girl from the wrong side. Off limits. Untouchable. And exactly what I wanted.She’s still got the grit, the bite, and the curves that make a man forget why he should keep his distance. But this time, I can’t afford distractions. Not when my sister’s life is hanging in the balance.Maggie’s a crime reporter with a nose for danger and a grudge aimed squarely at the jerk who left her for dead. And that jerk might be tied to my sister.Now we’re in deep, teaming up, digging through secrets neither of us are ready to face and playing with fire every time we touch. The closer we get to the truth, the higher the stakes and the harder it is to tell where the lies end and the feelings begin.Yet, she’s the one fight I can’t afford to lose.Hart of Darkness is an enemies to lovers, gritty romantic suspense featuring a feisty heroine and a bad boy hero. Dillon and Maggie’s story is filled with action, intrigue, steamy times, and a happily ever after.

She came to Hope Lake looking for a quiet place to breathe.She never expected a wounded cowboy and his teenage niece to make her feel at home—or the danger that would follow her there.Therapist Megan Murray has spent years helping others heal while quietly hiding secrets of her own. Hope Lake was supposed to be temporary—a fresh start tucked deep in the mountains where no one knew her name.Then her car breaks down on a dark mountain road, and a rugged cowboy with guarded eyes steps out of the shadows.Tyler Durango knows trouble when he sees it. Since returning home from war to raise his orphaned niece, protecting the people he loves has become second nature. Opening his carefully guarded life to a stranger?That’s a risk he can’t afford.But Megan slips into their lives anyway—sharing late-night conversations in the kitchen, helping his niece smile again, and slowly becoming part of the fragile peace Tyler has fought hard to rebuild.Until threatening messages and dangerous encounters make one thing clear:Megan’s past has found her.As fear closes in and secrets unravel, Tyler will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who’s become far more than a stranger. But keeping Megan safe may mean risking the only family either of them has left.Escape to Hope Lake, where protective cowboys, found family, and hope-filled romantic suspense create the kind of emotional refuge readers never want to leave.Hoping on Change is a clean cowboy romance filled with emotional healing, rising danger, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.Reading Order for Hope LakeHoping on Forever (prequel)Hoping on ChangeHoping on ForgivenessHoping on LoveHoping on TomorrowHoping on ChanceHoping on Faith

Welcome back to Hamlet.It was supposed to be one date. After connecting on an online dating site, Grace Delaney agreed to go out with Thomas for coffee—and that was the beginning of the end for both of them.Thomas Mathers is rich, he’s smart, he’s arrogant, and, after one evening, he’s decided that the lovely ballerina is meant to be his. And because he almost immediately proves how obsessed he is by breaking into her home and leaving threatening gifts, she knows he’s not about to take Grace’s no for an answer.No matter where she goes, he finds her. In the seven months since they met, she’s been forced to move twice, change her number three times. The cops won’t help her. Her friends think she’s just being stubborn.Tommy would be good for her, they say.Tommy will never let her go.He stalks her, tracks her using his wits, his goons, and the best technology that money can buy. How can she escape him?Simple. By hiding out in a small town where there’s no phone, no internet, and a retired Marine turned sheriff’s deputy is willing to do whatever he has to in order to protect the frightened outsider.Rick Hart is a Hamlet local. He was born there, and though he spent the last nine years on the outside as a Marine, he knows he's going to die there. Unfinished business had him returning when his last tour of duty was up—only he never got a chance to finish it. Tired and alone, he keeps himself on the edge of their tightknit community... and that's when the lovely outsider blows into town and knocks him right off course.Grace needs help. That much is obvious. As Rick finds the dainty ballerina worming her way under his skin, making a home for herself in his heart, he starts to wonder about the trouble she left behind—and what will happen when it finally follows her into Hamlet.* I’ll Never Stopis a full-length novel (90,000+ words) set in Hamlet. Featuring characters from the previous entries in the series, as well as introducing a new heroine to the small town, this novel is set approximately a year after Don’t Trust Me and will bring the reader back to the cozy small town—where everyone knows your name and, even so, no one is safe.

In this suspenseful romantic mystery, a troubled police officer meets a woman determined to bury her past. Their whirlwind romance seems idyllic until secrets collide with murderous intentions.Charlotte police officer Jordan Monroe is used to being in control. Ever since his father died, he has provided for his mother and sisters and even hired his two brothers-in-law to help run his successful construction company. On a chance business trip, however, he meets the one person who throws his life into a whirlwind — Jaynee.Jaynee has lived a tragic life and has sworn off dating. That is until a rugged southern gentleman lands in her seating area, refusing to take no for an answer. From the moment they meet, Jordan sweeps her off her feet, assuring her that happiness exists. But can she really escape her past?Five years later, Jordan finds Jaynee on their back porch with a gunshot wound to the head. While Jaynee lies in a coma, Jordan has to go back to their beginning and figure out what went wrong. Did he push his wife to the edge, or have past secrets come back to haunt them?????? "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" — New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush????? "SHE BELONGS TO ME is definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." — The Romance Reviews

Review >????? "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" -- New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush????? "SHE BELONGS TO ME is definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." -- The Romance Reviews From the Author Note: She Belongs to Me was originally published December 24, 2011. While there have been a few updates, this is the original story. Happy reading! About the Author A romantic-suspense writer, Carmen DeSousa's stories overflow with romance, mystery, suspense, a hint of paranormal sometimes, and of course, tragedy. After all, what would a great story be without a tragic event setting the stage? All of her novels are sensual, but not erotic, gripping but not graphic and will make you cry, laugh, love, and hope.