Joy Burton—and Detective Max King’s worst nightmare. In this thrilling page-turner, a beautiful blond is found dead by a creek after a poker game. The suspect pool includes the chief of police. While solving the crime, Max and Joy, recently reunited, dissect their own bizarre past—the years they spent together before being adopted by two different lawmen and raised apart.PINOT NOIR AND POISON, Book 2Pushed past a threshold, anyone can kill.Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton enjoy a dinner party at the home of local vintners. A woman who heads a pharmaceutical company keels over at the table. Max does too. In this heart-stopping suspense, suspects cross boundaries. Cross over and you can’t always cross back.GAMAY AND GAMES, Book 3Dr. Draven Blackmore is as brilliant. He’s also obsessed with Joy. But is he a killer?A group of friends gather for a Medieval murder mystery party, at the end of which one of them is dead. Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton arrive to investigate. At the crime scene, Joy notices an expensive bottle of champagne. The attached card is signed, Draven Blackmoor—the man who had brought her to the edge of destruction. As Max and Joy unravel the murder, Joy must walk to the edge of the abyss that she had once crawled out of, and Max must stop her from leaping over the edge.ROSÉ AND ROCKS, Book 4Diamonds cut glass. Some shred lives.This fast-paced mystery begins at the Wine Valley Harvest Festival, where an old-timer teaches children to sift dirt to find gems. But no one expects a real find—benitoite—the California blue diamond. The next morning, a geologist inspects the mine. She finds a dead body. To make matters worse, a film crew meddles in the investigation. The director is obsessed with capturing every facet of the unfolding story. Meantime, Max and Joy pursue their mysterious past before being adopted by two different lawmen. Just when they consider burying their past, their secret is unearthed.Step into the wicked world of Wine Valley. Read Boxed Set 1-4 today.

     In the first vignette Nate Mikkels and his pharmacy tech confront another morning, desperately in need of coffee. Vignette #2 is a fun set of outtakes from the very first crazy party at Beryl's house in Book 1. You thought you knew what was going on, but it wasn't quite that smooth. In the third vignette, Sylvie Donovan and her son, Jason, are both getting ready for a big ... or not-so-big night out. In Vignette #4, we spend time with Dylan and Lisa Foster. Dylan owns Pizzazz, the local pizza shop and his wife, Lisa runs the dance studio in Bellingwood. Lisa is also the sister of Mark Ogden, our favorite gorgeous veterinarian. The Bellingwood books are written from Polly's perspective and every once in a while it's fun to look at what's happening behind the scenes from the viewpoint of other characters. These vignettes were originally published on the nammynools.com website and in the monthly email newsletter to Bellingwood readers.

    From REMINGTON KANE, The Author of the TANNER! SeriesTAKEN! - RISEN! - Book 14 of The TAKEN! SeriesNO NAME.NO PULSE.NO HOPE?NO WAY!

    Starting over for her is the only thing on her mind to escape her pain. Halo steps out on a whim and moves into an old renovated home that she purchased online. Just because you tear something down and rebuild doesn’t mean you take away all that was hidden there, to begin with. The day of her move in Halo meets Hallen Tricks and he offers a helping hand as a neighborly gesture. Hallen has a bad boy past and is well known in the city but due to his sudden interest in Halo, he keeps things under wraps. As Halo gets settled strange things start to happen around the house. Halo confides in her neighbors and discovers her home was a scene of a brutal murder. Halo starts to dig for information on her home and what she uncovers leaves her speechless. Have you ever loved so deeply it changed you? Have you ever loved so deeply it tricked you? Have you ever loved so deeply it even made you delusional? Halo goes on a wild ride with Tricks and show him the true definition of ride or die.

     Whether it's a trick or a treat, these witchy tales will surely get you in a spooky state of mind! The Case of the Exploding Luck Pumpkin by Nikki HaverstockCats, Bats, and Talking Hats by Danielle GarrettOne Spell of a Night by ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn‘Tis the Season to be Creepy by Sonia ParinThe Supernatural Life of a Superhero Wife by Joynell SchultzThe Mystery of the Halloween Mask by Ani GonzalezHow to Date a Witch by Cate LawleyHexing the Ex by Ruby BlaylockCostumes and Cauldrons by Amanda A. AllenHarper Grant and the Poisoned Pumpkin Pie by D.S. ButlerWitches & Stitches by Ava MalloryGoB (Game of Bones) by Pearl GoodfellowHowling Ian by Karny McFlynnBubble, Bubble, Here Comes Trouble by Tegan MaherA Dark Root Samhain by April Aasheim

    Unfortunately, one of the ghosts is not in high spirits and, in fact, is wanted by the Other Side's finest. It is up to Maggie and Killian to find out what caused this soul's unrest and return him to his happy haunting ground. This story originally appeared in the Nightshade anthology. WARNING: This short story contains cussing, brawling, and unladylike behavior. Proceed at your own risk.

    These heroes aren't afraid of danger or a challenge, and neither are the sassy, smart women in their world. Slip on your boots and get ready to crown these men champions of the heart: The Bull Rider's Brother: Lizzie Hudson is enjoying rodeo weekend to start her summer when James Sullivan, the cowboy who got away, walks his Justin Ropers back into her life. Can he learn to redefine family before she gives up on him and marries another? The Bull Rider's Manager: No one knows how tough it is to manage a rodeo rider's career like Barb Carico, who simply wants a break before she has a breakdown. But when she indulges in a little R&R with sponsor Hunter Martin, who's determined to do some unwinding himself, things quickly spiral out of control . . . The Bull Rider's Keeper: Rodeo star Jesse Sullivan isn't afraid of anything . . . except maybe following his secret dream of being an artist. When he decides to take a chance and make an offer on an art gallery, owner Taylor DeMarco teaches him what it means to be truly fearless. Sensuality Level: Sensual

    NO FILTER2. ICED OVER3. FAIR TRADEWelcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java...and where murder sometimes pays a visit.Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.

    

     Fairmont has a murky history, but none of that matters now that he’s started his new life with Zella. A fluffy dog bed, great meals, and even better company - what more could a dog want? Everything’s grand, until he sniffs out a dead body. Zella’s new life began when she adopted Fairmont, but he was just the start. The changes kept coming: a new home, a new town, a new name. A lovely beginning, spoiled only by the corpse in her otherwise perfect backyard. Can Zella, Fairmont, and all their new friends in White Sage find the murderer before Zella’s fresh new start turns deadly?

    However, when her husband leaves for the weekend, she's certain she'll be safe home alone in their suburban neighborhood; after all, she's not truly alone, with her cat Marmalade by her side. But when the man next door is attacked, and the woman across the street is murdered, her life begins to take on a nightmarish quality. Who is behind the attacks? Will the nightmares ever end?