What at first appears to be an online hoax launches retired PI Alan Swansea into an investigation exposing a gang of sex traffickers. Once it becomes clear that young Eastern European girls have been abducted and forced to take part in a deranged artist’s bizarre project, Swansea is engaged in a harrowing race to find the girls before they are thrust into an even more unthinkable situation.What at first appears to be an online hoax launches retired PI Alan Swansea into an investigation exposing a gang of sex traffickers. After receiving a mysterious email message from a woman making a desperate plea to save her younger sister, Swansea finds himself entrenched in the horrific world of human trafficking. Once it becomes clear that Polina and several other young Eastern European girls have been abducted and forced to take part in a deranged artist’s bizarre project, Swansea is engaged in a harrowing race to find the girls before they are thrust into a situation even more unthinkable than their present one.Will Polina become yet another victim of modern day sex slavery like the others?Throughout his investigation, Swansea becomes increasingly aware of the devastating effects sex trafficking has had on the lives of the victims and what little is being done by law enforcement to stop it. As the toll of victims rises, so does his resolve to bring the villains to justice. But as time runs out, Swansea discovers that the trail of his investigation may very well have gone cold. Will he be able to save Polina before it’s too late? Views: 684
FREE fun cozy mystery Broom Mates is a 10,000 word short story, the prequel to Broom With a View (which is a full length book, as are the rest of the books in this series.) Goldie Bloom has four problems: her boss, her boyfriend, the fact they are the same person, and the fact that person is cheating on her. After discovering she has inherited an old home on the Gold Coast waterfront, this murder-solving Aussie sea witch packs up her collection of 5 inch stilettos and moves. She's not expecting to move in with a room mate named Persnickle, just as she was not expecting to trip over a dead body on her first day. Is Goldie the intended victim, and can she really be arrested for drinking coffee? Views: 683
He took her on the run and asked her to trust him with everything. But danger has its upside when you’re alone with an escort…
Agent Jonathon Vale has been dealt some lousy assignments in his time, but slogging through the frozen woods to retrieve some research scientist definitely seems like it’s right up there with one of the worst.
Veronica has two PhDs and a next-to-nothing sex life, so her best friend arranges a male escort as Veronica’s birthday present. When the hunky disgruntled agent shows up, guess who she thinks he is?
A hot make-out session and some confused conversation later, Jonathon manages to make his purpose clear, thanks to a little help from some unannounced gunmen. Whatever Penthouse Forum situation Jonathon’s walked into, his only interest is getting Veronica to safety. Sort of. It’s hard to forget rolling around on her bed.
With her deep fear of flying, the last thing Veronica wants is to be whisked away in her unknown escort’s helicopter…because she isn’t sure where her heart will land. Views: 683
Tracey DiMarco is homeless. And hungry. And cold. A storm is brewing and a dangerous virus has already claimed many lives. As she stands shivering at the gas station, a goodlooking young man offers her a ride in his new car. Her lucky break? Or a fast ride to hell? Come explore your date with a madman on a haunted road during the apocalypse!Tracey DiMarco is homeless. She is hungry. And cold. She has just spent her last money on food. The weatherman on the radio at the store warned about a storm brewing. This after reports a virus has broken out and already claimed many lives. A young man offers her a ride in his new car at the gas station. Should she take the risk ... he is so goodlooking. How could he be evil? And so she gets in his car and smiles at him, never knowing what she just got herself into ...A haunted road ... as the heavens conspire, and Earth's time is running out. Views: 683
The last guy to call Maggie a buckle bunny didn't make his eight seconds."Hutchins' Maggie is an irresistible train wreck—you can't help but turn the page to see what trouble she'll get herself into next." Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of My Sister's GraveEvery cowboy at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo is hot for rising music star Maggie Killian. But Maggie is laser focused on her songs, her next show, and her future. She's not going to be any cowboy's buckle bunny.Down-and-out bull rider Hank Sibley needs big money fast, so he strikes a deal with the devil to lose in Cheyenne for cash. When Hank reneges to get Maggie to go out with him, the only thing standing between him and deadly payback is a pissed-off, buckle-wearing Maggie.Buckle Bunny is the USA Today best-selling prequel novella to the trilogy featuring sharp-tongued protagonist Maggie Killian from the addictive What Doesn't Kill You romantic mystery series. If... Views: 682
When a vampire marries a human, things are bound to get messy... Nothing ruins a rehearsal dinner quite like a passive-aggressive toast from the unhappy mother of the groom. Things go from bad to yikes when she's found reduced to a pile of ashes and couture and the bride is pegged as the one wielding the wooden stake. After years spent working the birthday party and baby shower circuit, Anastasia Winters finally has a corner office and a host of supernatural clients all begging her to plan their special day. But following a brush of bad luck, she finds herself on the brink of losing it all. With an ultimatum from her boss on the table, she knows her next wedding has to be perfect. When the vampy mother of the groom is found dead, the bride goes on the run, and Anastasia is forced head-first into the murder investigation if she has any chance of getting the wedding back on track and keeping her job. Unfortunately, this is... Views: 682
From New York Times bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, comes another Cat Latimer cozy mystery.Cat Latimer found her author career and her love of writing in a paranormal academy series so when the writers retreat gets a group of all paranormal authors, she's over the moon. However, a local professor is causing waves since she doesn't think the retreat or the authors it hosts is literary enough to be sponsored by Covington College anymore. And she'd taken her complaints to the Dean of the English department.Cat knows she'll have to fight for Covington's sponsorship, but this week, she's going to enjoy her retreat and the quirky guests. Shauna's put together a coz-play part for the guests in conjunction with a local writers group that meets at the local bookstore. However, the night is cut short when they find the literary professor dressed up as a zombie in the barn. But the professor isn't just playing dead. Can Cat solve the mystery before she's framed in the... Views: 682
Anyone and everyone is at risk; young, old, rich, poor, boy, girl. This killer is an equal opportunity murderer.A small town has to come to grips with its first murder in over 50 years while the next and the next occur in rapid fashion.Jessi is astonished by the crime in her father’s (Chief of Police John Long) town.He’s desperate to keep his secret. She has questions only he can answer. Can they overcome the past to live their future?Sarah Alexander is ready to start her post-divorce life in Salem, Massachusetts. When she starts having vivid dreams about the town’s famous witch trials, she seeks out a widower who seems to know more than he lets on. James Wentworth has spent his lifetime hiding a secret. When a new woman in town reminds him of the wife he still grieves, he wonders if the connection runs deeper. When a modern-day witch hunt threatens to unravel James’ hidden knowledge, he’s faced with a choice: sacrifice himself for the woman he loves or lose everything all over again. Her Dear and Loving Husband is the first book in a series of literary paranormal romance novels. If you like rich, historical fiction, chilling suspense, and tales of enduring love, then you’ll love the first book in Meredith Allard’s Loving Husband Trilogy.Buy Her Dear and Loving Husband to be swept up in the timeless paranormal tale today! Views: 682
He'll protect his child at any cost.After discovering an intruder in his home, Deputy Owen Slater is terrified when he can't find his infant daughter. He soon discovers his ranch manager is keeping her safe, leading him to realize Laney Martin is more than she seems. For the usually professional investigator, this case is extremely personal, and it leads right to Owen's family. To get to the truth, they'll need to work as a team, relying on every weapon in their arsenal—and sharing secrets they buried long ago. Views: 682
