An Engaging Adult Mystery Romance
Rescued but psychologically damaged from a failed mission, ex-CIA officer Maria Branson takes the job of police chief in the quiet town of Kanab, Utah. Rest and relaxation are the doctor’s orders. She gets neither. Instead, a missing mayor, the spirit of a dead Aztec warrior, and the over-confident-yet-attractive head of Search and Rescue await her in a town whose past has almost as many secrets as her own. As Maria investigates a modern-day murder, she disturbs a world of ancient legends and deadly curses. Yet most lethal of all is Maria’s fear someone will discover just how empty her soul really is.
Whether you’re interested in the treasures of Montezuma, enjoy squeaky clean mysteries, or have a soft spot for light romance and suspense, Robbed of Soul fits the bill. Views: 43
Sadie Stewart, international model by day and covert CIA operative by night, faces off against an arms dealer with an insatiable lust for power. She risks everything to stop him from stealing Ancient Egyptian artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, even the love of a good man. Views: 43
In this 6th delightful culinary mystery from Joanne Pence, dilettante chef Angie Amalfi plans a romantic cruise with her hunky boyfriend, but hits rough water when murder becomes part of the itinerary.Food writer and culinary entrepreneur Angie Amalfi imagined a high seas cruise aboard a ship bound for Acapulco with her homicide detective boyfriend Paavo Smith would be heaven. With no crowds or pending police business, it might even provide Paavo the perfect opportunity to propose.But Angie's "Love Boat" fantasy starts springing leaks almost immediately, beginning with the cook's bizarre attempt to jump ship...in the middle of the ocean! Add an oddball collection of fellow passengers, yawningly unimaginative onboard meals, Paavo's increasingly bizarre behavior, and the fact that someone's been rifling through her luggage, and Angie's soon ready to leap overboard herself. But it's not until she offers to help out in the galley and murder is abruptly added to the menu that... Views: 43
Margaritas, spicy guacamole—and murder—are among this year's preparations for Cinco de Mayo in the second Santa Fe Café mystery novel.Tres Amigas Café chef Rita Lafitte is busy baking her green chile soufflés and chocolate flans for Cinco de Mayo. If only her friend Linda, the daughter of Rita's octogenarian boss Flori, could get into the festive spirit. Linda's cart, Tia Tamales, is losing business to Crepe Empire, the hottest food cart in Santa Fe. Napoleon, Crepe Empire's owner, is a pompous, celebrity chef who wants to squeeze out the competition. But when Linda gets into a heated argument with Napoleon and his corpse is later found stabbed and pinned beneath the wheels of her tamale cart, she becomes the number one suspect.Determined to prove Linda's innocence, Rita investigates. From Napoleon's disgruntled former employees to a shady health inspector, the list of suspects is longer than Flori's strings of dried... Views: 43
TOUGH AS NAILS... Six foot four, ex-football hero turned private investigator. CODE OF HONOR... Fearless, he protects those who can't protect themselves. A DARK SIDE... And battles his own personal demons. Judge, jury, and executioner--his name is Jim Knighthorse. Views: 43
Trixie Pristine and friends Berklie and Sophie are excited about opening a business together. Little did they know that not only would they be delving into the world of business ownership but also into solving murders. A Day in the Life of Trixie Pristine In this short story prequel, Trixie and her friends Berklie and Sophie considered themselves typical 30-something females until someone turned up murdered in their newly opened bookstore/wine bar. They thought they would be living out their dream in their new shop, not trying to catch a killer.Books Aren’t Just for ReadingTrixie and her friends, Berklie and Sophie, are excited about the opening of Read/Wine their new business venture of a bookstore/wine bar. All is going well until they happen to find a dead body in the shop and that wasn’t part of the business plan. All signs pointed to Berklie since it was her ex-husbands lover who was murdered. Trixie knew Berklie hadn’t murdered Sylvia so who did?Cupcakes Aren’t Just for EatingTrixie, Berklie, and Sophie are enjoying the success of their bookstore/wine bar and planning for Sophie’s upcoming wedding when they start receiving hang-up calls. At first, they chalk it up to a wrong number, but soon the caller reveals himself and gives them a deadline to return some money that the police confiscated—a deadline they need to meet before anyone else ends up dead.Bonus Short Story introducing Athena Parks.Athena's HolidayAthena Parks is a 30-something law professor who on a whim invites a guy she just met, Tristan West, home with her for the holidays. As crazy as it might seem, she was willing to risk him being an ax murderer in order to have a buffer between her and her mom. They had that kind of relationship. Things were going well until her uncle Peter recognized Tristan—who wasn’t Tristan at all. Who was he? Views: 43
