Boston, Massachusetts…Governor-hopeful District Attorney Jason Miller is murdered by a hit-and-run driver, and Assistant District Attorney Matthew Brooks moves into his position as DA. A year later he announces his bid for governor. Brooks invites a tall, attractive, charismatic young woman from working-class South Boston to run as his lieutenant governor. Dubbed Southie Girl by the media, Brooke Sullivan is the perfect balance to the older, wealthy, former criminal defense attorney. ‘Brooks and Brooke’ win their elections. But the Brooks and Brooke partnership is not serendipitous. ...

Cynthia Treadwell is not just hunting a killer, she's the prey they never saw coming. Cynthia Treadwell is drawn into another murder investigation but this time, she becomes the target. Miss Treadwell meets a man who is shrouded, not only in clothing, but also in mystery. She joins him on a park bench where he warns her that her life is in danger. He identifies himself as Benjamin Carter. His story takes her back twenty-five years to the murder of his aunt where two teenagers were falsely accused of the crime. Miss Treadwell knew the young men were innocent but was helpless to prove it. ...

MYSTERY & SUSPENSE IN DOWNEAST MAINE Each book in the Paradox Murder Series is a "Stand-Alone" story. Steve Wilson, a recently retired senior auditor at one of our nation’s largest banks travels to Downeast Maine to unwind, enjoy the coastal scenery and write a murder mystery novel. Little did he know his curiosity about a deserted lobster boat, a dead lobsterman and three missing photos would put his own life in danger.

Stuntman Eli Black has one rule: don't date girls on set... It's been a year since makeup artist Tabby Rogers's life was turned upside-down. Now she's back on track. In a month, she'll be in the UK for the career opportunity of a lifetime. One she absolutely cannot let pass her by. Until she leaves, all she has to do is fill in on a movie shoot in New Zealand and keep out of trouble. And trouble looks a lot like a devilishly hot stuntman... Eli Black has one rule: don't date girls on set. His only goal is to get to Hollywood and fulfill a promise he made to his dying brother. Unfortunately,...

A TRAGIC DEATH & SECRETS TO HIDE Stand-Alone Story > Steve's visit with a classmate at his 40th high school reunion in Kentucky challenges his memory of a tragic death. He discovers old friends are not what they seem and have secrets to hide. His investigation of a potential fraud in Florida intersects with a tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and murder. Will a second-rate movie offer the killer a path to escape the past and retire in luxury?

NEW RELEASE > Stand-Alone Story of Deception & Murder in Maine A kayaker’s sunrise adventure turns tragic when she discovers a body floating in Belfast harbor. Steve Wilson finds himself entangled in a new investigation when the marine patrol brings Britney Green’s lifeless body to the empty dock next to his boat, Paradox. Britney’s parents refuse to believe their daughter died from an accidental drug overdose and they persuade Steve to uncover the truth. Steve suspects Britney’s puzzling death is linked to a secret she learned while working as cabin crew on luxurious yachts in Fort...

“Daddy, why isn’t that man swimming?” Stand-Alone story of a wealthy private equity investor and a greedy CEO's quest to maximize profit at any cost. The body floating near the family’s sailboat triggers a request for Steve Wilson to complete the dead man's due diligence assignment. Join Steve as he navigates a path between power-driven executives to uncover the truth about the accountant's body in Boothbay Harbor. Why are Steve’s requests for financial data stonewalled at every turn? Is it just arrogance and greed, or an attempt to hide something deeper? Can he trust the woman ...

"Steel Magnolias meets The Golden Girls!" Lily Sprayberry Solves Crimes... And sets up murders? As cozy mystery enthusiasts know all too well, sometimes even the most idyllic small towns can have a dark side. I never would have guessed that I'd find myself at the center of a murder investigation, but that's exactly where I am. Now, let me set the record straight: I didn't do it. But my recommendation for a handyman to fix up the late Buck Haverty's place has landed someone else in hot water. I can't shake the feeling that Bubba, the accused, is being set up. Unfortunately, my sheriff ...

Will the small town sheriff follow the law or follow his heart? Landing a hot date with her celebrity crush was the last thing Marina expected when she went into hiding from her mafia boss father. All she knows is that Sheriff Christian Andrews is even more drop dead gorgeous in person than in her favorite reality show, Grimm County Lawmen. But there’s no way Marina is coming clean to him about why she’s seeking refuge in his small town. Especially since she’s somehow found herself in the middle of his latest investigation. Christian can sense that Marina is hiding something while his...

Cainnech (Cain) MacPherson's hatred for the English was born when he was a lad of seven, the day they raided his village and killed his family. They took everything from him without mercy and tossed him onto the battlefield, where the memory of love faded to dust and left nothing in its wake but violence. Now, as Robert the Bruce's most formidable, most lethal warrior, he wreaks havoc on his enemy, taking land by force, without mercy. But when he raids a small castle in Northumberland, he faces his greatest opponent yet - a bold, beautiful Norman lass who will see him dead at any cost.

INTRIGUING "STAND-ALONE" STORY OF A CYBERSECURITY INTRUSTION & POLITICAL DECEIT Steve's curiosity about a tragic accident, a cybersecurity intrusion and a mysterious blonde leads him into a complex web of unanswered questions. Join Steve as he investigates an international money laundering scheme. Steve's plan to move his boat from Palm Beach to Chesapeake Bay for the summer places him closer to the answers and to dangerous political intrigue.

A DEATH IN PARIS LEADS TO DANGER IN MAINE Stand Alone Mystery > Steve volunteers to help a bank in Paris investigate the unexpected death of a former colleague. His only clue is Margot’s missing laptop and its connection to her investigation of money laundering by a hostile foreign government to influence elections. The global pandemic forces Steve and Amanda to join millions of people canceling travel plans, and he works remotely from Maine to solve the mystery of Margot’s death. His search for the truth leads him down a perilous path to the owner of a numbered account in Cyprus.

A small town instalove quick read with all the feels. Layla There’s a new shop opening next door, and I can’t stop thinking about the bearded, inked owner with the rough hands. One look and my lady cookie melts. But his noisy renovation work is scaring off my clientele. Can I keep my customers, my heart, and my v-card? Or will I give it all up for one night with Kane? Kane I’ve got two weeks to renovate my new shop and get my business out of the red or it’s going to fold. Not even the sassy café owner with the tempting curves and freshly baked goods is going to stop me. But just ...

2025 Spur Award Finalist -- Best Traditional Western Novel "A riveting addition to the Western genre... Skillful storytelling and rich characterizations make this a must-read for fans of Westerns or those who just like good storytelling.," -- Kirkus Reviews. On the vast northern plains in the 1880s, two young people struggle to find their destinies as the men who rule that savage world fight a life-and-death battle against nature and each other. Unfolding against a brooding high desert landscape of sand washes, buttes and badlands, LEGEND OF LOST BASIN is an epic tale of domination, ...

Charlie Bell tries to escape his past by moving to a small town. But he must soon deal with a double murder and take care of an abandoned and scared little girl. Charlie must deal with a detective who doesn’t trust him, a fatal illness he is trying to outrun, and his own guilt about the death of his twin sister. But Charlie is not alone. He gets help solving the murder from an unusual source: Edgar Allan Poe.