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Returning home might be the last thing she ever does…

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Kenzi Bannon left her painful childhood behind for the glitz and glamour of California. But when her estranged sister commits suicide, she’s forced to return to her abandoned family house. Unexpectedly made guardian to her grieving teenaged niece, Kenzi becomes increasingly convinced her sister’s death was murder.

Devastated by shocking evidence proving Kenzi’s theory, the pair scour the ramshackle house for clues. But when eerie sounds echo through the hallways and the real killer comes after them, she must work fast to unmask the true culprit.

Can Kenzi and her niece get justice for her sister before they follow her into an early grave?

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Excerpt

It’s after midnight by the time we pull up to the road leading to the long-abandoned house.

The street is exactly as I remember it—well-kept with the enormous homes spread out far from each other. Many are tucked so far back, they can’t be seen from the road.

My family’s house was the first built and is the last on the long street. It’s not hidden from view, but its immense backyard stretches farther than I was allowed to explore as a child.

I pull into the driveway. The structure looms in front of us. Growing up, I rarely had friends over because I was embarrassed by the size.

“It looks haunted,” my niece whispers.

“That’s because it’s dark outside and hasn’t been taken care of. All it needs is some TLC. But we’ll worry about that later. Let’s just get everything inside, then we’ll be free of Richard.” I rub my temples, trying to get rid of the headache that came back after reuniting with him.

“Can’t wait for that.” Ember opens her door.

I dig through my purse for the keychain and stare at the home before getting out. Old memories run through my mind, just as dusty as everything inside must be.

Richard slams his truck’s driver side door. “Let’s get this over with.”

“I couldn’t agree more.”

He glares at me.

All I want to do is sleep. But that’s going to be a long time coming.

I march up the cracked walkway and try to ignore the overgrown lawn. As I get closer to the house, I notice peeling paint and thick layers of grime. It’s going to take more work than I imagined, and this is just the outside.

The top lock struggles against the key from so many years of disuse. After a few jiggles, it relents and unlocks. Then I repeat the process with the lock on the knob. It twists, and I open the door. It creaks in protest.

Out of habit, I reach for the light switch. But then I realize this place is probably without power. Doesn’t sound like anyone has been here since my parents lived here.

But the moment I flip the switch, light flickers on. Nearly all the furniture is covered, and the cloth is caked in dust. The floor is covered with old muddy footprints that will surely be challenging to get off. The large curved staircase in front of us is exactly as I remember it, though dusty, with its polished wood and ornate wooden railing. I remember running my hands over the carvings countless times as a child.

“You can stare later,” Richard snaps. “Help me get your stuff inside.”

Clearly, he’s as eager to be rid of us as we are of him.

Once his truck is empty, he wipes his hands on his pants. “See you at the funeral. Natasha will be in touch with the details.”

“Are you kidding me?” I press the door so he can’t shut it. “You’re going to plan it without Ember? Me? We’re Claire’s blood.”

“And I’m the husband. I’m in charge.” He slams the door, barely giving me time to jump out of the way.

“I hate him,” Ember mutters as he drives away.

“Can’t say I blame you, especially if he’s always like that.” I remote lock the car and put my arm around her. “Let’s get settled. I’ll call Natasha tomorrow and see if she can’t at least let you help with the memorial.”

Ember shrugs.

I guide her inside and close the door behind us. A small plume of dust puffs out.

We make our way up the creaky stairs. I don’t recall them being so noisy. It sends a shiver down my spine, and the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.

I silently chastise myself for being so creeped out. It’s the house I grew up in. Nothing more. It just needs some love.

Ember stops, and I nearly run into her.

“You okay?”

She looks around. “Did you hear that?”

I listen, only hearing our breathing. “Hear what?”

“I’m not sure. But it was something.”

“Like I said before, probably rodents. Nobody’s been here in a long time.”

Without a word, we make our way to the second floor.

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A mommy blogger gone bad…

One of my favorite books to write (if it’s possible to pick a favorite!) would be my book about the mommy blogger who went bad.

Or maybe she was bad from the beginning…

You be the judge.

Jess McAdams dotes on her four children and gives advice and suggestions to parents all around the world. No one would ever question her love and devotion to her children, let alone suspect her of murdering one.

But Alex Mercer does.

Alex has plenty of experience investigating crimes involving missing kids. So when he senses something is wrong, he trusts his instincts. 

He receives a tip that Jess has suddenly stopped posting about one of her children. It’s almost as if he never existed, except her old blog posts show otherwise. The deeper Alex digs, the more twisted and sinister things look… 

His only chance at finding the proof he needs is by using resources he’s been denied. But Alex will stop at nothing until he finds the mommy blogger and saves the children he knows are in danger—even at the risk of losing his dream job—because he knows he’s right. 

And with young lives on the line, there’s a lot more at stake than his career.

★★★★★ “What a rollercoaster ride!”
★★★★★ “Riveting thriller!”
★★★★★ “One heck of a read…”

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Excerpt

The woman’s heart raced. Her mouth went dry. She took a deep breath and paced the park. Nerves always got the best of her at this point in the game.

But it wasn’t a game. Not really.

Well, maybe.

She rubbed her rounded belly. It felt awful, like every other time. Itchy. Heavy. Awkward. Somewhat stiff. Not like the real thing would be.

The fake pregnant belly was the closest she would ever come to actually having a child grow inside her. But she would be the only one to know that.

She continued rubbing as she walked the perimeter of the playground. Looking. Waiting.

Still no security cameras—that was why she’d chosen this one. And because a lot of young moms frequented it. She’d done her due diligence. Trees blocked the view of the street. Nothing to get in the way. Moms with baby strollers came as early as the sun lit the sky to get out of the house, away from their husbands. Not that she blamed them.

The woman adjusted her floppy hat on the brown wig. The fake hair was even itchier than the belly. She hated the whole getup, but it was part of the process.

How else would she get—and be able to keep—her next baby? Nature wouldn’t help her out. The most advanced medical technology hadn’t done squat.

And best of all, this way she didn’t need a man to get what she wanted. Dealing with her exes had been the worst part of the ordeal, other than the heartbreak of not being able to pass on her DNA. She couldn’t push a kid out between her legs and she couldn’t adopt because of… Well, she didn’t want to think about that.

None of that mattered anymore. The only thing that did was getting a baby, and this was her day. She could feel it. Something good was in the air.

Her heart sped up again at the thought.

If anyone would get to the park. She glanced around, not seeing a single soul.

Where were the new moms? The other mornings, they straggled in one at a time before things got busy after breakfast.

At this rate, there wouldn’t be any stragglers. She’d have to wait for nap time when things thinned out.

She took a deep breath. It would be fine. One way or another, she’d return home with a baby to put in the empty crib. A baby to dress in the clothes already hanging in the closet.

It was all a matter of patience. She’d done this before and she’d do it again.

A crow flew down near her, cawing loudly.

She jumped and walked over near the trees. The sun was already getting warm. Between that and the fake belly and wig, she would overheat before too long.

Crunch, crunch!

A car in the parking lot.

Squeal! Crunch!

Brakes.

Her heart nearly jumped into her throat.

This was it! The first opportunity of the day. She pulled a mirror from her purse and practiced her sweetest smile. It was perfect. She looked innocent and trustworthy.

The chestnut wig even made her resemble an actress who was famous for being kind-hearted and generous. It gave others a sense of familiarity, made them feel like they already knew her. Like they could trust her.

A wicked smile slowly spread across her mouth, but she quickly covered it up.

Footsteps sounded.

Her pulse drummed in her ears, making it hard to hear anything else for a moment. She pressed a palm against a tree and pretended to stretch. So freaking awkward with the belly and the hair getting in the way.

No matter. It would all soon pay off.

Assuming the person walking her way had a baby.

Squeals and the patter of feet sounded.

The woman turned around. Relief washed through her.

A baby stroller and a mom with dark circles under her eyes. Two little kids ran ahead of her, heading straight for the toddler playground. She called to them to be careful.

A tired, distracted mom. Could this get any better?

The woman glanced back at the trees to the path she’d take to her car. She hadn’t parked in the lot, so nobody would be able to describe her vehicle to the cops, but she was close enough that no one on the road would notice her racing away from the park.

She continued pretending to stretch before jogging delicately over to the bench where the mom sat, yawning.

“Long night?” She gave her rehearsed sweet smile.

The mom nodded and rubbed her eyes. “I always forget how much newborns wake up at night. Your first?” She glanced at the fake pregnant belly.

“Yeah. We’re so excited.”

“Congratulations.”

She sat and held out her hand. “Thanks. I’m Jessica.”

“Lauren.”

They shook hands and made small talk while she peeked at the sleeping baby. Couldn’t be more than a month old.

“How old?”

“He’s nineteen days. No, twenty. Is it Wednesday?”

Jessica gave the mom her most sympathetic smile. “Thursday.”

Lauren’s eyes widened. “Really? The days really do run together. I better order groceries before the weekend.”

“It’ll be here before you know it.”

Crying sounded near the slide. Lauren jumped up, keeping a hand on the stroller, and looked in that direction. “Are you okay, Brooklynn?”

The toddler wailed. “I bleeding!”

Lauren leaped over to the slide and knelt over the fussing girl.

Jessica looked back and forth between the baby and Lauren, who was now dealing with two crying tots.

It didn’t get any better than this.

Jessica leaned over toward the infant while watching Lauren from the corner of her eye.

Still distracted.

Hands shaking, Jessica undid the buckles. They were the same as those on the car seat in her backseat. She scooped the baby into her arms. Shot a glance at Lauren, who still had her back to them.

“Stay quiet, Sammy,” she whispered to the baby.

Then she ran.

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I’m on Patreon!

What is Patreon?
A online community for creatives and the people who love their work. Patrons receive benefits from their favorite creators, such as sneak peeks and bonus content. 

What do MY patrons receive?
Depending on the level you choose, you will get:

Exclusive digital downloads (Reading planners, phone wallpaper, etc.)Access to my private Patreon communityEarly sneak peeksVotingEarly release copies of my indie booksReading chapters as I write them!Nominate story ideasBacklist booksHandwritten thank you note to new members (limited time only!)More!

What book are you posting chapters from as you write?
It’s a spin-off of my Alex Mercer series. You CAN read the new book even if you haven’t read the Alex Mercer ones. It’s a whole new series, but takes place about 10 years later, and features one of his children.

Why Patreon?
I’ve been using the Patreon platform as a subscriber to other creatives since 2017, and I love being able to connect with and support my favorite creators!

It’s a great platform for interacting with the creators and their other fans, as well as getting exclusive benefits. 

Since I know from experience what a great resource it is, I wanted to create a community with my readers. I thought about it for a long time before starting it. I’m so glad I did! I love being able to share exclusive (and early) content with my community there.

I hope to see you there!

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5 Romantic Reads for Valentine’s Day

Find your next book boyfriend that will keep you turning the pages in February!

These are some of my favorite romantic reads. Comment and let me know your favorites!

A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.

After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself.

The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna’s daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them.

The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a future out of hope and healing.

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It’s been almost a year since eighteen-year-old Ella Rodriguez was in a car accident that left her crippled, scarred, and without a mother. After a very difficult recovery, she’s been uprooted across the country and forced into the custody of a father that abandoned her when she was a young child. If Ella wants to escape her father’s home and her awful new stepfamily, she must convince her doctors that she’s capable, both physically and emotionally, of living on her own. The problem is, she’s not ready yet. The only way she can think of to start healing is by reconnecting with the one person left in the world who’s ever meant anything to her—her anonymous Internet best friend, Cinder.

Hollywood sensation Brian Oliver has a reputation for being trouble. There’s major buzz around his performance in his upcoming film The Druid Prince, but his management team says he won’t make the transition from teen heartthrob to serious A-list actor unless he can prove he’s left his wild days behind and become a mature adult. In order to douse the flames on Brian’s bad-boy reputation, his management stages a fake engagement for him to his co-star Kaylee. Brian isn’t thrilled with the arrangement—or his fake fiancée—but decides he’ll suffer through it if it means he’ll get an Oscar nomination. Then a surprise email from an old Internet friend changes everything.

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After years of pinching pennies and struggling to get through art school, Emma Makie’s hard work finally pays off with the offer of a dream job. But when tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to make a cross-country move to Colorado Springs to take temporary custody of her two nieces.

She has no money, no job prospects, and no idea how to be a mother to two little girls, but she isn’t about to let that stop her. Nor is she about to accept the help of Kevin Grantham, her handsome neighbor, who seems to think she’s incapable of doing anything on her own.

Prejudice Meets Pride is the story of a guy who thinks he has it all figured out and a girl who isn’t afraid to show him that he doesn’t. It’s about learning what it means to trust, figuring out how to give and to take, and realizing that not everyone gets to pick the person they fall in love with. Sometimes, love picks them.

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He saved her life. She’ll shatter his.

Kenna Mitchell grew up despised and mistreated by those who should’ve loved and protected her. Now homeless and alone, with pain too heavy to bear, she’s ready to end it all.

Enter Rogan Scott, an up-and-coming rock star with one focus—his band. Out in the woods, looking for song inspiration, he comes across a beautiful girl seconds from ending her life. He saves Kenna, only to face her anger. Intrigued, he pulls her into his world of rock and roll.

But his social circle proves as cruel as the one she left behind. If Rogan can’t show Kenna that life is worth living, the merciless secrets of her past will convince her to finally end it all. And it will rip him apart… unless he proves to her that their love story can have a happy ending.

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Always the wedding planner, never the bride.

She’s single and stuck. His relationship is going nowhere. Will the next wedding they plan… be their own?

Dakota Hunter is great at wedding planning but terrible at finding a guy. Each one she encounters is worse than the one before… until she meets Clay. There’s one teensy problem: her attractive new assistant has a long-term girlfriend.

Clay Harper is thrilled to land his new job with Dakota, surrounding himself with happy couples day in and day out. But when he sees true love in person, he realizes his own relationship is far less than happy. It doesn’t help that being around Dakota feels easy. It feels right.

As Dakota and Clay grow a deeper connection, Clay’s girlfriend refuses to go down without a fight. Can the wedding planners go from seeing happy couples… to being one?

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Free Books: February

Do you love free books? It’s the best way to try new authors… I’ve found tons of new favorite authors that way. I’ve also been told by many readers that they’ve found my books trying one free.

It’s like trying a sample at the store… but it lasts longer than a piece of chocolate.

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5 Thrillers with strong female leads you won’t want to miss

It’s often refreshing to read thrillers with strong female leads. These are some of my favorite reads from the past year. Comment and let me know your favorites!

Local Woman Missing

My thoughts:

What a twisty plot line! So well done, I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Everything was laid out so well and clues revealed at the perfect times. The three timelines did make it a little confusing at times, but it wasn’t too difficult to figure out. Quite the surprising ending too!

Blurb:

People don’t just disappear without a trace…

Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold.

Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they’ll find…

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The Liar’s Daughter

My thoughts:

This was one of the most addictive books I’ve read in a long time. I couldn’t put it down! The main character in this story has an inner strength in the worst of circumstances.

Blurb:

Piper was raised in a cult.
She just doesn’t know it.

Seventeen-year-old Piper knows that Father is a Prophet. Infallible. The chosen one.

She would do anything for Father. That’s why she takes care of all her little sisters. That’s why she runs end-of-the-world drills. That’s why she never asks questions. Because Father knows best.

Until the day he doesn’t. Until the day the government raids the compound and separates Piper from her siblings, from Mother, from the Aunts, from all of Father’s followers–even from Caspian, the boy she loves.

Now Piper is living Outside. Among Them.

With a woman They claim is her real mother–a woman They say Father stole her from.

But Piper knows better. And Piper is going to escape.

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Missing Molly

My thoughts:

I was hooked by the last line of the first chapter. It’s a unique plot line and had some good twists throughout, leaving me questioning the outcome. The end was action packed and surprising.

Blurb:

Everyone has secrets, and Rachel Holloway is no exception. She’s worked hard to keep the past where it belongs: dead and buried. And so far, she’s been very successful.

But now the small newspaper where she works wants to produce a podcast on a cold case: the disappearance twelve years ago of young Molly Forster.

Some secrets should never see the light of day, and as far as Rachel is concerned, whatever happened to little Molly is one of them. Rachel has a life now, a boyfriend she loves and a three-year-old daughter she adores, and she will do anything to protect them.

But to do that, no one can ever know the truth: that she is Molly Forster.

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Invisible Girl

My thoughts:

Some books won’t leave you until you pick it up again. This was one of those for me. I couldn’t stop thinking about it! A twisted and twisty book that kept me turning the pages well into the night.

Blurb:

Young Saffyre Maddox spent three years under the care of renowned child psychologist Roan Fours. When Dr. Fours decides their sessions should end, Saffyre feels abandoned. She begins looking for ways to connect with him, from waiting outside his office to walking through his neighborhood late at night. She soon learns more than she ever wanted to about Roan and his deceptively perfect family life. On a chilly Valentine’s night, Saffyre will disappear, taking any secrets she has learned with her.

Owen Pick’s life is falling apart. In his thirties and living in his aunt’s spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct—accusations he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked into the dark world of incel forums, where he meets a charismatic and mysterious figure.

Owen lives across the street from the Fours family. The Fours have a bad feeling about their neighbor; Owen is a bit creepy and suspect and their teenaged daughter swears he followed her home from the train station one night. Could Owen be responsible? What happened to the beautiful missing Saffyre, and does her disappearance truly connect them all?

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The Perfect Death

My thoughts:

Kenzi is faced with impossible decisions, while also needing to face the demons of her past. She will do that to help her niece, Ember. They both find that they’re a lot stronger than they ever imagined.

Blurb:

A deadly cover-up. A haunted house. Returning home might be the last thing she ever does.

Kenzi Bannon left her painful childhood behind for the glitz and glamour of California. But when her estranged sister commits suicide, she’s forced to return to her abandoned family house. Unexpectedly made guardian to her grieving teenaged niece, Kenzi becomes increasingly convinced her sister’s death was murder.

Devastated by shocking evidence proving Kenzi’s theory, the pair scour the ramshackle house for clues. But when eerie sounds echo through the hallways and the real killer comes after them, she must work fast to unmask the true culprit.

Can Kenzi and her niece get justice for her sister before they follow her into an early grave?

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Fill your reader with free books!

Who doesn’t love free books? It’s the best way to try new authors… I’ve found a lot of new favorite authors that way, and I’ve been told by many readers that they’ve found my books trying one free. It’s like trying a sample at the store!

Click the images below to be taken to your new books. There are HUNDREDS of books. You’re sure to find several you’ll like!

There are many genres – from fantasy to thrillers to romance – so look around until you find one (or a ton) that you like!

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5 Psychological Thrillers that will keep you up all night

There’s nothing like a book that keeps you turning the pages well past your bedtime! These five will make sure you lose plenty of sleep…

Silent Child

In the summer of 2006, Emma Price watched helplessly as her six-year-old son’s red coat was fished out of the River Ouse. It was the tragic story of the year – a little boy, Aiden, wandered away from school during a terrible flood, fell into the river, and drowned.

His body was never recovered.

Ten years later, Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She’s married, pregnant, and in control again…

… until Aiden returns.

Too traumatized to speak, he raises endless questions and answers none. Only his body tells the story of his decade-long disappearance. The historic broken bones and injuries cast a mere glimpse into the horrors Aiden has experienced. Aiden never drowned. Aiden was taken.

As Emma attempts to reconnect with her now teenage son, she must unmask the monster who took him away from her. But who, in their tiny village, could be capable of such a crime?

It’s Aiden who has the answers, but he cannot tell her the unspeakable.

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You Are Not Alone

Shay Miller wants to find love, but it eludes her.

She wants to be fulfilled, but her job is a dead end. She wants to belong, but her life is increasingly lonely.

Until Shay meets the Moore sisters.

Cassandra and Jane live a life of glamorous perfection, and always get what they desire. When they invite Shay into their circle, everything seems to get better.

Shay would die for them to like her.

She may have to.

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The Housekeeper

She’s a liar. She’s a stalker. She’s in your house.

When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it’s like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. It may have been ten years since Claire last saw Hannah, but she has thought of her every day, and not in a good way. So Claire does what anyone would do in her position—she stalks her.

Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire’s. It’s the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her.

Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Now she’s an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. And since she has time on her hands, revenge on her mind, and a talent for acting…

Because what better way to seek retribution—and redress—than from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter’s own home?

Except that it’s not just Claire who has secrets. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide.

And now, there’s no way out.

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Six Years

Six years have passed since Jake Fisher watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing himself into his career as a college professor. Six years of keeping his promise to leave Natalie alone, and six years of tortured dreams of her life with her new husband, Todd.

But six years haven’t come close to extinguishing his feelings, and when Jake comes across Todd’s obituary, he can’t keep himself away from the funeral. There he gets the glimpse of Todd’s wife he’s hoping for…but she is not Natalie.

As Jake searches for the truth, his picture-perfect memories of Natalie begin to unravel. Mutual friends of the couple either can’t be found, or don’t remember Jake. No one has seen Natalie in years. And soon, Jake’s search for the woman who broke his heart puts his very life at risk as he uncovers the secrets and lies that love can hide….

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Girl in Trouble

He gave up his daughter years ago, but now he’ll risk his life to save hers.

Alex Mercer is no stranger to kidnappings. The emotional scars still run deep from his sister’s disappearance years earlier. His daughter Ariana remains safe long after her adoption, and he cherishes the few times a year he gets to see her. The joy is palpable when he takes her on their first one-on-one outing. At least until he pauses to answer a text and Ariana disappears…

Wracked with guilt and determined to find answers, Alex teams up with an unlikely ally at the police department. As the clues reveal a pattern of missing girls, the kidnapping case becomes a race against time to save Ariana. What cost is Alex willing to pay to keep his daughter alive?

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Free Books for your New Year!

Download these books, and you’ll have enough free books to get you through all of 2022! No matter your genres of choice, you’ll find something for your taste…

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Cover Reveal: Lost and Found (A Domestic Thriller)

Some secrets should stay buried…

Twenty years ago, Clara’s best friend was brutally murdered. And the killer remains free. Each year on the anniversary of her death, something bad happens to Clara or someone she loves.

She’s convinced the day itself is cursed.

This year is the worst one yet — her husband Shane is arrested for the killing. Not only that, but the arrest reveals a teenage daughter he never told Clara about. And the girl’s mother is accused of the crime along with Shane.

Clara takes in her rebellious stepdaughter while trying to find proof of Shane’s innocence. She relies on old and new allies for help, but when the teen disappears, everyone looks suspect. Including Clara. Not even she realizes just how much danger they are all in.

Can Clara find the real murderer before he finds her?

Lost and Found is a new stand-alone thriller by USA Today bestselling author Stacy Claflin. If you like heart-pounding tension, page-turning suspense, and twist and turns that you never saw coming, then you’ll love Lost and Found.

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