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DARK, DANGEROUS, EMOTIONAL HISTORICAL ROMANCE Join dashing heroes, scandalous scoundrels, and rebellious women in USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe's suspenseful historical romance series: Covert Heiresses and The Rookery Rogues. Meet the COVERT HEIRESSES: women who by day are the talk of the ton, and by night England's top spies. I SPY A DUKE SHE WANTS REVENGE When bluestocking Vivian Loren becomes the governess for the wealthy Spencer family, she's hunting for clues about the murder of her brother, not romance. But Vivian didn't count on one thing: James Spencer, the intrepid Duke of Abermont, who has a tortured past of his own. HE NEEDS A WIFE As head of Britain's elite intelligence agency, James can't afford the scrutiny the Marriage Mart would bring to his family once the Season starts. After discovering Vivian's quest for vengeance has made her a pawn in a treacherous plot of one of Napoleon's most deadly spies, James realizes they can help each other. She'll become his duchess, and he'll keep her safe. What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes anything but as secrets surface. When both husband and wife have dark secrets, love may be the most dangerous mission of all. THE ROOKERY ROGUES features thieves, Metropolitan Police Officers, and hellions in the gritty London underworld. A DANGEROUS INVITATION SHE'S GIVEN UP ON LOVE, AND WANTS ONLY INDEPENDENCE... Torn from her life of privilege by her father's death, Kate Morgan survives in London's dark and depraved rookeries as a fence for stolen goods. The last man she ever expects, or wants, to be reunited with is her first love, who promised to cherish, honor and protect her, and instead fled amidst accusations of murder. HE'S THE REFORMED RAKE DETERMINED TO WIN HER BACK. One drunken night cost Daniel O'Reilly the woman he loved. If he ever wants to reclaim Kate--and his old life--he'll not only have to prove he's innocent of murder, but convince the pistol-wielding spitfire that he's no longer the scoundrel he once was. Together, they'll have to face a killer. Time is running out...

Scoundrels, thieves, and rebels inhabit the rookeries--where dangerous men fall in love with fierce women. SHE'S GIVEN UP ON LOVE AND WANTS ONLY INDEPENDENCE... Torn from her life of privilege by her father's death, Kate Morgan survives in London's dark and depraved rookeries as a fence for stolen goods. The last man she ever expects--or wants--to be reunited with is her first love, who promised to cherish, honor, and protect her, and instead fled amidst accusations of murder. HE'S THE REFORMED RAKE DETERMINED TO WIN HER BACK. One drunken night cost Daniel O'Reilly the woman he loved. If he ever wants to reclaim Kate--and his old life--he'll not only have to prove he's innocent of murder but convince the pistol-wielding hellion that he's no longer the scoundrel he once was. Together, they'll have to face a killer. Time is running out... ---------------------- *2014 Daphne du Maurier Excellence in Romantic Suspense Finalist in Published Historical Romance* Note: A Dangerous Invitation is a dark, gritty, and steamy (on-page sex scenes) romantic suspense about the working class of pre-Victorian England, taking place in the London underworld. It is a full-length standalone historical romance and is book one in the Rookery Rogues series.

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Strangers meet during an unexpected layover. Hours later, their hearts sing a harmonious duet. Melody Mason finds James Montgomery sincere, honest, and keenly intelligent with a tenderness that contradicts his broad stature. Melody lifts James from the depths of all- consuming grief for the first time since his wife’s murder. Uncannily, they learn that they share much in common. They begin to wonder whether God brought them together. Though determined to unite, sinister events take an ominous turn. The couple won’t even see each other for four long years. Melody rises to stardom as America’s newest Country Music sensation while James brings a billion dollar technological breakthrough within reach. The two finally reunite and find the connection between them has only grown stronger in tempo, joining them like notes in a symphony. But once more, a terrifying hidden truth secretly sneers at their hopes for happiness. After so long apart, the couple must work in close concert. They have to put all their faith in God as they solve the deadly mystery that ties their lives inexplicably together time and again. ***************** bridgeman, christian, christian drama, christian family drama, christian fiction, christian love story, christian mystery, christian romance, christian romantic mystery, christian romantic suspense, christian romantic thriller, christian suspense, christian thriller, contemporary, contemporary christian, contemporary christian fiction, contemporary christian romance, contemporary christian suspense, contemporary drama, contemporary inspirational fiction, contemporary inspirational romance, contemporary inspirational suspense, contemporary love story, contemporary suspense, drama, dramatic christian, dramatic christian fiction, dramatic christian romance, dramatic christian suspense, dramatic inspirational fiction, dramatic inspirational romance, dramatic inspirational suspense, dramatic love story, dramatic suspense, edgy christian fiction, edgy christian romance, edgy inspirational fiction, edgy inspirational romance, fiction, God, hailey bridgeman, haley bridgeman, halle bridgeman, hallee bridgeman, Holy Spirit, inspirational, inspirational christian fiction, inspirational fiction, inspirational romance, inspirational suspense, Jesus, love, love story, olivia kimbrell press, romance, romantic christian, romantic christian fiction, romantic christian romance, romantic christian suspense, romantic drama, romantic inspirational fiction, romantic inspirational suspense, romantic inspirational thriller, romantic love story, romantic suspense, romantic themes, suspenseful drama, traditional love story, traditional romance, traditional suspense, atlanta, Georgia, stalker, corporate espionage, elaborate scheme, country music star, megastar, espionage, music tour, music business, murder, Kosovo, crime, passion, broken engagement, love at first sight, southern romance, violence

With a career that spanned from the silent era to the 1990s, British screenwriter Charles Bennett (1899--1995) lived an extraordinary life. His experiences as an actor, director, playwright, film and television writer, and novelist in both England and Hollywood left him with many amusing anecdotes, opinions about his craft, and impressions of the many famous people he knew. Among other things, Bennett was a decorated WWI hero, an eminent Shakespearean actor, and an Allied spy and propagandist during WWII, but he is best remembered for his commercially and critically acclaimed collaborations with directors Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Cecil B. DeMille. The fruitful partnership began after Hitchcock adapted Bennett's play Blackmail (1929) as the first British sound film. Their partnership produced six thrillers: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), The 39 Steps (1935), Sabotage (1936), Secret Agent (1936), Young and Innocent (1937), and Foreign Correspondent (1940). In this witty and intriguing book, Bennett discusses how their collaboration created such famous motifs as the "wrong man accused" device and the MacGuffin. He also takes readers behind the scenes with the Master of Suspense, offering his thoughts on the director's work, sense of humor, and personal life. Featuring an introduction and additional biographical material from Bennett's son, editor John Charles Bennett, Hitchcock's Partner in Suspense is a richly detailed narrative of a remarkable yet often-overlooked figure in film history.

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. CHRISTMAS RANCH RESCUE Wrangler’s Corner by Lynette Eason and Lauryn Eason When his former crush, Becca Price, is suspected of funneling drugs through her ranch, DEA agent Nathan Williams is sent to spy on her. But after she’s attacked, he knows she’s innocent. Now he just has to prove it—and keep her alive. HOLIDAY SECRETS McKade Law by Susan Sleeman Back in his hometown for an investigation, FBI agent Gavin McKade discovers the man he’s come to question—his ex-girlfriend’s father—has been murdered. And with the killers after Lexie Grant, his new mission is to safeguard the woman whose heart he broke when he left town. YULETIDE SUSPECT Secret Service Agents by Lisa Phillips Someone has kidnapped a senator and two White House staff members, and former Secret Service agent Tate Almers is the top suspect. His ex-fiancée, Secret Service agent Liberty Westmark, is sure he’s being framed, though, and she’ll risk everything to help him bring down the real culprits.

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. SILENT SABOTAGE First Responders by Susan Sleeman Emily Graves moves to a small town to take over her aunt's bed-and-breakfast…and finds her life in jeopardy. Now if she wants to survive—and save the family business—Emily must turn to Deputy Sheriff Archer Reed for protection. PLAIN COVER-UP by Alison Stone Taking a leave from his job, FBI agent Dylan Hunter expects a chance to relax in a small Amish community—until his former love, Christina Jennings, is attacked. Somebody wants her dead…and she needs his help to stay alive. RANCH REFUGE Rangers Under Fire by Virginia Vaughan When former army ranger Colton Blackwell saves Laura Jackson from an attempted kidnapping, he takes her to his ranch for safety. But when the loan shark trying to collect on her father's debt sends attackers from all directions, will Colton's protection be enough?

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. UNDERCOVER PROTECTOR Wilderness, Inc. by Elizabeth Goddard Hoping to bring down the person in charge of a wildlife trafficking ring, Special Agent Grayson Wilde goes undercover at Gemma Rollins’s tiger sanctuary. At first, he’s convinced Gemma must be involved, but when someone tries to kill her, all that matters is keeping her alive. BURIED MEMORIES by Carol J. Post As the mysterious threats on her life escalate, Nicki Jackson wonders if her nightmares of a murder are actually hidden memories. Childhood friend ex-soldier Tyler Brant vows to protect Nicki while she sorts out her past—even if it puts his own life in danger. CONCEALED IDENTITY by Jessica R. Patch After DEA agent Holt McKnight’s criminal informant disappears, Holt must go undercover to get close to Blair Sullivan—the missing man’s sister, who may know more than she’s letting on. And when she’s targeted by the drug cartel Holt’s trying to take down, only he can save her.

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Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. This box set includes: DEADLY AMISH ABDUCTION by USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott After witnessing a murder outside of her café, Rachel Miller runs for her life and turns to Amish farmer Jacob Strauss for protection. After evading several kidnapping attempts, she realizes the danger may be linked to her past—but searching for hidden truths could prove deadly. TRACKING THE TINY TARGET by Connie Queen Bristol Delaney will search every inch of Texas to find her kidnapped four-year-old son—even with someone dead set on stopping her. Can deputy sheriff Chandler Murphy and his search-and-rescue dog help her locate her little boy while safeguarding her…before it’s too late? COUGAR MOUNTAIN AMBUSH by Kathie Ridings When game warden Carrie Caldwell is working on his family’s ranch, the last thing Dr. Thad Hanson expects is for her to be threatened by a sniper. Now they’ll have to work together to stay alive before falling prey to a killer out for revenge. For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense June 2023 Box Set – 1 of 2

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON’S RESCUE MISSION The Coltons of Roaring Springs by Karen Whiddon The sudden spark of attraction toward his brother’s former fiancée, Vanessa Fisher, takes Remy Colton by surprise. Seth’s addictions and emotional distress have gotten out of control. Will Remy’s desire to protect Vanessa from his brother be his own downfall? COLTON 911: FAMILY UNDER FIRE Colton 911 by Jane Godman Four years ago, Alyssa Bartholomew left Everett Colton rather than see him in danger. Now, when their unexpected baby is threatened, the FBI agent is the only person who can keep her safe. DETECTIVE ON THE HUNT by Marilyn Pappano Detective JJ Logan only came to Cedar Creek to figure out what happened to socialite Maura Evans, but as the mystery surrounding her deepens, local police officer Quint Foster finds himself hoping she’ll stay a little longer—if they get out of the case alive! EVIDENCE OF ATTRACTION Bachelor Bodyguards by Lisa Childs To get CSI Wendy Thompson to destroy evidence, a killer threatens her and her parents lives—forcing her to accept the protection of her crush, former vice cop turned bodyguard Hart Fisher.

In this new series by #1 bestselling—and critically-acclaimed—mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, Camille Grace, a rising star in the FBI’s BAU unit, is dispatched to the one place she vowed to never return: the deep South. When bodies turn up on steamboats on the Mississippi River, Camille realizes she is up against a diabolical serial killer—one who will not stop until she finds him. “Phenomenal debut with a huge creep factor… So many twists and turns, you’ll have no idea who the next victim will be. If you love a thriller that will keep you awake well into the night, this book is for you.” —Reader review for Let Me Go Camille must come to terms with her partner, and with her own local roots, as she plunges headlong into the investigation. It will require every ounce of attention she has to enter this killer’s mind and crack the code. But a new lead into her own sister’s disappearance may just upend everything. A riveting psychological crime thriller full of mystery and suspense, the CAMILLE GRACE mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist. Packed with twists and turns, her story will keep you flipping pages late into the night. The series begins with NOT ME (book #1), and books #4-#8 in the series are now also available. “This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game “I really enjoyed this book… It draws you in right away and keeps you turning the pages right up to the end. I am really anticipating the next book.” —Reader review for Let Me Go “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Excellent start to a new series… Get this book and read it, you will love it!” —Reader review for Let Me Go “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Good read with good plot, plenty of action, and great character development. A thriller that will keep you awake into the night.” —Reader review for Let Me Go

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. DEADLY CONNECTION True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn by Lenora Worth On her way to question US Marshal Emmett Gage about a DNA match that implicates someone in his family in a cold case tied to a recent murder, Brooklyn K-9 officer Belle Montera is attacked. Now she must team up with Emmett to find the killer…before she becomes the next victim. SECRETS RESURFACED Roughwater Ranch Cowboys by Dana Mentink When new evidence surfaces that the man her ex-boyfriend’s father was accused of drowning is still alive, private investigator Dory Winslow’s determined to find him. But working with Chad Jaggert—the father of her secret daughter—wasn’t part of her plan. Can they survive the treacherous truth about the past? STOLEN CHILD by Jane M. Choate On leave from his deployment, army ranger Grey Nighthorse must track down his kidnapped daughter. But when he’s shot at as soon as his investigation begins, he needs backup. And hiring former FBI agent Rachel Martin is his best chance at staying alive long enough to recover his little girl.

As beautiful women turn up dead, killed in an eerily peaceful way, FBI Special Agent Rachel Gift recognizes the signature of a serial killer—and knows she has little time left if she is to save the next victim. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HER LAST MISTAKE (A Rachel Gift FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #7 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Agent Rachel Gift, 33, unparalleled for her ability to enter the minds of serial killers, is a rising star in the Behavioral Crimes Unit—until a routine doctor visit reveals she has but a few months left to live. Not wishing to burden others with her pain, Rachel decides, agonizing as it is, not to tell anyone—not even her boss, her partner, her husband, or her seven-year-old daughter. She wants to go down fighting, and to take as many serial killers with her as she can. As she races against time to catch the killer, Rachel’s skills are put to the test like never before. Can she connect all the dots before it’s too late? Or will another victim disappear—forever? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the RACHEL GIFT series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"NEXT DOOR is full of completely unexpected twists—you will read it on the edge of your chair. It is Blake Pierce at his best! Another masterpiece of suspense and mystery. I highly recommend it to the permanent library of all readers that appreciate an excellent thriller, full of psychological suspense and with a completely unexpected ending. This is the first in what promises to be another excellent series. I can hardly wait to read the sequel." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos NEXT DOOR (A Chloe Fine Mystery) is book #1 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (Book #1) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Evidence Response Team intern Chloe Fine, 27, finds herself forced to confront her own dark past when her troubled twin sister needs her help—and when a body turns up dead in her small, suburban town. Chloe feels life is finally perfect as she moves back into her home town, and into a new house with her fiancé. Her career with the FBI looks promising, and her wedding is on the horizon. But, she learns, all is not as it seems in suburbia. Chloe begins to see the underside—the gossip, the secrets, the lies—and she finds herself haunted by her own demons: her mother’s mysterious death when she was 10, and her father’s imprisonment. And when a fresh body is found, Chloe soon realizes that her past, and this small town, might hold the key to solving both. An emotionally wrought psychological suspense with layered characters, small-town ambiance and heart-pounding suspense, NEXT DOOR is book #1 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #2 in the CHLOE FINE series is also now available!

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. VALIANT DEFENDER Military K-9 Unit by Shirlee McCoy When Captain Justin Blackwood’s teenage daughter is kidnapped by the serial killer he’s been hunting, he’s desperate to stop the Red Rose Killer from making her his next victim. Can he and Captain Gretchen Hill and their K-9 partners save his daughter and capture a killer? LOST CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Gold Country Cowboys by Dana Mentink Tracy Wilson witnessed a murder—but after a head injury, she can’t remember who it was. Now someone plans to silence her for good, and only cowboy Keegan Thorn believes her. Can she recover her memory in time to save her life? DEADLY CHRISTMAS DUTY Covert Operatives by Virginia Vaughan Former Navy SEAL Noah Cason turns to prosecutor Melinda Steele for help getting justice for his sister. But when Melinda is attacked, she and her son are the ones who need his help. Under Noah’s protection, can they stay alive long enough to figure out who wants them dead?