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    Inheritance by Nora Roberts

    Inheritance book cover

    1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him…

    Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about—and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth—and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light.

    Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease—and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted…but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it…

    The author, responding to the apparent divergence ” from the real-world challenges women are facing in ways that maybe [her] earlier books didn’t”:

    “I’m not writing about current events. I’m writing fiction. And in Inheritance, the main female character also starts her own business. She has to go out on her own, has to meet challenges. And certainly living in a haunted house is a challenge.”

    Nora Roberts–New York times

     

     

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    Rising Storm by Edie James

    Homecomings can be deadly.

    When retired Delta Force operative Rollo MacKenzie returns home to become chief of police in tiny MacKenzie Cove, he has lots of expectations…none of them good. What he doesn’t expect is to find his first love targeted by a murderer willing to do anything to bury a twenty-year-old secret. After her husband’s sudden death, Alyssa Archer scrimped and saved to purchase the abandoned farmhouse on the prettiest hill in McKenzie Cove, but someone wants her off the land. If she won’t leave, she’ll die. Rollo MacKenzie might have stolen her heart years ago, but this time, their association is strictly business. No way she’s falling for the former football star. Not after all these years. With the Lord’s help, she’ll get out of this with both her life–and her heart–in one piece. But as Rollo and Alyssa fight to unmask those responsible for the vicious attacks, they discover a frightening truth. Not everything that’s buried is dead. A 5-star review:

    “This book is well-written, action-packed, and full of drama. I know you are going to love it… A terrifying journey as the mad man tries to keep his action twenty years ago a secret. God has a plan for these two, a good plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not destruction. Make Him Lord of your life and watch what he can do.”

    Author Glenda Parker– Goodreads

     

     

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    Special Agent Sophia by Mimi Barbour

    Sophia goes to Greece & rescues the governor’s twins, but can she save a young girl from dangerous traffickers?

    Sophia’s mane of silver hair gives her a look of a mystical warrior, a female not of this world. Some colleagues defend her, others are jealous… most fear her, yet everyone respects her abilities. An ace sharpshooter, she’s called on for the most difficult cases. Her uncanny ability to remain cool under duress makes her the perfect person to rescue the twins of the frantic Governor whose rejected husband intends to make her suffer. The fact that they are whisked to Greece also works in her favor since she’s spent most of her summers in Rhodes visiting family and can show up there without anyone becoming suspicious. Problems begin when a cocky hero hits on her in the marketplace. Why her? Sam Reagan promises his sister he’ll follow the FBI agent to the Greek island to ensure his niece & nephew will be safe. Understanding his mission has to be covert – his former brother-in-law will recognize him if he steps out of his undercover role – he uses an alias & follows the gorgeous agent who’s on the case. It’s understood he stays in the background… until he sees her. Then all bets are off. There’s no way he’ll leave her to deal with dangerous traffickers after she saves a teenager & whisks the poor girl away right under their noses. The author on why she likes to write suspense:

    “I became involved with a group of writers who decided to write a suspense collection full of short stories that were actually introductions to a full-length book… Man, I loved the whole idea of being the creator of so much conflict. It was mind-boggling, thrilling and huge fun. Again, the characters drove me and if you read the reviews for many of my suspense books, the readers mostly comment on one aspect – they couldn’t put the book down.”

    Mimi Barbour

     

     

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    Secret Obsession by Jill Sanders

    Fame, politics, and love collide in this captivating novel.

    Being the son of the famous Senator Rhodes thrust Blake into the limelight from a very young age. After surviving a kidnapping when he was eight years old, he knew that he wanted to follow his father into the political arena. But bumping into a beautiful starlet at a charity event turns his life upside down, all because of a stolen kiss. Robin is at the top of her career. So it’s only natural that she wants to enjoy her success. But with that success come the standard creeps and stalkers. After rumors of a relationship between her and a young congressmen go public, things take a much darker turn. A 5-star review:

    “Wow! Blake and Robin meet in Paris and the fireworks explode! Instant attraction! But someone isn’t happy about it! Follow the drama and suspense that surrounds their relationship. This is a must read by a fabulous author! Another hit in her Secret Series series!! Each one of these books are amazing, and you need to add them to your TBR list! Even better…..move them to the top of your list!”

    Penny Stone – Goodreads

     

     

  • Book cover of Hearts in the Crosshairs
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    Hearts in the Crosshairs by Susan Page Davis

    Shots fired at the State Capitol!

    Newly elected State of Maine governor Jillian Goff has arrived for her inaugural address. But what she ended up doing was dodging bullets! Jillian can’t begin to understand why anyone would want to kill her, but whoever the assassin was got close. Way too close. Dave Hutchins is a member of the state’s Executive Protection Unit, and now he’s a man with a very important mission—he must protect the governor and find the would-be assassin. Bodyguard rule #1: Do not get emotionally involved with your client. Dave is one of Maine’s finest. He knows the rules, and he’s trying hard to stay emotionally detached. But the more time he spends with Jillian, the less he can imagine ever leaving her side. Not with her life—and his heart—caught in the crosshairs. A note about the story and the author:

    “This is a story of faith and romance. Most of Susan Page Davis’s books are set in small towns, many of them in Maine, where she grew up.”