Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Reluctant Burglar (To Catch a Thief Series #1)
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Multnomah)
Release date: August 2, 2006
The Art of Art Thievery When Hiram Jacobs is murdered, the responsibility for his internationally renowned security company falls upon his daughter, Desiree. But a container full of stolen paintings screams the ugly truth – that her father was a thief. Option A: Turn the goods over to the law, disgrace her father’s name, destroy their business, put people out of jobs, and embarrass international museums with the fact that they have been displaying clever forgeries. Option B: Surrender the art to the bad guys. But then she becomes an unwilling accomplice to the thieves, and her father’s murderer would walk free.
Reluctant Runaway (To Catch a Thief Series #2)
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Multnomah)
Release date: March 20, 2007
Museum security expert Desiree Jacobs is back in this sequel to Reluctant Burglar, and only she can unearth the horrifying secret that links together stolen Indian artifacts, a murdered museum guard, a missing woman, and a baby in danger. Desiree “Desi” Jacobs doesn’t mean to get in danger’s path. Really she doesn’t. But when a friend is in trouble you don’t just walk away, no matter what your overprotective FBI agent boyfriend says. So when Desi and Tony’s date at a presidential ball is interrupted by a frantic Maxine Webb, Desi doesn’t hesitate to jump in.
Reluctant Smuggler (To Catch a Thief Series #3)
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Multnomah Publishers)
Release date: January 15, 2008
They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer…but what if you can’t tell the difference? For security consultant Desiree Jacobs, the assignment was simple: make off with an ancient Mayan artifact and hand it over to the good guys in time to plan her wedding to ultra-fine FBI agent Tony Lucano. Yet, in a world where no one is as they seem, Desi must decipher who the good guys are–before she ends up in the hands of a ruthless enemy. Suddenly, artifact recovery turns into archaeological espionage, and the woman who finds all the answers must now ask questions: Who’s looting priceless antiquities underneath the nose of the baffled Mexican government? And what does a violent gang of drug and human traffickers have to do with missing artifacts? Even with Tony on her side, Desi will need way more than luck to survive against the odds. She’ll need the truth–not just to set her free, but to liberate many innocents caught in the snare of calculating evil.
Rocky Mountain Sabotage (Love Inspired Suspense)
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: June 6, 2017
WILDERNESS PERIL When the plane Lauren Carter is traveling in crash-lands near an abandoned mining town, pilot Kent Garland is convinced the charter jet was sabotaged. And one of the other injured passengers may be responsible. Struggling to keep their group safe, Lauren and Kent fight the elements—and the ill-timed feelings they are developing for each other. But as a string of “accidents” pit survivors against each other, exposing a deadly traitor means looking beyond appearances. Who can be trusted? With someone determined to kill off all the plane’s passengers, they must catch the murderer in their midst if they hope to leave this town alive.
Safeguarding the Baby
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: July 25, 2023
A child is in danger. Only he can keep them safe… The discovery of a wounded woman and baby in a stranded vehicle plunges Sheriff Rylan Pierce into a chase with a murderous mastermind. Not only must he protect Emily and the child from a killer hot on their trail, he must uncover the culprit’s identity. But with Emily suffering from amnesia, his task just got harder. Will Rylan find the answers he needs before the killer finds them?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage.
Season of Danger: An Anthology (Love Inspired Suspense)
By Hannah Alexander, Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: December 6, 2011
Good tidings for Christmas and a lethal New YearSilent Night, Deadly Night by Hannah AlexanderAfter sabotage strikes the Vance Rescue Mission, volunteer Sean Torrance tries to guarantee the mission a safe Christmas. But can Sean protect Tess Vance when the sabotage becomes poisonous—with Tess as the target?Mistletoe Mayhem by Jill Elizabeth NelsonHoliday cheer turns chilling in Abbottsville, Tennessee, as danger infects humans and animals. Local vet Kelly Granger knows health inspector Matt Bennett is chasing the wrong target, and will face any danger to show him the truth. Even if working with Matt means risking her life…and her heart.
Shake Down (Love Inspired Suspense)
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: July 1, 2014
HOUSE OF SECRETS To clear his imprisoned father’s name, Shane Gillum must find evidence hidden in a Martha’s Vineyard cottage. But he arrives to find the “vacant” property being prepped for sale by real estate agent Janice Swenson. Is she tied to the notorious owners? Or is she in over her head as the “accidents” on the property grow increasingly dangerous? And who is the saboteur targeting—Shane with his search, or Janice with her dark, hidden past? With so much at stake, trusting Janice is a huge risk…but keeping silent about the cottage’s mysteries could mire them both in a deadly scheme.
Targeted for Elimination
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: January 23, 2024
Caught in a murderer’s crosshairs…Secrets can be lethal. After discovering a dead body in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Detective Jen Blackwell is ambushed—until federal park ranger Tyler Cade comes to the rescue. And when the culprit sets their sights on Jen’s father, it’s clear that someone is targeting them. She has no choice but to team up with her ex-boyfriend. Only Tyler’s hiding something…and old secrets could cost them their lives.
Texas Revenge Target
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson (Love Inspired Suspense)
Release date: September 24, 2024
A killer on the loose. A K-9 keeping watch. Police constable Izzy Tremblay knows her father’s death was no accident, so when she finally discovers a lead and is immediately attacked, her suspicions are confirmed. The ambush leaves her in the hospital with three hours of crucial memory missing, which she knows holds the key to finding her father’s murderer. For protection, she takes refuge with her ex-partner, Austin Murray, on his K-9 ranch while she races to uncover the truth.
Wendy L Nelson
Surviving the Promised Storm: Watch, Lone Sparrow Novel
By Wendy L Nelson (MediaTek Grafx)
Release date: November 9, 2025
In a world unraveling with chaos, storms, and societal decline, Surviving the Promised Storm invites readers into a vivid narrative of courage, community, and spiritual awakening. Gabriel Anders, a former soldier haunted by the past, seeks peace on his small farm. Rainey Morrisson, a city girl with a broken past, longs for purpose and hope. Emma and Cullen Voss, seasoned homesteaders, know what it means to prepare for hard times—physically and spiritually. Terrence Lawton, Gabriel’s Army brother, faces a battle no weapon can fight: the war within.

