Romantic Suspense

By Joel C. Rosenberg (Tyndale Fiction)

Can Marcus Ryker and his team of elite operatives stop a secret plot to unleash the most devastating sneak attack on the U. S. and her allies in history—before millions of Americans die?In the pulse-pounding final installment of the Marcus Ryker series, the leaders of Communist China are secretly plotting to invade Taiwan and challenge American supremacy in the Pacific. And no one in Washington has any idea what’s coming. Marcus Ryker has been tasked with hunting down Abu Nakba, the most wanted terrorist in the world.

By Michele Olson (Lake Girl Publishing)

1979 is getting on Piper Pennâ\’s nerves. Struggling to survive past tragedies, she finds comfort in Old Hollywood movies in her native San Francisco. Seeing no reason to adhere to man-made rules after her first-hand look at the ultimate in hypocrisy, Piper does what she wants, and trouble follows. An unexpected inheritance on a tiny Midwest island in the Straits of Mackinac provides an escape. The mandated stay at the island\’s glorious Grand Hotel gives her spirits a much-needed boost, especially when she catches the eye of a handsome groundskeeper.

By Joel C. Rosenberg (Tyndale House Publishers)

From New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg!A game-changing peace treaty between Israel and the Saudis is nearly done. The secretary of state is headed to the region to seal the deal. And Special Agent Marcus Ryker is leading an advance trip along the Israel-Lebanon border, ahead of the secretary’s arrival. But when Ryker and his team are ambushed by Hezbollah forces, a nightmare scenario begins to unfold.

By Heather Day Gilbert (Lyrical Press)

When exotic pet-sitter Belinda Blake moves into a carriage house in tony Greenwich, Connecticut, she’s hoping to find some new clients. Instead she discovers a corpse in the garden—and a knack for solving murders.    Pet-sitter Belinda Blake doesn’t rattle easily, but move-in day has been eventful, to say the least.

By Heather Day Gilbert (Lyrical Underground)

When exotic pet-sitter Belinda Blake moves into a carriage house in tony Greenwich, Connecticut, she’s hoping to find some new clients. Instead she discovers a corpse in the garden—and a knack for solving murders. Pet-sitter Belinda Blake doesn’t rattle easily, but move-in day has been eventful, to say the least.

By Robert Cornuke (Howard Books)

A suspenseful yet touching story of a Civil war Bible that pops up again and again over a century and shapes the very history of the nation. This rich and involving historical and archeological thriller begins as a Union soldier, Tate, shoots a Confederate preacher known as the Bell Messenger and is bequeathed a worn Bible by the dying man. Tate’s historical narrative parallels the contemporary story of John Brandon, who has just graduated college in 2000 and received the very same Bible, unearthed in a Saudi Arabian cave, as a gift. The potent history of this book is revealed as Brandon searches for its previous owners, along the way uncovering the existence of a mysterious cache of gold hidden during Old Testament times — which brings shadowy figures hot on Brandon’s heels, hungry for the gold and desperate to learn the new clues he possesses. As the past and present intertwine, the reader learns that this Bible has passed through many hands over the years.

By Jaime Jo Wright (Bethany House Publishers)

An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness. A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach. In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle\’s and aunt\’s murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle\’s eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle\’s paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.

By Justyn James (Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing)

This is a must-read for anyone serious about suspense. An abandoned attempt at suicide has caused nineteen-year old Taryn Martin to rethink her life and her values. The possible murder of his sister, an end to a drug addiction, and a reputation as “the human lie detector” because of his supernatural “gift” has caused Conner Patience John Rodriguez to start a new life in Belleview. Soon, Taryn and Conner’s paths cross. But unknown to either, the college town of Belleview has a dark secret: a secret that will test the strengths and the fears of anyone who knows about it.

By Terri Reed (Love Inspired Suspense)

FROM THE DESK OF JULIET BLANCHARD I thought working in our family if rm would if nally make my father show some interest in me. he’s always been distant toward me—possibly because I might not be his child? (I found an incriminating photo of my long-presumed-dead mother with a man I resemble. ) Then I found he gave Brandon De Witte my job! I know this handsome newcomer is keeping secrets—hopefully not dangerous ones. Because not only is my faith shaken right now, but someone seems to want me out of the picture, permanently.

By Tim Shoemaker (Zonderkidz)

Something is wrong with Cooper. He’s plagued by a fear he doesn’t understand and can’t control. Cooper just wants to escape, and a summer vacation aboard the restored cabin cruiser, The Getaway, with best friends Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk seems like the perfect way to do it. Two weeks of fun—with no mysteries or life-and-death danger. That’s the plan.