Romantic Suspense

By Kellie VanHorn (Love Inspired Suspense)

A kidnapping is only the beginning… Will murder be next? Following her husband’s suspicious death, Abigail Fox thinks fleeing to the remote Badlands in South Dakota will be safe—until the mob abducts her four-year-old son, demanding she hand over incriminating evidence. Witnessing the attack, park ranger Micah Ellis steps in to help rescue the boy. But with the criminals anticipating their every move, they must find her late husband’s hidden files before becoming this mob’s next victims. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger.

By Lyn Cote (Love Inspired Suspense)

Seven years ago, Grey Lawson went to prison for a fatal hit-and-run. Now, with little else but his faith, he returned to the hometown thathad turned against him—only to find Winfield plagued by a series ofaccidents that eerily mirrored events from the past. As Winfield’s first female deputy, Trish Franklin had to tread carefully,professionally and personally, as she got involved with Grey. Yet with akiller determined to frame him for crimes past and present, Grey couldonly pray that Trish wouldn’t suffer for his sins.

By Gayla K. Hiss (Mountain Brook Ink)

It started with an anonymous note, but will it end in disaster?Uncle Owen had died mysteriously, and Deputy Marshal Kate Phillips wants to know why. After arriving at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in search of answers, Kate finds herself at the center of an ancient family feud and a land dispute. It turns out a surprising number of people have an interest in her uncle’s estate. Even David Jennings, Kate’s handsome Good Samaritan who rescued her when she arrived, thinks he has a claim on Owen’s property—which some say is cursed. Amid the mounting secrets and rumors circulating in the seemingly peaceful community, Kate has a secret of her own—one that could threaten her life and any future she might have with David.

By Irene Hannon (Revell)

Trish Bailey is on overload trying to deal with a demanding job, an ailing mother, and a healing heart. When a series of unsettling memory lapses leads to a tragic death–and puts Trish under police scrutiny–her world is once again thrown into turmoil. Detective Colin Flynn isn\’t certain what to think of the facts he uncovers during his investigation. Did Trish simply make a terrible mistake or is there more to the case than meets the eye? As he searches for answers, disturbing information begins to emerge–and if the forces at work are as evil as he suspects, the situation isn\’t just dangerous.

By Virginia Smith (Love Inspired Suspense)

On a business trip to Las Vegas, Lauren Bradley discovers her coworker’s dead body in the hotel room next door. With a shaky alibi and evidence mounting against her, Lauren becomes the number one suspect. No one believes she’s being framed. Except her new boss, Brent Emerson. But the secret she’s keeping from her handsome protector threatens to destroy everything.

By Barbara Warren (Love Inspired Suspense)

SHADOWS OF THE PAST Though Macy Douglas remembers nothing from the night of her mother’s murder, she’s determined to prove her father’s innocence in the crime. But she soon finds that returning to her childhood home and digging up her family’s past is a surefire way to attract enemies—and a killer that’s still at large. Now only handsome local cop Nick Baldwin can safeguard her—even if that means disobeying direct orders and risking his job. His boss might not think Macy’s in harm’s way, but Nick’s suspicions are soon confirmed when an assailant breaks into her house. Nick tries to trigger Macy’s memories for clues…but someone will do anything to ensure that the past remains forgotten.

By Valerie Hansen (Love Inspired Suspense)

DEADLY HOMECOMING Someone wants Maggie Morgan dead and her wildlife sanctuary destroyed. Someone connected to the generations-old family feud that’s been revived now that her first love, Flint Crawford, has returned to town. And not only is her life in jeopardy, but Flint has discovered the secret she’s kept since he left—their five-year-old son. Assailed by memories of their forbidden love and bowled over by the sight of the son he never knew, Flint has a job to do as the new game warden. But now the stakes are raised.

By Dana Mentink (Love Inspired Suspense)

Stephanie Gage’s father has been kidnapped—by a dangerous man who wants to make a trade. Her beloved dad for a multimillion-dollar family heirloom that’s gone missing. Either Stephanie finds the valuable violin or her father dies. But to track it down, she must rely on Tate Fuego—the man who broke her heart years ago. Stephanie knows that Tate’s reasons for helping have nothing to do with her.

By Kathy Herman (David C. Cook – TBG)

This intense psychological thriller is the second book in the Secrets of Roux River Bayou series from best-selling author Kathy Herman.  When elderly Adele Woodmore moves to Les Barbes to be near the Broussards, she wants nothing more than a comfortable, quiet life. Employing men from Father Vince’s halfway house for the homeless to do odd jobs, she takes an interest in their lives and is delighted to be helping them get back on their feet.  Now a series of murders has cast a pall over the town and one of Adele’s handymen becomes a person of interest to the police. But Adele continues to show the young men kindness and care, in spite of her friends’ concern.

By Jenna Night (Love Inspired Suspense)

A shocking bequest could cost her life. Attacked on the property she unexpectedly inherited, Rose Balfour barely escapes with the help of former hostage negotiator Henry Walsh. Someone is determined to keep her from testifying at a loan shark’s murder trial. But when she does and the danger continues, Rose suspects there are answers in the house left to her. Teaming up with Henry, Rose uncovers surprising evidence and a powerful enemy determined to silence them.