In the pulse-racing first installment of the On the Edge series, a criminal psychologist teams up with a former marine on a deadly wildland mission. Not even their hearts can stay out of harm's way. In the swamps of East Texas, alligators aren't the only danger lurking in the shadows. After a young woman is brutally attacked on a popular hiking trail, the evidence points to the notorious Black Cat Stalker. The town of Skull Hollow enlists Dr. Mia Frost to provide a psychological profile and assist in the investigation. When another person goes missing, Mia partners with Easton Crew, former marine and current CEO of a tactical tracking company. Both Mia and Easton are stubborn, strong-willed, and independent, but neither can deny the smoldering attraction between them. As professional lines blur, Easton starts to question Mia's motives and worries she's getting too close to the investigation. The mystery begins to unravel, but so does Mia's mental health as the clues dredge up her own haunted past. It soon becomes evident that things aren't as they seem ... and people aren't always who they say they are.
“But for now, I’ll keep you safe in my heart.” From the perspective of a young child, Amanda McKinney takes you on a journey through the excitement of finding out that you’ll have another little sibling to the emotions of never getting the chance to meet them because of miscarriage. This unique point of view allows the reader to express to young children that they are not alone in their grief and that no matter what lies ahead of them in life, God has a plan for this.
Former Marine turned ballistics expert, Wesley Cross is known around town for two things, his rugged good-looks and cocky attitude0́4until he finds his ex-girlfriend lying in a puddle of blood in his basement. The scene screams setup, but the discovery of a rare gem and a puzzling autopsy suggests the murder goes much deeper than that. Wesley will do whatever it takes to clear his name, including calling in a notoriously headstrong0́4and sexy0́4scientist. While most little girls were playing dress up, Gwyneth Reece was digging in the dirt collecting bugs. Now one of the top forensic entomologists in the country, Gwen reluctantly accepts a job from a pushy cowboy and travels to the small, Southern town of Berry Springs. Heavy storms are brewing, and when she0́9s forced to check into the creepiest hotel she0́9s ever seen, she instantly regrets her decision to help out the former Marine. Following up on a tip, Wesley heads to the Half Moon Hotel but quickly realizes his visit was not by chance. The killer lured him there, and suddenly everyone from the uptight bellman to the wealthy couple just passing through town become suspect. Bodies begin to disappear, and Wesley knows the killer will do anything to get to him0́Œ. including hurting the woman who0́9s kept his head spinning since he first laid eyes on her.
After watching her father get brutally murdered, young Victoria Henry turned to painting to escape the painful memories of her childhood. Over three decades later, a house fire destroys her Texas mansion and takes the life of her cheating husband, unleashing a series of events that open up the dark past she’s tried so desperately to forget. Former Navy SEAL, Police Lieutenant Danny Dabrowski, suspects arson and while questioning the sexy, alluring wife of the late William King, he becomes suspicious when Victoria shows no signs of emotion other than a fiery attitude toward him. As Danny’s perception of Victoria becomes clouded by desire, all bets are off when he finds out that the past and present are linked to a dangerous cartel that only wants one thing from Victoria. The one thing she doesn’t even know exists. And they’re willing to kill for it.
From bestselling and multi-award-winning author Amanda McKinney comes a standalone romance in the bestselling Steele Shadows series.A man who cheated death.A woman hired to pick up the broken pieces.And an obsession strong enough to kill for.They told him he'd been given a second chance at life. Told him to count his lucky stars, to stop and smell the roses. Kind of hard to do when your body is bound by chains and cuffs. That's what it felt like, anyway, when Phoenix Steele woke up from his coma to a life full of restrictions. Once known around town as the fearless, indomitable heir to the Steele fortune, the former Marine was suddenly labeled unstable, short-tempered, and loose cannon. Unwilling to accept his issues, Phoenix instantly clashes with his assertive therapist-the town's most eligible bachelorette.No one knew overcoming the odds like Dr. Rose Floris. Determined not to be a statistic, Rose lived her life under carefully constructed routines-until a gruesome murder and a series of mysterious events reveal she's become the center of a madman's obsession. Suddenly, Rose's world is turned upside down and she finds herself under the watchful eye of her new patient, a broken man she's been warned not to trust.As the tables begin to turn on their client-patient relationship, Phoenix realizes he must battle his own demons before he can save anyone, including the woman who's become his own obsession...An obsession he'd kill for.Praise for the Steele Shadows Series: "Holy crap! What a book!" -5 STAR Goodreads Review"A completely brilliant, raw, breathtaking story. Cabin 1 should be read by every romantic suspense lover." -5 STAR Goodreads Review"My mind is BLOWN." -Book Blogger, Books and Beauty by Cassie"McKinney's best one yet." -5 STAR Amazon Review"Scorching." 5 STAR Bookbub Review"My mouth literally hung open when I finished this book. You don't want to miss this one." 5 STAR NetGalley ReviewPraise for the Berry Springs Series: "One of my favorite novels of 2018." -Confessions of an Avid Reader, The Fog"The Woods is a sexy, small-town murder mystery that's guaranteed to resonate with fans of Nora Roberts and Karin Slaughter." -Best Thrillers"Danger, mystery, and sizzling-hot romance right down to the last page." -Amazon Review, The Creek"Amanda McKinney wrote a dark, ominous thrilling tale spiked with a dash of romance and mystery that captivated me from start to finish..." -The Coffeeholic Bookworm, The Lake"The Storm is a beautifully written whodunnit, packed with suspense, danger, and hot romance. Kept me guessing who the murderer was. I couldn't put it down!" -Amazon Review"I devoured The Cave in one sitting. Best one yet." -Amazon Review"The Shadow is a suspense-filled, sexy as hell book." -Bookbub Review
Antiques dealer by day, secret painter by night, Rory Flanagan arrives home to find a man, battered and bruised, sprawled out on her newly upholstered Victorian sofa. The brash, six-foot-four stranger takes an unusual interest in Rory's vintage gold pendant--given to Rory by her mother the day she was killed. They say Christian Locke is a loner, an orphan, a mysterious cowboy the small-town gossips deem an outsider. They tell her to stay away. But Rory can't ignore the connection she feels to the mulish recluse, or the interest he has in the cursed necklace she wears around her neck. Christian says he doesn't believe in fate, but every twist and turn of the pendant's story seems to lead her to the same place... Welcome to Redemption Road. Your secrets are not safe here.
From multi-award-winning romantic suspense author Amanda McKinney comes the first book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, three-part series, Steele Shadows Security...Hidden deep in the remote mountains of Berry Springs is a private security firm where some go to escape, and others find exactly what they've been looking for.Welcome to Cabin 1, Cabin 2, Cabin 3...Cocky, reckless, and die-hard playboy were just a few of the names Gage Steele had been called since he and his brothers left the Marines and moved back to the small, southern town of Berry Springs to take over their father's personal security firm. On the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Gage had only two things in mind-endless whiskey and endless women, but what he got was a battered, bruised spitfire stumbling through woods in the middle of the night.Newly-appointed prosecutor and unapologetic workaholic, Niki Avery had spent her life working toward one goal-never to have to depend on anyone but herself... until the day she was brutally attacked on the side of the road. Stripped of her Louis Vuitton and her dignity, the fiercely independent ADA must submit to being under the watchful eye of a former Marine, a loose cannon with a temper as scorching as his ruggedly handsome good looks. As cracks begin to show in the Steele family, including newly discovered evidence that their father's death was no accident, Gage wrestles with his growing feelings for his client, knowing not only that Niki is off-limits, but together, they were like gasoline and fire-an explosion he wanted nothing more than to ignite in the bedroom. But when a pair of bloody body parts show up at the compound, it becomes clear that Niki's attacker hasn't given up and Gage realizes he'll do anything to keep her safe... even as his own family is spiraling out of control.Cabin 1 is the first book in the 3-part Berry Springs spinoff series, STEELE SHADOWS SECURITY-Think of it as Berry Springs' darker, grittier, steamier, BAD BOY brother. Please note: You do not need to read the Berry Springs Series first.Reviews for Cabin 1: "Holy crap! What a book!" -5 STAR Goodreads Review"A completely brilliant, compelling, raw, breathtaking, at times heartbreaking story. Cabin 1 should be read by every romantic suspense lover." -5 STAR Goodreads Review"My mind is BLOWN." -Book Blogger, Books and Beauty by Cassie"McKinney's best one yet." -5 STAR Goodreads Review"Scorching." 5 STAR Bookbub ReviewPraise for the Berry Springs Series: "One of my favorite novels of 2018." -Confessions of an Avid Reader, The Fog"The Woods is a sexy, small-town murder mystery that's guaranteed to resonate with fans of Nora Roberts and Karin Slaughter." -Best Thrillers"Danger, mystery, and sizzling-hot romance right down to the last page." -Amazon Review, The Creek"Amanda McKinney wrote a dark, ominous thrilling tale spiked with a dash of romance and mystery that captivated me from start to finish..." -The Coffeeholic Bookworm, The Lake"The Storm is a beautifully written whodunnit, packed with suspense, danger, and hot romance. Kept me guessing who the murderer was. I couldn't put it down!" -Amazon Review"I devoured The Cave in one sitting. Best one yet." -Amazon Review"The Shadow is a suspense-filled, sexy as hell book." -Bookbub ReviewTHE STORM is the *2018 Golden Leaf Winner for Romantic Suspense, a *2018 Maggie Award for Excellence Finalist, *2018 Silver Falchion Finalist, *2018 Beverley Finalist, and *2018 Passionate Plume Honorable Mention Recipient.THE FOG is the *2019 Golden Quill Winner for Romantic Suspense, the *2019 I Heart Indie Winner, a *2019 Stiletto Award Finalist, and a *2019 Book Buyers Best Finalist.
After an afternoon of mind-numbingly boring surveillance in the woods, Private Investigator Raven Cane goes for a twilight jog to clear her head, only to discover a gruesome murder in the town's most notorious cave, Hatchet Hollow. Minutes later, the impossibly handsome Lieutenant Zander Stone arrives at the scene to take over, but Raven has a hard time letting the case go. Why did the killer cut off the victim's fingers? More importantly, who would do such a thing?After a failed attempt at tracking down the elusive Marden Balik, aka, the legendary witch of the Great Shadow Mountains, Zander dives headfirst into Devil's Den's most recent murder, only to uncover twists and turns at every step-including a secret book of curses that may, or may not, exist. As the list of suspects grows, Zander does his best to keep Raven at arm's length. But Raven is persistent, nosing her way into his case, making it increasingly difficult to keep his concentration on the task at hand, and off of her sultry body.And when another woman is found brutally murdered, Zander worries that Raven has gotten too close to the investigation... close enough to put her directly in the killer's sights.Praise for Black Rose Mystery Book 1, Devil's Gold: "...smart, full of energetic thrills and chills, it's one of the best novellas I've read in a very long time." -Booked J"With fast-paced action, steamy romance, a strong female lead, suspenseful twists, and a good dose of mystery, Devil's Gold is a solid whodunit that will keep you surprised at every turn." -Siobhan Novelties"Devil's Gold is an enchanting and sexy murder mystery that I couldn't put down." -Goodreads Member"I cannot wait to read the rest of the series....I think that pretty much says it all!" -The Pursuit of Bookines
This book tackles the difficult challenge of uncovering the pathogenic cause, epidemiological mechanics and broader historical impacts of an extremely deadly third-century ancient Roman pandemic. The core of this research is embodied in a novel systems synthesis methodology that allows for ground-breaking historical-scientific problem-solving. Through precise historical and scientific problem-solving, analysis and modelling, the authors piece together a holistic puzzle portrait of an ancient plague that is fully consistent, in turn, with both the surviving ancient evidence and the latest in cutting edge twenty-first-century modern medical and molecular phylogenetic science. Demonstrating the broader relevance of the crisis-beset world of the third-century Roman Empire in providing guiding and cautionary historical lessons for the present, this innovative book provides fascinating insights for students and scholars across a range of disciplines.
Moments after an explosion rocks the sisters of Black Rose Investigations, Private Investigator Roxy Knight discovers two human skeletons buried in a secret tunnel under their stone mansion. Although rumor has it that the previous homeowners-a genius doctor and his wife-simply disappeared one day, the crack in his skull says otherwise. Is it possible they were murdered? More importantly, what were they hiding? Fire Chief Weston Cage begins to believe he got more than he bargained for at his new job when he meets the emotionally icy but sizzling hot Roxy Knight, who seems to have the weight of the world on her shoulders-and two corpses under her house. As the clues to the mysterious skeletons lead them to a grisly murder, Weston fears that Roxy has taken on more than she can handle, and is getting too close to the killer. Although their chemistry is undeniable, Roxy has more important things to worry about, like solving the skeleton mystery and finding Krestel, the witch of the Great Shadow Mountains who tried to kill her sisters. And Roxy will stop at nothing to keep her family safe... even though her current case might put her six feet under.
The sole purpose of this book is to encourage people to persevere through hard times; to give hope to the hurting and help the broken to be blessed, encouraged and renewed. No matter what we face in life, there is always hope and healing through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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