RECENTLY RELEASED SUSPENSE BOOKS

AUGUST-2010

Assignment: Bodyguard Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lenora Worth / Steeple Hill Books Her father will accept only the best for Kit Atkins's protection. So when Kit is threatened, he calls on Shane Warwick, a CHAIM agent. Shane is calm, capable, protective-and way too charming for Kit's peace of mind. Yet despite her protests, Shane refuses to leave her side. As they hide out at a remote Texas ranch, a powerful bond grows between them, even as danger rises. Connections to the mysterious death of Kit's late husband reveal old betrayals. Suddenly, Kit's assigned bodyguard is the only person she can trust.

Deceit Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Brandilyn Collins / Zondervan Joanne Weeks knows that Baxter Jackson killed his wife seven years ago---but the church elder still walks the streets a free man. Drawing on her investigative skills, Joanne is determined to bring Jackson to justice. Can she track down the only person who can put him behind bars---a woman who disappeared after the murder? 352 pages, softcover from Zondervan.

Fatal Convictions Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Randy Singer / Tyndale House Alexander Madison is part lawyer, part pastor, and part con artist. When a Muslim imam is accused of instigating honor killings, Alex must decide whether to take the case that every other lawyer in town is running away from. He doesn't realize until it's too late that defending the imam may cost him the one thing in life he cares about most. Fatal Convictions is the story of a lawyer willing to risk it all and the women who must choose between faith and love.

Fear No Evil Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Robin Caroll / B&H Fiction In the wake of a knee injury and the marriage of his best friend, former Great Smoky Mountains park ranger Lincoln Vailes senses God calling him to the bayou town of Eternal Springs, Louisiana, to become a police officer. Recent college graduate and eager social worker Jade Santiago has also moved there from Philadelphia at the urging of her protective brother, Carlos, who arranged a job offer she could not refuse. But if Jade is a complete stranger to the area, why is someone running her car off the road and pointing guns in her direction? As Lincoln investigates her case, he uncovers ties to big-city gang warfare up north that appears to be making its evil way down south.

Missing Mabel Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Nancy Mehl / Barbour Publishing When Hilde Higgins takes a job styling hair at a funeral home, she hardly considers it an adventurous career. But while working on a "client" named Mabel, she realizes she's got the wrong body---and when she points this out to her employer, she's promptly accused of theft! What's going on---and where's the real Mabel? 256 pages, softcover from Barbour.

Protective Custody Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lynette Eason / Steeple Hill Books Guarding witnesses? All in a day's work for deputy U.S. marshal Carly Masterson. Protecting the judge who was indirectly responsible for her mentor's death? That's another story. Still, she won't let harm come to Judge Nicholas Floyd, or the niece and nephew in his care. She's determined to do the job right, and not let her emotions take over-no matter how wonderful it feels to be accepted by the little family. Can she let go of the past and learn to trust again before danger finds them once more?

Silent Protector Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Barbara Phinney / Steeple Hill Books His life as a U.S. marshal was something Pastor Ian McNeal had left behind…until he's asked to care for little Charlie Troop. The boy witnessed a terrible crime and hasn't spoken since-except to his Auntie Liz, the one adult he trusts. Ian just wants to find the truth, something only Charlie can reveal. But Charlie isn't talking, and Liz is determined to protect Charlie against anyone who'd hurt, frighten or pressure him-including Ian. Yet with a killer dead set on making sure Charlie never speaks again, a protector like Ian is just what Liz and Charlie need.

Solitary Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Travis Thrasher / David C. Cook When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he's confronted by his parents' divorce, a school full of strangers, the mysterious Jocelyn Evans---and a town filled with terrifying secrets! Slowly, Chris begins to see and understand the depth of the horror around him. Can he save Jocelyn in time? Ages 12 and up. 336 pages, softcover from Cook.

Vanishing Act Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Liz Johnson / Steeple Hill Books Eighteen months ago, Nora James watched as her father was shot in an alley-and then she fled. She changed her name, her appearance and her job, hoping to keep her father's shooter at bay. For months, it worked…but now her luck has run out. A ruthless assassin is on her trail, and soon Nora, now known as Danielle, will be found. But this time, she has FBI agent Nate Andersen by her side-right? The handsome agent would give his life to protect Danielle, but he's wary of giving his heart…until a deadly confrontation leaves him with both on the line.

JULY-2010

Danger Close Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By William G. Boykin & Tom Morrisey / Fidelis Books Barely into his twenties and already a highly decorated military hero, Army Special Forces veteran Blake Kershaw is now going to college, studying while recuperating from wounds received in Afghanistan, and planning to re-enter the Army as an officer after graduation. But life tosses Blake a curve when his country approaches him about using his special skills to avert a terrorist plot to detonate a nuclear device in a major eastern U.S. city. To do that, he would need to become an operative deep within Al-Qaeda's innermost circles-changing his entire identity, even his face. A true patriot, Blake makesthe journey into a shadow world that leaves friends, family and, seemingly, even God far behind. But when things go terribly wrong, and his country looks set to destroy him, it is God and God's

Firestorm Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kelly Ann Riley / Steeple Hill Books Caring for his traumatized son is widowed FBI agent Luke Tanner's number one priority. But when he becomes temporary fire chief in a small mountain town, a case sparks out of his control. Luke suspects the late former chief of arson and murder-until the man's daughter returns to Pine Lake. Kitty McGuire is determined to prove her father was framed. As they work together, Kitty connects with Luke's troubled family in a way that surprises Luke-and fills him with hope. Maybe they have a chance at happiness after all…until their investigation ignites a firestorm that could engulf them all.

Flashpoint Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Stephanie Newton / Steeple Hill Books With his first major case, fire-cop-in-training Matt Clark finally has the chance to shed his image as the Clark family's goofy youngest son. Then an explosion lands Matt and his partner, Lara Hughes, in the hospital, and the investigation-and the fires-gain momentum. Lara's now a witness, needing all the protection Matt can give…if she'll accept his help. The beautiful but always aloof Lara has worked hard to keep her distance from Matt, until a desperate choice to save the investigation leaves her with nowhere else to turn.

Marked for Murder Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lauren Nichols / Steeple Hill Books The Gold Star serial killer is back… And this time, ex-cop or not, private investigator Cole Blackburn isn't letting the psychopath get away with murder. Two years ago the case cost him his job and the love of Margo McBride, his former fiancée. But when Cole returns to the small town to solve the case and move on with his life, Margo is the new chief of police. She claims she doesn't need his help. Until the killer sends her a chilling note and Margo is marked for murder. Cole won't let anything-or anyone-make him lose her again.

Nightshade Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Ronie Kendig / Barbour Publishing They've championed freedom and risked their lives---but too often, America's veterans are forgotten and discarded. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, former Navy SEAL Max finds himself engaged in a new battle---to save his family. How can he protect his wife from a dangerous enemy when she wants him out of the house? 320 pages, softcover from Barbour.

Nursing a Grudge Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Chris Well / Barbour Publishing For years, Earl Walker's life has been defined by tragedy: the death of his wife and the bullet that ended his bus driving career. So when Jenny Hutton takes him to a party to meet other people his age, he's not surprised when a man dies. Can Earl find the murderer before all the suspects are "gone"? 256 pages, softcover from Barbour.

Ransomed Dreams, Side Roads Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sally John / Tyndale House Sheridan Montgomery leads a charmed life as the wife of Eliot, U.S. ambassador to Venezuela. But an attack on their lives cripples Eliot, and they retreat to a remote Mexican village. As Sheridan quietly cares for her husband, she sees her dreams slipping away. Luke Traynor shatters their reverie when he arrives to tell Sheridan of her father's heart attack and the evidence implicating him in a conspiracy. Sheridan returns to Chicago to untangle the web of her father's past and is forced to confront her feelings for Luke, a trail of deceit, and the truth about her marriage.Sheridan Montgomery leads a charmed life as the wife of Eliot, U.S. ambassador to Venezuela. But an attack on their lives cripples Eliot, and they retreat to a remote Mexican village. As Sheridan quietly cares for her husband, she sees her dreams slipping away. Luke Traynor shatters their reverie when he arrives to tell Sheridan of her father's heart attack and the evidence implicating him in a conspiracy. Sheridan returns to Chicago to untangle the web of her father's past and is forced to confront her feelings for Luke, a trail of deceit, and the truth about her marriage.

Running Scared Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Shirlee McCoy / Steeple Hill Books Thanks to Maggie Tennyson, Kane Dougherty's son-abducted five years earlier-has finally been found. The private investigator just wants to show his gratitude…so why is Maggie pushing him away? Maggie's thrilled to have united father and son. Now, if only Kane would leave her alone! It's not safe to be near her, not with her shadowed past. But when it comes to her protection, Kane refuses to walk away. When danger finds Maggie again, she'll face it with a hero at her side-whether she wants him or

Stars in the Night Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Cara C. Putman / Summerside Press During World War II, attorney Audra Schaeffer travels with the Hollywood Victory Caravan---but she's more interested in finding her sister's killer than selling war bonds. Then two people are found dead on the train, including star Robert Garfield's ex-wife. Are the deaths related to her sister's? Could the murderer be the man Audra loves? 320 pages, softcover.

The Bishop, Patrick Bowers Series #4 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Steven James / Revell FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers's cutting-edge 21st- century geospatial investigative techniques and impeccable logic have helped him track some of the country's most grisly killers. But those skills are pushed to the limit in this new installment of the highly-acclaimed, award-winning The Bowers Files series.This time it's a congressman's daughter who is found dead even as her killers launch a spree of perfect murders in the Northeast. With nothing to link the crimes to each other, Agent Bowers faces his most difficult case yet--even as his personal life begins to crumble around him.

The Constantine Conspiracy Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Gary E. Parker / Revell Nationally known and sought-after playboy Rick Carson stumbles onto a murder--and finds himself the prime suspect. Innocent people don't run, but Rick finds that his life depends on it. Closing in behind him is a park ranger who is more than she seems. And what starts as a simple crime begins to look like part of something much bigger--and much more sinister. Even Rick's powerful family is implicated. In a place where no one is who they say they are and danger lurks around every corner, who can Rick trust? Will he risk his fortune, his love, and possibly his life to expose the truth?

The Cool Woman Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By John Aubrey Anderson / Fidelis Books In 1970, Bill Mann, a pilot who sought to make aerial combat his guiding star, is already lost whether he knows it or not. Although he's at the top of his Air Force class and marries a beautiful girl, his life is centered on drinking and partying-perhaps a way to escape the haunting memory of having to kill two white men who beat his black mother to death when he was ten years old.Upon leaving to spend a year in Vietnam flying combat missions aboard his aircraft, The Cool Woman, Bill remains confident and considers himself "the envied of the envied." But soon enough his wife is leaving him, and a downward spiral of Mann's heart, soul, and survival odds has begun.

Crimson Cipher Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Susan Page Davis / Summerside Press The year is 1915---and navy cryptographer Emma Shuster is determined to defend the U.S. against acts of German sabotage! Using the expertise she gained by helping her late father develop a cipher system, she teams up with Lt. John Patterson. But can they outwit the cunning adversary known only as Kobold---German for "goblin"? 320 pages, softcover.

The Witness Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Josh McDowell / Tyndale House Tracked by advanced surveillance technology, Marwan Accad is pursued by Middle Eastern authorities for murders he didn't commit. And even as he races against time to find his accusers, save himself, and those he loves, Accad grapples with what's beyond this life and what's eternal. A gripping story of a devout Muslim's conversion to Christianity. 384 pages, softcover from

JUNE-2010

Back on Murder Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By J. Mark Bertrand / Bethany House Det. Roland March is a homicide cop on his way out. But when he's the only one at a crime scene to find evidence of a missing female victim, he's given one last chance to prove himself. Before he can crack the case, he's transferred to a new one that has grabbed the spotlight--the disappearance of a famous Houston evangelist's teen daughter. With the help of a youth pastor with a guilty conscience who navigates the world of church and faith, March is determined to find the missing girls while proving he's still one of Houston's

Dancing on Glass Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Pamela Ewen / B&H Fiction In the steamy city of New Orleans in 1974, Amalise Catoir sees Phillip Sharp as a charming, magnetic artist, unlike any man she has known. A young lawyer herself, raised in a small-town Christian home and on the brink of a career with a large firm, she is strong and successful, yet sometimes too trusting and whimsical. Ama's rash decision to marry Phillip proves to be a mistake as he becomes overly possessive, drawing his wife away from family, friends, and her faith. His insidious, dangerous behavior becomes her dark, inescapable secret.In this lawyer's unraveling world, can grace survive Ama's fatal choice? What would you do when prayers seem to go unanswered, faith has slipped away, evil stalks, and you feel yourself forever dancing on shattered glass?

Dark in the City of Light Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Paul Robertson / Bethany House The climate is tense in 1870s Europe as mistrust and suspicion rule the day. When the wife of Baron Harsanyi--a well-connected military attachi--is found murdered, it is only the first in a series of evil acts committed by a shadowy enemy bent on destroying the baron. As nations ready for war, the baron must uncover the truth as he and his two adult children are launched straight into the maelstrom that will engulf the continent.

End Game Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Roxanne Rustand / Steeple Hill Books * "I'll be seeing you again…." The attacker's words still ring in Deputy Megan Peters's ears. Her attempt to trap the serial rapist terrorizing Lost Falls failed, but she has succeeded in becoming the target of his attention. Undaunted, Megan moves forward in her investigation, and Scott Anders, the only newcomer in town, draws her suspicion. Is his gentleness just an act? Yet as Megan and Scott grow closer, she finds herself questioning her instincts. What will she believe-her heart or the evidence that seems to be mounting against Scott?

Predator, Hardcover Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Terri Blackstock / Zondervan When Krista Carmichael's sister is killed by an online predator, she turns herself into "bait" to flush out the murderer. Ryan Adkins never expected his billion-dollar GrapeVyne social network to become a stalking ground, so he joins forces with Krista to bring the killer to justice. But who will protect them when the tables turn? 352 pages, softcover from Zondervan.

Risky Reunion Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lenora Worth / Steeple Hill Books As a novice FBI agent, Jackson McGraw was deeply touched by the young single mother-a murder witness-in his protective custody. When her baby girl was almost killed, Eloise fled-selflessly leaving her child in his care with a note to find her a good Christian home. Now, twenty years later, the mob is obsessed with retaliation against the woman whose testimony imprisoned their late don. Jackson is determined to track Eloise down to protect her-and reclaim two decades' worth of love.

Sabotage Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kit Wilkinson / Steeple Hill Books Olympic hopeful Emilie Gill is beautiful, rich, successful-and in danger. Someone's targeting her stable, her friends, her life…and there's nowhere for her to turn. The police? They've charged her with murder. Her father? Out of town-again. Her best friend? He's the man she's accused of killing. There's no one to count on-until Derrick Randall rides into her life. The stable manager's support encourages Emilie to open her carefully guarded heart. But just as she's learning to trust, it all comes apart. Her faith-and newfound love-are all she'll have when the sabotage turns deadly once more….

Simple Secrets Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Nancy Mehl / Barbour Publishing Gracie Temple loves city life and her job as a graphic designer. But when a reclusive uncle dies and leaves her his house in a quiet Kansas Mennonite community, she inherits a dark legacy, strange neighbors---and farmer Sam Goodrich. Will Gracie be enticed by the small town's charm---or intimidated by its deadly secrets? 320 pages, softcover from Barbour.

The Influenza Bomb Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Paul McCusker & Walt Larimore, M.D. / Howard Books Siberian hospitals are overrun with what looks like the Spanish Flu of 1918. When Dr. Susan Hutchinson arrives, she learns that the outbreak began when the missing Professor Weigel had a run-in with an ecoterrorist group called Return to Earth. In a race against time, can she stop them before they destroy all of mankind? 428 pages, softcover from Howard.

Tomorrow We Die Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Shawn Grady / Bethany House Jonathan Trestle is a paramedic who's spent the week a few steps behind the angel of death. When he responds to a call about a man sprawled on a downtown sidewalk, Trestle isn't about to lose another victim. CPR revives the man long enough for him to hand Trestle a crumpled piece of paper and say, "Give this to Martin," before being taken to the hospital.

Troubled Waters Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Rachelle McCalla / Steeple Hill Books He's working for the Coast Guard, but that's not Heath Gerlach's only mission. He's also an undercover FBI agent, and his target for investigation is his new partner, Tracie Crandall. With her blond hair and pretty blue eyes, Tracie looks sweet and innocent. But was she involved in her former partner's crimes? Tracie won't talk about it. Because she's guilty? Or because she's afraid to trust another partner? Just when Heath is sure he knows, a shocking revelation changes everything. Now all he wants is to keep Tracie safe…and give her a reason to believe in the power of love

MAY-2010

Broken Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Travis Thrasher / Faithwords Laila had it all---love, wealth, family, faith---but suddenly her world fell apart. Destitute, she becomes a Chicago call girl. When she kills a client in self-defense, she thinks nobody knows---until she's hounded by an otherworldly stranger. Will God protect her from this demon or is her plea for salvation too late? 272 pages, softcover from Faithwords.

Covert Pursuit Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Terri Reed / Steeple Hill Books Boston homicide detective Angie Carlucci thought she was getting a much-needed vacation. But her Florida Keys holiday is interrupted when she sees someone dump a body bag in the ocean. In the tangle between arms dealers and treasure hunters, she's the only witness-and the main target. Unless a certain boat captain can keep her safe… A pretty cop complicating his mission-and endangering his cover-is the last thing federal agent Jason Bodwell needs. Yet the more Jason and Angie work together, the closer they grow. Jason's willing to risk his life to solve the case…what will he risk for love?

Dead Ringer Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sharon Dunn / Steeple Hill Books Facts about the Mountain Springs Serial Killer: * He targets women with long dark hair and blue eyes. * He finds his victims through an online dating service. * He's about to strike again. When a distress call sends Detective Eli Hawkins to Lucy Kimbol, he senses danger straightaway. With her long dark hair and beautiful blue eyes, Lucy's a dead ringer for the local killer's other victims. And she is a member of the online dating service the killer frequents. But with her painful past, Lucy is reluctant to believe Eli's warnings. Winning her trust is the only way to keep her safe…if Eli is not already too late.

Fatal Secrets Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Barbara Phinney / Steeple Hill Books "For my baby's safety, I must give her up…" An old letter is all Kristin Perry has of her birth mother. When the Witness Protection Program couldn't keep mother or daughter safe, the woman fled "underground." With the help of private investigator Zane Black, Kristin tries to track her down. Instead, though, she finds herself the target of a series of deadly "accidents." Zane's still searching for her missing mother-but now Kristin's starting to wonder if her family reunion will be the death of them all….

Flight of Shadows Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sigmund Brouwer / Waterbrook In this stand-alone sequel to Broken Angel, 15-year-old Caitlyn---the girl with wings---hopes to blend into life on the Outside. Though her survival is aided by Razor, a mysterious illusionist skilled in evading officials and police, her creators are just as strongly motivated to capture Caitlyn as she is to escape! 288 pages, softcover from Waterbrook.

Indivisible Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kristen Heitzmann / WaterBrook Press Something sinister is happening in Radcliff, Colorado---and police chief Jonah Westfall must stop the twisted behavior. His investigation forces him to involve childhood friend Tia Monroe, new veterinarian Liz Rainer, and the local baker. Haunted by his past, can Jonah ignore his personal demons to protect the town---and the people he cares about? 320 pages, softcover from

Nightmare Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Robin Parrish / Bethany House Ghost Town is the hottest amusement park in the country, offering state-of-the-art chills and thrills involving the paranormal. The park's main ride is a haunted house that promises an encounter with a real ghost. When Maia Peters visits during her senior year of college, she's not expecting to be impressed. Maia grew up as the only child of a pair of world-renowned "ghost hunters," so the paranormal is nothing new. In fact, the ride feels pretty boring until the very end. There, a face appears from the mist. The face of Jordin Cole, a girl who disappeared from campus a few months ago.

Secret Agent Father Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Laura Scott / Steeple Hill Books He has a son? Although he's never met the boy who arrives on his doorstep, undercover DEA agent Alex McCade can't deny the truth. The four-year-old is his child, and-like father, like son-little Cody has landed himself in the middle of a dangerous situation. Shelby Jacobson, Cody's aunt, tells Alex that Cody is the only one who can identify his mother's killer. So now the killer is after them both. With his newfound family in danger, Alex will do anything to keep Cody-and Cody's beautiful aunt-safely by his side.

APRIL-2010

A Summer Secret, Mysteries of Middlefield Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kathleen Fuller / Thomas Nelson Sharing a house with six high- spirited brothers isn't easy for soon-to-be eighth-grader Mary Beth Mullet. Looking for some much-needed peace and quiet, she escapes to a neighbor's abandoned barn---but finds more than she bargained for. Someone is living there---somebody who needs help. What should Mary Beth do? Ages 8 to 12. 288 pages, softcover from Nelson.

Almost Forever Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Deborah Raney / Howard Unearthing a lost memory may cause her to lose everything she holds dear. but could it also set her free? Volunteer Bryn Hennesey was there at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter the night five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Among them was her husband, Adam. Now a terrifying absence of memory has her wondering if she might, in some way, be responsible. Garrett Edmonds' wife, Molly, was the only female firefighter to perish in the blaze. He was supposed to protect the woman he loved.now she's the one who's died a hero. How can he go on in the face of such unbearable loss? And what started the fire that destroyed the dreams and futures of so many? Investigators are stumped. But someone knows the answer.

Blood Ransom, Mission Hope Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lisa Harris / Zondervan Deep in the heart of Africa, two American lives are about to change forever. Natalie Sinclair and Dr. Chad Talcott want to make a difference in under-developed African villages … but they didn’t count on risking their lives in the process. Romance and adventure drive this powerful thriller about the modern-day slave trade and those who dare to challenge it.

Calculated Revenge Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Jill Elizabeth Nelson / Steeple Hill Books t's been eighteen years since Laney Thompson's sister was abducted and killed, but the pain Laney feels has never faded. And now the murderer is back, taunting Laney with mementos of her sister and threatening Laney's young daughter. School principal Noah Ryder is her best hope for protecting her daughter-if she can convince the former investigator to take the case. As the threats accelerate, a string of clues leads Laney to uncover old secrets. But without Noah's help, how can she piece together the puzzle before her child-like her sister-is lost to a killer's revenge?

Code Blue, Prescription for Trouble Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Richard L. Mabry, M.D. / Abingdon Press After a broken relationship, all Dr. Cathy Sewall wants is to find healing. But it's clear that returning to her hometown is a prescription for trouble. When one of Cathy's medications almost kills the local banker, she's charged with malpractice! She knows she's innocent, but who would want to end her career---and possibly her life? 288 pages, softcover from Abingdon.

Darlington Woods Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Mike Dellosso / Realms After losing his wife and son, Jimmy, Rob Shields heads to Mayfield, Maryland, to live in a house he inherited. Eerie things begin to happen, including a dream where he sees Jimmy in a place called Darlington. Is his son alive? Can he possibly find him---in a town that doesn't appear on any map? 304 pages, softcover from Realms.

Deadly Vows Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Shirlee McCoy / Steeple Hill Books Olivia Jarrod was newly placed in witness protection when she discovered she was pregnant. First rule of the program: no contact with anyone from her former life. That includes her estranged husband, Ford Jensen-the unknowing father of her unborn child. Despite their rocky marriage, Olivia still loves him deeply. And when Ford shocks her by tracking her down, she knows the mobster pursuing her can't be far behind. But now their baby's very life depends on both of them staying alive-and together.

Disaster Status, Mercy Hospital Series #2 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Candace Calvert / Tyndale House Charge nurse Erin Quinn escaped personal turmoil to work on the peaceful California coast. But when a hazardous material spill places Pacific Mercy Hospital on disaster status and stresses staff, she's puts to the test. And thrown into conflict with the fire department's handsome incident commander who thinks her strategy is out of line. Fire Captain Scott McKenna has felt the toxic effects of tragedy; he's learned to go strictly by the book to advance his career, heal his family, and protect his wounded heart. When he's forced to team with the passionately determined ER charge nurse, sparks fly. As they work to save lives, can they handle the attraction kindled between them . . . without getting burned?

Drift Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sharon Carter Rogers / Howard Charlie Murphy, a syndicate crime boss, is dead. His sassy, impulsive, bold, daring, and fearless twenty-year-old adopted-by-kidnapping daughter, Baby Doll, stands by his open grave,poised, ready to run. If Maurits, Charlie's bodyguard and heir to the Justice position, discovers the role she played in Charlie's death, she will pay the ultimate price. A few yards away, a freezing man huddles in a ball on a freshly filled-in grave. He doesn't seem to be mourning. He seems to be helpless. Hopeless. Waiting. Foolish. He is a Drifter, waiting for a new tether-a person who will see him when no one else can. And he will stay with that person for an unknown period of time. For unknown reasons. He drifts through life invisible to all but one. Heaven and hell are unattainable for him. There is pain. Sometimes lots of pain. But there is no death, even when he wishes it would come. This time, he becomes tethered to Baby Doll, who is determined to finish what she started and will do anything to accomplish it. In a world where loyalties and betrayals are both rewarded with death, each pawn in this deadly game must stay one step ahead of the rest, or they will find themselves six feet under-next to Charlie Murphy.

Final Touch Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Brandilyn Collins & Amberly Collins / Zondervan The day Shaley O'Conner has dreamed of all her life is shattered by a nightmare. On a lavish estate in California guarded from the media, Shaley's mom, rock star Rayne O'Connor, is marrying her teen sweetheart and Shaley's father, Gary Donovon. It's a dream come true for Shaley, who has always longed for the father she never knew. But minutes before the wedding, Shaley is kidnapped. Who is this man who has taken her-and why? As Rayne and Gary race against time to find their daughter, Shaley's abductor eludes the FBI at every turn. Fearing for her life, Shaley wills herself to stay strong. But as the days pass, she realizes that no one can

Forget Me Not Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Vicki Hinze / Random House, Inc A mysterious incident leaves Susan Brandt dead---and her husband, Ben, devastated. Three years later, a similar accident occurs. The victim looks exactly like his late wife and carries Susan's name on a crisis center's card---but this woman survives. When somebody wants her dead, will Ben risk his life and his heart to save her? 352 pages, softcover from Multnomah.

In Harm's Way, Heroes of Quantico Series #3 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Irene Hannon / Revell FBI special agent Nick Bradley has seen his share of kooks during his fifteen years with the Bureau. But Rachel Sutton is an enigma. She seems normal when she shows up at the FBI office in St. Louis--until she produces a tattered Raggedy Ann doll she found and tells him she thinks something is wrong because of a strange feeling of terror it gives her when she touches it. Nick dismisses her, only to stumble across a link between the doll and an abducted child, setting in motion a chain of events that uncovers startling connections--and puts Rachel's life on the line. Filled with palpable suspense and a touch of romance, In Harm's Way is the final installment of the thrilling HEROES OF QUANTICO series.

More than Conquerors Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kathi Macias / New Hope Publishers More than Conquerors takes place in Tijuana and Chiapas, Mexico. With violent crime on the rise and the political climate changing throughout Mexico, Pastor Hector Rodriguez finds himself at odds with his own Christian teachings when murder threatens the sanctity and safety of his own family.

Mountain Peril Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sandra Robbins / Steeple Hill Books According to an anonymous message, a young woman is going to be murdered in the North Carolina mountains. When a body is found, Danielle Tyler is shocked to learn it's her student-the third person in her life to meet an untimely death. Is she next? From disturbing notes and roses left in her office to cold-blooded murder, someone means deadly business. Detective Jack Denton-the stalwart lawman who makes her pulse race-vows to find the deranged madman, but Danielle doesn't dare let him too close. Especially when death seems to be the destiny of anyone she cares about…

Never Let You Go Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Erin Healy / Thomas Nelson After her estranged husband, Grant, tries to re-enter her life, Lexi is determined to keep him away from their daughter, Molly---especially now that a drug dealer is demanding payment for Grant's debts. But the "seen" is only the tip of the iceberg. It's the invisible evil powers that threaten Lexi's world. Will heaven help her? 320 pages, softcover from Nelson.

No Greater Love, Extreme Devotion Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kathi Macias / New Hope Publishers When her parents are murdered for resisting apartheid, 16-year-old Chioma goes to live with an Afrikaner family---where she falls in love with the farmer's son. But then another tragedy transpires, and she joins a rebel band in order to seek revenge. When cultures clash in life-or-death struggles, will Chioma choose violence---or forgiveness? 320 pages, softcover from New Hope.

On Thin Ice Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Linda Hall / Steeple Hill Books Twenty years ago-two weeks before their intended wedding day-tragedy tore Megan Brooks and Alec Black apart. They haven't seen each other since. Someone has been watching them, though… and attacking the members of the would-be bridal party. Megan knows she must confront her past to fi nd answers. But coming home means facing Alec, now the sheriff of Whisper Lake, Maine. He's the last man Megan wants to see again-yet he's the only one who can keep her safe when the killer comes for the bride.

Refuge on Crescent Hill Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Melanie Dobson / Kregel Publications Camden Bristow didn't expect to move into her deceased grandmother's rundown mansion in Etherton, Ohio. What happened to the house she played in as a child with its secret passageways and tales of runaway slaves? When antiques start disappearing, Camden wonders if Grandma's stories were true. Who else has access to Crescent Hill---and why? 272 pages, softcover from Kregel.

Rooms Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By James L. Rubart / B&H Fiction On a rainy spring day in Seattle, young software tycoon Micah Taylor receives a cryptic, twenty-five-year-old letter from a great uncle he never knew. It claims a home awaits him on the Oregon coast that will turn his world inside out. Suspecting a prank, Micah arrives at Cannon Beach to discover a stunning brand new nine-thousand square foot house. And after meeting Sarah Sabin at a nearby ice cream shop, he has two reasons to visit the beach every weekend. When bizarre things start happening in the rooms of the home, Micah suspects they have some connection to his enigmatic new friend, Rick, the town mechanic. But Rick will only say the house is spiritual. This unnerves Micah because his faith slipped away like the tide years ago, and he wants to keep it that way. But as he slowly discovers, the home isn't just spiritual, it's a physical manifestation of his soul, which God uses to heal Micah's darkest wounds and lead him into an astonishing new destiny.

Sworn to Protect Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By DiAnn Mills / Tyndale House Border Patrol Agent Danika Morales sends illegal immigrants back to Mexico; a job she's paid dearly for. Her husband, Toby, was murdered two years ago trying to help and his murder's never been solved. Now a string of attacks and arrests leads her to believe that someone from McAllen profits from sneaking undocumented immigrants into the country and somehow this illegal activity is tied to her husband, Toby's death.

The Bride Collector Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Ted Dekker / Center Street A Denver serial killer is murdering beautiful women and leaving a bridal veil at each scene. Unable to crack the case, FBI Special Agent Brad Raines appeals for help from Paradise, a mentally ill woman who is extraordinarily gifted. When Raines's colleague becomes the next target, can Paradise help before it's too late? 432 pages, hardcover from Center Street.

The King, Reluctant Demon Diaries Series #3 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Linda Rios Brook / Realms The mysterious Wonk has disappeared! Are the remaining scrolls containing a fallen angel's commentary gone forever? Determined to find the missing man---and the scrolls---translator Samantha Yale stumbles upon a dark underworld of disembodied spirits, and Wonk. Will he allow her to examine the demon's eyewitness accounts spanning the time of Judges to King David? 304 pages, softcover from Realms.

The Overseer, Firstborn Series #2 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Conlan Brown / Realms While Hannah Rice tries to rescue three teenagers abducted by a human trafficking ring, Devin Bathhurst attempts to stop the assassination of an African American politician. Working together, the Firstborn can see the past, present, and future. Will they heed a warning against pursuing separate goals? Or will they be torn apart by the Thresher? 304 pages, softcover from Realms.

The Right Call Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Kathy Herman / David C. Cook With information that could solve a series of murders but endangers the girl he loves, a college boy grapples with what to do-and whom to trust. Ethan Langley is home for the summer, eager to renew his friendship with Vanessa Jessup and her infant son, Carter. And her parents, Police Chief Brill Jessup and her husband, Kurt, approve: Ethan is thoughtful, kind, hard-working, and ambitious. Before Ethan is even settled, a series of random shootings leaves someone he loves dead. While police are scrambling for suspects, Ethan learns shocking details that could break the case-but it imperils the lives of those he's come to love. Going to the police with what he knows endangers Vanessa and Carter . . . yet not telling them is just as dangerous. He's been dealt a risky hand in a game for which he doesn't know the rules. Will he make the right call?

Six Liter Club Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Harry Kraus MD / Howard In 1983, Camille Weller becomes the first black female doctor at Medical College of Virginia. During her first day on the job, she manages to save a patient who lost six liters of blood---enlisting her in a prestigious surgeons "club." But will flashbacks from her childhood in the Congo paralyze her work---and her faith? 364 pages, softcover from Howard.

Too Close to Home, Women of Justice Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lynette Eason / Revell Samantha Cash is the FBI's secret weapon. Her methods are invisible, and she never stops until the case is closed. When missing teens begin turning up dead in a small Southern town, Samantha is assigned to help local chief Connor Wolfe find the killer. And he has two problems with that. There's her faith--in God and herself. And then there's the fact that she looks exactly like his late wife. As they get close to an answer, the case becomes personal. The killer seems to be taking an interest in Connor's 16-year-old daughter, who thinks her dad is getting way too protective. Can't a girl just have some fun? Too Close to Home ratchets up the suspense with each page, and will have readers cheering for the characters they love as justice is served and love grows even in the face of danger. Read this one with the lights on!

Valley of Bones, Jerusalem Undead Trilogy Series #3 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Eric Wilson / Thomas Nelson The spine-chilling third installment in Wilson's Jerusalem's Undead Trilogy! Ever since the supernatural Collectors escaped their ancient burial chambers in modern-day Israel, Gina Lazarescu's life has been in danger. She knows she can't defeat such terrifying enemies on her own. Will the combined power of Those Who Resist be enough to save her? 416 pages, softcover from Nelson.

Wonders Never Cease Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Tim Downs / Thomas Nelson When a car accident leaves a famous movie star in a coma, nurse Kemp--- a medical school dropout---devises an evil plan. Manipulating her medication, he pretends to be an angel giving her messages---then dictates a "spiritual bestseller" he believes will make them both rich. But what will he do if real angels show up? 320 pages, softcover from Nelson.

MARCH-2010

Cowboy Protector Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Margaret Daley / Steeple Hill Books Two years ago, Hannah Williams left the Witness Protection Program-and she's been running ever since. To stay ahead of the mob, she changes her name and location constantly. So when she takes a job caring for a Montana rancher's sick daughter, she expects to leave soon. But little Misty Taylor tugs at Hannah's heartstrings-and so does her handsome father. Hannah knows Austin Taylor suspects she's keeping secrets. But how can she tell him the truth without endangering the pair she's come to love?

Dead Air Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Robin Caroll / Steeple Hill Books When she finds her coworker's body in front of the station doors, nighttime DJ Gabby Rogillio knows it was murder. But how can the police suspect the station's owner, a man who's been like a father to Gabby? She's determined to clear her friend's name, and will recruit anyone she can find to help. Even the mysterious newcomer in town, handsome businessman Clark McKay. Gabby doesn't quite trust Clark, but she can't crack the case alone. Especially when the killer threatens them both-either back down from the investigation…or be silenced forever.

Dead Reckoning Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Ronie Kendig / Abingdon Press Underwater archeologist Shiloh Blake is consumed with passion for the water and inflamed at the injustices of life, blaming her secret agent father for her mother's death. When her first large-scale dig traps her in the middle of an international nuclear arms clash, she flees for her life and is followed by an unknown man. Who is he? How is he always one step ahead? Reece Jaxon is a former Navy SEAL, who now serves his country as a spy. His mission is threatened by the beguiling Shiloh Blake as he hunts down the sources to a nuclear dead drop in the Arabian Sea. The only way to end this nightmare and prevent a nuclear meltdown is for Shiloh to join forces with Reece. Will Shiloh violate her vow to never become a spy like her father? Will she reconcile with her father? Will her trust issues destroy her chance for love? And will she allow God to help her through this ordeal?

Hand of Fate, Triple Threat Series #2 By Lis Wiehl & April Henry / Thomas Nelson A suspected terrorist attack happens when outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate is killed by poisonous gas while his show, "The Hand of Fate" is on the air. During the ensuing panic, downtown Portland is evacuated and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges is trapped in a high-rise building. Crime reporter Cassidy Shaw is the only journalist to report from the scene as chaos overtakes the streets. And federal prosecutor Allison Pierce ends up rescuing a toddler separated from her family and taking her to one of the city's overwhelmed hospitals. In the days following Fate's murder, the three colleagues and friends team up to uncover the secrets behind the attack - and reveal secrets of their own.

Midnight Caller Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Diane Burke / Steeple Hill Books Three deaths, one connection-the anonymous calls all three women reported in the weeks before they died. Detective Tony Marino wants to close this case before another woman disappears. Especially when he meets a fatherless little boy whose mother is being stalked. Single mom Erin O'Malley tells Tony about her anonymous caller's heavy breathing and unnerving silences. And the feeling of being watched-constantly. Now, after years of thinking he had nothing to offer a wife and child, Tony will do anything to protect the family that feels like his own. Because Erin is next on the killer's list.

Once in a Blue Moon Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Leanna Ellis / B&H Fiction Bryn Seymour was nine years old when her mother died under mysterious circumstances on the same day Apollo 11 made its historic lunar landing. Forty years later-divorced, working as an obituary writer, and duly cynical-she meets Howard, a conspiracy theorist who knew her mom and believes a small Texas town may hold clues to what really fueled her demise. Seeking closure, Bryn goes along for this men-in-black ride. But upon meeting Howard's son Sam, an outspoken Christian, she can't decide whose beliefs are more pie-in-the-sky. The gravity of life has pulled Bryn down for decades. But a perfect love could be her first step to soaring. It only happens once in a blue moon.

Running for Cover Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Shirlee McCoy / Steeple Hill Books Morgan Alexandria moved to Virginia to escape her past…but her past isn't ready to let her go. Thanks to her ex-husband's shady dealings, someone's after her, and if it weren't for Jackson Sharo, she might already be dead. Can Morgan trust Jackson? Maybe not. The former big-city cop is practically a stranger. But trying to handle everything on her own just leads to new disasters. And without Jackson's help, she could find herself running right into a

The Clouds Roll Away, Raleigh Harmon Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Sibella Giorello / Thomas Nelson Raleigh's exemplary service in Seattle opened the door for her disciplinary transfer to be lifted, allowing her to return to her home FBI field office in Richmond, VA. A civil rights case turns out to be much more complex than anyone thought when Raleigh is forced to go undercover in a drug traffiking case...and things aren't any simpler at home.

The Lord Is My Shepherd, Psalm 23 Mysteries Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Debbie Viguie / Abingdon Press Cindy's church is getting ready to celebrate Easter, and Jeremiah's Temple is preparing for Passover when Cindy literally stumbles over the body of an unknown man lying dead in the sanctuary. The church was locked, and a bloody cross necklace on the floor seems to be the only clue. The killer is likely a member of the congregation, but there are hints that similar deaths have happened in the past. Are Cindy and Jeremiah dealing with a serial killer? They have to unravel the clues before Easter Sunday arrives and more people die. Cindy and Jeremiah come from two different worlds, even though they work right next door to each other. Cindy is a strong Christian who lives a normal but somewhat dull life, working as a church secretary. Jeremiah is a Reformed rabbi with a mysterious past full of danger and excitement. But one eventful Easter/Passover week, the two find themselves working together to solve a murder and stop a serial killer from striking again. Solving the mystery should put an end to their alliance, but the church secretary and the rabbi quickly find themselves enmeshed in another mystery. Soon the two form a friendly alliance and friendship, exploring personal history and faith and growing closer with each passing adventure. Despite their differences Cindy and Jeremiah find a lot of common ground.

FEBRUARY-2010

Beguiled By Deeanne Gist & J. Mark Bertrand / Bethany House When novelists Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand first met in a Houston critique group, they never expected where friendship would take them. She wrote romance; he wrote crime novels. But growing respect for each other's work culminated in the decision to try blending their talents into this wonderfully engaging story merging romance and mystery. Rylee Monroe walks dogs in old-money Charleston, a part of the city recently targeted by a daring thief. Logan Woods works the crime beat for the local paper but dreams of a life as a nonfiction writer. When the string of robberies takes a strange twist, Logan sees the making of a once-in-a-lifetime book that seems to circle around this charming, eye-catching dogwalker. But pursuing the truth means ignoring that he seems to be falling for her. And what is she hiding in her past that could crack the story wide open?

Deliver Us from Evil Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Robin Caroll / B&H Fiction A beautiful yet tough woman working in a beautiful yet tough setting, Brannon Callahan is a search and rescue helicopter pilot for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Strong faith and a decorated history of service have kept her one step ahead of on-the-job dangers, but there's no precedent for what's about to happen. After a blizzard takes down a small plane carrying U.S. Marshal Roark Holland (already haunted by a recent tragedy), Brannon must save him in more ways than one and safeguard the donor heart he's transporting to a government witness on the edge of death. Otherwise the largest child trafficking ring in history-with shocking links from Thailand to Tennessee-will slip further away into darkness along the Appalachian Trail.

Fatal Burn Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Roxanne Rustand / Steeple Hill Books Someone's after Kris Donaldson, and they don't just want her hurt-they want her ruined. First, an arsonist tries to destroy her cabin, and evidence points to Kris. Then an injured deputy is found at her place…with ballistics proof that he was shot with her rifle. Even Trace Randall, the arson investigator who's helped her before, seems to doubt her now. She has to prove her innocence, but how? Her reputation, her life-and her chance for happiness with Trace-are all on the line.

Hunter's Moon Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Don Hoesel / Bethany House After a long absence, novelist CJ Baxter returns to his hometown of Adelia in upstate New York for his grandfather's funeral. Facing a messy divorce and doubting his talent as a writer, CJ is forced to confront secrets that have tormented him since childhood. To complicate matters, his brother Graham is running for a Senate seat, and the family is intent on keeping the most damaging secret-- surrounding a murder and its cover-up--in the family, for fear the truth would ruin Graham's chances at winning. But with CJ airing their dirty laundry in his books, the family is forced to deal with him. CJ must find a way to remain safe while coming to terms with the newfound faith that compelled him to return to Adelia in the first place.

Killer Headline Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Debby Giusti / Steeple Hill Books Two women in the witness protection program have been murdered in Montana. The connection? The mob…and the victims' green eyes. Coincidence? Not according to journalist Violet Kramer, who's counting on her exposé to reveal the truth, protect women in danger-and establish herself as an ace reporter. Undercover cop Clay West thinks she's making a deadly mistake that could bring the mob to her door. And when the lawman with the piercing black eyes insists on protecting her himself, Violet knows she's already in danger.

My Deadly Valentine Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Valerie Hansen & Lynette Eason / Steeple Hill Books Dangerous Admirer by Valerie Hansen Someone's stalking Rachel Hollister. With suspects at every turn, it's deputy Jase Morgan's job to halt the menace shadowing her steps. As the most romantic holiday of the year approaches, can she trust this charming officer with her life…and her heart? Dark Obsession by Lynette Eason Hang-up calls, graffiti, break-ins at her shop right before Valentine's Day… Someone wants to scare Holly Maddox-and it's working. Her high school sweetheart, Eli Brody, comes to the rescue, but surely the handsome detective doesn't really plan to stay. There's nowhere for Holly to turn as danger-and heartbreak-start closing in.

Raven's Ladder, Strand Series #3 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Jeffrey Overstreet / Random House, Inc Following the beacon of Auralia's colors and the footsteps of a mysterious dream-creature, King Cal-raven has discovered a destination for his weary crowd of refugees. It's a city only imagined in legendary tales. And it gives him hope to establish New Abascar. But when Cal-raven is waylaid by fortune hunters, his people become vulnerable to a danger more powerful than the prowling beastmen--House Bel Amica. In this oceanside kingdom of wealth, enchantment, and beauty, deceitful Seers are all too eager to ensnare House Abascar's wandering throng.

Survival Instinct Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Rachelle McCalla / Steeple Hill Books Returning to Devil's Island-the place that haunts her past-is frightening enough for Abby Caldwell. When her ride home mysteriously disappears, terror starts closing in. The island can be deadly, and no one knows that better than Abby. At least she's not alone. Scott Frasier, a former college classmate, is there along with his mother and stepfather. But then Scott's mother goes missing. Scott and Abby are forced to face the truth-all they have is each other…and ruthless enemies determined to make sure they don't leave the

Try Darkness, Ty Buchanan Series #2 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By James Scott Bell / Center Street Recovering from the death of his fiancee and a false accusation of murder, Ty Buchanan now prefers offering leagal services to the poor from his "office" at local coffee bar The Freudian Sip. A mysterious woman with a six-year-old daughter comes to him for help and all hell breaks loose. In the second fast-paced novel featuring trial lawyer Ty Buchanan, the murder of a client will force Ty into the underbelly of LA to protect the child she left behind.

JANUARY-2010

Blackout Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Jason Elam & Steve Yohn / Tyndale House Riley Covington is still reeling from his father's brutal murder when he learns he's been traded. Meanwhile, the counterterrorism division has detected a plot to detonate electromagnetic pulse bombs that could leave the U.S. without power, communications, and transportation-right down to dropping planes out of the sky. CTD scrambles to stop the attacks, but they run out of time. Amid the fallout, Riley, Scott, Skeeter, and CTD must regroup to make sure the second bomb doesn't reach its destination.

Burn Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Ted Dekker & Erin Healy / Thomas Nelson Gypsy Janeal Mikkado is in an explosive situation. When her kumpania was attacked and her friend was about to be burned to death, Janeal chose to disappear with the million dollars she discovered. Now the person she thought was dead is back! Will Janeal face her past---or be consumed by flames of guilt and fear? 384 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Colorado Crimes Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Lisa Harris / Barbour Publishing Laugh and cry along with Chef Pricilla Crumb as the guest list at her son's Colorado mountain hunting lodge quickly turns into a suspect list for murder. Then Pricilla's favorite baker ends up dead with Pricilla caught in a sticky scandal. Finally one of Pricilla's former culinary students is arrested for murder and in need of her help. And along the way, rejoice as love blooms for Pricilla in a second-chance romance.

Double Trouble, P.J. Sugar Series #2 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Susan May Warren / Tyndale House With one solved case under her belt, PJ Sugar is ready to dive into her career as a private investigator. Or at least a PI's assistant until she can prove herself to Jeremy Kane, her new boss. Suddenly PJ's seeing crime everywhere. But is it just in her head, or can she trust her instincts? When she takes on her first official case-house-sitting for a witness in protective custody-Jeremy assures her there's no danger involved. But it soon becomes clear that there is someone after the witness . . . and now they're

Endless Night Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Dana Mentink / Steeple Hill Books On the run, Jackie Swann returns to the last place anyone would look for her: Alaska's Delucchi Lodge. The retreat is home to Roman Carter, the man she once loved-and who she blames for her bother's death. But secrets mystery and danger abound at the lodge and suddenly, Roman is the only one she can trust.

Mainely Mysteries Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Susan Davis & Megan Davis / Barbour Publishing Emily Gray returns to the tiny lakeside town of Baxter, Maine, to prepare her mother's island cottage for sale. She doesn't expect to find a murder victim on Grand Cat Island-or to find love when she walks into the Baxter Marina. Is it Nate Holman or the fascinating mysteries that draw her back to the shores of Blue Heron Lake?

Smoke Screen Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Stephanie Newton / Steeple Hill Books First, his fiancée was murdered, then a dear friend. Is an arsonist targeting firehouse chaplain Jack Rollins through his loved ones? FBI agent Chloe David is on the case-working closer than she'd like with the handsome pastor. Only when the smoke clears does Chloe see past her doubts and fears and discovers the vengeful killer is closer than anyone realized.

Storm Warning Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Linda Hall / Steeple Hill Books The rustic lakeside homestead is supposed to be a refuge for widow Nori Edwards; however the moment she arrives, strange and frightening things start happening. Former police officer Steve Baylor vows to protect Nori and she finally feels sage. But danger won't stay hidden forever.

The Lightkeeper's Daughter, Mercy Falls Series #1 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Colleen Coble / Thomas Nelson When Addie accepts a nanny job at ritzy Eaton Hall in 1907 California, she hopes to discover the truth about her family heritage. But she soon realizes that what she learns could rob the man she loves of his dream---and his right to the wealth and power of the Eaton name. Should she stay silent? 320 pages, softcover from Nelson.

The Long Way Home, Homelanders Series #2 Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Andrew Klavan / Thomas Nelson Charlie West went to bed one night an ordinary high school student-when he woke up, he was a hunted man. Terrorists are trying to kill him. The police want to arrest him for the stabbing death of his best friend. He doesn't know whose side he's one or whom to trust. Is he a terrorist himself? A murderer? He isn't sure. With his pursuers closing in on every side, Charlie makes his way back to his hometown to find some answers. There, holed up in an abandoned mansion, he's joined by his high school buddies in a desperate attempt to find the truth about a murder he can't remember-and the love he can never forget.

Twin Targets Click title to read excerpt or buy from CBD.com By Marta Perry / Steeple Hill Books The witness protection program was supposed to keep Jade Summer's sister safe. So why is U.S. Marshal Micah McGraw saying her twin is dead? They soon realize the killers are really after Jade though they don't know why. Finding the truth could be disastrous.but lives depend on it!

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