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By Amy K Rognlie (Mountain Brook Ink)

Life in Short Creek, Texas is just what Callie Erickson expected it to be: calm and predictable…until the morning a gift bag—along with a dead body—appear on the doorstep of her shop. A terrible tragedy? Or something more sinister?After moving halfway across the country for a new crack at life, Callie isn’t eager to become entangled in any more trouble than necessary. But a cryptic message, a needy neighbor, and her own heart won’t allow her to give up so quickly. With the help of her indomitable Aunt Dot, and friends old and new, Callie sets out to discover the truth. What she finds might change her life forever.

By Amy K Rognlie (Mountain Brook Ink)

A mysterious postcard, a decades-old mystery, and a cranky realtor have suddenly thrown Callie Erickson’s plans into a tailspin. Callie, Todd and friends have their hearts set on building Hope House, a home for sex-trafficking victims. But before they can make much headway, Callie is confronted with the mysterious death of someone much closer to her than she’d like. Was it murder? Callie isn’t so sure, but with Todd’s help, she’s doing her best to find out, even as she is drawn deeper into their relationship. Can she trust herself to love him? In the meantime, Aunt Dot and Harry are dealing with intrigue of their own.

By Gayle Roper, Chuck Holton (Multnomah)

Two Dangerous Missions Collide with Explosive Results A suicide bomber blows up a hotel in Beirut, killing hundreds of people. A young American woman is kidnapped in Lebanon by terrorists. Connected or coincidence? Despite the government’s difficulty in locating her sister, Liz Fairchild, a reporter from the States, is determined to find her…regardless of the risks. Meanwhile, Sergeant John Cooper and his elite Special Ops team hunt down Palestinian extremists in possession of a new undetectable explosive that will change the “face of terror. ” When Liz and Task Force Valor’s paths intersect, more is at risk than their separate missions.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah Books)

The third book in the Seaside Seasons series, Cass’s mother, father, and nephew all need her—but have Cass’s dreams gotten lost in the crunch?The proud proprietor of her own bed-and-breakfast in sleepy Seaside, New Jersey, Cass Merton is intrigued by Dan Harmon, who arrives at SeaSong for an extended stay. After witnessing the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York City, the godly finance specialist is rethinking his life, career, and relationships—or lack of them. Meanwhile, Cass is questioning her consent to care for her easygoing nephew and feisty teenage niece for a whole year while their parents work in the Middle East. Add in Cass’s four brothers, who don’t take Dad’s compulsive contest entries and Mom’s increasing dementia one bit seriously, and her emotions swirl like the quickly rising hurricane that’s fast approaching Seaside. But everyday cares aren’t Cass’s only problems.

By Gayle Roper (Zondervan)

The latest mystery for the popular Merrileigh Kramer centers around issues of trust, both spiritual and practical, as Merrileigh investigates the suspicious disappearance of a friend’s husband, discovering strange and violent events at a local car dealership. Original.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Who would want to kill ordinary guy Arnie Meister? Reporter andsmall-town sleuth Merry Kramer was on the trail of the supposed killerwhen she uncovered more murder suspects than she ever thoughtpossible—an ex-wife, an ex-girlfriend and suspiciousbusiness associates. Nothing added up. But with Merry embroiled in the story, danger wasn’t far behind. And those she thought trustworthy—even charming Curt Carlyle—might not be who they seem….

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Amhearst, Pennsylvania, was just the kind of place for new beginningsfor brokenhearted reporter Merry Kramer. But she soon discovereddanger lurked behind the holly bushes when a dead body turnedup in her car!The trouble didn’t end there—gunshots, attacks and a handsome newfriend who might not be what he seemed. Surrounded by suspects, Merry would have to use all her investigative skills to keep frombecoming front-page news—as the killer’s next victim.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Mysteries followed reporter Merry Kramer everywhere. Case in point: On a morning jog one day, she discovered the body of a murdered woman. The small-town journalist had to find out who’d committedthe horrible crime. And the more she dug, the more she realized thatwhoever was hiding the truth certainly wouldn’t stop at one murderto protect it. Merry knew she had to decide—and decide soon—whether findingthe killer was worth risking her own life, as well as her futurewith a wonderful fiancé.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah)

One across… Three down… The answer is in the puzzle. The danger is in not solving it before time’s up. Libby Burton longs to be close to her twin sister, Tori, but their lives have taken them in different directions. Forced to share Aunt Stella’s old Philadelphia home in order to receive their inheritance, Libby hopes for a change, but it isn’t looking good so far. First, Tori tries to steal the affection and allegiance of Libby’s thirteen-year-old daughter, Chloe.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

My home-decorating business was booming, thanks to that newaccount for model homes in a posh neighborhood. Of course, it didn’tseem quite so posh when I came face-to-face with a man escaping thescene of his crime—a murder right next door to the house I was decorating. Now my life’s on the line until the police fi nd the murderer, and I’mguarded 24/7 by my panicky roommates and the overprotective ownerof the housing development, Gray Edwards. As a believer, I know helptruly comes from the Lord, but I sure wish He’d sent someoneless handsome.