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Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets
Series · 5 books · 2020

Books in series

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#1

The Lie

2020

Popular crime blogger Lara Franklin will stop at nothing to find the facts in a case—even putting herself in the position of the victim. When Lara submits her DNA to a genealogy site as part of an upcoming segment, she gets a lot more than she bargained for. Can she find the true facts in the biggest case of her life before it's too late? The only thing stopping her is...THE LIE. Don't miss this brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series! Coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback! THE LIE Debra Webb (December 2) BLOOD STRANGERS Vicki Hinze (December 9) SAVAGE BEAUTY Peggy Webb (December 16) DEADLY REFLECTIONS Regan Black (December 23) FATAL DECEPTIONS Cindy Gerard (December 30)
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#2

Blood Strangers

2020

In this heart-wrenching suspense, Gabby Blake, the estranged daughter of a single-parent father who has always kept his distance, is summoned. Her father has had a stroke and he insists Gabby help him by doing work that will cost her not only her job but her life. Yet she cannot refuse. She’s craved her father’s approval, longed to just once feel that she isn’t alone in the world and unloved. Maybe through this work they can finally bond. Her hope is short-lived. Her father is murdered . . . and Gabby is advised to vanish. No one can protect her. Disappearing is critical to her staying alive and avoiding assassination. Aided by an online friend, Gabby disappears and starts a new life. An unknown past rips open old wounds and family secrets that cut deeper than she believed possible—and unleashes a new betrayal from the one man in the world she had dared to trust with her life and her heart. Even betrayed, they must continue to discover, reveal and accept secrets. They must untangle the past from the present to shield themselves from the wrath of ruthless, powerful people with secrets of their own. People determined to inflict twisted revenge and then to kill them, knowing they are Blood Strangers. Don't miss this brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series! Coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback! THE LIE Debra Webb (December 2) BLOOD STRANGERS Vicki Hinze (December 9) SAVAGE BEAUTY Peggy Webb (December 16) DEADLY REFLECTIONS Regan Black (December 23) FATAL DECEPTIONS Cindy Gerard (December 30)
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#3

Savage Beauty

2020

It all started with the back rose named Poe’s Raven. In a stunning novel filled with suspense, secrets and brooding evil, Clive Allistair, the patriarch of the royal family of American horticulture, reigns supreme over three generations of Allistairs, rose breeders of some of the world’s most treasured cultivars. His black rose became the standard for Allistair roses, all named for renowned literary figures or works. But the secret of their roses will die unless Clive’s grandson Stephen takes a wife. He chooses courageous single mom Lily Perkins. Having survived a teenage pregnancy and a hard-knock life to emerge triumphant as an interior designer, she’s the perfect woman to bear his child and carry on the Allistair name. Clive throws a lavish party for a gathering of his Gulf Coast neighbors and the horticultural elite to introduce Stephen’s fiancée and her teenage daughter, as well as his new blue rose—named for one of his favorite poets. In the fairy tale atmosphere, Lily believes her dreams of love and a stable family are about to come true…until she starts to renovate her soon-to-be-home. What she finds behind locked doors in Allistair Manor is a chilling and deadly truth that threatens her dreams and puts everyone she loves at risk. There’s only one person Lily knows she can trust—Dr. Jack Harper, the man who has had her back since she was a child. But they’re in a race against time. Can the two them survive long enough to expose the ultimate evil of a SAVAGE BEAUTY? Don’t miss this brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback! THE LIE, Debra Webb (December 2) BLOOD STRANGERS, Vicki Hinze (December 9) SAVAGE BEAUTY, Peggy Webb (December 16) DEADLY REFLECTIONS, Regan Black (December 23) FATAL DECEPTIONS, Cindy Gerard (December 30)
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#4

Deadly Reflections

2020

One family's long-buried secrets could be the key to solving a shocking murder... With the holiday season in full swing, Paige Coker is planning a surprise party for her father's retirement when she finds troubling documents that indicate she might not be his daughter at all. Her search for answers is derailed when the event caterer is killed and she becomes the prime suspect. Her alibi is weak, and the police have surveillance footage of a woman at the scene - a woman who looks exactly like Paige. Desperate to clear her name, she reluctantly agrees to cooperate with the private investigator hired by her father. As a Guardian Agency protector, Carter Oakes has worked his share of sensitive cases. Upon meeting Paige, it's obvious she's hiding something and distressed over far more than the death of the caterer. Earning her trust is a slow process, one that's thrown into overdrive when someone tries to kill her. With her life hanging in the balance, Paige and Carter must unravel the impossible mystery of these DEADLY REFLECTIONS. Don't miss BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, a brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series! Coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback: THE LIE Debra Webb (December 2) BLOOD STRANGERS Vicki Hinze (December 9) SAVAGE BEAUTY Peggy Webb (December 16) DEADLY REFLECTIONS Regan Black (December 23) FATAL DECEPTIONS Cindy Gerard (December 30)
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#5

Fatal Deceptions

2020

US Army Captain Mac (Samuel) MacKenzie went off to Afghanistan a patriot – and came home a prisoner. Accused of killing an unarmed combatant, Mac spends his days behind bars awaiting trial, his memory of the incident gone, his life and military career in ruins. His wife, Rachael, begs Mac to let her help him. Defeated and unwilling to drag her into his personal hell, he shuts her out, pushes her away, and tells her to get on with her life without him. Devastated, she turns to Ian, Mac’s best friend, who has stood by their sides through this ordeal. Ian’s interest in Rachael, however, runs deeper than friendship. Can Mac’s innocence be proven before Rachael gives up and gives in to Ian, in what might be a FATAL DECEPTION? Don't miss this brand-new series from the bestselling authors of the STORMWATCH and BREAKDOWN series! Coming in December 2020 in ebook and paperback! THE LIE Debra Webb (December 2) BLOOD STRANGERS Vicki Hinze (December 9) SAVAGE BEAUTY Peggy Webb (December 16) DEADLY REFLECTIONS Regan Black (December 23) FATAL DECEPTIONS Cindy Gerard (December 30)

Authors

Peggy Webb
Peggy Webb
Author · 55 books

Peggy Webb is a USA Today Bestselling author from Mississippi. She has written 70 novels, 200 magazine humor columns, 2 screenplays. Called a "comedic genius" by her peers, she writes romantic comedy and the hilarious Southern Cousins Mysteries as Peggy Webb. She writes literary fiction under the pen names Anna Michaels and Elaine Hussey. Pat Conroy calls her literary work "astonishing" and Kathie Fong Yoneda labels it "brilliant." The author calls The Sweetest Hallelujah,written as Elaine Hussey, "the best book I've ever written." Advance reveiwers say "if you can buy only one book, make it The Sweetest Hallelujah." Learn more at www.elainehussey.com. An actress and musician as well as a writer, Peggy composed the blues lyrics that appear throughout The Sweetest Hallelujah. She has been in many stage plays at her local community theater and says the role she enjoyed most was the Witch in "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe." "I was playing against type," she says. :) Peggy loves gardening, playing piano, singing in her church choir, hanging out on her front porch with friends and owning dogs "who think they are the boss." She considers her greastest accomplishment "raising two wonderful children who are good people, good citizens and good parents." She says, "I adore my four grandchildren who call me Gigi. Thank goodness, the feeling is mutual." Series: * Westmoreland Diaries * A Southern Cousins Mystery

Vicki Hinze
Vicki Hinze
Author · 35 books

Vicki is the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 40 novels, 4 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles. She's recognized as an author and as an educator by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. For seven years, she was a columnist for Social-In Global Network; before then, a radio-talk show host for Everyday Woman. The former VP for International Thriller Writers, consultant to the RWA Board of Directors, and a consultant to multiple other writing organizations. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., ALLi, and Southern Independent Booksellers Assn.

Debra Webb
Debra Webb
Author · 173 books

DEBRA WEBB is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 150 novels, including reader favorites the Shades of Death, the Faces of Evil and the Colby Agency series. She is the recipient of the prestigious Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense as well as numerous Reviewers Choice Awards. In 2012 Debra was honored as the first recipient of the esteemed L. A. Banks Warrior Woman Award for her courage, strength, and grace in the face of adversity. Recently Debra was awarded the distinguished Centennial Award for having achieved publication of her 100th novel. With more than four million books in print in numerous languages and countries, Debra’s love of storytelling goes back to her childhood when her mother bought her an old typewriter in a tag sale. Born in Alabama, Debra grew up on a farm. She spent every available hour exploring the world around her and creating her stories. She wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until she spent three years working for the Commanding General of the US Army in Berlin behind the Iron Curtain and a five-year stint in NASA’s Shuttle Program that she realized her true calling. A collision course between suspense and romance was set. Since then she has expanded her work into some of the darkest places the human psyche dares to go. Visit Debra at www.debrawebb.com.

Regan Black
Regan Black
Author · 76 books

Regan Black, a USA Today bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed romantic novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. She and her husband currently enjoy the empty-nest life in the South Carolina Lowcountry where the rich blend of legend, romance, and history fuels her imagination. Get a free read: http://reganblack.com/perks All books: https://www.reganblack.com/all-books/ Amazon: http://bit.ly/2eYabBI

Cindy Gerard
Cindy Gerard
Author · 59 books

The only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realize that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing? Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines." Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions—hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun. Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations. Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies! Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure. Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass—she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota. Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colorful blooms. In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman. http://us.macmillan.com/author/cindyg...

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