Detective Matt Murphy is assigned the case no one else wants. The Butcher is a ghost, killing all over Australia for years, and now he’s made the small coastal city of Harbour Bay his hunting ground. Up against a brick wall, Matt has no choice but to contact the only surviving witness—seventeen-year-old Hallie Walker. But Hallie has been in a psychological rehabilitation centre since the double murder five years ago, and Matt needs help. Gifted psychologist Natalie Miller sees a lot of herself in Hallie and vows to help her heal. Natalie is no stranger to a violent past, and is usually wary of men. She is stunned by her response to the hot detective, and becomes determined to not only see Hallie released—as she believes the girl has been misdiagnosed—but to help Matt solve this unsolvable case. Matt and Natalie face danger at every turn, but can’t fight the powerful attraction between them. Natalie thinks her only problem is a deranged ex-boyfriend, but is it possible she’s attracted the attention of The Butcher? When the serial killer strikes again, they know he’s close, and Matt is frantic to catch him…because now he has more than ever to lose. Matt races against time to stop the bloody rampage, and Natalie might hold the key to breaking the case. But will they survive with their lives and hearts intact… And can they save Hallie from the prison of her own mind?

Internal Affairs officer Kellie Munroe is investigating one of her own… Kellie and Detective Amelia Donovan were childhood friends, until a horrifying event destroyed their friendship. Now Amelia is slated for promotion to Superintendent, but her career is in jeopardy following a physical altercation with a suspect, and her history with Kellie complicates the already sensitive investigation. Amelia’s partner Darryl Hill must work with Kellie, despite serious reservations… Darryl is loyal, ethical, and dedicated to his work, but he can’t contain his curiosity about Kellie, who always seems to push his partner’s buttons. When their investigation leads to criminal kingpin Dick Coleani and a string of murdered men, an attempt on their lives sends Kellie into a panic, reigniting memories of her childhood trauma. As Darryl helps Kellie through her fear, he can no longer deny his attraction to her…but he wants more than the broken, traumatised woman feels capable of giving. Terrifying personal threats force Kellie to pursue answers in secret… When Kellie begins to suspect this case and Coleani might somehow be connected to her own personal nightmare, she will need help from both Darryl and Amelia as she plunges down a perilous path. But will Darryl be able to rein in her quest for justice before the past repeats itself and Kellie is left with another—possibly fatal—open wound?

Club X—where fantasy and reality collide… For notorious sex club owner Aimee Burnes, it's all about business. That is until her estranged sister, Louisa, is found dead in the small, coastal town of Harbour Bay. Having always been the favourite of their hyper-religious mother, there’s no logical explanation for Louisa’s untimely death—unless she wasn’t the angel she was believed to be. Aimee will do anything to protect her club, including corrupting a detective with old-fashioned ideals… James Hawke is Harbour Bay's newest detective. He's a country boy through and through, and he’s not prepared for Aimee's assault on his senses. When he’s sent undercover into Club X to collect intelligence on Aimee and her clients, James wants to believe she's genuine. The only thing he knows for sure is he wants her in ways he never wanted anyone before. Deep undercover, he must sacrifice his morals to get close. Aimee is a master of manipulation… Aimee will do what she must, even if it means taking her seduction of James too far. With both of them craving more than an intense encounter leaving them sweaty and satisfied, outside dangers challenge their newfound bond. But when the medical examiner finds incriminating evidence pointing to Aimee as her sister’s killer, James is forced to choose… Will he honour the oath of his badge, or believe in Aimee’s innocence, regardless of the evidence stacking against her? With her lies unmasked and her innocence questioned, proof lies in the DNA evidence. The dead don’t lie…

A new killer has descended on Harbour Bay, and he’s already killed five women… Bestselling author Megan Bailey is devastated when her young cousin Stacey goes missing. She’s been watching the news and knows what this might mean. Stacey could be the newest victim of Harbour Bay’s newest serial killer. Megan is determined to do something, and enlists the help of her friend, the superintendent of police, Amelia Donovan. Amelia has her best detective on the case…Dean Matthews. Dean doesn’t believe in love. It makes men weak and vulnerable, and as a retired soldier, he’s experienced enough heartache to last several lifetimes. He also has difficulty dealing with emotional women. So when he shows up to interview Megan at the request of his boss, he isn’t exactly looking forward to it. Except Megan isn’t what he expected. Megan is intelligent, witty, and not to mention, beautiful. Dean tries to maintain a professional distance, but with a killer on the loose, he breaks all his rules and gets involved. He offers Megan comfort and promises he might not be able to keep. The body count continues to rise and Dean’s leads are empty as ever… When Megan disappears too, Dean knows his time to solve this case is up. He must unravel the twisted web of clues the killer has left behind or risk the one woman who might finally teach him to love again.

Workaholic Riley O’Neill gets more than she bargained for when she unwittingly becomes a witness to a horrific murder...on paper.When news of a similar murder to the one she read reaches her, Riley soon believes the killer is communicating with her.When a second manuscript arrives, featuring her as a victim, she is packed up and placed into protective custody.Detective Nicholas Doyle has wanted Riley since their first meeting...But Nick has been burned before. This time, it wasn’t just his heart on the line. A failed relationship could destroy their circle of tight-knit friends which has him keeping his distance as much as possible.He is her only option to stay safe. Confined together for the first time, Nick and Riley must confront their feelings and fears and learn to get along while fighting the desire that’s been burning beneath the surface for over a year. Time begins to run out. The killer still at large, and moving closer to Riley with each murder. One wrong move and Riley is at the killer’s mercy.Keeping Riley safe from the killer should be easy. Keeping his hands off her is another story...

Injured cop, Declan O’Neill had no idea what he was agreeing to when he accepted a job to protect an heiress. His new charge is young, beautiful, and annoying. A frustrating combination of fire and acquiescence. Not the spoilt woman he’d expected to find. She also lights his whole body on fire. Something he finds hard ignoring. It will be a true test of his willpower to keep his hands off her for the duration of his stay. Bethany Bennett has been raised by bodyguards. But none had ever interested her like Declan... Her father had promised her no more bodyguards. He’s gone back on his word. Her freedom a distant memory. These next few weeks will be torture... Declan planned to push Bethany to her limits. What he didn’t count on was her pushing his. With her life in the balance, Bethany will find sometimes you have to fight for what you want, and she wants Declan... ...And a life beyond the gates of her gilded cage.