


Books in series

#1
Killer Instinct
2018
"Barbara Winkes creates a compelling trilogy that pulls you in from page one and refuses to let go..." - Kimberly Amato, author of the Jasmine Steele Mysteries
Enough is enough. Joanna's career ends after she kills a murderer and fails to cover her tracks. After serving a prison sentence, she struggles to pick up the pieces. She keeps her distance from her former colleagues, save for Vanessa, the Internal Affairs inspector who was the lead investigator on Joanna's case. When a predator resurfaces, Joanna can't stay away, even at the cost of losing everything...Including Rue, the woman she's been falling for.

#2
Exit Strategy
2020
The past will find you.
Joanna cherishes the peaceful life she’s found, far away from the tribulations she and Rue have faced. When her job leads her to a woman in distress, she can’t turn away, even knowing that her actions might put a spotlight on her.
Joanna will have to face old and new enemies while protecting the ones she loves. With Rue by her side, can she persevere once more?

#3
Original Sin
2020
No more secrets.
Joanna is about to solve the last mystery: She finally meets a central figure from her past. The encounter leaves her with many questions, and Mary is reluctant to answer them. Why did she leave? What influence did Joanna’s father have? Most importantly, why do people seem to die around her? There won’t be any closure without those answers, but they’ll come at a price.
Author

Barbara Winkes
Author · 46 books
Barbara Winkes writes suspense and romance with lesbian characters at the center. She has always loved stories in which women persevere and lift each other up. Expect high drama and happy endings. Discover a variety of genres, serial and standalone. Women loving women always take the lead.