


Books in series

#1
The Scent of Lies
2012
She wants answers. He wishes he didn’t want her. Can they stave off a killer long enough to give love a second chance?
Emily lost her P.I. husband far too soon. To pay the mounting bills and solve his cold-case murder, she dives headfirst into the family business. When she takes the case of a wrongfully accused wife, Emily’s biggest obstacle is a sexy cop who refuses to back down.
Detective Colin Andrews catches killers to forget his tragic past. When a cute PI doubts his hunch about a murderer, he can’t close the case or get the gorgeous rival off his mind. But if he’s not careful, his budding feelings may prove to be a fatal distraction.
As Emily and Colin’s clash brings them closer, can they uncover the truth before a murderer kills off their happy ending?
The Scent of Lies is the first book in the Paradise Valley romantic cozy mystery series. If you like captivating characters, juicy intrigue, and clean romance, then you’ll love New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs’ engaging stories.

#2
The Heart of Lies
2012
Don't be fooled, online dating can be murder.
When one of Emily's BFFs meets a handsome and wealthy man online, this sassy Private Investigator can't help but be suspicious. With the help of the hot new police detective and her close circle of friends, can Emily stop the cyber-hunk from breaking her friend's heart - or worse?

#2.5
The Edge of Lies
2013
As the Prequel to the Paradise Valley Mystery series, The Edge of Lies is a short story that tells the captivating love story of Emily and Evan, the secrets he kept from her, and how they ended up in Paradise Valley. When love is blind, maybe she needs her eyes opened.

#3
The Chain of Lies
2012
If you love sweet romance mixed with edge-of-your-seat mystery and suspense, you’ll want to read this third installment of the Paradise Valley Mystery series. Centered in a small town, the lovely widow Emily and her interesting friends, along with the hot new police detective, work together to solve crimes and a murder mystery. Think “Sex and the City” meets “Nancy Drew.”

#4
The Pursuit of Lies
2013
The 4th book in the Paradise Valley Mystery series, small town private eye Emily Parker's world is flipped upside down when the man she loves is accused of murdering a female Assistant District Attorney. The police believe he was having an affair with the ADA and murdered her to keep her quiet when she threatened to go public with their relationship.
With the District Attorney seeking the death penalty, Emily must fight to prove her man innocent before the police and the press poison the jury pool and he's sent to Death Row. With the help of her close circle of friends, she pursues leads and suspects, at the same time struggling against her own doubts and suspicions. Sensual and suspenseful, you're in for an entertaining read!
The Paradise Valley Mysteries: The Scent of Lies: Book 1, The Heart of Lies: Book 2, The Chain of Lies: Book 3, The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 (Most enjoyable if read in order.)

#4.5
The Color of Lies
2013
If you've become hooked on the Paradise Valley Mystery series, no doubt the sizzling romantic chemistry between Emily and Colin has kept you coming back for more.
The Color of Lies, a Bridge Short Story, is the story of Colin Andrews before he came to Paradise Valley to become the Police Detective and what really happened
to his ex-fiancée, Miranda.

#5
The Betrayal of Lies
2013
Murder and mayhem are afoot! Feisty private eye, Emily Parker, is finally moving forward in her relationship with the hunky police detective—that is, until a new friend suddenly goes missing. Suspicions are flying that one of Emily's closest girlfriends may be involved. Emily and Detective Andrews are locked in a desperate race to solve the mystery of who abducted the woman and rescue her before someone winds up dead.
The Betrayal of Lies, Book 5: Mystery, romance, murder—think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew."

#6
The Harbor of Lies
2014
From NY Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes Book 6 in the wildly popular Paradise Valley Mystery series.
The captivating romance between sassy private-eye Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews has been filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. He’s finally convinced her to marry him—if only they can make it to the altar unscathed. Days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room door, she and Colin, along with their wedding party, are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test. Can they solve the murder and make it to the altar before someone else winds up dead?

#7
The House of Lies
2016
Private-eye Emily Parker and Detective Andrews are back for another exciting murder mystery.
Emily is fighting to clear her friend while Colin is working to put him in prison. Can they find the truth, keep from tearing their friendships apart, and protect their newlywed bliss—all without getting themselves killed?

#8
The Season of Lies
2020
A fearless investigator. A small town on edge. Can she solve a deadly riddle before more bodies deck the halls?
P.I. Emily Parker is eager to slow down and celebrate her first Christmas as a married woman. But despite her holiday cheer, her protective instinct goes into overdrive when a young woman meets a grisly fate in her town.
Following clues that lead her dangerously close to the murderer, Emily is attacked and left for dead. Dazed but driven to make the streets safe, she vows to bring the fiend to justice.
Can Emily string up a psychotic killer before more women end up in the morgue?
The Season of Lies is the pulse-pounding eighth book in the Paradise Valley mystery series. If you like bold women, puzzling twists, and a little romance with your suspense, then you’ll love Debra Burroughs’ thrilling mystery.

#1-3
Paradise Valley Mysteries Boxed Set
2013
This boxed set contains: [The Scent of Lies](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15725653.TheScentofLies "The Scent of Lies") (Book 1), [The Heart of Lies](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16276669.TheHeartofLies "The Heart of Lies") (Book 2), [The Chain of Lies](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17687949.TheChainofLies "The Chain of Lies") (Book 3), plus a BONUS Prequel Short Story, [The Edge of Lies](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17879359.TheEdgeofLies "The Edge of Lies"), (best read after reading at least one of the other books).
OVERVIEW: A captivating series, full of romance, mystery, and intrigue. Think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew".
Emily Parker, a beautiful young widow, decides to take over her late husband's private investigation business in the affluent small town of Paradise Valley, hoping to solve the mystery of his murder. With the help of her close circle of friends and the sexy new police detective in town, Emily tackles other murder cases while discovering clues that her late husband wasn't who he said he was.
Follow along on the exciting and suspenseful mysteries as the murder cases are solved by Emily and her interesting group of friends.
Author

Debra Burroughs
Author · 18 books
Debra Burroughs writes with intensity and power. Her characters are rich and the stories are full of compelling suspense and real romance. She can be found, most days, sitting in front of her computer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, dreaming up and writing about strong women, their relationships with men (good and bad), involved in exciting, mysterious, and romantic situations.