He leaves her no choice but to run—again. Or is it already too late? While investigating his sister’s disappearance, Detective Mitch Saunders uncovers a disturbing link to one of his old, and very cold, cases: a young woman who walked out her backdoor and simply vanished. When Mitch discovers she’s been in hiding all these years and living under an assumed identity, he also realizes Laura Macnamara—now Charlie Hart—holds the key to his sister’s safety. Despite the fact that he’s law enforcement and promising protection, Charlie refuses to help him. Between her carefully buried secrets and well-founded fears, her life—and others—will always be in peril. Despite their growing attraction, she knows that to bring his sister home, he’d willingly risk exposing Charlie to danger. When their loved ones become caught in a predator’s twisted trap and they lose faith in each other, Mitch and Charlie must face their worst fears head on. This is a gripping, stand-alone, romantic suspense in which a cold case and a missing persons investigation collide. Buried secrets mean past threats are very much alive and danger lurks at every twist in this on-the-run, woman-in-danger thrill ride! Awards for Runaway: 2016 National Reader's Choice Awards Winner for Best First Book 2016 National Reader's Choice Awards Finalist in Romantic Suspense 2016 International Digital Awards Fifth place in Romantic Suspense 2012 Put Your Heart in a Book Winner in Romantic Suspense For more Romantic Suspense from JB Schroeder: Check out UNHINGED: Book 1 in the Unlikely Series, where Evil lurks in the most unlikely places…

They’ll risk everything to save the ones they love… Charlie Hart suddenly has to navigate the real world. She’s not sure she’s cut out for normal anything, let alone facing down her abuser or partnering in Mitch’s PI business. She nearly runs again—but her friend Ian has vanished into the middle of his worst nightmare, and she needs Mitch’s help to get him back. Mitch Saunders regrets pushing Charlie to join Retrieval, Inc. The Ian Cross investigation is driving them further apart, and she’ll never forgive him if he sidelines her. But the search is too dangerous—he can't lose someone else he loves. Then again, the rescue mission may cost both their lives—or worse, leave them all trapped. ... . . . Retrieval, Inc Series: RUNAWAY - Book 1 TRAPPED - Book 2 BLINDED – Book 3 (Mark it as Want to Read now; coming spring 2023!

The most dangerous threats of all are those you’re blind to… Charlie Hart and Mitch Saunders’ new case couldn’t come at a worse time. Thomas Weihle continues to torment them both from behind bars and the stress of testifying against him is taking its toll. Things go from bad to worse when District Attorney Gerty Kolacsko’s sister disappears without a trace. With Gerty’s focus divided, they risk the unthinkable—letting that monster go free. Mitch and Charlie have no choice but to take the case before Retrieval, Inc. is even up and running, and Leah’s perilous situation triggers their worst fears. Someone close to her is trying to kill her. In poor health and completely blindsided, she doesn’t know who to trust or where to hide. Can she get to safety before her body gives out? Meanwhile, Charlie is hiding a secret that will change everything. This time she can’t run, but she’ll be damned if she’s trapped again—even if Mitch refuses to let her go. ... . . . Retrieval, Inc Series: RUNAWAY - Book 1 TRAPPED - Book 2 BLINDED - Book 3 The Retrieval, Inc. series is gritty, edgy, fast-paced, and emotional! Books can be read stand-alone—but you'll want to read the whole series! What readers say about RUNAWAY: “A spine-tingling, gritty, edgy, THRILLING Romantic Suspense novel that pulled me in and rattled my bones without the slightest chance of allowing me to put it down!... It's heart-breaking, heart-pounding, haunting, steamy~ an edge of your seat marvel that never misses a beat!” ~Denise B., Wild Sage Book Blog “Runaway is fast-paced and compelling; Schroeder's masterful writing sucks you in and keeps you there. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after you've read the final page.” —Diana Q. “A riveting story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and anxious for more! [Runaway] has a unique plot and strong characters that sucked me in and kept me turning the page… There was a shocking twist I hadn't expected that gave me chills as I read it…” ~Maria K. Alexander, Award-winning Author What readers say about TRAPPED: “Wow! What a great romantic thriller. If you can put this book down, you have more self-discipline than I do.” —Ed S. “Lots of action and cling to your armchair suspense.” —Natalie S. “Fast paced, dark and so entertaining this suspenseful romantic thriller kept me wanting to read late into the night!" —Meredith “Action packed drama, mystery, suspense, betrayal and a dose of romance that will keep you intrigued throughout the story."—Romaine “The suspense intensified as the danger became imminent, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages." —Stephanie “Most suspenseful JB Schroeder book yet. I was reading as fast as I could to find out how it might end…I’m looking forward to more heartbreaking suspense surrounding them in the next book! ”—Susan