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Rowan Gray
Series · 12
books · 2016-2020

Books in series

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#1

Welcoming Seas

2016

Rowan Gray is a former photojournalist starting a new life on The Bounding Storm, one of the Atlantic Ocean’s most decadent cruise ships. She’s friendly and excited for her new career … but she’s also hiding a secret. Quinn Davenport left a career in the military to become head of security on The Bounding Storm. He expected drinking infractions and the occasional pickpocket, but what he gets is so much more. When a young woman goes missing, Quinn is suspicious of Rowan’s interest in the case. For her part, the worried photographer is desperate to find the girl and keep her secret safe from Quinn’s pointed questions. The problem for both of them is that they’re madly attracted to one another – although neither wants to admit it – and they can’t quite manage to stay away from one another. Quinn and Rowan find themselves in an unusual situation. They have a missing girl, suspects they can’t pin down and a group of friends that is acting out of sorts. When a second girl appears to be in imminent peril, Quinn isn’t sure how to handle the situation but he’s determined to help … and Rowan refuses to let him do it alone. Death is haunting The Bounding Storm. Will Rowan make it off her first cruise alive? Quinn pledges to do just that, but when a killer focuses on Rowan, several lives are destined to collide. Set sail for adventure. It’s going to be a turbulent trip.
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#2

Murky Seas

2017

Rowan Gray has a new job, home and potential boyfriend. Things should be going swimmingly, especially given the fact that she now calls a cruise ship home. All of that changes when a group of feisty women from a cosmetics company take over the Bounding Storm for a week of sun, fun and murder.For Quinn Davenport, things aren’t at all what he expected. He didn’t want a relationship and yet he can’t seem to stay away from the Bounding Storm’s new photographer. He knows she has a secret – and it’s a doozy – but he’s willing to keep it because he’s convinced he finds himself desperate to keep her.When Rowan spots a death omen in a photograph, she calls Quinn into action and they set about to keep the woman in question safe. Unfortunately for Rowan, the death omen switches to another person … and so does the attention of half the ship. That means when death finally comes calling, it hits someone she wasn’t expecting.It’s up to Quinn and Rowan to pick through a tangled web of lies, deception and corporate power struggles to figure out exactly who wanted who dead … and why. When the answers finally become clear, Rowan finds herself in an ocean of trouble and Quinn has no choice but to dive in headfirst in an effort to save her.When the storm settles, who will sink to the bottom and who will be left standing?
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#3

Stormy Seas

2017

It’s not Halloween but horror is hitting The Bounding Storm … and Rowan Gray couldn’t be more excited. That’s right, the Indie Horror Movies are being held on the ship and that means the entire guest list is made up of members of the B-movie industry. As a horror buff, Rowan is having trouble containing her enthusiasm. She can’t wait to meet some of her favorites, although the experience might not be all she dreamed about. From a security perspective, the awards don’t offer up much trouble for Quinn Davenport – other than the expensive camera serving as the grand prize. He’s more interested in keeping Rowan out of trouble than anything else. When Rowan’s special gift rears its ugly head and one of the biggest actresses falls under a death omen, Quinn and Rowan find themselves in the unenviable position of watching her without tipping their hands. When she goes missing, they expect the worst … and that’s long before death officially comes calling. Rowan may love horror movies but she doesn’t enjoy fiction intruding on real life. Something big is going on – and it seems all the guests have a secret. Rowan needs to sort through the lies, discover the truth, and find a way to save the day. That’s if she herself survives, of course, which is no guarantee on a ship full of potential killers. A storm is coming, and a killer is in their midst. It’s anybody’s guess who will make it to the final credits.
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#4

Sunken Seas

2017

The Bounding Storm is racing toward adventure … and this time it’s something completely out of the ordinary. Rowan Gray still can’t wrap her mind around the fact that an old shipwreck – one that could make salvagers rich beyond their wildest dreams – is going to be The Bounding Storm’s main focus for a full week. It’s true, though, and the shift in demeanor on the boat is exciting and worrisome at the same time. Even Rowan’s boyfriend Quinn isn’t immune and he’s swept up in the grandeur of the event … right until things turn sour and someone attacks one of the divers. It becomes clear rather quickly that something else is going on and someone has nefarious designs on the find. If that weren’t bad enough, Rowan finds herself at odds with the salvage team leader – a man who she recognizes on a level she can’t quite explain – and her tragic past is about to push to the forefront when the man’s identity becomes known. There’s only one question: Is he friend or foe? Rowan has to figure it out fast because when things come to a head, she has to decide who is on the side of right and who is trying to commit a terrible wrong. If she doesn’t make the correct decision, someone could die … including her. It’s all hands on deck for another adventure, and whether everyone will live to make history is anyone’s guess.
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#5

Choppy Seas

2018

Rowan Gray has a lot on her mind. Between her uncle dropping a bomb about the father she believed dead actually being alive and a mountain of feuding cheerleaders descending on The Bounding Storm, Rowan can’t quite seem to get a handle on her emotions. She has a job to do and opts to focus on that rather than her missing uncle – which is the professional thing, of course – but her mind is a busy place to visit. When the infamous omen pops up, it seems one of the warring cheer coaches is in trouble. Rowan dedicates herself to finding who might have murder on the mind but distraction is around every corner. Things only get weirder when one of the girls from a rival team goes missing and the symbol on the first photograph changes to something Rowan doesn’t recognize. Her boyfriend, Quinn Davenport, suggests Rowan’s powers are growing but that’s the last thing she wants to grapple with. Her focus is on an at-risk girl who no one can seem to find. Things are about to get loud, mean and nasty … and the danger is closer than anyone realizes. Rowan is ready for a fight but the enemy might just be bigger and badder than she realizes, and when death starts stalking her, it might already be too late.
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#6

Churning Seas

2018

Rowan Gray is a bundle of nerves. She’s waiting for word on her father – a man who supposedly died ten years before – and the only thing that can shift her focus is a fraught rescue at sea, one that forces The Bounding Storm to evacuate a group of oil rig workers during a tumultuous storm. When one of the workers ends up dead – an individual who wasn’t listed on the manifest – Rowan Gray and Quinn Davenport are thrust into a fresh adventure … and it’s one that’s likely to have dire consequences. Between manipulative businessmen, undercover FBI agents, a mystery that gets more convoluted at every turn, and a member of The Bounding Storm discovering Rowan’s secret, the high seas’ favorite couple is about to face the toughest challenge of their young relationship. The stakes are high, and Rowan is in the crosshairs of a killer, which forces Quinn to take drastic action to keep her safe. When trouble comes, it will be in the form of a killer … and not everyone’s fate is secure.
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#7

Dangerous Seas

2018

Ten years ago, Rowan Gray’s father didn’t return from a routine day at work. The police believed he accidentally drove into a nearby lake thanks to inclement weather, but no sign of him or the car he was driving was ever found. Now, Rowan Gray is a photographer on a cruise ship. She’s in love with the head of security Quinn Davenport, and living a life she never thought possible. Things are going well … and her father is back. Paul Gray is going by another name but he’s a guest on The Bounding Storm, which happens to be hosting a group of high-profile authors from across the world. And, yes, Rowan’s father is among them. The reunion process doesn’t exactly go smoothly, especially when the most famous author in the bunch turns up dead. Julia West wasn’t a pleasant woman, but she had a legion of fans. The problem facing Rowan and Quinn is they can’t figure out who’s to blame. Was it one of the other authors? An errant fan who somehow snuck on board? Or the diabolical enemy that forced Paul Gray to abandon his only daughter a decade before? The stakes are high as the truth comes out. The only thing that’s absolutely certain is that Rowan and Quinn’s lives will never be the same again … if they can hold onto their lives, that. Nothing is a given in this brave new world.
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#8

Perilous Seas

2019

Her father may be back in her life but things are hardly smooth sailing for Rowan Gray. He faked his death to get away from a group of people investigating psychic abilities – a group he is convinced is still out to get him – and he’s positive the group want his daughter for the same nefarious reasons. Rowan is simply happy to have him in her life. She gets to spend time with him and her uncle and plot for a future they might never have. All that’s thrown into turmoil when The Bounding Storm, the cruise ship where Rowan works, stumbles across a family that’s been lost at sea for weeks. Only some of them are on the rescue ship her boyfriend Quinn Davenport brings back, though. The rest are missing and lost. What happened to the other family members? That’s the question on everybody’s lips as the media descends. The family at the center of the rescue is rich, essentially American royalty … and the horror of what they went through makes for a terrible tale. The problem is … the story doesn’t hold water. When a hand belonging to one of the deceased washes up on the beach, miles away from where the family went missing, things start to fall apart … and fast. It’s up to Rowan and Quinn to discover the truth while working on their own investigation into a group of people that may well mean to do Rowan harm. It makes for a busy – and dangerous – few days. All they have to do is survive to find the answers they seek. That’s easier said than done.
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#8

Ghostly Seas

2019

Harper Harlow is going on vacation. Sure, it’s not the romantic trip she was envisioning with her fiancé Jared Monroe – especially since her best friend Zander is acting as a third wheel when it comes to the long-planned cruise – but it’s a break from the weather and a chance for fun in the sun.Rowan Gray is excited. She and her boyfriend Quinn Davenport are getting closer to solving a personal mystery, which plays into her paranormal past, and she’s simply happy doing her job on The Bounding Storm for the next few days. The promise of a life spent in the open is in front of her … but for now, her only concern is snapping photographs of the paranormal enthusiasts descending on the ship.Hundreds of psychics and ghost hunters in one place makes for fun, frolicking, and frightening encounters. It also leads to murder. The only problem for those investigating the murder is there are way too many suspects.Harper, Jared, and Zander find themselves in the thick of things as the investigation heats up. Of course, that means they’re butting heads with Rowan and Quinn, the people with actual authority on the ship. Both women are special, overflowing with gifts, but trust isn’t always easy.Before all is said and done, two teams are going to have to become one if everyone wants to survive. It won’t exactly be smooth sailing but everyone is open to one heck of an adventure.
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#9

Raging Seas

2019

For years, Rowan Gray has been searching for answers. She’s finally going to get them. The group of people haunting her, the society that ripped her family apart, are due to arrive on The Bounding Storm … and nobody believes their goals are altruistic. That’s only proven true when death visits The Bounding Storm in their wake, leaving a mountain of questions and not enough answers. Who are these people? What do they want? Quinn Davenport, head of security and Rowan’s boyfriend, is determined to figure out their plan, fight the effort, and eradicate the shadow that’s hanging over the future he plans on sharing with Rowan. They’re going to stand and fight together, no matter the outcome. To carry out the mission, they’re going to need a little help. Rowan’s father and uncle board the ship in an undercover capacity, so it’s all hands on deck for the final ride. Before it’s over, Rowan will know the truth … and come face to face with an enemy she didn’t see coming. This is the end, but it could lead to a new beginning.
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#10

Wicked Seas

2018

Ivy Morgan has never been on a vacation. Her fiancé Jack Harker is happy to be the one to provide the experience. With that in mind, the couple embarks on a sea adventure on The Bounding Storm, a cruise ship where sun and fun are the order of the day. Ship photographer Rowan Gray is drawn to Ivy from the moment they meet. There’s something different about the woman, although Rowan can’t figure out what that “something” is. Quinn Davenport is too busy with the murder of a high-profile woman who was drawing a lot of negative attention to give much thought to Rowan’s distraction, but he encourages her to delve deep if she’s that desperate for answers. When Margaret Adkins – the leader of a political group that wants to limit certain movies, books, and television shows – is found dead in her room, Jack is drawn to the mystery while Quinn tries to keep him at arm’s length. Since Ivy is distracted by visions of death and Rowan is caught up in figuring out the secret Ivy is keeping, it seems multiple people on The Bounding Storm are in danger of tripping over one another to find answers. It’s a tangled web of intrigue and magic as Rowan and Ivy come face to face with some carefully concealed secrets. They’re going to have to work together if they expect to survive the murderer running free on The Bounding Storm. This fearsome foursome is about to discover just how strong they can be … together.
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#17

Graves, Ghosts & Gunslingers

2020

Note: This is NOT a separate title featuring Maddie Graves, Rowan Gray, Hannah Hickok and Harper Harlow. This is a three-book omnibus including the crossover books Grave Seas, True Grit Spirit, and Ghostly Graves. Four women, four magical talents, four mysteries, and four chances at romance. Spend some time with Hannah Hickok, Maddie Graves, Harper Harlow and Rowan Gray as they crossover in three different mysteries and stir up a whole host of trouble. You’ll laugh, cry, and be amazed.

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