The Messes

Series · 4 books · 2018

By Kiersten Modglin

Books in series

The Cleaner

2018

A second-chance romantic suspense from million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin... Gunner James is good at death. An expert. His job is to clean up the messes no one else can. But behind that tough exterior, Gunner has a few secrets of his own. Eight years ago, Gunner left his hometown and vowed to never look back. When his past collides with his present in the form of a familiar face, Gunner must return home to take care of one final mess...the woman he left behind. Reagan Orrick knows heartbreak. Eight years ago, the love of her life disappeared without a trace or goodbye. In his absence, she has fought to build a life she can be proud of. When tragedy strikes, Reagan must go it alone or make a choice to trust the man who shattered her heart once again.

The Healer

2018

His job is to heal the broken...she may be what breaks him. Jesse Jesse Mathis’ life was in shambles. He lost the woman he loved just months before their wedding, his career as a surgeon was at an all time low, and his forbidden feelings for his best friend were growing more confusing by the day. Taking a step back from his once perfect life, Jesse makes a mistake that threatens to change his future forever. Forced to deal with the dark secrets that now threaten his happiness, can Jesse decide where his heart truly lies? And will admitting his feelings destroy the only safe thing he has in his life: the girl who’s always had his back? Quinn Quinn Reynolds has her life together. Sure, Jesse thinks she is against all forms of commitment, but Quinn knows the truth: she can’t commit to anyone as long as she still loves him. When one mistake changes Jesse’s future forever, Quinn must decide whether she can love him through it or if she will have to finally move on. And, when another woman with a surprising connection to Jesse comes into the picture, everything Quinn thought she knew about her best friend is called into question. With dark secrets and revelations that will change everything coming to light, will Jesse and Quinn make it through with their life, friendship, and, most importantly, their hearts in tact?

The Liar

2018

His job is to lie to everyone he meets...she may be the one his truth could save. Fletcher Fletcher Denali’s entire life is based on a lie. Namely, that his name is not Fletcher Denali. Hidden in plain sight, Fletcher must live his life with the weight of his secret past on his shoulders. When he meets Vaida, the quiet girl with dark eyes, he can’t help but be intrigued. But Vaida has secrets too. Secrets that could destroy all that Fletcher has worked to protect himself from. Vaida Vaida Williams has to remain unnoticed. The wrong person seeing her could cost her her life. So, when Fletcher, the handsome man who won’t seem to take no for an answer, develops a sudden interest in her, Vaida begins to fear she may have to run...again. Fletcher has questions Vaida can’t answer. But, if Vaida opens up...Fletcher may be the one person who could help her. The only problem? Trust is something she buried long ago. And she has no intention of allowing it to resurface. TRIGGER WARNING: This book may contain triggers for readers who could be affected by sensitive subject matter.

The Prisoner

2018

The epic finale to The Messes Series. This book is NOT standalone. Always the prisoner...now she's the prison. Fiona Denali's mind is a fortress of secrets. Things she can't tell, people she must protect. She never wanted to hurt anyone, but they hurt her first. Now, she must protect the one person she can still count on—herself. On the run from anyone who knows her face, Fiona crosses paths with a man whose eyes seem just as haunted as her own. She could save him...but he could destroy her. It's a choice she's had before, but last time she chose wrong. Logan North is done.His life is over. Eventually, they'll catch him and kill him. And honestly, he can't see much reason why that'd be a bad thing. The only thing keeping him moving, is the girl who seems to need him more than she realizes. He had no intention of ever helping anyone again. Not after the last time went so wrong. But, Fiona may make him rethink his plan. One last good deed before he surrenders to his fate. One last mistake before she gives into her dark nature. Trigger warning: This book contains sensitive subject matter. Please read with caution.

Author

Kiersten Modglin

Author · 52 books

KIERSTEN MODGLIN is an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over a million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix's Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her husband and daughter. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book. CONNECT WITH KIERSTEN: ➜ WEBSITE: kierstenmodglinauthor.com ➜ NEWSLETTER: kierstenmodglinauthor.com/nlsignup ➜ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ KMOD SQUAD: facebook.com/groups/kmodsquad ➜ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ TWITTER: twitter.com/kmodglinauthor ➜ TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@kierstenmodglinauthor ➜ TEXT ALERTS: kierstenmodglinauthor.com/textalerts Kiersten Modglin may be coming to a city near you! Check out her “events” tab to see all the signings she’s attending in the near future: ➜ kierstenmodglinauthor.com/events