

Books in series

#1
The Forgotten Widow
2020
USA Today Author Kennedy Layne brings you a spine-tingling trilogy with such surprising twists and jarring turns that these stories will leave you breathless...
They call him The Widow Taker...
When the FBI is called in to join the investigation of three murdered women, Special Agent Dean Malone wasn't expecting the case to hit so close to home. His mother was a widow, just like the women who were left to die in dark pools of their own blood. He does his best to remain impartial with each and every senseless killing, but that all changes when he discovers exactly how The Widow Taker is choosing his victims.
Kenna Burke is finally ready to join the land of the living after the death of her husband almost three years ago. With the simple ring of her doorbell, an obscene evil is now threatening to take away her hopes of having a new life. Special Agent Dean Malone gives Kenna his word that he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, and she must now decide if she should place her trust in a shining light that could shatter the veil of darkness.
"Thrilling. Intoxicating. And after you read, lock your doors!" ~Carrie Ann Ryan, NYT Bestselling Author of Wrapped In Ink

#3
The Reclusive Widow
2020
USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne brings you the stunning conclusion to The Widow Taker trilogy... Ridge Killian would have preferred to stay anonymous, given his past life as one of the most efficient snipers in recent U.S. military history. He even bought a house in a peaceful neighborhood where the most prevalent crime was not picking up after your dog. His quiet life is turned upside down when his next-door neighbor turns up half-dead on his doorstep. Lily Hudson always had an aversion to attention, but that doesn’t seem to matter when she narrowly survives an attack in her own home. She has somehow caught the attention of a serial killer dubbed The Widow Taker and is now known to the public as the lone surviving victim. Ridge finds himself in a predicament when the press leaks his identity as her savior, along with Lily’s ability to identify the killer. Their forced commiseration in protective custody spins into a sizzling chemistry neither one of them can ignore, but that only fuels The Widow Taker to eradicate the one woman who is responsible for his public humiliation. "Thrilling. Intoxicating. And after you read, lock your doors!" ~Carrie Ann Ryan, NYT Bestselling Author of Wrapped In Ink
Author

Kennedy Layne
Author · 87 books
Kennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author. She draws inspiration for her romantic thrillers in part from her not-so-secret second life as a wife of a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He doubles as her critique partner, beta reader, and military consultant. Kennedy also has a deep love for cozy mysteries, thrillers, and basically any book that can keep her guessing until the very end. They live in the Midwest with their menagerie of pets. The loyal dogs and mischievous cats appreciate her writing days as much as she does, usually curled up in front of the fireplace. Amazon: http://amzn.to/3qrizgV Facebook: http://bit.ly/3qwLzUz Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ceSHQ9