Download or read book Forgotten Dreams Christmas in New England written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2020-10-04 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanted: Christmas magic. Ten years ago, Mark Campbell broke Kristan Donahue’s heart when he joined the navy and left her behind in their small New England town. Now he's back home for the holidays and wants to pick up where they left off. Can the magic of Christmas help Kristan open up her heart enough to trust again? And can this same magic convince Mark that next to Kristan is where he belongs forever?

Download or read book Sweet Dreams A Christmas in New England story written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faking it has never been so sweet. When Zachary Donahue breezes back into town for his sister’s wedding, he finds himself the unwilling target of her matchmaking. He’s partnered with her best friend, Kelsey, his biggest childhood crush. Bridesmaid, Kelsey Ramos, isn’t interested in being set up with her friend’s annoying older brother who used to put frogs and snakes in her backpack. She liked the frogs better than she liked Zack. To ensure the bride focuses on her wedding, not them, Kelsey and Zack will have to pretend they’re dating. But when Christmas magic hits the air, there’s no telling which way the sweet wind will blow.

Download or read book Deadly Dreams written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His life is a lie… Sofia Storm isn’t asking for much: a thriving career in interior design and a genuine partner to share stability and love—ideally, a marriage like her parents have. Yet all the men she’s met are losers. Her dating app keeps spewing out one bad encounter after another. John Michaels lives life under a fake name and a fake smile. Forever on the move, he's mastered the art of evading attachments and sidestepping commitments. For five years, he's found solace in the tight-knit community of Squamscott Falls, forming strong relationships, with Sofie at the top of his list. He’d love more than friendship with her but knows he might have to vanish at any second. When Sofie moves her designer business into his contractor office, the close encounters ignite the explosive chemistry between them. Their connection burns hot, but Sofie is still looking for a man who’ll stick around. John can’t promise longevity, knowing any moment the lurking darkness from his past could show up and turn things deadly...

Download or read book Christmas in New England written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FORGOTTEN DREAMS WANTED: Christmas magic… Ten years ago, he left her to join the navy. Now he’s back ready to pick up where they left off. Can the magic of Christmas open her heart up enough to trust him again? SWEET DREAMS Faking it has never been so sweet… Home for his sister’s wedding. Paired with his biggest childhood crush. To ward off matchmaking, they’ll pretend to date. Will Christmas magic blow sweetness their way? FROZEN DREAMS Holiday magic for the win… They’ll unite for a hockey fundraiser to help a family in need. Is the Christmas spirit strong enough to unfreeze their hard feelings and erase the pain of the past? ~~~ These 3 sweet Christmas novellas take place in the Storms of New England world, Squamscott Falls, NH. They are sweet and wholesome stories reminiscent of Hallmark movies. All the wonderful events are here: skating on the town common, drinking hot cocoa, singing Christmas carols, cutting down and decorating a Christmas tree, and of course, mistletoe!

Download or read book Tabitha Always a Bridesmaid written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2024-05-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In love with the preacher’s daughter… Tabitha Dailey wishes she could be anywhere except rural Virginia as the church secretary for her father's congregation. She craves a life of adventure like the characters in the fantasy stories she secretly writes. She'll skip town the second she gets enough money and the right opportunity. Wesley Roberts fell for the quiet red-haired beauty the moment he saw her. She’s different from the other women in town, and he can’t stay away. Unfortunately, Tabitha has ignored him and his attempts at friendship for the past two years. When Wes gets the contract for the church addition, he and Tabitha are forced to work together. Once Wesley discovers her secret, their common interests bring them closer, but is she willing to give up her dream of travel and excitement or will his past tear them apart?

Download or read book Love on the Line boxset books 1 3 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 1051 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ex-military men who served together, bonding close as brothers. Even though their lives go in different directions, the bond they forged can never be broken. Danger is in their blood. Missions may change, but with the women they love at their sides these men are strong enough for any new challenge. ​​​​​​​ **Get all three romantic suspense stories PLUS bonus content** WILD CARD UNDERCOVER - book 1 Some gambles are worth the risk . . . Trapped in the nightmare of Miami’s illicit underworld, Meg O’Hara has no choice but work for a high-stakes criminal to repay a debt. Freedom is a pipe dream, until FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out. It won’t be easy, especially playing the role of lover to the charismatic agent. Getting the goods on her boss could mean her life, a risk she’ll take to be rid of the rat’s vulgar advances. Chris Shaunessy doesn’t break rules, but working with Meg is pushing even his well-honed control to the limit. Personal involvement should never mix in the sordid world of organized crime. They’re playing a perilous game. Giving into temptation could be his biggest mistake because the kisses they share might be more dangerous than the case… RUNNING TARGET - book 2 A deadly game of cat and mouse . . . FBI agent Jack Holland courted a death wish falling for Callie Lansing. Her friendship with Angelo Cabrini, son of a New Jersey mob boss, was not what it seemed. But Angelo’s death at the hands of Jack, even in self-defense, had disastrous consequences: Jack, now a wanted man and Callie, raising their son alone. The Cabrinis have cost Jack everything, but he’ll never regret the birth of his son, Jonathan. With a vengeful Victor Cabrini after him, Jack stays on the run. Keeping Callie and Jonathan safe means letting the crime boss believe Jonathan is his grandchild. But if the mobster discovers the truth before Jack can put him behind bars, his secret family may pay the ultimate price… FATAL EVIDENCE - book 3 Some secrets weren’t meant to be revealed… Scott Holland’s mill renovation project can’t succeed without Heather Silva’s backing. But the memory of his one-night stand with the business heiress won’t leave him alone, no matter how much trouble it causes. And, just as predicted, that trouble starts the minute they ink the deal. Heather’s determination to succeed without the help of her wealthy parents pushes her to work with Scott. This project is about her financial independence, not the smoldering way he makes her feel. With their history, it’s no surprise they clash on every detail, but a grisly discovery changes everything. The mill has secrets, and someone wants Heather and Scott silenced. They must work together to find answers because what you don’t know can get you killed... ***PLUS - BONUS CONTENT Stealing Christmas - a Wild Card Undercover bonus story (first published in the WORST HOLIDAY EVER anthology). The Beginning - the much asked for prequel to Running Target.

Download or read book Solace Under the Stars written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2023-07-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not all wounds leave scars… Rajani Lanka carries a burden no one else can see. Haunted by the loss of their unborn child, she hesitates to confide in Thad, the baby’s father, while he’s away. Her heart yearns for connection, but the weight of her sorrow leaves her torn between the desire to bridge the growing chasm between them and the fear of shattering their fragile bond. Returning from a harrowing deployment, Thaddeus Matsoukas is a changed man. He grapples with his own demons and the invisible scars etched upon his soul. Everything is different, including Rajani, the woman whose memory sustained him through the darkest moments. Fate intervenes, bringing them to work together on the island of Last Chance Beach. Their shared history creates a bittersweet familiarity, yet they both guard their hearts and hide their deepest pain. Amidst starlit nights, they seek solace and fleeting moments of closeness, but Rajani’s secret hovers, capable of either uniting them in love or tearing them apart forever.

Download or read book Lost Dreams Storms of New England book 5 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once bitten, twice shy… For the past decade, fire captain, Greg Storm, has wanted no part of another relationship all thanks to a faithless wife who handed over their infant son and fled. He and his son have done just fine by themselves. Teacher Alandra Cabrera and abandonment go together all too well. She and her daughter were left in the cold by a controlling husband who really only wanted a personal servant and perfect wife. Once a mother, she fit neither of those roles. His dismissal shattered her already limited self-esteem. With Greg’s son in Ali’s class, the two get to know each other better beyond school and town committees. They both have extreme trust issues and taking that first step toward something more requires courage. Especially with the trauma and rejection left in the wake of their past. Unless they find their way beyond the barriers, a future together seems out of reach...

Download or read book Broken Dreams Storms of New England Book 4 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can she show him true family is more than an image? Corporate attorney Nathaniel Storm’s exclusive world is thrown into a tailspin when his cheating ex drops off the son he didn't know he had. Being an instant dad and handling the care of a special needs child, isn’t something he’s comfortable with. Under the dark makeup and piercings, Darcy Marx has a heart of gold, but she’s spent her life trying to dig herself out of one misfortune after another. Bad decisions and heartbreaking choices in the past won’t stop her from creating a better life. When the two are paired together in a wedding, Darcy connects with Nathaniel’s son in a way he can only hope for. Yet this bold as brass sprite with the saucy mouth taunts him at every turn. When Nathaniel looks past Darcy’s non-traditional ways, he finds a determined woman who can work miracles, but he wonders if she’s strong enough to jump start his disconnected heart.

Download or read book Storms of New England written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2024-10-21 with total page 1099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in the popular Storms of New England series. Small town New England family drama at its best! TRUE DREAMS Can she see beyond his past to heal his damaged soul? After a drug overdose claimed his sister, True "TJ" Bannister abandons his celebrity lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll to seek redemption and peace. Now, running a quiet bookstore in picturesque Cape Cod, he dreams of a fairytale ending but fears his troubled past makes him unworthy of love. Sara Storm, determined to step out from her brothers' shadows, arrives in Cape Cod to pursue her singing career. Needing extra income, she takes a job at TJ's shop, where her infectious optimism starts to melt his guarded heart. He begins to believe in the possibility of a brighter future, with her. As Sara's talent starts to draw attention, she faces the allure of the music industry—the same shattered world he left behind. How can he choose between his newfound serenity and a life that nearly destroyed him? ELUSIVE DREAMS Creating a perfectly imperfect family. Moving into his grandparents' house in coastal Maine, Marine Erik Storm is determined to honor the promise he made to a dying mother. Protect her two young children despite the injury that left him barely able to walk. When his neighbor offers to help, he sees the shy teenager he knew in a different light. Years in foster care has left Tessa Porter leery of people, yet Erik's injuries have softened his once tough exterior and he's not the same intimidating teen she had a crush on. When Erik's claim on the children is questioned, he and Tessa arrange a marriage of convenience to retain custody. A scarred soldier and an agoraphobic loner make the perfect couple. But their practical arrangement quickly evolves when unexpected feelings arise. As Erik and Tessa navigate their new roles as husband and wife, they must confront their deepest fears and desires. And when the reason for the marriage is threatened, will love be enough to keep them together? STOLEN DREAMS Can he loosen up enough to let her in? Control is Alex Storm's middle name. Every aspect of his life is scheduled down to the minute. His routines are part of him, and he cannot deviate. Finding a woman who can put up with his strict organization has been difficult... until Gina blows back into town. A nomadic life spent with her bohemian mother made Gina Mazelli the definition of a free spirit. Inheriting her grandmother's house requires her to put down temporary roots right next door to the sexiest control freak she's ever known. Alex hopes helping Gina fix up the house will lead to a quick sale and an end to the explosive chemistry between them. But every day they're together, Gina realizes she wants to create a home, especially if she can convince a certain uptight perfectionist that he's the key to making her dreams come true.

Download or read book Stolen Dreams Storms of New England Book 3 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can he loosen up enough to let her in? Control is Alex Storm’s middle name. Every aspect of his life is scheduled down to the minute. His routines are part of him, and he cannot deviate. Finding a woman who can put up with his strict organization has been difficult... until Gina blows back into town. A nomadic life spent with her bohemian mother made Gina Mazelli the definition of a free spirit. Inheriting her grandmother’s house requires her to put down temporary roots right next door to the sexiest control freak she’s ever known. Alex hopes helping Gina fix up the house will lead to a quick sale and an end to the explosive chemistry between them. But every day they’re together, Gina realizes she wants to create a home, especially if she can convince a certain uptight perfectionist that he’s the key to making her dreams come true.

Download or read book Rangers of Acadia Otter Cliffs written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letting go of the past means risking it all… After years of living with her controlling father and brothers, Kimberly Lloyd simply wants to make her own decisions. Living in Bar Harbor, Maine, working as a paramedic is the first step to free herself from her overbearing family. She won’t let anyone take her job or new friendships from her. When tragedy ended his military career, Rico Montenegro fled to Mount Desert Island and found solace as a park ranger. He’s finally letting people in and forging close relationships. When his friendship with Kim seems to be turning into something more, he fears his past mistakes will keep him from moving forward. A series of deaths on Otter Cliffs—with victims eerily similar to Kim—leave Rico determined to safeguard his new love. But his protectiveness threatens to drive Kim away…and straight toward the killer.

Download or read book Rangers of Acadia Jordan Pond written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s lost can be found again… Five summers ago, Chelsea Woodridge met, fell in love with, and married ranger Theodore Lapierre in beautiful Bar Harbor. It was perfect, until her father’s manipulations cost her not only the man she loved but their child, spiraling her into a fog that lasted for years. Theo loved Chelsea the instant he saw her and thought the feelings returned. Her visit with her father has him questioning her love when instead of returning, he gets a note of rejection. And several months later, a newborn on his doorstep. With her father now dead, Chelsea returns to Maine, where she’d been happiest. Theo’s presence brings back the pain of the past but seeing the daughter she thought was dead devastates her. How could Theo have thought she didn’t want her own child? More importantly, how could her father have lied to her about her baby? Rebuilding the marriage may take more than either can manage. They shared love once, but Chelsea still holds secrets. Ones that can’t be revealed if she wants to have a life with Theo and their daughter.

Download or read book The Beginning Prequel to Running Target written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2022-07-22 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Undercover FBI agent, Jack Holland, is trying to get enough evidence to put notorious crime boss Victor Cabrini away for good. Meeting Callie, the friend of Victor's son, Angelo, makes his job a whole lot harder when feelings get involved. This is a prequel to the romantic suspense novel RUNNING TARGET. This is a 7,000 word short story.

Download or read book Death Race Love on the Line book 5 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2021-05-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road to happiness is paved with danger... Recovering from a gunshot wound is the easy part. Boston cop, Keith Cho, discovers coming to grips with his partner’s death requires a different sort of medicine. He’ll start a cross country road trip with seeing his partner’s sister, Samantha Bates. Sam can’t hide the injuries or the backpack she’s hauling as she hikes away from town. Fleeing from her abusive ex-boyfriend is key. When she and Keith reconnect on a back country road, he insists she come with him. Keith is good company but needs to stay firmly in the friend category. Being with a cop can only lead to heartache, something Sam can’t handle again. As they travel, frequent accidents seem far too convenient. Are these incidents connected to them or a mystery someone wants silenced? It’s a race against death and someone’s going to lose. ***Death Race is the fifth in the Love on the Line series. It’s a road trip turned death race suspense that offers 'Romance with a splash of danger' featuring a wounded cop and his dead partner's sister. Their cross country trip begins to turn sour when accidents happen. They need to figure out who's behind them before they wind up dead. Reviews: “This book was such a blast. It was an exciting and engrossing read that had my eyes glued to every word.” “Ms. Lemor managed to capture my undivided attention with a well-developed plot, which was filled with a good dose of suspense and strong, delightful characters that I couldn't wait to learn more about the moment they were introduced.” “Between the roller coaster of some very scary encounters and the mystery of who is behind it all, you have a warm, funny, delightful story as Keith and Sammi's relationship gradually changes. In a refreshingly authentic and human way, they go from something that was friendly yet stunted by the past to a real and lasting connection that no outside force can break apart.” ** More Love on the Line books coming SOON! Ex-military men who served together, bonding close as brothers. Even though their lives go in different directions, the bond they forged can never be broken. Danger is in their blood. Missions may change, but with the women they love at their sides these men are strong enough for any new challenge. 1. Wild Card Undercover - Jan 2021 (rerelease) 2. Running Target - Feb 2021 (rerelease) 3. Fatal Evidence - March 2021 (rerelease) 4. Hidden Betrayal - April 2021 5. Death Race - May 2021 6. Tactical Revenge - June 2021 ***** crime, crime thrillers, crime romance, road trip, road trip romance, road trip romantic suspense, road trip romance book, road trip romance and suspense police officer, police romance, police romantic suspense, police romance suspense, police romance books law enforcement, law enforcement romance, law enforcement romantic suspense, law enforcement romance suspense, law enforcement romance books road trip danger, abusive past, best friend’s little sister, partner’s little sister, brother’s best friend, forbidden romance military, military romance, military romance series, military romance kindle, military romance suspense kindle book, military romance suspense, military romantic suspense forced proximity, forced proximity romance, hero, hero romance, hero romance series, protection, protection romance, protection romance series forbidden romance, forbidden romance books, forbidden romance novels, romantic suspense series, romance books, contemporary romance, romantic novels, contemporary romance suspense, contemporary romance novels, contemporary romance books, contemporary romance suspense series, contemporary romance kindle romantic suspense books, romantic suspense series, romantic suspense novel, romantic suspense kindle, suspense romance novels, suspense books, suspense novels,

Download or read book Tactical Revenge Love on the Line book 6 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His past sins may destroy her future… Ex-military sniper, Nick White, drives a big rig to shove time served in Afghanistan into the rearview mirror. He wants nothing to do with people’s good intentions or the chain of truck stops his wealthy family owns. Every solitary mile he travels helps grapple with a guilt that runs deep. Brenna Carpenter pays the bills waiting tables at a Pennsylvania truck stop while finishing her business degree. Her plans don’t include desertion at a trailer park like her mother. A truck driver, no matter how sexy, complicates that ambition, but it’s the stalker that robs her focus. Mysterious notes and gifts grow more possessive each day. When Nick’s violent past threatens Brenna, driving away isn’t an option. If he can’t track down the man who wants revenge, their budding relationship may come to the end of the road... ***Tactical Revenge is the sixth and LAST in the Love on the Line series. It’s a stalker and protector suspense that offers 'Romance with a splash of danger' featuring an emotionally wounded veteran and a truck stop waitress who has more attention than she wants. When things turn dangerous, he has to put his past behind him and face the present unless he wants to lose the woman he loves. Reviews: “Absolutely brilliant book that was riveting from the beginning due to the sexy, delicious ex-military hero and the sassy heroine that gets under his skin.” “This story took me on a roller coaster of suspense, emotion and had me on the edge of my seat at times.” ”Nick and Brenna's relationship is teasing and crackles with flirtatious energy, and the way he's fiercely determined to protect her melts the heart.” More Love on the Line books coming SOON! Ex-military men who served together, bonding close as brothers. Even though their lives go in different directions, the bond they forged can never be broken. Danger is in their blood. Missions may change, but with the women they love at their sides these men are strong enough for any new challenge. 1. Wild Card Undercover - Jan 2021 (rerelease) 2. Running Target - Feb 2021 (rerelease) 3. Fatal Evidence - March 2021 (rerelease) 4. Hidden Betrayal - April 2021 5. Death Race - May 2021 6. Tactical Revenge - June 2021 ***** crime, crime thrillers, crime romance, stalker, stalker romance, stalker romantic suspense, stalker romance suspense, stalker romance book military, military romance, military romance series, military romance kindle, military romance suspense kindle book, military romance suspense, military romantic suspense Trucker, trucker romance, trucker romantic suspense, trucker romance suspense, trucker romance and suspense forced proximity, forced proximity romance, waitress romance, hero, hero romance, hero romance series, protection, protection romance, protection romance series rich boy, rich boy romance, rich boy romantic suspense, rich boy romance book romantic suspense series, romance books, contemporary romance, romantic novels, contemporary romance suspense, contemporary romance novels, contemporary romance books, contemporary romance suspense series, contemporary romance kindle romantic suspense books, romantic suspense series, romantic suspense novel, romantic suspense kindle, suspense romance novels, suspense books, suspense novels,

Download or read book Wild Card Undercover Love on the Line book 1 written by Kari Lemor and published by Rycon Press. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some gambles are worth the risk . . . Trapped in the nightmare of Miami’s illicit underworld, Meg O’Hara has no choice but work for a high-stakes criminal to repay a debt. Freedom is a pipe dream, until FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out. It won’t be easy, especially playing the role of lover to the charismatic agent. Getting the goods on her boss could mean her life, a risk she’ll take to be rid of the rat’s vulgar advances. Chris Shaunessy doesn’t break rules, but working with Meg is pushing even his well-honed control to the limit. Personal involvement should never mix in the sordid world of organized crime. They’re playing a perilous game. Giving into temptation could be his biggest mistake because the kisses they share might be more dangerous than the case… ***Wild Card Undercover is the first in the Love on the Line series. It’s an undercover lovers suspense that offers 'Romance with a splash of danger' featuring a professional-to-a-fault FBI agent and a sarcastic waitress as they delve into Miami's underworld to put crime in its place. What they find is ...each other. - RT Book Reviews says: "Wild Card Undercover will capture your heart with its humor and witty characters. A knight in shining armor rescuing a damsel in distress while infiltrating the mob is no small task. Kudos to Lemor who has gracefully mixed a femme fatale with a dash of The Godfather and tossed it together with romance and laughter." “Intriguing and dangerous- when it comes to the take down- Kari Lemor kept the pace fast and heart wrenching. Sweet and laced with sexy banter- the entire story was emotional and Chris and Meg were a dynamic couple.” “The story was suspenseful and fast paced, and the chemistry between the characters was sizzling.” More Love on the Line books coming SOON! Ex-military men who served together, bonding close as brothers. Even though their lives go in different directions, the bond they forged can never be broken. Danger is in their blood. Missions may change, but with the women they love at their sides these men are strong enough for any new challenge. 1. Wild Card Undercover - Jan 2021 (rerelease) 2. Running Target - Feb 2021 (rerelease) 3. Fatal Evidence - March 2021 (rerelease) 4. Hidden Betrayal - April 2021 5. Death Race - May 2021 6. Tactical Revenge - June 2021 ***** crime, crime thrillers, crime romance, gambling romance, FBI agent, FBI romance, FBI romantic suspense, FBI romance suspense, FBI romance books undercover, undercover romance, undercover lovers, undercover romance and suspense military, military romance, military romance series, military romance kindle, military romance suspense kindle book, military romance suspense, military romantic suspense forced proximity, forced proximity romance, nightclub, nightclub romance, cocktail waitress, waitress romance hero, hero romance, hero romance series, protection, protection romance, protection romance series forbidden romance, forbidden romance books, forbidden romance novels, fake romance, fake relationship romance, fake relationship, romantic suspense series, romance books, contemporary romance, romantic novels, contemporary romance suspense, contemporary romance novels, contemporary romance books, contemporary romance suspense series, contemporary romance kindle romantic suspense books, romantic suspense series, romantic suspense novel, romantic suspense kindle, suspense romance novels, suspense books, suspense novels,