Best Selling Books by Brenda Novak

Who was the real killer? Romain Fornier lost his reason for living when his daughter was kidnapped and murdered. He used a cop''s gun to mete out his own justice and spent the next few years in prison. Once he was freed, he returned to his Cajun roots in small-town Louisiana. But now he learns that he might have killed the wrong man. Jasmine Stratford, a psychological profiler, is convinced his daughter''s killer is still alive—and that she and Romain have something in common. She believes the same man kidnapped her sister, Kimberly, sixteen years ago. What happens next? Jasmine is determined to track him down when she receives an anonymous package, postmarked New Orleans—the bracelet she gave Kimberly for her eighth birthday. She approaches Romain because she knows he can help her… if he chooses. But searching for the man who irrevocably changed both their lives means they have to rise to a killer''s challenge: stop me.

It happened one snowy night… When Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. The woman Chantel was on her way to see is her sister, Stacy. They''ve been estranged for 10 years and Chantel is determined to regain her affection. The woman Dillon was on his way to see is…Stacy. They''ve been friends for some time but now there''s an added complication. Stacy''s in love with him. Which means Chantel can''t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she''s pregnant because of that snowy night…

New York Times–Bestselling Author: A police detective comes home to Mississippi to make a new start—but soon finds herself pulled into an old mystery . . . Every town has its secrets—and Stillwater, Mississippi, has more than most. Starting with the disappearance of the Reverend Lee Barker nineteen years ago. The locals are convinced he was murdered by his stepson, Clay Montgomery. But only Clay—and his mother and sisters—can say for sure. They were the only ones there that fateful night, the only ones who know what really happened. And they’re not talking. Allie McCormick is a cold-case detective from Chicago. After a particularly difficult divorce, she’s returned to Stillwater with her six-year-old daughter to find the peace she once knew in her hometown, and to work for the local police force while she’s starting over. But when Clay’s powerful enemies join forces to put him behind bars, Allie feels duty bound to uncover the truth. Her instincts tell her he didn’t murder the Reverend Lee Barker. Clay may be a dark and brooding man, but he was just sixteen at the time. And he’s not a cold-blooded killer. At least, that’s what Allie believes—until she learns that behind the preacher’s pious demeanor lurked the heart of a monster. Then she has to ask herself whether justice has already been done . . . Praise for the Stillwater Trilogy “Strong characters bring the escalating suspense to life, and the mystery is skillfully played out. Novak’s smooth plotting makes for a great read.” —Publishers Weekly “A compelling new series . . . Novak expertly mixes her usual superior characterization with a chilling sense of evil.” —Booklist “A taut, spine-tingling story.” —Christine Feehan

From New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak comes Face Off, the next installment of Dr. Evelyn Talbot and her murderous home for psychopaths. SHE VOWED NEVER TO BE A VICTIM AGAIN. BUT NOW A KILLER HAS HER IN HIS SIGHT. . . Tortured and left for dead at sixteen, Evelyn Talbot turned her personal nightmare into her life’s work—studying the disturbing psychopathy of some of the world’s most vicious serial killers. Now a leading psychiatrist at Hanover House in a small Alaskan town, she tries to believe the past will never come back to haunt her—until a woman goes missing from a cabin nearby, and every clue points to the man who once brutalized her... As her boyfriend, who is the area’s only police, begins to investigate—and finds not one but two bodies—Evelyn can’t forget that her would-be killer, Jasper Moore, was never caught. But there are no new faces in tiny Hilltop, no one who seems suspicious or potentially violent. In this twisted game of cat and mouse, Evelyn is certain of only one thing—Jasper must be hiding in plain sight. And if she can’t find him before he comes for her, she won’t be lucky enough to survive twice... “Novak is a master of suspense.”—RT Book Reviews

“Intense and sensual and chock-full of emotional torment…a riveting read.”—USA TODAY Claire O’Toole’s mother, Alana, went missing fifteen years ago. That was big news in Pineview, Montana, the kind of town where nothing much ever happens. Then, last year, Claire’s husband, David, died in a freak accident—after launching his own investigation into Alana’s disappearance. Is Alana dead? Or did she simply abandon her husband and daughters? Claire is determined to find out—and her former boyfriend, Isaac Morgan, wants to help. Although their relationship didn’t end well, he still has feelings for her. And yet it isn’t until he starts to suspect David’s death wasn’t an accident that he’s drawn back into her life. Together, Claire and Isaac search for answers to the questions that have haunted Pineview all this time. But as they soon discover, someone’s prepared to kill so those answers won’t be found. Originally published in 2011

Maybe this Christmas can thaw his frozen heart—and heal hers. Hollywood starlet Tia Beckett knows one moment can change your life. Her career had been on the fast track before a near-fatal accident left her with a debilitating facial scar. Certain her A-lister dreams are over, she agrees to house-sit at her producer’s secluded estate in Silver Springs. It’s the escape from the limelight Tia’s been craving, until she discovers she’s not the only houseguest for the holidays. And her handsome new roomie is impossible to ignore. Artist Seth Turner has good reason to keep his distance. Losing his wife after only a few years of marriage has left a deep scar, even if he is still happy to spend a semester teaching art classes at the New Horizons Boys Ranch for troubled teens. Despite nursing her own wounds, Tia finds her curiosity piqued by enigmatic Seth, whom she recognizes as something of a kindred soul. Maybe spending Christmas together could be another game changer for both of them—this time, for good. Silver Springs Book 1: Finding Our Forever Book 2: No One but You Book 3: Until You Loved Me Book 4: Right Where We Belong Book 5: Unforgettable You Book 6: Christmas in Silver Springs Book 7: A California Christmas Book 8: Home for the Holidays Book 9: When I Found You Book 10: Keep Me Warm at Christmas

New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak''s Evelyn Talbot series returns, with a heavily pregnant Evelyn being held hostage. With Jasper Moore, the privileged boy who attacked her when she was only sixteen, finally caught and in prison, Dr. Evelyn Talbot, founder and head psychiatrist at Hanover House (a prison/research facility for psychopaths in remote Alaska), believes she can finally quit looking over her shoulder. She’s safe, happier than she’s ever been and expecting her first child. She’s also planning to marry Amarok, her Alaska State Trooper love interest and the town’s only police presence. But before the wedding can take place, a psychopath from the much more recent past comes out of nowhere and kidnaps her in broad daylight. Instead of planning her wedding, Evelyn finds herself doing everything she can to survive, save her baby and devise some way to escape while Amarok races the clock to find her - before it’s too late.

See why critics have called these two books by New York Times bestselling author Brenda “the best romantic thriller I’ve ever read” (The San Francisco Book Review on The Secret Sister) and a “richly rewarding story” (Booklist on The Secrets She Kept). The Secret Sister After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. But the last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. She finds herself living next door to someone else she’d prefer to avoid—Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He’s back on the island, and to her surprise, he’s raising a young daughter alone. Maisey’s still attracted to him, but her heart’s too broken to risk… Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl. Maisey believes the girl must’ve been her sister, but her mother claims there was no sister. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You! She’s convinced that child existed. So where is she now? Originally published in 2015 The Secrets She Kept The rich and powerful Josephine Lazarow, matriarch of Fairham Island, is dead. The police say it’s suicide, but Keith, her estranged son, doesn’t believe it. Keith bears scars—both physical and emotional—from his childhood, but he’s worked hard to overcome the past. But he feels he owes it to his grandfather to put the family empire together again—and he’s determined to find his mother’s killer. Problem is…coming home to Fairham puts him back in contact with Nancy Dellinger, the woman he hurt so badly when he left before. And digging that deep into his mother’s final days and hours entails a very real risk. Because the person who killed her could be someone he loves… Originally published in 2016

A great new beach read from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on The Beach A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface. Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy''s childhood closet. She''s not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her. Bo''s home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay''s summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path… As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart. Look for other summer reads by bestselling author Brenda Novak: The Seaside Library Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach

RT READER''S CHOICE WINNER! Sometimes home is the refuge you need—and sometimes it isn''t When her aging grandmother needs care, Adelaide Davies returns to Whiskey Creek, the place she once called home. But Adelaide isn''t happy to be back. There are too many people here she''d rather avoid, people who were involved in a horribly violent night fifteen years ago. Ever since the graduation party that changed her life, she''s wanted to go to the police and make sure the boys responsible—men now—are punished. But she can''t, not without revealing an even darker secret. So it''s better to pretend…. Noah Rackham, popular, attractive, successful, is shocked when Adelaide won''t have anything to do with him. He has no idea that his very presence reminds her of something she''d rather forget. But he was the only good thing to come out of that awful experience, and opening her heart to him could mean finally finding happiness—after all, fear is no match against love.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: A woman vows never to be a victim again in this romantic suspense novel that “generates genuine thrills” (Publishers Weekly). She won’t be a victim ever again . . . Four years ago, Skye Kellerman was attacked in her own bed. She managed to fend off her knife-wielding assailant, but the trauma changed everything about her life. As a result of that night, she joined two friends—also survivors—in starting The Last Stand, an organization to help victims of crime. Now, Skye’s would-be rapist is getting out of prison. She knows that he hasn’t forgotten that her testimony cost him his reputation—and his freedom. Sacramento detective David Willis, who investigated her case, believes this man is a clear and present danger, guilty of other crimes, as well. And he’s free to terrorize Skye again. Unless she can fight back. And, with David’s help, that’s exactly what she plans to do . . . “Nonstop suspense at its very best.” —Carla Neggers, New York Times–bestselling author of Rival’s Break “Novak is simply a great storyteller.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author of Don’t Open the Door

Revisit this classic novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak. Seventeen-year-old Hope Tanner found a sanctuary in the town of Enchantment, New Mexico, after scaping—pregnant and alone—from the polygamous community she grew up in, located in Superior, Utah. In Enchantment, Hope is given a second chance when the birthing clinic handles the private adoption of her baby. A baby she never stopped thinking about. Now, ten years later, Hope is reliving history with her younger sister Faith, who is now pregnant and scaping from the same town. Hope knows her sister can find safety in the same birthing clinic she gave birth years ago, but not everyone is happy to see her again. Parker Reynolds—the birth center’s administrator and a widowed single father—is carrying a big secret, and Hope’s presence in the town threatens the stability he has built for himself and his son. When Hope gets a job at the birthing clinic, Parker is confronted. But will the attraction he feels towards Hope be greater that the need to maintain his secret? Previously published. The Birth Place: Enchanting Baby Sanctuary Christmas at Shadow Creek Leaving Enchantment The Homecoming Baby The Midwife and the Lawman

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on the Beach There are secrets that bring friends together, and others that drive them apart… Mariners Island is barely ten miles long, but when Ivy, Ariana and Cam were teenagers, it was their whole world. Beyond the pristine beaches and iconic lighthouse lies the beautiful old library that belongs to Ivy’s family. While that bound Ivy to the island as an adult, Ariana could not leave Mariners behind fast enough. The town holds too many…memories. Not only her unrequited feelings for Cam, but the tragedy that left a scar on the community. When a young girl went missing, a teenage Cam was unthinkably the prime suspect. Ariana and Ivy knew he couldn’t have hurt anyone, and they promised to protect him—even if it meant lying on his behalf. Now, twenty years later, Ariana returns to Mariners just as new evidence emerges on the case, calling into question everything the three friends thought they knew—and everyone they thought they could trust. What really happened that night? Over the course of one eventful summer, Ariana, Ivy and Cam will learn the truth—about their pasts, their futures and the ties that still bind them as closely as the pages of a book… Don''t miss these other great summer beach reads from Brenda Novak One Perfect Summer The Bookstore on the Beach Summer on the Island

When Katie Rogers returns to Dundee, Idaho, it''s not because she wants to. It''s because she''s disillusioned, broke -- and pregnant. She was going to make something of her life in the big city. Instead, she''s paying a high price for trusting the wrong man.

An anthology of three novellas celebrating real-life heroines--women who have changed lives through good deeds.

Enjoy a Christmas romance classic by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Angela Forrester’s foster child Kayla only has one Christmas wish—to meet her real father. So Angela decides to reconnect with her high school friend Matt Jackson, determined to tell him about his little girl. Only now Matt is the chief firefighter in Virginia city, and when they meet again, sparks instantly fly between them. Matt has no idea he has a child and Angela knows the truth might make him run… or it might just be the best Christmas present for her already made family. Previously published. Warm your heart with more beloved romances by Brenda Novak: To Win her Heart Shooting the Moon Tying the Knot Kisses in the Country

\"Welcome spring with the newest treat from Brenda Novak. This is the book her fans, old and new, have been waiting for. A big, tantalizing read!\"—Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author A summer of healing, friendship, love…and a secret that could change everything. After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels to the small island off the coast of Florida where she spent summers growing up to help her mother settle the family estate. For Marlow, the trip is a chance to reconnect after too long apart. It’s also the perfect escape to help her feel grounded again—one she’s happy to share with friends Aida and Claire, who are hoping to hit reset on their lives, too. A leisurely beachfront summer promises the trio of women the opportunity to take deep healing breaths and explore new paths. But when her father’s will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhood—and aspects of her future. Fortunately, her friends, and the most unlikely love interest she could imagine, prove that happiness can be found no matter what—as long as the right people are by your side. Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: The Bookstore on the Beach One Perfect Summer

Sometimes the past we leave behind leads us right where we belong. Talulah Barclay doesn’t like complications. Unfortunately, they seem to love her. Fourteen years after leaving her fiancé at the altar, Talulah returns to her hometown of Coyote Canyon, Montana, to settle her great-aunt’s estate. As she’d feared, her “runaway bride” reputation is waiting right where she left it, and her ex’s best friend, Brant, isn’t about to let her slip by unnoticed. Brant has always been a loyal friend, but Talulah’s decision to run isn’t the only thing he hasn’t forgotten. He remembers more about Talulah than he cares to admit. Vividly. And it’s increasingly difficult to ignore her now, especially when they find themselves in close quarters. Talulah has no plans to stay in town after she fixes up her aunt’s Victorian farmhouse, even if the unbridled sparks with Brant give her a good reason to linger. Besides, bailing on relationships is kind of her thing. But a lot has changed since Talulah last turned tail—maybe her heart has changed, too? Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Talk of Coyote Canyon

A shocking betrayal… Riches. Power. An ancient heritage of pride. The Earl of Druridge wanted only for an heir. So when he learned that his wife was carrying another man’s child, he was filled with a thirst for vengeance. But he wasn’t the one who caused Katherine’s death. Or was he? To his horror, he remembers nothing of that dreadful night, when their last confrontation ended in scorching flame and cold blood. A forbidden love… Rachel McTavish, the beautiful daughter of a coal miner, knows something about the fire that took Lady Katherine’s life. In secret, the strong-willed girl strikes a bargain with the desperate earl: he must send his physician to help her dying mother or he may go to the devil—and the scaffold. He agrees, but she is still unsure that her revelation will be enough to save him when so many wish him dead. Passionately drawn to the nobleman, despite all the doubt and mystery that shrouds him, Rachel wonders if he can really be a murderer. Or if he is the only man who will ever own her heart… “Novak''s dark and brooding tale of love, passion, and obsession will curl your toes and warm your heart!” —Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times Bestselling Author on Through the Smoke “Novak has woven a story that will thrill the lovers of Regency romance. With rich detail and elegant plotting, she serves up a provocative, sexy novel with an outstanding mystery at its heart. Without telegraphing her moves, she manages to reveal the layers one by one.” —Examiner.com on Through the Smoke

Did she once have a sister? Has her mother lied all these years? After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal—and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubled man who''s asked her to come home. But she refuses to stay in the family house. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Instead, she finds herself living next door to someone else she''d prefer to avoid—Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He''s back on the island, and to her surprise, he''s raising a young daughter alone. Maisey''s still attracted to him, but her heart''s too broken to risk… Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl, a child Keith remembers, too. Maisey believes the girl must''ve been their sister, but their mother claims there was no sister. Maisey is convinced that child existed. So where is she now?

Grandpa Garnier used to say, Love is like a bucking bronco. It takes guts and determination to hang on, but it''s worth the ride. If only Grandpa was around now to help Tyson Garnier out of this mess. The famous pro football player is suddenly saddled with a very public scandal—and an illegitimate child. Tyson needs a good nanny now if he''s going to salvage his career. And plain, no-nonsense Dakota Brown is the ideal candidate. Dakota doesn''t care for football—or for a man who doesn''t seem to want his own son. But she needs this job, and that precious little baby needs her. Dakota isn''t Tyson''s kind of woman. But the more he sees of her—and the more he sees of his son—the harder he wants to hang on.

A body lies hidden in a small Mississippi town . . . First in the “compelling” romantic suspense series by the New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist). There’s a body buried behind a Mississippi farmhouse. Grace Montgomery knows who it is, and she knows why it happened. She was only thirteen the night it all went wrong. And now, like then, she has no choice but to keep her mouth shut. Grace left the town of Stillwater years ago, trying to forget, trying to make good. As an assistant D.A. in Jackson, she’s finally achieved the success that was supposed to change her life. But it hasn’t—so she’s come back to confront her own history. Which means returning to the farmhouse now owned by her brother and facing the people of Stillwater, a number of whom suspect the truth. Widower Kennedy Archer is one of those people. He’s running for mayor and needs to stay as far away from Grace as possible. And yet . . . she’s an enigma he can’t resist. Even though her enemies are close to finding out what really happened—and that could ruin them both. Praise for the Stillwater Trilogy “Strong characters bring the escalating suspense to life . . . a great read.” —Publishers Weekly “Novak expertly mixes her usual superior characterization with a chilling sense of evil.” —Booklist “Spine-tingling.” —Christine Feehan

Someone tried to kill her twelve years ago Teenagers Sheridan Kohl and Jason Wyatt were parked at the lake in Whiterock, Tennessee, when a stranger wearing a ski mask shot them both. Sheridan lived but Jason died—and the stranger was never caught. Even though Sheridan''s family moved away right afterward, she''s never been able to put the crime behind her. And now that someone doesn''t want her to come home Because of a new development in the case, Sheridan returns to Whiterock. But when she''s attacked a second time, it''s only because of Jason''s stepbrother, Cain Granger, that she survives—and Cain''s the last person she wants to face. If not for their history, if not for her, Jason wouldn''t have been in that parked car. Cain knows that whoever killed his brother probably isn''t a stranger at all. But figuring out that person''s identity is easier said than done—especially since the killer seems to be taunting them both: watch me.

Meant For You / Brenda Novak (9781488054983) Revisit this heartfelt small-town romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Gabe Holbrook had it all. Intelligent, handsome, talented, rich, he’d been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But after a car accident derailed his future and ended his career, he decided to return to Dundee, the small town where he was raised, looking for a new beginning as a football coach. Now, in his road to recovery, he is not only a stranger to the people who once knew him, but he must also face the person to blame for his accident, Hannah Price. Hannah has been struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to forgive herself for the impulsive mistake that altered Gabe’s future forever. Especially when Gabe becomes her son’s football coach, and she begins to fall in love with the man she nearly destroyed… Previously published as Stranger in Town. Finding You / Brenda Novak (9781488057670) Revisit this charming romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. For eleven years, Reenie Holbrook had a perfect marriage and three beautiful children, all settled in the small town of Dundee. But Reenie’s perfect life came crashing down when Isaac Russell made a devastating revelation about Reenie’s husband that immediately ended her marriage. Now, motivated to support her young children, Reenie sees her new job teaching history at Dundee High as a big opportunity toward healing and independence. Little does she know, she will have to share her professional space with Isaac, the new science teacher and the man who triggered the unraveling of her marriage. But the awkwardness of their intertwined history quickly turns into admiration when Reenie gets to know Issac. The time and space they share can be the formula that opens Reenie’s puzzled heart to love again. Previously published as Big Girls Don’t Cry. Just the Two of Us / Brenda Novak (9781488058110) Revisit this story of healing and romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Elizabeth O’Connell has a plan. After surviving the worst betrayal of her life—finding out that she wasn’t the only woman in her husband’s life—she moved to Dundee to provide some stability for her children. After she opened her own business in town, Liz’s focus has been on herself and her family. Carter Hudson isn’t part of Liz’s plan. When they are introduced by well-meaning friends, her distrust is instant. But as they spend time together, Liz realizes she enjoys having Carter in her life. However, Carter has secrets in his past that he can’t seem to escape. Liz’s heart is still in a fragile state, but can she learn to trust Carter and open her heart for love again? Previously published as The Other Woman. The More I Love You / Brenda Novak (9781488058202) Revisit this refreshing romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Famous pro football player Tyson Garnier arrives in Dundee looking to avoid the press while healing from an injury. He has recently become the eye of a very public scandal after not only finding out he is a father but also gaining full custody of his boy. Now he needs an excellent nanny to help him raise his son during his time in Dundee, and Dakota Brown is perfect for the job. Dakota doesn’t care about football, but she needs this job, and she is motivated to guide clueless Tyson in the care of his son. As Tyson and Dakota see each other beyond superficiality, they learn to appreciate one another through their love for the baby. But can their feelings evolve into something stronger? Previously published as Coulda Been a Cowboy.

Join the many readers who''ve fallen in love with Whiskey Creek,the Northern California town created by New York Times bestsellingauthor Brenda Novak. HOME TO WHISKEY CREEK When Adelaide Davies has returned to Whiskey Creek to take care of her aging grandmother, sheisn''t happy to be back—there are too many people here who wereinvolved in that terrible June night fifteen years ago, people she''drather avoid. But popular and successful Noah Rackham is shocked whenAdelaide won''t have anything to do with him. He has no idea that hisvery presence reminds her of something she''d rather forget. He onlyknows that he''s finally met a woman he could love. TAKE ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Everyone in Whiskey Creek remembers Sophia DeBussi as the town''s Mean Girl. Especially Ted Dixon, whose love sheonce scorned. But Sophia has paid the price—the man she did marry wasrich and powerful but abusive. When he goes missing, she learns thathe died running from an FBI probe of his investment firm, leaving herpenniless and forced to face all the townspeople he cheated. Desperatefor work, she accepts a job as housekeeper for Ted, now a successfulwriter. He refuses to get emotionally involved, but will the holidaysbring them another chance at happiness? COME HOME TO ME When Presley Christensen returns to Whiskey Creek withher little boy, she has completely changed her life. Now she''s back inthe small town that was the closest thing to “home” she ever knew.There''s just one catch. Aaron Amos still lives in Whiskey Creek, andno matter how hard she''s tried, Presley hasn''t been able to get overhim. She''s come too far to backslide now. And there''s a secret she''sbeen guarding—a secret she''ll do anything to protect.

A Baby Of Her Own by Brenda Novak released on Aug 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Novak brings you a trilogy that Publishers Weekly called \"a great read.\" Every town has its secrets—and Stillwater, Mississippi, has more than most! Starting with a murder almost twenty years ago… Three compelling connected novels of suspense: DEAD SILENCE, DEAD GIVEAWAY and DEAD RIGHT. Bet you can''t read just one!

The car accident was Hannah Price''s fault--a few seconds of inattention that changed Gabe Holbrook''s life forever, destroying everything he''d been or ever wanted to be. He was a man who''d had it all. Intelligent, handsome, talented, rich, he''d been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Now he''s come home to Dundee, the small town where he was raised, but he''s a stranger to the people who once knew him. Folks think he''s bitter and withdrawn; he knows he''s just focused on recovering. But thanks to Hannah Price, there are some things that can''t be fixed. Hannah has been struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But she''s not sure she''ll ever be able to forgive herself for making a mistake with such far-reaching consequences. Especially when Gabe becomes her older son''s football coach, and she begins to fall in love with the man she nearly destroyed... Look for all eight books in Brenda...

When Maximillian Wilder hides his noble identity and joins the notorious body snatchers known as the London Supply Company, the last thing on his mind is love. He’s worried about Madeline, his vanished half sister, who was last seen in the company of Jack Hurtsill, the gang’s conscienceless leader. Raiding graveyards, stealing corpses, and selling them to medical colleges as dissection material is dirty work, but Max knows he must gain Jack’s trust. He’s determined to find out what happened to Madeline—and to bring Jack to justice if she was murdered for the coin her body could earn. Beautiful, spirited Abigail Hale, daughter of the surgeon at Aldersgate School of Medicine, detests the challenging, hard-bargaining Max almost as much as Jack. But she must procure the necessary specimens if she is to save the college and her father’s career. She believes she is going to be successful—until Jack double-crosses her. Then she’s swept into a plot of danger and intrigue, one where Max must intervene to protect her, no matter the risk to his plan…or his heart. “Novak expertly weaves powerful characters into a complex plot set in a skillfully crafted 1830s London underworld.... (An) entertaining page-turner.” —Publishers’ Weekly on A Matter of Grave Concern “[F]ascinating... a danger-rich, deliciously sexy thrill ride that will have readers hooked from the first page to the last.” —Booklist on A Matter of Grave Concern

Jaclyn Wentworth is on her own with three little kids. She used to be married to the golden boy—former golden boy—of their small Nevada town. The marriage was a disaster because her ex-husband never grew up. And he sure wasn''t much of a daddy. Now Jaclyn''s living in Reno. And who, of all people, does she run into there but Cole Perrini, bad boy of Feld, Nevada. Former bad boy. He was her ex-husband''s opposite in every way—and he still is. Because Cole''s made good in every sense of the word. Will Jaclyn and her children get the husband and father they deserve? Not a Scrooge, but a Santa!

Jaclyn Wentworth is on her own with three little kids. She used to be married to the golden boy of their small Nevada town, but the marriage was a disaster because the golden boy never grew up. And he sure wasn''t much of a daddy. Now Jaclyn''s living in Reno, making it on her own. And who, of all people, does she run into there but Cole Perrini, bad boy of Feld, Nevada. Or should she say former bad boy? He was always her ex-husband''s opposite in every way—and he still is. Because Cole''s made good in every sense of the word. Jaclyn and Cole both have their reasons for being cautious, but with a love like theirs it''s bound to be a special holiday season.

From the New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak comes the next installment of Dr. Evelyn Talbot and her murderous home for psychopaths in Hello Again. SHE CAN MAKE SENSE OF A COMPLEX CRIMINAL MIND. Evelyn Talbot, a psychiatrist at a maximum-security prison in Alaska, studies some of the world''s worst serial killers. But she’s about to meet her most elusive patient at Hanover House yet: Dr. Lyman Bishop, AKA the Zombie Maker given his fondness for performing ice-pick lobotomies on his victims. A brilliant cancer researcher, Bishop is either the most cunning psychopath Evelyn has ever encountered—or he is wrongly convicted. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CRIMINAL CAN SEE INTO HER OWN? When a new ice-pick fatality occurs, it seems Bishop really was wrongly convicted. Except...Evelyn has a personal connection to the victim and that suggests the killer may be someone from her own past: Jasper Moore, her high school boyfriend who tortured her and left her for dead when she was only sixteen. Jasper also murdered three of her friends—and was never caught. Is he trying to send a message with this copycat crime? The only thing Evelyn knows for sure is that if Jasper is on her trail, she might not be able to escape again . . .

Furious at his aristocratic father for abandoning him as an infant, Nathaniel Kent spends his days exacting revenge…in a most lucrative way. The handsome, blue-eyed pirate captain attacks his father’s boats, plundering their cargo and reaping the rewards. When Nathaniel takes a lovely seamstress as his hostage, mistaking her for his spoiled and wealthy half sister, he feels elated over his clever capture. But his sense of triumph disappears as he slowly becomes tormented by his rising passion for the spirited young woman. After years of abuse from her violent stepfather, seamstress Alexandra Cogsworth finally planned her escape. But she never intended to wind up as a hostage on a pirate ship. Determined to ensure her safe passage on the Royal Vengeance, she keeps her true identity secret, playing the part of Nathaniel’s blood relation. But as her desire for the charismatic yet dangerous Nathaniel grows, the rising current of their mutual longing could sweep them both away…forever. “Impressive...this novel has all the elements a reader craves: delicious family secrets, high seas adventure, and a passionate love story. Read and enjoy.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author on Of Noble Birth “A passionate romance...exciting...unforgettable.” —Amanda Scott, USA Today Bestselling Author on Of Noble Birth

The people of Stillwater, Mississippi, are asking questions about murder. Again. Twenty years ago Madeline Barker''s father disappeared. Despite what everyone else thinks, Madeline''s convinced her stepfamily had nothing to do with it. But the recent discovery of his car finally proves he didn''t just drive away. Worse, the police find something in the trunk that says there''s more to this case than murder. With no other recourse, Madeline decides to hire a private investigator—even if the cops don''t like it. Even if her family doesn''t like it. But when P.I. Hunter Solozano begins to uncover some shocking evidence, someone in Stillwater is determined to put a stop to Madeline''s search for the truth. And that means putting a stop to her. Permanently.

A Husband Of Her Own by Brenda Novak released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

How do you start a new chapter of your life when you haven''t closed the book on the previous one? Eighteen months ago, Autumn Divac''s husband went missing. Her desperate search has yielded no answers, and she can''t imagine moving forward without him. But for the sake of their two teenage children, she has to try. Autumn takes her kids home for the summer to the charming beachside town where she was raised. She seeks comfort working alongside her mother and aunt at their bookshop, only to learn that her daughter is facing a huge life change and her mother has been hiding a terrible secret for years. And when she runs into the boy who stole her heart in high school, old feelings start to bubble up again. Is she free to love him, or should she hold out hope for her husband''s return? She can only trust her heart...and hope it won''t lead her astray.

Lieutenant Crawford Treynor has fought valiantly for everything he has. The bastard child of a noblewoman, he was handed over as an infant to a poor farmer—and beaten so badly that he ran away at age fourteen. Now a respected officer, he vows to command his own frigate one day. There is no place in his life for a woman, especially one of noble birth. He has no love for the aristocracy… After narrowly escaping the guillotine in the French Revolution, petite beauty Jeannette Boucher agrees to secure her family’s future by marrying a wealthy English baron. But when she learns what her impotent husband has planned in order to produce an heir, she escapes on their wedding night, stowing away aboard Lieutenant Treynor’s ship. Once she’s discovered, the handsome, duty-bound lieutenant is tempted enough by her beauty and spirit to go against everything he believed he’d ever do—and soon he must decide between returning her to a husband he knows will abuse her, or risking everything to keep her all to himself. “A wonderful love story, full of adventure, action and romance.” —Madeline Hunter, New York Times Bestselling Author on Honor Bound “A rip-roaring story brimming with adventure and passion. I dare you to put Honor Bound down once you start reading it!” —Anna Campbell, Award-winning Author

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. BROKEN HEARTS MEND When Katie Rogers returns to Dundee, Idaho, it’s not because she wants to. It’s because she’s disillusioned, broke—and pregnant. She was going to make something of her life in the big city. Instead, she’s paying a high price for trusting the wrong man. Booker Robinson is the man she didn’t trust, the man she’d left behind in Dundee…and the first person she sees when she comes back. But despite Booker’s notorious past, he now has a successful business and a home of his own. Katie’s vowed she’ll never trust the wrong man again. But sometimes a man isn’t everything he seems. And sometimes he’s more… Previously published as A family of Her Own FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Temperatures Rising by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson As a hurricane hits the Florida Keys, Sherri Griffin and Terrence Jeffries are stranded together, making their own shelter from the storm—and walking right into the eye of a hurricane of passion.

Sometimes the biggest emotional risk can reap the best romantic reward… After everything she worked for is destroyed, pediatrician Natasha Gray is determined to build a new life. Divorced, bankrupt and suddenly a single mom, she’s ready to start over in Silver Springs—on her own. She certainly doesn’t need help from Mack Amos, the man who’s already broken her heart twice. Although Mack has had feelings for Tash since they first met, too many things have stood in the way. He’s always given her the support she needs, though, and he’ll do the same now. Even if the desire he wrestles with threatens to undermine his intentions… But her heart is not the only reason Natasha wants to keep Mack at bay. More time in her life means getting closer to her son, which could lead to a revelation neither of them is ready to face. Silver Springs Book 1: Finding Our Forever Book 2: No One but You Book 3: Until You Loved Me Book 4: Right Where We Belong Book 5: Unforgettable You Book 6: Christmas in Silver Springs Book 7: A California Christmas Book 8: When I Found You