New Releases by Carla Neggers

Rediscover New York Times best seling author, Carla Neggers, sixth book of her thrilling Cold Ridge Series. On what is supposed to be a quiet long weekend in New Hampshire, Deputy U.S. Marshal Mackenzie Stewart is viciously attacked at the lakefront cottage of her friend, federal judge Bernadette Peacham. Mac fends off her attacker, but he manages to escape. Everything suggests he''s a deranged drifter—until FBI special agent Andrew Rook arrives. With Rook, Mac broke her own rule not to get involved with anyone in law enforcement, but she knows he isn''t up from Washington, D.C., to set things straight between them. He''s on a case. As the hunt for the mysterious attacker continues, the case takes an unexpected turn when Mac and Rook return to Washington and find Bernadette''s ex-husband, a powerful attorney, shot to death. Then Bernadette disappears, and Mac and Rook realize the stakes are higher than either had imagined, and a master criminal with nothing left to lose is prepared to gamble everything.

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers All she wants is a new beginning… but ghosts of the past can be hard to shake. Security consultant Quinn Harlowe just started an independent career and is enjoying a relaxed new lifestyle in her bayside cottage. But then she finds a friend and former colleague dead outside. Local law enforcement deems it suicide, but Quinn has her doubts. It’s time to start her own investigation. As Quinn draws closer and closer to the truth, she discovers that someone is following her every move. Though Huck McCabe claims he’s a bodyguard at Breakwater, a high-security compound nearby, he’s actually an undercover agent trying to penetrate a violent network of vigilantes—the same people Quinn has identified. Together they must face a conspiracy that could blow the lid off the Department of Justice. Previously Published. Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Cold Ridge Book Two: Night’s Landing Book Three: The Rapids Book Four: Dark Sky Book Five: Breakwater Book Six: Abandon

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers She thought she’d turned her life around… until danger comes sweeping in. Deputy US Marshal Juliet Longstreet has made her share of enemies, and now one of them is out of prison and threatening to kill her. Her mission: find him first. Hot on her suspect’s trail is Special Forces officer Ethan Brooker, who has a way of dropping into Juliet’s life without warning. Ethan is a man Juliet knows she should avoid, but she needs answers—and his help. They agree to team up, and as they fight their growing attraction to each other, their race to stop a ruthless killer takes them north to Juliet’s family in Vermont…and into the heart of a dangerous web of lies, greed, deceit—and murder. Previously Published. Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Cold Ridge Book Two: Night’s Landing Book Three: The Rapids Book Four: Dark Sky Book Five: Breakwater Book Six: Abandon

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers With international criminals on the loose, danger is a rising tide… When US Diplomatic Security Agent Maggie Spencer receives an anonymous tip, she’s able to do what no one has before: apprehend Nicholas Janssen, the internationally most-wanted fugitive. Her acclaim puts her in the sights of US marshal Rob Dunnemore, who turns up asking tough questions about the case. Maggie has no reason to trust Rob, especially when she learns he has a personal interest: he was almost killed by Janssen. Then Maggie and Rob discover the body of an American diplomat, and they realize there’s another killer on the loose. Determined to tie up the case, Maggie heads to upstate New York following a questionable lead. Knowing she’s holding back on him, Rob is right on her tail. Little do they know that a trap is closing in on them both, and they’ll have to trust each other if they want to make it out alive. Previously Published. Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Cold Ridge Book Two: Night’s Landing Book Three: The Rapids Book Four: Dark Sky Book Five: Breakwater Book Six: Abandon

Fall in love with the classic small town romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Carla Neggers. Some first impressions require a second chance... Tyler, Wisconsin, is abuzz with plans for its small-town version of a society wedding. But helping with the bridal registry is as close as prim, pretty Nora Gates wants to get to the altar. The self-styled spinster is happy to run her store and live a quiet life. That is, until the groom''s brother rolls into town—again. Byron Forrester was a different man the last time he came to Tyler. He was keeping secrets, lying low—and God help him—falling in love. With Nora. He had to walk away, never expecting to come back. But now that his brother is getting married, Byron returns to Tyler…and to Nora. Will the romantic air help Byron and Nora overcome the past? Previously published.

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers Returning home means returning to danger in this immersive tale of action, intrigue, and romance. Sarah Dunnemore has just returned to her family home in Tennessee when she gets news that her twin brother, Rob, has been seriously wounded in a sniper shooting in Central Park. She rushes to New York to be with him, only to come up against his no-nonsense partner. Deputy U.S. Marshal Nate Winter is the best, and he believes the official investigation is going in the wrong direction—especially when he learns that Sarah is extremely close to her family’s famous neighbor: the president of the United States. Nate follows Sarah back to Night’s Landing because he’s determined to uncover the truth, and he will let nothing—not his and Sarah’s growing attraction for each other, not the mounting danger they face—stand in his way. Previously Published. Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Cold Ridge Book Two: Night’s Landing Book Three: The Rapids Book Four: Dark Sky Book Five: Breakwater Book Six: Abandon

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers When a murderous plan is put in motion, one woman will do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. Award-winning photographer Carine Winter accepts the job of photographing a historic Boston home knowing she''s taking a risk—she could run into Tyler North, the pararescuer who all but left her at the altar a year ago. Then Carine finds a body in the house—and the prime suspect in the murder is Tyler North''s best friend. When Tyler hears about the murder, he rushes to see his friend Manny, expecting him to ask for help. Instead, Manny urges Tyler to protect Carine, to take her back to Cold Ridge and away from the temptation to meddle in a murder investigation. Carine is at the center of a deadly game. And the only person she can trust is the person she vowed never to trust again: Tyler. But they''re running out of time—because a killer has followed them to Cold Ridge… Previously Published. Read the Cold Ridge Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Cold Ridge Book Two: Night’s Landing Book Three: The Rapids Book Four: Dark Sky Book Five: Breakwater Book Six: Abandon

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers An FBI legend, a mysterious antiquities specialist and a brazen art thief draw top agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan into a complex web of blackmail, greed and murder in the next novel in the highly acclaimed Sharpe & Donovan series Emma Sharpe is suspicious when the legendary retired Special Agent Gordon Wheelock drops by her Boston office, sharing rumors about stolen ancient mosaics. Emma, an art-crimes specialist, won’t discuss it. Especially since it involves Oliver York, an unrepentant English thief. Gordy and Emma’s grandfather, a renowned private art detective, chased Oliver for a decade. Gordy knows Wendell Sharpe never gave him everything he had on the thief. When a shocking death occurs, Emma is pulled into the investigation. The evidence points to a deadly conspiracy between Wendell and Oliver, and Emma’s fiancé, deep-cover agent Colin Donovan, knows he can’t stay out of this one. There will be questions about Emma’s role and where her loyalties lie. From Boston to Maine to Ireland, Emma and Colin track a dangerous suspect. With the lives of their families and friends at stake, the Sharpes and Donovans must band together to stop a killer. No one creates exciting, action-packed romantic suspense and international intrigue like New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Previously Published. Read the Donovan & Sharpe Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Saint’s Gate Book Two: Heron’s Cove Book Three: Declan’s Cross Book Four: Harbor Island Book Five: Keeper’s Reach Book Six: Liar’s Key Book Seven: Thief’s Mark Book Eight: Impostor’s Lure Book Nine: Rival’s Break

FBI agents pursue a cold case in southern Ireland while a marine biologist finds herself caught in a conspiracy in this captivating romantic mystery. For marine biologist Julianne Maroney, two weeks in tiny Declan’s Cross on the south Irish coast is a chance to heal her broken heart. She doesn’t expect to attract the attention of FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, who are in Ireland for their own personal retreat. Ten years ago, art was stolen from a mansion in Declan’s Cross—a baffling crime that was never solved. Now, from the moment Julianne sets foot on Irish soil, everything goes wrong. The well-connected American diver who invited her to Ireland has disappeared. And now Emma and Colin are asking questions. As a dark conspiracy unfolds amid the breathtaking scenery of Declan’s Cross, the race is on to stop a ruthless killer . . . and the stakes have never been more personal for Emma and Colin.

Two estranged lovers are reunited in the hunt for a deadly arsonist in this thrilling romantic suspense tale by a New York Times–bestselling author. The small town of Black Falls, Vermont, finally feels safe again—until search-and-rescue expert Rose Cameron discovers a body, burnt almost beyond recognition. Almost. Rose is certain that she knows the victim’s identity . . . and that his death was no accident. Nick Martini also suspects an arsonist’s deliberate hand. Another fire killed an arson investigator in California months ago. Now the rugged smoke jumper is determined to follow the killer’s trail . . . even if it leads straight to Rose. Nick and Rose haven’t seen each other since they shared a single night of blind passion, but they can’t let memories and unhealed wounds get in the way of their common goal—stopping a merciless killer from taking aim straight at the heart of Black Falls. Originally published in 2010.

A smalltown Vermont café owner and a man out for vengeance track down a killer in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. Hannah Shay has finally shown the town of Black Falls what she’s worth. Her Three Sisters Cafe is a success, and she’s soon to become a prosecutor. When the cafe becomes an epicenter for investigators trying to pierce a violent crime ring that’s leaving bloody trails on nearby Cameron Mountain, Hannah suspects a man from her past is involved. Sean Cameron returns to the snowy cold of his Vermont hometown to unmask his father’s killer. Sean has the skills and resources to mount his own search, but he must convince the resistant Hannah to cooperate—because the killer is ready to strike again . . . and closer than anyone ever imagined. Originally published in 2009

A Secret Service agent and a mountain rescue expert search for a missing teen in Vermont in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times bestseller. A prominent ambassador is killed in a suspicious hit-and-run in Washington, DC. Hours later, his stepdaughter vanishes in the mountains of northern New England. Back in her hometown of Black Falls, Vermont, to do damage control on her career, Secret Service agent Jo Harper is drawn into the search. But her efforts face an unexpected challenge: Elijah Cameron. With his military training and mountain rescue experience, Elijah knows the unforgiving terrain better than anyone. But he and Jo have been at odds forever—and Elijah believes the missing teenager isn’t just lost . . . she’s on the run. Forced to work together, Jo and Elijah battle time and the elements in a race into the unforgiving mountains. The twists and turns awaiting them will take them closer to the explosive truth . . . and into the sights of a killer. First published in 2008.

A wedding weekend in Maine is no vacation for husband-and-wife FBI agents who must locate a devious killer in this romantic suspense series finale. After a shattering loss, husband and wife FBI agents Colin Donovan and Emma Sharpe are grateful for a respite. Celebrating the wedding of Colin’s brother Andy gives them a chance to enjoy a peaceful autumn weekend together on the coast of southern Maine. But the peace is short-lived when Kevin Donovan, a marine patrol officer, is called to check on suspected food poisoning at a party aboard a yacht. Tagging along, Colin is surprised to recognize one of the victims as an undercover British intelligence officer. Meanwhile, a valuable painting by Emma and Colin’s, the Irish artist Aoife O’Byrne, goes missing from the yacht. With a deeply personal, international investigation underway, Emma and Colin realize they are up against a deadly foe who plans to strike again. With the help of their Boston-based FBI team, they must risk everything to foil a devastating attack.

A young widow facing a mysterious threat calls on a security expert from her husband’s past in this politically charged romantic suspense novel. Three years after her husband’s death, Lucy Blacker Swift is finally rebuilding her life. After leaving the cutthroat world of Washington, she and her two children are starting over in a quaint Vermont farmhouse. But now unexplained events—late-night hang-ups, a bullet through a window—are threatening her family. Unwilling to contact her father-in-law, Senator Swift, Lucy tracks down the security expert her husband once told her about. Sebastian Redwing wants nothing to do with Lucy’s problems . . . or with a woman he’s been half in love with since her wedding day. But he won’t break his promise to protect her. He soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous tangle of blackmail, vengeance and betrayal, where Lucy’s powerful family—and Sebastian’s troubled past—are impossible to escape.

Discovering a decades-old plane crash pushes a woman into a world of mystery and danger in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times bestseller. Lost in the frozen woods of New Hampshire, Penelope Chestnut discovers the wreckage of a small plane. An aviator herself, she sees clues to a conspiracy in the rusted-out remains. Rumors of her discovery bring Wyatt Sinclair to Cold Spring, determined to put to rest a family scandal and learn what really happened to his legendary uncle, who had disappeared with his adventuress lover years earlier. As Wyatt and Penelope investigate, old motives are uncovered and new ones created, including a growing attraction between the pair. But when an unknown enemy emerges with a violence rooted in desperation, uncovering the truth will be far less problematic than surviving it. Originally published in 1999. Praise for Kiss the Moon “Tantalizing mysteries . . . a thrilling climax. . . . Neggers has fun with various red herrings while keeping the real secret a surprise to the very last.” —Publishers Weekly

The New York Times–bestselling author of The River House returns to the scenic New England town where families and friends face challenges together. Adrienne Portale has never settled in one place for long, but takes a job as innkeeper in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, to spend some time getting to know the father she only recently found. When three small boys get lost in the wilderness that borders the inn, Adam Sloan leads the search. His family ties to the town go back generations. Adrienne sees the bond that people in a small town have as they band together to find the missing children. Adam is impressed with her calm strength, but he’s sure she won’t find what she’s looking for in his quiet hometown. Despite their differences, Adam and Adrienne discover they have more in common than they’d expected. They love to explore old stone walls and bridges, and she adores his dog. As summer bleeds into the gorgeous New England fall, the attraction between them grows, and they must decide where—and who—makes a place home. “If you’re a fan of small towns with an interesting history inhabited by caring . . . salt of the earth folks with deep roots, incredible scenery, a low-key romance and an unforgettable story look no further.” —The Reading Frenzy

A children’s book illustrator learns to open up when a chance at love enters the picture in this New England romance. Children’s book illustrator Kylie Shaw has found a home in quiet, little Knights Bridge, Massachusetts. No one seems to know her here—and that’s how she likes it. She carefully guards her privacy from her loft in a refurbished nineteenth-century hat factory. And then California private investigator Russ Colton moves in. Russ is in Knights Bridge to keep his client, eccentric Hollywood costume designer Daphne Stewart, out of trouble. Keeping tabs on Daphne while she considers starting a children’s theater is a simple job—until Kylie opposes the idea of a theater opening in her building. Now Russ wonders how he can get this buttoned up beauty to let loose a little . . . like the adventurous characters in her books . . .

Enjoy these three gorgeous holiday romances from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers, national bestselling author Rochelle Alers, and Essence bestselling author Donna Hill! A Knights Bridge Christmas by Carla Neggers Clare Morgan is ready for a fresh start when she moves to the small Massachusetts town of Knights Bridge with her young son, Owen. Widowed for six years, Clare settles into her job as the town’s new librarian. She appreciates the warm welcome she and Owen receive and truly enjoys getting the library ready for its role in the annual holiday open house. Then she meets Logan Farrell, a Boston ER doctor in town to help his elderly grandmother settle into assisted living. He doesn’t plan to stay for long, but Daisy Farrell enlists her grandson to decorate her house on the village green one last time. As Clare and Logan get his grandmother’s house ready for the holidays, what neither of them expects to find is an attraction to each other. Better than most, they know all the crazy things that can happen in life, but everything about Knights Bridge and this magical season invites them to open themselves to new possibilities…and new love. Sweet Silver Bells by Rochelle Alers Then… Being chosen to design luxury hotels in Charleston is a career coup for privileged Crystal Eaton. Meeting charismatic corporate attorney Joseph Cole-Wilson is an unexpected bonus. Until one passion-filled night in Joseph’s penthouse changes her life forever. Now… Haunted by sensual memories, Joseph can’t accept their short-lived liaison as a onetime fling. And when a chance encounter reunites him with the Florida beauty, the Cole heir vows she won’t get away a second time. Even after discovering Crystal’s secret, Joseph knows nothing can dim his desire. He’ll prove it with sweet words of love that could make this a Christmas to remember. If she’ll just say yes… Mistletoe, Baby by Donna Hill Don’t preach to Alexis Montgomery about settling down. She’s got her act together—a fabulous new job, great friends and plenty of dating prospects. She’s happily taking New York City by storm, so why would she ruin things by committing to just one man? If anyone could influence Alexis, it might be Graham Stone. He’s gorgeous and brilliant, enough to make any red-blooded woman question her single status. Unfortunately, he’s also her boss. When these two seductive forces collide, neither thinks past the sparks they are generating. But their rendezvous has an unexpected consequence during the holiday season—one that could make them never want to walk away…from each other.

A frosty New England winter is enlivened with the spark of new love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s charming small-town romance. Heather Sloan has landed her dream job—renovating Vic Scarlatti’s 1912 country home in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts. Overlooking the icy waters of Echo Lake, the stately old home is the perfect project for the family business. And for once, Heather is in charge. Diplomatic Security Service agent Brody Hancock left Knights Bridge at eighteen, a few steps ahead of arrest and the wrath of Heather’s older brothers. Though Brody had never planned to return, his friend Vic, a retired diplomat, needs his help. Staying at Vic’s guest house makes it impossible to avoid running into Heather at every turn. Seeing her again has affected Brody more than he wants to admit. But Heather is wary of Brody’s sudden interest in her, and she suspects there’s more to his homecoming than he’s letting on. . . .

Together for the first time in a box set, the first five stories in the captivating Swift River Valley series! Visit Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, a small town where people come to escape, start fresh, and possibly fall in love. Only from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Secrets of the Lost Summer Olivia Frost is transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway. It’s picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door. Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist…any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story…past and present. That Night on Thistle Lane When librarian Phoebe O’Dunn discovers a hidden room, complete with a cache of vintage clothing, she finds a spectacular gown perfect for a gala masquerade. In the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler who’s also adopted a more daring persona. Then Phoebe meets Noah Kendrick again, and at first neither recognizes the other. They’re not sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared—until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves. Cider Brook Being rescued by a good-looking, bad-boy firefighter isn’t how Samantha Bennett expected to start her stay. Samantha is a treasure hunter who has come to solve a 300-year-old mystery and salvage her good name. Justin Sloan, her rescuer, wants to know why she was camped out in an abandoned cider mill. Because of their shared past, he doesn’t trust her. But that doesn’t mean he can resist her. Christmas at Carriage Hill To Alexandra Rankin Hunt’s surprise, Ian Mabry is also at Carriage Hill, a picturesque country inn where Alexandra is creating dresses for a friend’s wedding. If anyone can charm his way into such an event, it’s her fighter-pilot, wrong-for-her ex. But Ian wants more than an invitation—he’s determined to find a way back into Alexandra’s life. Echo Lake Diplomatic Security Service agent Brody Hancock left town at eighteen, a few steps ahead of arrest and the wrath of Heather Sloan’s older brothers. Though Brody had never planned to return, a friend now needs his help. Seeing Heather again has affected Brody more than he wants to admit. But Heather is wary of Brody’s sudden interest in her, and she suspects there’s more to his homecoming than he’s letting on…

Celebrate the holidays with this magical Swift River Valley novella from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers When fashion designer Alexandra Rankin Hunt is asked to create the dresses for Olivia Frost’s Christmas wedding in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, she jumps at the chance. She’s certain she’ll never get to design one for herself—not with her history of falling for the wrong men. Ian Mabry, the sexy fighter pilot whose bravery reminded her of her beloved great-grandfather, was the worst yet. To Alexandra’s surprise, Ian is also at Carriage Hill, Olivia’s picturesque country inn. And if anyone can charm his way into a wedding, it’s him. Ian wants more than an invitation—he’s determined to find a way back into Alexandra’s life. Originally published in 2014

All your romantic suspense reading in one collection! Four thrilling stories by bestselling authors together in a valuable box set! Flawless by Heather Graham New York’s Diamond District has been hit by a rash of robberies. No one’s been killed—until now. Special Agent Craig Frasier meets psychologist Kieran Finnegan in the middle of a heist, when she’s trying to “unsteal” a flawless stone taken by her youngest brother as an act of vengeance. But the police and FBI begin to wonder if there are two gangs, the original thieves and a copycat group of killers—who seem to think their scheme is as flawless as the stones they steal. Thrown together by circumstance, drawn together by attraction, Kieran and Craig are both assigned to the case. But there’s more and more evidence that, somehow, the Finnegan family pub is involved. Because everyone goes to Finnegan’s… All the Pretty Girls by J.T. Ellison Nashville Homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson is working to catch a serial rapist after a local girl falls prey to a sadistic killer. The Southern Strangler is slaughtering his way through the Southeast, leaving a gruesome memento at each crime scene—the prior victim’s severed hand. Taylor finds herself in a joint investigation with her lover, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, as they pursue the vicious murderer. Battling an old injury and her own demons, Taylor is desperate to quell the rising tide of bodies. But as the killer spirals out of control, everyone involved must face a horrible truth—the purest evil is born of private lies. Saint’s Gate by Carla Neggers Emma Sharpe is summoned to a convent on the Maine coast to shed some light on a mysterious painting of Irish lore. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality. Deep cover FBI agent Colin Donovan is back home in Maine when he is presented with an intrigue of murder, international art heists and a convent’s long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As the danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing—the very interesting Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all. A ruthless killer has Emma and Colin in the crosshairs, plunging them into a race against time and drawing them deeper into a twisted legacy of betrayal and deceit. The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak 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. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Then something 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 other sibling. Maisey is convinced that child existed. So where is she now?

A treasure hunter discovers a spark of romance with a local firefighter in the New York Times–bestselling author’s New England romance. Being rescued by a good-looking bad-boy firefighter isn’t how Samantha Bennett expected to start her stay in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts. Now she has everyone’s attention—especially that of Justin Sloan, her rescuer, who wants to know why she was camped out in an abandoned old New England cider mill. As a treasure hunter, Samantha returned to Knights Bridge to solve a 300-year-old mystery and salvage her good name. Years ago, Justin uncovered her iffy past and got her fired. He still doesn’t trust her. But now he can resist her either. This daring woman seized by wanderlust is everything Justin never knew he wanted. Until now . . .

A smalltown librarian lives out her own fairytale when she meets a handsome billionaire in the New York Times–bestselling author’s romance. After a painful breakup, librarian Phoebe O’Dunn knows that happy endings are rare. In her small Massachusetts town, life is quiet and uneventful . . . until she discovers the library’s hidden room. Among its secrets, she finds a spectacular gown—a perfect princess costume for an upcoming masquerade gala in Boston. Billionaire Noah Kendrick is normally wary of meeting women. But as a handsome swashbuckler, he sweeps the beautiful princess Phoebe off her feet. When they meet again in Knights Bridge, neither recognizes the other at first. And neither one is sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared—until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves.

A neglected old house contains family secrets, hidden treasure, and the promise of new love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s small-town romance. A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway—picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door . . . Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story . . . past and present.

When a former cop returns to Maine to solve her father’s murder, she teams up with a rogue FBI agent in this romantic suspense novel. Shattered by her father’s murder, Zoe West resigned from the police force and left Goose Harbor, Maine. But as the investigation continues to go unsolved, Zoe realizes only one thing will help her repair the damage—returning home to confront the past. FBI special agent J. B. McGrath is burned-out after a year of working undercover. Forced to take a break, he chooses Goose Harbor as a retreat. But he isn’t lying low. He believes a killer is still loose in the town—a killer who isn’t happy to see Zoe West return. Zoe isn’t sure she can trust the unpredictable FBI agent—or their growing attraction to each other. But as the danger mounts, one wrong move could destroy everything she and J.B. care about. Someone who got away with murder is determined to keep it that way.

Available for the first time in one premium box set, the complete stories of The Carriage House series, compelling romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. The Carriage House Fun and a little work is all Tess Haviland has in mind for a simple weekend project on a run-down nineteenth-century carriage house on Boston’s North Shore. But when Tess discovers a human skeleton in the dirt cellar, she begins to ask questions about the history of the house, the untimely death of the neighbor’s wife…and the sudden disappearance of the carriage house’s owner. Questions a desperate killer wants to silence before the truth reveals that someone got away with murder. The Cabin When her marriage hits a rough patch, Susanna Galway packs up her daughters and heads to a cabin in the Adirondacks for a break. Her husband, Texas Ranger Jack Galway, believes she still loves him, so when they’re gone longer than expected, Jack goes to get his family back. Little does Susanna know she’s also been followed by a killer obsessed with revenge who has sights set on her family. Trapped in the mountains, Jack and Susanna must find strength in each other if they hope to keep their family together and escape the cabin alive. Stonebrook Cottage When the children of her best friend show up at Kara Galway’s home, they are terrified…and hiding something. Afraid for themselves and their mother—who is the governor of Connecticut—they are certain the circumstances of the previous governor’s death are suspicious. Kara must return to Stonebrook Cottage to unravel what exactly is going on. Are the children really in danger? What secret is her friend hiding? Kara must uncover the truth if she is going to protect the people she loves. The Harbor Still struggling after her father’s murder, Zoe West realizes only one thing will repair the damage—returning home to Goose Harbor, Maine, to confront the past. FBI special agent J. B. McGrath believes a killer is still on the loose—a killer who isn’t happy to see Zoe return. Zoe isn’t sure she can trust the unpredictable FBI agent, or her growing attraction to him. But the danger mounts, and one wrong move could destroy everything she and J.B. care about. Someone got away with murder and is determined to keep it that way.

A Texas Ranger and a Connecticut lawyer are on the trail of a vicious killer in the New York Times–bestselling author’s romantic suspense. After building a career as a defense attorney in New England, Kara Galway has moved back to Texas in search of peace. But her thoughts return to the east coast when her friend and mentor, Connecticut Governor Mike Parisi, is murdered. And the danger is far from over. As soon as Kara’s friend Allyson is sworn in as the new governor, she and her family are targeted with mysterious threats. Now Kara is on her way back to Connecticut, returning to a dangerous world of political corruption, determined to catch a killer. But she’s not alone. Texas Ranger Sam Temple is on her trail. And while Kara never asked for his help, he’s equally determined to keep her safe.

Felicity MacGregor loves organizing social events for others, but her own personal life is a different story. After a brief but failed attempt at a career as a financial analyst, she returned to Knights Bridge, where she enjoys running a thriving party-planning business. Then Felicity''s life gets a shake-up when her childhood friend Gabriel Flanagan returns unexpectedly to their tiny hometown. Now a high-flying businessman, Gabe always vowed to get out of Knights Bridge, but he is back for the local entrepreneurial boot camp Felicity''s been hired to organize. Together again, they''ll finally have to face each other--and their complicated past. Gabe and Felicity soon realize their reunion is stirring up long-buried emotions. While Gabe has big plans for his future, Felicity is discovering that hers doesn''t depend on fate--she must choose what''s right for her. But if they can find a bridge between their diverging paths, they may just discover that their enduring connection is what matters most.

A graphic designer discovers the payment for her recent job comes with a dark secret in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times bestseller. Fun and a little hard work. That’s all Tess Haviland has in mind when Ike Grantham pays her for her graphic design work with the run-down nineteenth-century carriage house on Boston’s North Shore. Then Ike disappears, and Tess finds herself with much more than a simple weekend project to get her out of the city. It’s not just the rumors that the carriage house is haunted—it’s the neighbors: six-year-old Dolly Thorne, her reclusive babysitter, Harley Beckett . . . and especially Dolly’s father, Andrew Thorne, who has his own ideas about why Tess has turned up next door. But when Tess discovers a human skeleton in her dirt cellar, she begins to ask questions about the history of the carriage house, the untimely death of Andrew’s wife . . . and Ike’s disappearance. Questions a desperate killer wants to silence before the truth reveals that someone got away with murder . . . Originally published in 2001. Praise for The Carriage House “Carla Neggers is great. She’s done it again with The Carriage House—I love this book!” —Janet Evanovich