New Releases by Debra Webb

To find two missing women, a detective must dive into the secrets of her past in a blood-freezing novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb. Detective Adeline Cooper swore she''d never return to Mississippi, where her corrupt family rules through fear and her career was upended by betrayal. But then she receives a photograph of a local woman who has gone missing, along with a cryptic, chilling message: Pretty, pretty princess. See her smile...see her die. Soon after Adeline arrives in her hometown, a second woman is kidnapped, and there are disturbing connections between the two victims and the detective. Both women bear an eerie resemblance to Adeline and share her fear of water. A new message makes the kidnapper''s game terrifyingly clear: You''re next. When past and present collide at the river''s edge, Adeline will finally understand why she''s been dreaming of drowning her whole life. Revised edition: Previously published as Anywhere She Runs, this edition of The Drowning Season includes editorial revisions.

A reporter must keep her past hidden as she hunts a killer terrorizing a small town in Maine in a blood-freezing novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb. Investigative reporter Sarah Newton specializes in debunking myths and superstitions--especially when they''re used to cover up horrific crimes. When a teenage girl is ritualistically murdered and another girl goes missing, Sarah heads to the coastal village of Youngstown, Maine, to find her next story. The locals are convinced these events are the work of a legendary curse. After all, no human in this close-knit community could do something so dreadful. But Sarah knows the truth--one of their own is a cold-blooded killer. As Sarah starts to unravel the mysteries of Youngstown with the help of a sympathetic councilman, she finds herself at the center of a vicious game. Somebody in town knows too much about her own dark secrets...Can she connect all the dots before the killer strikes again? Revised edition: Previously published as Find Me, this edition of Deep Dark Truth includes editorial revisions.

Can she trust him... If she can''t remember the truth? Michal Arad wanted vengeance when he kidnapped former CIA agent Ami Donovan, claiming she’d posed as his lover to set him up as an assassin. But Ami had amnesia and no way of knowing the truth…until Michal took her in his arms. In spite of her fear, Ami sensed Michal wasn’t a ruthless killer, but the man she’d once loved…and the father of her child. Available for the first time as a standalone.

SAFE BY HIS SIDE After an assignment gone wrong, special agent Jack Raine is on the run from the agency that hired him, and the Mob. No one can find him if he doesn’t want to be found. So, who is the beautiful amnesiac on his doorstep, and how had she gotten to his hideaway? Private investigator Katherine Robertson has been sent to find him, but after an accident that leaves her without her memory, she can’t remember her mission, or even who she is. Will she be able to complete her mission, and regain her memory before their dangerous pasts catch up to them? NO WAY BACK Michal Arad wanted vengeance when he kidnapped former CIA agent Ami Donovan, claiming she’d posed as his lover to set him up as an assassin. But Ami had amnesia and no way of knowing the truth…until Michal took her in his arms. In spite of her fear, Ami sensed Michal wasn’t a ruthless killer, but the man she’d once loved…and the father of her child. SILENT WEAPON Deaf cold case file clerk turned undercover agent Merri Walter’s lipreading skills makes her the perfect person to infiltrate the mansion of a ruthless crime boss and uncover his plans. Posing as a maid, she will have to blend in and read the deadly plans right from his lips. But Merri’s contact to the outside world, Detective Steven Barlow, isn’t sure she can pull it off. Will she be able to prove him wrong, and take down a criminal ring from the inside, all without getting caught?

A wrongfully convicted man and the key witness against him join forces to figure out who framed him for murder in a riveting novel of small-town secrets by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb. Every person in Pine Bluff, Alabama, stood behind Emily Wallace when she testified against Clint Austin. After all, Emily knows what she saw that terrible night: Clint, covered in blood, holding the body of her best friend Heather. But Clint has always maintained his innocence, and now, after a successful appeal, he has come home to prove it. The whole town is furious about his return, and Emily becomes obsessed with sending Clint back to prison--until her father reveals a devastating secret that casts doubt on the whole trial. What if she was wrong? When another person with a connection to Heather turns up dead, Clint and Emily embark on a desperate search to find the truth. Because ten years ago, they were both betrayed by someone they know. So who, in a town full of liars, is getting away with murder? Revised edition: Previously published as Traceless, this edition of The Ten Year Lie includes editorial revisions.

A disgraced FBI agent is challenged to a life-or-death match by a deviously clever kidnapper in this propulsive novel by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb. Former FBI agent Ryan McBride crashed and burned three years ago after a case took a fatal turn. He swore he was done with the Bureau forever--until Special Agent Vivian Grace shows up at his door with a new case he can''t refuse. Six-year-old Alyssa Byrne has been kidnapped, and her abductor, alias Devoted Fan, has threatened to kill her in twenty-four hours. He promises to reveal the girl''s location to the FBI on one condition: He''ll only talk to McBride. With the clock ticking, Grace and McBride race to solve Devoted Fan''s puzzles, each more twisted than the last. But when another victim goes missing, with a promise of more to come, they realize that Devoted Fan is not just a stranger with a deranged obsession. His sick game is somehow connected to both their pasts--but around which dark corner lies the answer? Revised edition: Previously published as Nameless, this edition of The Devoted Game includes editorial revisions.

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes crime analyst Vera Boyett''s next case--a triple homicide that tears a small town apart...and an accident that could do worse to her family. A cabin in the woods. Three dead, one in critical condition. Property owned by not just any Tennessee local, but one of the richest men in the country. Vera Boyett isn''t quite sure what it means. But that''s why Sheriff Gray "Bent" Benton called her: to figure it out. Criminal analysis is what she does best. Even when the town is in panicked shambles, even when the case is more delicate than most...and even when it''s not the only case on her plate. Vera''s family is caught in a deadly mess of its own. And while her pregnant sister seems an unlikely culprit, each new detail seems to point to her guilt. Desperate to protect her, Vera vows to find out what really happened. As evidence emerges in both cases, Vera and Bent work to unravel a dangerous web of secrets to get to the truth. But their investigations reveal more than they ever expected...

Just one look …shattered her life. It was worse than the date from hell. Teacher Leah Gerard waited hours for the man…until she saw his bloody body being dragged away. Did she imagine it? The police believe she did, as there’s no body to corroborate her story. Then Leah becomes their prime murder suspect. Determined to find the truth, Leah hires ace investigator Owen Walker, who delves into every possibility while protecting —and captivating—Leah. But when her longtime roommate disappears, troubling questions and danger follow. Who wants Leah charged with murder? And who wants her dead? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Colby Christmas Rescue Book 2: Alibi for Murder Book 3: Memory of Murder Book 4: Witness to Murder

Murder brings the FBI to her door. Past secrets could get two old friends killed. When Allie Foster becomes the prime suspect in a murder, the small-town loner reaches out to the one person she can trust. Convinced Allie’s innocent, Colby Agency investigating attorney Steve Durham uncovers a shocking connection to a decades-old cold case in her past. The twisting path to the truth unleashes an attraction that plunges the high school friends into deeper danger. Now Steve and Allie must outmaneuver an elusive killer in a case where nothing and no one is what they seem… From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Colby Christmas Rescue Book 2: Alibi for Murder Book 3: Memory of Murder Book 4: Witness to Murder

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the riveting return of crime analyst Vera Boyett, fighting for justice--and her life--amid her Tennessee roots. Vera Boyett is a master at cracking a case. After tragedy destroyed her career as deputy police chief, she felt lost. Moving back home near her sisters, she put her skills back to use as a crime analyst, and now her star is finally back on the rise. Vera''s work really begins to heat up after the local sheriff, Gray "Bent" Benton, calls to ask her for assistance with a pressing case. Pushing aside their complicated past, Vera agrees to help Bent search for a missing reporter. But their investigation uncovers an improbable connection to the Messenger, a serial killer she put behind bars twelve years ago. The killer, who is dying of cancer, wants his final revenge. And the reporter is merely a distraction--Vera is his true target. When the Messenger pulls her sister Eve into his twisted game, Vera vows to stop him for good. But can she find Eve and the reporter before it''s too late?

Her small-town life is idyllic… Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery “Griff” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock Book 3: A Place to Hide Book 4: Whispering Winds Widows Book 5: Peril in Piney Woods

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs. PERIL IN PINEY WOODS By Debra Webb Lookout Mountain Mysteries An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery “Griff” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help. INNOCENT WITNESS By Julie Anne Lindsey Beaumont Brothers Justice When a foster care boy disappears after witnessing a murder, social worker Hayley Campbell and Detective Finn Beaumont vow to bring him home safely. But as the former lovers grow closer to each other, another child goes missing. Then Hayley herself is kidnapped. Finn must rely on his unparalleled instincts to save the two young victims…and the woman he never stopped loving. K-9 MISSING PERSON By Cassie Miles Private investigator Shane Reilly and his trusty K-9 sidekick Elvis are legendary at solving crimes. But taking on Mallory Greenfield’s missing mother case is their toughest job yet. Between a faked death, a legendary diamond, and a surprise sister, Mallory needs their protection. But when the bullets fly and the danger closes in, will Shane and Elvis save the woman who captured their hearts? Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue May – Box Set 1 of 2!

Keeping her son safe …is all that matters. With new identities in rural Tennessee, innkeeper Grace Myers and her son, Liam, are running from the killer they once escaped. As his terrifying threats intensify, she’ll do anything—risk everything—to protect the little boy. Close to an emotional breakdown, Grace would like to trust handsome Deputy Rob Vaughn, but can’t. Because the frightened mom has secrets she can’t share…secrets that could prove fatal. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock Book 3: A Place to Hide Book 4: Whispering Winds Widows Book 5: Peril in Piney Woods

A sexy bodyguard helps a journalist framed for murder in this suspenseful romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Instead of reporting the news, Amber Roberts is the news. Has the beautiful journalist murdered someone she hardly knew or has she been brilliantly framed? Evidence points to the former. Enter Sean Douglas, the hottest bodyguard Amber''s ever seen. But Amber is all about her career, and giving it up for romance is unthinkable. Sean, she learns, has his own guilty reason for keeping things professional. The last woman who trusted him ended up dead. And now the same fate may await Amber, unless Sean can protect her while guarding his heart. Because someone is watching and terrorizing Amber . . . someone no one would suspect . . .

Reunited to solve a crime… Or become the next victims? She returned home for a funeral, but Olivia Ballard is soon embroiled in her grandfather’s possible murder. But working with Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is more than business—he broke Olivia’s heart a decade ago. Huck is just as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is tamping down any old feelings…until family secrets reveal a shocking surprise and unmitigated danger. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock

A sleepy town… Ravaged by a kidnapping I’m so scared. My mom and dad are gone. My teacher, Mr. Shepherd, said that I was a smart kid. That he’d help if I ever got into trouble. And his friend, Deputy Norwood, said it was her job to keep me safe. I don’t know why the black car took my parents away… And then they took me! Mr. Shepherd, where are you? Find me—soon! From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the thrilling first installment in the Finley O'Sullivan series, featuring a legal investigator haunted by her past and obsessed with the truth. Legal investigator Finley O'Sullivan searches for evidence the police overlooked, wading through secrets, lies, and betrayal to find answers. With the unsolved murder of her husband still very much on her mind, Finley must confront her own personal trauma on a daily basis. Lies are part of her livelihood, but they're also the reason she can't get justice for the man she loved. When a man imprisoned for murder recants his confession, claiming he cleaned up the mess for his girlfriend--the victim's own daughter--Finley takes on the case. She discovers the victim had identical twin daughters...and the sisters have very different accounts of the crime. As she dives headlong into the twins' traumatic past, Finley will have to contend with her own demons to get to the truth--before it's too late.

From the author of Trust No One Some secrets are worth dying for. For months, Doctor Rowan Dupont has been staring death in the face. It followed her back to her hometown of Winchester, Tennessee, ten months ago, cloaking the walls of her family’s Victorian funeral home like a shroud. In investigating the mysterious deaths of her loved ones, Rowan has unearthed enough family secrets to bury everything she’d previously thought true. But each shocking discovery has only led to more bodies and more questions; the rabbit hole is deeper than she ever imagined. Despite settling in to a comfortable life with Police Chief Billy Brannigan, Rowan knows dangerous serial killer Julian Addington is still out there. She can’t let her guard down now. Not when she’s this close to ending his torment once and for all. But with a storm brewing on the horizon, she’ll get only one shot before the impending darkness takes hold, threatening to wipe away every truth she’s uncovered—and everything she holds dear.

Posing as undercover and on the run,she has just one chance to escape… The only way for Special Agent Sadie Buchanan to retrieve a hostage from a criminal camp embedded deep in the Tennessee wilderness is to team up with a stranger she can’t figure out. He’s attractive and smart, yes. Trustworthy, maybe. But when hardheaded Sadie and operative Flynn move to outsmart the enemy, extreme danger lies ahead…

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. THE STRANGER NEXT DOOR A Winchester, Tennessee Thriller by Debra Webb After spending eight years in jail for a crime she didn’t commit, Cecelia Winters is eager to find out who really killed her father, a religious fanatic and doomsday prepper. In order to discover the truth, she must work with Deacon Ross, a man who is certain Cecelia killed his mentor and partner. ADIRONDACK ATTACK Protectors at Heart by Jenna Kernan When Detective Dalton Stevens follows his estranged wife, Erin, to the Adirondack Mountains in an effort to win her back, neither of them expects to become embroiled in international intrigue. Then they are charged with delivering classified information to Homeland Security. NEW ORLEANS NOIR by Joanna Wayne Helena Cosworth is back in New Orleans to sell her grandmother’s house. Suddenly, she is a serial killer’s next target, and she is forced to turn to Detective Hunter Bergeron, a man she once loved and lost, for help. Together, will they be able to stop the elusive French Kiss Killer? Look for Harlequin Intrigue’s August 2019 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.

In this thriller series opener, a doctor returns to her hometown to take over her family's funeral home and examine unsolved mysteries from her past. Doctor Rowan Dupont knows death. She grew up surrounded by it in her family's Victorian funeral home, and it's haunted her since the day her twin sister drowned years ago. Between her mother's subsequent suicide and the recent murder of her father, coming home to run the funeral home feels fitting—even if it leaves her vulnerable to an obsessive serial killer. Rowan refuses to let fear keep her from honoring her family. But the more time she spends back in Winchester, Tennessee, the more she finds herself questioning what really happened that fateful summer. Had her sister's death truly been an accident? And what pushed their mother to take her own life? The dark lake surrounding Rowan's hometown holds as many secrets as the bodies that float in its chilling depths. But Rowan is running out of time if she's going to uncover the truth before somebody sinks her for good. Praise for the novels of USA Today–bestselling Author Debra Webb "Rife with tension. . . . A gripping read." —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Sandra Brown on The Longest Silence "You will fly through the pages of this action-packed thriller!" —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Lisa Gardner on No Darker Place "Webb weaves incredible twists and turns and a mind-blowing conclusion." — RT Book Reviews on The Longest Silence

He''ll do anything to protect this doctor''s life in a novel of killer passion and suspense from "a master storyteller" (Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author). ER doctor Marissa Frasier needs the best protection after she''s wrongly suspected of her ex-husband''s murder. And rugged Colby Agency investigator Lacon Traynor is keeping her close 24/7, helping her find the truth—and uncovering her most vulnerable passion. But someone else wants Marissa for his own . . . and is about to use their desire as one killer trap. "I absolutely love Debra Webb''s writing, the stories have such effortlessly smooth flow that makes them impossible to put down. The tension sneaks up on you and keeps you on the edge, and while the protagonists have depth and likable personalities the villains are eerily frightening and sinister." — Books & Spoons

Things are heating up at the Colby Agency! Get ready for a Sexi-ER mystery. There''s a target on her back. And only he can save her. How can his latest assignment not be personal? Bodyguard Todd Christian has been hired to protect ER nurse Eva Bowman. Not only has she been marked for death by a dangerous gang, but also she''s the woman Todd has never been able to forget. He chose to walk away from her—and the heat between them—once. That''s not a mistake Todd is making again.

The news they’re after isn’t fake—it’s deadly For top security expert Parker Lawton, the anonymous threat is explosive. Return the gold stolen during his intelligence unit’s last Iraq mission—or they’ll each be hunted down. And when one of his men is killed just before meeting investigative reporter Rebecca Wallace, he must take her under his “protection.” But her persistence in getting the real story is even more dangerous—and irresistible. For a dashing war hero, Parker is the most guilty-acting innocent man Becca has ever seen. Still, working with him is the only way to stay ahead of a ruthless enemy. And as her instincts and Parker’s skills hone in on the truth, trusting the desire simmering between them could be their only chance—or the last move they’ll ever make.

A sexy hero vows to love, honor...and stop the hacker! Marriage to Madison Goode—his secret high-school crush—is news to billionaire techno whiz Sam Bellemere! The gorgeous State Department liaison has summoned him to fix a cybersecurity breach at an art museum reception. But why is he guest-listed as her husband? Madison has her reasons...as does a nefarious hacker now threatening her life and career. But once they've gone public, introvert Sam and career-focused Madison must play their roles perfectly, trusting and protecting each other as they race to thwart disaster. Surprisingly, being close is easy. A real relationship might be possible...if a worldwide cyber attack doesn't cost them their lives!

Re-read USA Today bestseller Debra Webb''s thrilling fan-favorite Vows of Silence. Lacy, Cassidy, Kira and Melinda are friends bound by a deadly secret. One of them is a killer.At least that''s what each one suspects. Ten years ago, Melinda''s abusive husband, CharlesAshland, was murdered. The gun was Lacy''s. But it didn''t matter. Together, the womendisposed of the body, which has never been found…until now. The powerful Ashland family,whose patriarch is poised for the vice presidency, wants justice. Cassidy, an attorney, insists the women have nothing to fear. Then she is killed. A midnight caller is stalkingthe remaining friends, taunting them that he knows the truth. And the truth is somethingpolice chief Rick Summers is quite interested in learning from Lacy, despite the wildchemistry that''s causing havoc with his judgment. Another death delivers a chilling newwarning, for the price they''ve paid for their vow of silence has been murder. Originally published in 2012.

Husband and wife reunite in USA TODAY bestselling authors Debra Webb & Regan Black's sizzling Colby Agency: Family Secrets series! When someone tries to kill security expert Sophia Leone on a dark road, she's rescued by her husband--a US army general she thought died a year ago. Suddenly, Frank Leone is back, very much alive, and insisting that someone is trying to kill Sophia. Convicted of treason before his supposed death, Frank claims a shadow group is behind everything. Now Sophia must put her life in the hands of the handsome desperado she married for better or worse thirty years ago...the man she never stopped loving.

A baffling series of multiple homicides leaves Atlanta''s Deputy Chief of Detectives Elaine Jentzen no choice but to call in FBI agent Trace Callahan. Elaine is aware of Trace''s reputation for being as ruthless as the killers he tracks—but she isn''t prepared for the immediate and dangerous attraction that ignites between them.Trace is convinced a serial killer known as the Gamekeeper is behind the deadly sprees. But all the evidence begins to point to Trace—until Elaine discovers a link in the crimes: a computer game with an ominous warning—Trace will be next to die. Now the only way Elaine can save Trace is if she plays the game. But not by the Gamekeeper''s rules…. Previously Published.

Covert CIA specialist David Martin must protect nurse Terri Barnhart from being a pawn in a terrorist cell''s plan to possess a biotech weapon.

Detective Rowen O''Connor never expected she''d come face-to-face with Evan Hunter–the enigmatic man who''d broken her heart years ago–especially not while working a murder investigation that left the city of Boston overrun with panic.