Best Selling Books by Sharon Sala

Three romantic suspense novels from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Jigsaw Files novels. Butterfly A tough-as-nails detective is on the case of a murdered celebrity photographer—and hot for the star witness. But as things heat up and they grow closer to each other, the killer grows closer to them . . . Bloodlines When a child''s skeleton is found hidden in a wall, Olivia Sealy''s past resurfaces. Her former sweetheart is the detective assigned to the case, which reminds her of the kidnapping ordeal she underwent as a child. Plus, there is the matter of the kidnapper the police never apprehended . . . Mimosa Grove A Louisiana woman''s gift of second sight leads her to a missing girl, and the mystery man of her dreams . . . "[Sala] spins an intricate tale of treachery and terror."— RT Book Reviews on Mimosa Grove

A fresh start in a new place is always full of surprises... After two back-to-back life-changing events, first grade teacher Katie McGrath leaves Albuquerque for a fresh start in Borden''s Gap, Tennessee. She is finally back in the classroom where she belongs, but it will take a little while for her to heal and truly feel like herself. She''ll need to dig deep to find the courage to try again—in life and in love—but with some help from her neighbor Sam Youngblood and his adorable twin daughters, her future is looking brighter than she dared imagine. "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller... If you can stop reading then you''re a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author, for the Blessings, Georgia series

Bounty hunter Cat Dupree first cheated death when she was thirteen. The second time left her orphaned and scarred. And the only thing that will diminish her lust for revenge is finding the man who left her for dead as she watched him murder her father. Every job she takes is an opportunity to invade the criminal world that hides the tattooed man who ruined her life. And she hopes to hunt him down on her current mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, where there is no law to watch her back. Without her knowledge, bondsman Wilson McKay is on the same job, and trailing Cat is the fastest way to find his man. He''s willing to share resources—and the reward—especially if that means getting to know the lonely woman beneath Cat''s tough, take-no-prisoners exterior. Life''s taught Cat that the surest way to land on her feet is to work alone, but Wilson might be the man to change her mind—when they''re not competing for jobs or ready to kill each other.

From the New York Times–bestselling author comes a gripping romantic thriller about a woman who returns to the scene of a decade-old murder. At the age of sixteen, Logan Conway witnessed the ultimate horror, and all she could do was run away. Ten years later, Logan has returned to the Louisiana bayou to face her fears and find her brother''s murderer. But the cold-blooded killer has no intention of being found after all this time. Alone and out of her depth, Logan knows she''s putting herself at risk by digging up the past. She can''t help being thankful when her friend Wade Garrett arrives to aid in her search. But as they get closer to unmasking the killer, Logan and Wade risk becoming two more forgotten bodies . . . As hot and dangerous as the Louisiana bayou, Betrayed is a story about risking it all to do what''s right—even if it kills you.

A beautiful red feather warrior must save her people from destruction in this Native American paranormal romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. Layla Birdsong first meets the Windwalker on the streets of contemporary New Orleans—and her life is forever changed. She is a red feather warrior and he, a spirit of immense wisdom and power. Their love burns with the intensity of a thousand suns and their lust is unquenchable. Together they must save their people from extinction and fulfill an ancient prophecy. With the Firewalker—a meteor—approaching earth, time is running out. Layla Birdsong must gather her people and journey to a place where they can begin anew—by changing the past in ways that will give them a new future. First published in 2013, Windwalker is the first book in the Prophecy Trilogy and was originally written under the pen name Dinah McCall.

"A soul-wrenching story of love, heartache, and murder that is practically impossible to put down" from the New York Times–bestselling author ( Fresh Fiction). Felled by a cowardly shot to the back, Stanton Youngblood has just enough time before he dies to leave a single clue to his killer''s identity: the word Wayne, scrawled in his own blood. That word means everything to his widow. Leigh Youngblood was once Leigh Wayne, but she left her wealthy family behind thirty years ago when she fell in love with Stanton, a betrayal the Waynes have never forgiven. Now she publicly vows to discover which of her siblings thinks money and power are enough to cover up a murder. Back in town to find his father''s killer, prodigal son Bowie finds his search for justice comes with an unexpected ray of light. He''s loved Talia Champion forever, but when she said she couldn''t marry him, he left town and never looked back. This time it''s Talia who needs him, and it isn''t in him to deny her anything. But the killer still has a score to settle, and if that means spilling more blood—so much the better. Praise for Sharon Sala "If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me." —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author "Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre." — RT Book Reviews "Sala''s characters are vivid and engaging." — Publishers Weekly

To protect her, he must remain a ghost . . . "If you love emotional reads that pull at your heartstrings, then In Shadows is a must read for you." — Fresh Fiction Jack McCann has been in love with Shelly since they were teens. They married just out of college and right before he went to work as an undercover agent for the FBI. When he can, he slips away from his assignments to see her. Jack has been undercover on his latest case for months, investigating a weapons-smuggling business. But just as the FBI is set to make the bust, Jack''s cover is blown. The last thing he feels as he crashes through a warehouse window and into the open water is a bullet piercing his back. The last thing he hears is Adam Ito promising to destroy everyone Jack loves. Shelley''s worst nightmares come true when the FBI arrive at her doorstep to bring her the news. But she doesn''t know the truth: Jack survived the shooting and will do anything to keep his beloved wife safe—even if it means hiding in shadows . . . Praise for Sharon Sala "If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me." —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author "Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre." — RT Book Reviews "Sala''s characters are vivid and engaging." — Publishers Weekly

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at her office the night of the storm. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a sinister vision of the mayor''s murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she''ll have to go to the one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—Detective Stone Richardson. Stone Richardson deals in facts. And the facts he uncovers point to Jessica being a witness to murder. That means a killer is on the loose, and Jessica is in danger. But now she''s had a vision of another death—his. Book 4 of the 36 Hours series. Don''t miss Book 5: During the blackout, a dance with a mysterious stranger leads to romance and a fake engagement in Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.

Four newly widowed women face the shock of their lives in this novel from a New York Times–bestselling "consummate storyteller" (Debbie Macomber). David Logan is a con man with four wives he plays like a deck of cards—until a car accident deals him a dead man''s hand. Now the women he lied to—who thought they were happily settled down with the man of their dreams—have their lives turned upside down by a knock on their doors. All but one of them are left penniless and about to lose their homes, and all of them are too shocked to grieve. Finding out they''d been deceived was bad enough, but coming face to face with each other at the funeral home wasn''t quite what they''d expected. Before the day was over, the first wife—the only legal one—made them an offer they couldn''t refuse... From Sharon Sala, a winner of numerous honors including the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, this is a poignant, funny story of four women wrestling with betrayal, grief, and anger—and finding hope for the future in their unexpected friendship. Praise for Sharon Sala''s novels: "A well-written, fast-paced ride." — Publishers Weekly "There are not many authors who can write a story with such depth and emotion." — RT Book Reviews

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. For Her Eyes Only Part 1 Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at Squaw Creek Lodge. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a vision of the mayor''s murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she''ll have to go to the one man who can help her. The one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—detective Stone Richardson. Stone Richardson deals in facts. He''s worried about Jessica. If she''s seeing things, she needs a doctor, not a detective. Either that or he has more to investigate with Mayor Olivia Stuart''s death than he thought…. The story continues in For Her Eyes Only Parts 2 and 3.

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you''re a better woman than me." —DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the best small town in the South! He might be winning her heart before she even knows who he is... Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the small town with a big heart! Anyone from a small town can tell you that gossip never stays quiet for long. The biggest news lately is Ruby Dye: she''s been receiving gifts from a secret admirer. But Ruby isn''t sure she can trust this newfound happiness. Nobody knows the dark secrets she keeps about her life before she arrived in Blessings. Is this the beginning of a would-be romance, or is she the target of something more sinister? Everyone admires Ruby and her determination to do the right thing, especially local lawyer "Peanut" Butterman. He''s finally ready to tell her how he feels. But when trouble arrives on Ruby''s doorstep and their little town is threatened, Peanut may have to prove himself in ways he never imagined. Blessings, Georgia Series: You and Only You (Book 1) I''ll Stand by You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) The Color of Love (Book 5) Come Back to Me (Book 6) Forever My Hero (Book 7) A Rainbow Above Us (Book 8) What People are Saying about the Blessings, Georgia Small Town Romance Series: "Sala is magical!" —RT Book Reviews for A Piece of My Heart "Sala hooks you from the first page..." —Fresh Fiction for I''ll Stand by You "You cannot go wrong with a book by Sharon Sala!" —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars,for Saving Jake

Four romantic thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Jigsaw Files novels. The Chosen Reporter January De Lena believes the recent murders of homeless men in Washington, D.C., are all connected to a madman who calls himself "The Sinner." In order to track him down, she teams up with homicide detective Benjamin North, but it will take more than a handsome cop to protect her when she finds herself in the killer''s path . . . Missing When Wes, a former POW struggling with PTSD, meets Ally in the mountains of West Virginia, it brings him back to life. But a neighbor is hiding a secret operation, and he''ll stop at nothing to keep Wes and Ally out of it—and to take Ally for his own. Sweet Baby Abandoned as a child and bounced from foster home to foster home, photojournalist Tory Lancaster has finally found someone to love in Brett Hooker, an investigator for the Oklahoma County DA''s Office. When a face from her past triggers a wave of unfamiliar memories, she''ll need Brett''s help if she hopes to learn the truth . . . The Perfect Lie CIA agent Jonah Slade has returned from undercover work in the jungles of South America to discover that his former lover has been killed in cold blood, her fifteen year-old-son has been kidnapped, and it''s all tied to his very dangerous line of work. To save the boy, he must face his past sins—and the woman he let get away.

A woman''s traumatic past haunts her search for the truth in this compelling romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Olivia Sealy was only two years old when her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped for ransom. While Olivia was ultimately returned to surviving family members, the police never caught those responsible. Decades later, Olivia''s ordeal resurfaces when a child''s skeleton is discovered in a hidden wall—a child with whom Olivia shares a unique family trait. With the help of Det. Trey Bonney, her childhood sweetheart, Olivia is pulled deeper into the mystery. As she tries to connect the events of her past and present, Olivia can''t help wanting to get closer to Trey. But neither counts on a madman who may hold the answer to the twenty-five-year-old mystery—a secret someone hoped was buried for good.

A beautiful artist is on the run from a cult in this "moving romantic suspense novel" by the New York Times–bestselling author of Snowfall ( Publishers Weekly). When she was a child, Jade''s mother took her away from her father and into the cultish world of the People of Joy. Then her mother died, and Jade was subjected to years of horrific abuse by cult members before she finally escaped. Now Jade is on the run—because the People of Joy will stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe. Living on the streets and always on the move, Jade turns to art for salvation and survival. When Sam Cochrane spots a painting of his vanished wife, he knows the artist can lead him to the girl he''s never stopped searching for—his long-lost daughter, Jade. He hires friend and ex-cop Luke Kelly to help find her. Soon Jade and her father are reunited, but as Luke and Jade grow closer, the news of her miraculous return puts them in grave danger . . .

Revisit this thrilling romance from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala. Previously published as Roman''s Heart. While enjoying some relaxation time in a rustic cabin in Denver, ex-military Roman Justice is stunned to discover a lost and scared woman with no memory of who she is, why she is there or why she has a duffel bag with a million dollars. Trapped in a major snowstorm, Roman decides to take care of her, and the time they spend together soon warms his distrusting heart. But can their strong connection endure the thrilling mystery behind her? Previous title in The Justice Way miniseries: Ryder’s Wife

Revisit a fan-favorite romance from New York Times best-selling author Sharon Sala Harley-riding hellion Gabriel Donner had broken every rule, sinning enough for at least two lifetimes. It would take just as long to right all his wrongs and earn his way to heaven, but his time is running out. Then Gabriel rides to the rescue of an old-fashioned damsel in distress. Sweet Annie O’Brien desperately needs a guardian angel, and in her innocent eyes, Gabriel’s biker shades and outlaw leather shines like a halo and wings. Clearly Annie offers him salvation. Or does she? Loving her would be heaven, losing her, pure hell. And lose her he must. Unless time somehow stands still, erasing his past …and rewriting Annie’s future. Originally published in 1994 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Her Cowboy Distraction by Carla Cassidy Welcome to the Cowboy Café, where danger and buried secrets abound in the heart of Grady Gulch, Oklahoma! She''s been watching the handsome rancher for a while, just a lone cowboy eating pie with an empty chair beside him. One night, Lizzie Wiles, Cowboy Café''s feisty new waitress, decides to go over and dare to interrupt Daniel Jefferson’s tortured solitude. But someone really wants her to disappear—now! Attacked and warned to leave, Lizzie has every reason to go...but there’s still one undeniable reason to stay. Originally published in 2012

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. For Her Eyes Only Part 3 Jessica''s visions have continued unbidden since she blacked out at the lodge the night of the storm. She doesn''t know if the vision of Stone Richardson dead is real or fantasy. For a cop like Stone, being in the line of fire is part of the job. That doesn''t stop just because the woman he loves has a vision. He needs to keep investigating the mayor''s murder, whatever the risk. So much is at stake now that they''ve found each other again. And neither can see the future with certainty, or predict when danger will strike. Don''t miss the continuing drama in Grand Springs with Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.

He''s sworn to protect his family. She''s hiding a past that could destroy them all. In the grip of a small-town mystery, love is the most dangerous risk of all. After years of hardship, Shirley Wallace brings her four sons home to Pope Mountain, nestled in the small town of Jubilee, Kentucky. For Shirley, returning is a chance to lay old ghosts to rest and rebuild her fractured family beneath the familiar canopy of the Appalachian hills. But Jubilee is a place where the past lingers, and the family quickly discovers that starting over won''t be easy in a community that remembers everything. Aaron Pope, Shirley''s eldest son, steps into the role of local police officer; determined to protect his family and forge a new path. When a violent attack threatens the town''s fragile peace, Aaron finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation. His search for the truth leads him to Dani Owens, a fiercely independent woman whose arrival in town stirs suspicion and who holds an undeniable connection to the Pope family''s own tangled history. As Aaron and Dani confront rising threats, and their own growing attraction, they must unravel the lies that have haunted Jubilee for decades. And as danger closes in and old enemies resurface, Shirley and her sons must find the strength to stand together and claim the second chance they never thought they''d get. Praise for Sharon Sala: "Emotionally wrenching, sensually appealing, edgy and suspenseful, and hopeful and endearing."—USA Today "Vivid, gripping...this thriller keeps the pages turning."—Library Journal for Torn Apart "Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure."—Publishers Weekly for Going Once

A woman''s second sight leads her to a missing girl, and the mystery man of her dreams in this romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Like her mother and grandmother, Laurel Scanlon has the gift of second sight. Though by day she is unfulfilled in life and romance, she welcomes the nightly dreams that show her the image of her true love . . . When her grandmother dies, Laurel is drawn back to Mimosa Grove—her ancestral home in the heart of Louisiana bayou country. When the community asks Laurel to help in the search for a missing girl, she gets the shock of her life: the child''s uncle, Justin Bouvier, is the man from her dreams. As Laurel discovers that Justin has been dreaming of her too, she wonders if their twilight connection could become something real. But before they can give in to their hearts, they''ll need to draw on their inexplicable link to face threats both seen and unseen in this "intricate tale of treachery and terror" ( RT Book Reviews).

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala always delivers the perfect happy ending. Grab a glass of sweet tea, settle in your comfiest reading spot, and head home to Blessings. After a devastating fire pitted their families against each other, high school sweethearts Phoebe Ritter and Aidan Payne were torn apart. Twenty years later, Aidan is called back to Blessings, nervous about confronting his painful past. And that''s before he knows about the nineteen-year-old secret Phoebe has been harboring all this time. As Aidan tries to make up for lost time with the family he didn''t know he had and the prospect of finally finding home, Phoebe and Aidan rediscover long-suppressed feelings. Aidan is stunned by Phoebe''s grace and honesty, but the past won''t lie buried, and old enemies threaten to destroy the peace they''ve fought so hard to find. Praise for Sharon Sala''s contemporary romances: "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you''re a better woman than me."?DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sharon Sala''s Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sala makes Blessings, Georgia, a vastly entertaining place to visit."—BookPage "[Sala''s] Blessings, Georgia series is full of heartfelt emotions and laughter."—Fresh Fiction