Another in the First Family series, in which Homocide detective Sam Holland is shocked into denying her feelings when she catches a case that involvesAnother in the First Family series, in which Homocide detective Sam Holland is shocked into denying her feelings when she catches a case that involves the killing of four children and their parents. With all signs pointing to the father in a murder-suicide, Sam has to take a break and turns over her team to Freddie, who comes through for her when he begins pulling threads that suggest something else may have happened. In the midst of this action, President Nick, Sam's husband, has to deal with an attempted coup by the Joint Chiefs and the arrest of his estranged mother, whose presence has never been a joy in his life. Far from it? Should he help her get out of jail? And if so, what will that do to him? Then there are the attacks on people she cares about, prompting her to ask her team to update their personal security around their homes. But will it be enough?...more
The sudden death of Sam's brother-in-law introduces the characters to fentanyl poisoning and ramps up readers' understanding of the scourge of drug abThe sudden death of Sam's brother-in-law introduces the characters to fentanyl poisoning and ramps up readers' understanding of the scourge of drug abuse on not only the users, but also those who are left behind. Additionally, dangers to her team at the police department and the shenanigans of Nick's estranged mother hint at still more problems Sam and Nick will have to deal with.
Another winner in this First Family series....more
Third in the Grace Valley Trilogy, in which local doctor, June Hudson finds herself pregnant without actually knowing when that happened! Being so busThird in the Grace Valley Trilogy, in which local doctor, June Hudson finds herself pregnant without actually knowing when that happened! Being so busy caring for others can be blamed for that. But at least Jim, the father, has no intention of leaving her side, even when she hesitates to say she'll marry him, at least not yet. They need to "get to know one another" first, she claims.
But then bad things begin to happen that involve all manner of quirky characters, including a terrible flood that decimates so many of the town buildings and homes. How this will all play out when June is attacked in the clinic and the local minister disappears and then reappears after admitting to an addiction to gambling makes for a fitting conclusion to the series. Oh, and that may actually include a wedding....more
Eve Knox died at age 16. But who killed her? And who knows it? Then there's small-town gossip that feeds rumors about her sister, Nola, brighter than Eve Knox died at age 16. But who killed her? And who knows it? Then there's small-town gossip that feeds rumors about her sister, Nola, brighter than anyone else, but seriously troubled. And what does she know that no one else does?
Maggie, now a detective, and dealing with the dementia her father is exhibiting even after his retirement from the police force, is taking on the reopening of the case involving the death of her school best friend. But can she solve the mystery before her baby is born? And who seems out to get her through fire in their barn and those nasty phone messages?