Lisa Childs schreibt spannungsgeladene Romane, die die Leser bis zur letzten Seite fesseln. Sie versteht es meisterhaft, düstere und verschlungene Handlungsstränge zu entwickeln, die das Publikum wachhalten, entweder weil sie es kaum erwarten können, weiterzulesen, oder aus Angst vor der Dunkelheit. Childs' Werk erforscht die menschliche Psyche unter Druck und befasst sich mit Themen wie Angst und Geheimnis mit einem ausgeprägten Gespür für Tempo. Ihre Geschichten zeichnen sich durch ihre Fähigkeit aus, Spannung aufzubauen und unerwartete Wendungen zu liefern, was zu einem wahrhaft packenden Leseerlebnis führt.
Harley kann es nicht glauben: Ausgerechnet Jack Demont, ihr Schwarm aus Teenager-Jahren und jetzt Architekt, schnappt ihr das Morris Building vor der Nase weg, mit dem Harley viel Besseres im Sinn hatte. Die erbitterte Rivalität zwischen ihren Familien brandet hoch - genau wie die erotische Spannung zwischen ihnen. Als sie der heißen Leidenschaft wieder und wieder nachgeben, stellt sich nur noch eine Frage: Können Harley und Jack den alten Groll hinter sich lassen, oder holt die Vergangenheit sie ein? »Die Leserin wird in eine Welt von Lust und Leidenschaft entführt.« Dailymail
Not enough clues. Too many secrets.And someone out to silence them …Three decades. Untold victims. A Michigan town in fear. It's a case Sheriff Hogan Moore promised his father he would crack on his own. But when DNA expert Eve Collins finds a hidden lead, he must team up with her to uncover the truth. Now with devastating secrets—and a determined killer—ambushing them at every turn, will they live to tell?
EXPLOSIVE ENGAGEMENT After attempts are made on gorgeous Stacy Kozminski's life, bodyguard Logan Payne is forced to protect her. Logan can't let her out of his sight. He doesn't want to fail his assignment...or lose the only woman who's ever challenged him. UNDERCOVER WARRIOR Businesswoman Erin Barrett was extremely lucky that undercover agent Kyle Goodluck was there to protect her from an armed assault. But, with the deadly terrorists still on the loose, Kyle must find out what they want in order to save the world - and win Erin for good
"A broken promise? Becomes a second chance Between running Ranch Haven and caring for his newly orphaned nephews, rancher Jake Haven has more responsibility than he can handle. Which is why his tough-as-nails grandmother enlists his high school sweetheart, widowed mom Katie O?Brien-Morris, to help out. Only, nothing is ever easy where his ex and her little boy are concerned?especially when Jake?s falling for them both. But is he too late to make good on an old promise?" --page [4] of cover
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Life or death FBI agent Ash Stryker would never speed-date. But that's where he tracks down Claire Molenski, a computer programmer suspected of selling government information. When he rescues her from a kidnapping, he realises that she's innocent, but also that the only way to protect her is to pose as her boyfriend. But will the pair survive long enough to find out how much of an act their relationship is? - Savannah Martell has no memory of how she ended up next to her womaniser ex-husband's dead body. Facing too many unanswerable questions, she turns to Connor Wells. Years ago, their romance burned hot and deep, and even now their flame still lingers. But when the death count rises and evidence leads back to Savannah, will Connor still provide an alibi for the woman he never stopped loving? - Carly Valentine never expected that she would have to pretend to be someone's girlfriend, but when Ivan Mostek's visit to Kansas City enrages his fiercest enemies, it's the only way to keep him safe. Suddenly, the experienced cop is faced with a mission like none she has ever trained for. One in which fake feelings could turn into something all too real.
Passion reborn...? Healing supernatural beings is Ben's gift - and his curse. His power demands secrecy, a secrecy that once cost him his wife, Paige. But even she can't deny the potent passion that continues to draw them together...When Paige takes over running nightspot Club Underground she learns that no one in her life is quite what they seem - not her customers, her ex-husband...not even herself. But when an unspeakable evil is unleashed, Paige gets more answers than she bargained for. Now she and Ben must reunite to save themselves and their hopes for the future...
In the tradition of Brenda Novak and Karen Rose, the latest novel in Lisa Childs’ fast-paced romantic suspense series is laden with Gothic atmosphere and brilliantly plotted twists and turns, as an exclusive resort set on a remote island off the coast of Maine becomes the setting for grisly crimes.Drawn to the former Bainesworth Manor in the wake of a murder, reporter Edie Stone wants answers. It’s been over forty years since the psychiatric hospital on Bane Island shut down, and the mystery of women vanishing there remains unsolved. But the exclusive retreat isn’t just protected by the dark pine forests and crashing waves of Maine’s rocky coast—it’s surrounded with silence. Everyone on the island is keeping secrets. Especially the Dr. Elijah Cooke, grandson of the man who headed Bainesworth Manor and the psychiatrist-proprietor of a new wellness resort on the same premises. His desire to help people seems at war with his fierce loyalty to his family. He’s sure the world is out to get him. And as the accidents and coincidences pile up, Edie becomes convinced someone is trying to kill them both. But if she’s close enough to be a threat, she must be close to the truth . . .
