Murder Mysteries

A lot of men on death row profess their innocence. Jaxon Ward understands their fears, but as a Texas Ranger, he needs to uphold the law. Yet he's convinced Avery Tierney's brother is awaiting execution while the real killer remains at large.

Searching for the murderer opens old wounds for Avery, and now she has to face a past so traumatic she blocked it out. Before long, the only comfort they find is in each other's arms. And now, if she loses Jaxon, she fears she'll never recover.

With a woman's life in jeopardy and a body found in the Colorado wilderness, an agent's homecoming is anything but smooth…

When Kayla Larimer's investigation into a US senator's missing daughter leads her to a Colorado cult, a murdered FBI Special Agent and the Ranger Brigade's Dylan Holt, the fiercely independent private investigator is determined to ditch the sexy Black Canyon lieutenant and catch the criminals on her own.

Dylan admires Kayla's stubborn dedication – even as his protective instincts kick into overdrive. But then a kidnapping attempt on Kayla coincides with the disappearance of the senator who hired her, and these two opposites must fight a faceless enemy – and their growing attraction – to bring a killer to justice.

The Cold Case Detectives series continues as love and danger light up the Alaskan sky… 

Eager to make a fresh start in life, former homicide detective Brycen Cage had thought he'd left Alaska behind for good, hosting a TV crime show. But when he's recruited back home to investigate a state trooper's long–unsolved murder, Brycen never expects to be so drawn to the victim's beautiful widow. An adventurous bush pilot raising her young son alone, Drury Decoteau manages to get past Brycen's defenses–a no–go for the lone wolf. Yet as he works closely with Drury and falls even harder for her, Brycen must also avoid a killer–who will do anything to keep dirty secrets hidden–and protect the love he's come to cherish. 

A killer has struck again in this small Texas town, this time at Christmas…

For fourteen years, Dalton Butler has believed his high school sweetheart’s death was murder, not suicide. So when another young girl is killed in the same manner, the handsome rancher partners with beautiful and determined Detective Leanne West. Together, they work to expose the predator in their midst. Then their investigation takes an even nastier turn. Can they bring this killer to justice before Christmas is ruined — for good?

The body count is mounting. And a deputy is the killer’s next target.

Capturing the Ice Cold Killer is the greatest challenge Eagle Mountain has ever seen. Thankfully, Deputy Jamie Douglas is determined to see justice done. Nate Hall is visiting for a wedding, and the vacationing lawman is more than willing to help. As a blizzard ravages the town, keeping everyone trapped with a killer, evidence begins to accumulate about a mysterious conspiracy. Can Jamie and Nate get to the truth before more innocent people are killed?

Kansas City Cover-Up

Reporter Gabriel Knight suspects the death of a politician’s aide will shed light on the long-unsolved murder of his fiancée. He demands to team up with Kansas City Police Department’s beautiful detective Olivia Watson to discover the truth.

As Gabe and Olivia come closer to the truth they edge closer to each other. Until now, neither has had room in their hearts for a relationship. Yet all that could change...if Gabe can prevent them from becoming tomorrow’s headline.

Kansas City Secrets

Six years ago Rosie March’s fiancé was murdered. Now someone is stalking her, and detective Max Krolikowski only wants her alive for the truth she might be hiding.

But ex-soldier Max is hiding his own secrets, such as the acute PTSD he lives with. As part of Kansas City’s Cold Case Squad, he must keep Rosie safe at any cost – and keep himself from falling for a woman who could be a true innocent...or a killer waiting to strike again.

Kansas City Confessions

Detective Trent Dixon knew something was wrong with Katie Rinaldi when he uncovered a dangerous piece of evidence while looking into a cold case. So dangerous, in fact, that the single mother’s life was now in jeopardy. But as much as Trent told himself he was keeping tabs on Katie and her young son as part of his job, he couldn’t ignore the very real feelings he had for her...

After witnessing the murder of her child's father, Rochelle Miller flees. Ten years later, she and her son are still on the run. Now, the killer has tracked them to Montana and will do anything to silence Rochelle.

When he gets too close, Rochelle is seriously injured, and EMT Matthew Stewart is the first responder on the scene. He vows to protect her, but it's not just her life on the line. Rochelle and her son have only ever counted on each other. Are they ready to rely on someone new when their future is at stake?

There's only one way to keep secrets buried....

If only it had been something else that brought Lissa Sherman and Mack Jackson back in touch after so many years. Something – anything – other than the murder of Mack's father. Even worse, her car had been used as the murder weapon.

Thirty–five years ago four friends went out joyriding and ended up in a terrible accident that left one dead and the others with no memory of that awful night. Now two more, including Mack's father, have been murdered, and if the lone survivor knows why they're being targeted, she's not talking.

Even as Lissa and Mack find themselves drawn together in the midst of tragedy, the mystery deepens when someone comes after her, too. Is the danger to her tied to the other deaths, or are two killers at work in town? Now Mack has to fight an unknown attacker as well as his feelings for Lissa, but it may be that he can't win either battle.

“Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath–holding adventure.” – Publishers Weekly on GOING ONCE

The Canadian wilderness can be deadly.

Solving his sister's murder is Mountie Jacob Henry's only priority – until his daring helicopter rescue of Grace Finch leaves them stranded in the Canadian wilderness. Now with a storm raging and escaped convicts in pursuit, Jacob and Grace must rely on each other for survival. But when Jacob discovers Grace's deadly secret, can he look past it in the fight for their lives?

They can only solve the perfect murder...if they work together.

After a shot rings out in the night, park ranger Blaire Afton knows her hard-won serenity is in jeopardy. But when she’s faced with a murder with no motive and no clues, US forest ranger Gus Maddox agrees with her suspicion that this is no random crime. With their shared military past, Blaire and Gus become close. But will their need for each other hinder their quest for justice?

A DANGEROUS HOMECOMING 

When her big–city dreams come crashing down, Gemma Phillips returns to her small hometown–and finds herself the target of a violent stalker. And her attacker may be linked to the robbery she witnessed years ago…a case reopened after the police discovered a body, supporting her claims of overhearing a murder. Now there's only one man who can save her: lawman Matt O'Dell. For Matt, solving this decades–old mystery will finally allow him to distance himself from his father's criminal past. But Matt's drive to close the case soon turns personal. He needs to guard his reputation…but first, he must protect the woman he's just discovered he loves.

She'll risk everything to uncover her past.

An infant is believed to have been murdered thirty years ago – but investigative journalist Dana Lang is convinced she's that baby. Now someone's willing to kill to stop her investigation. And only secretive deputy Quinn Dawson, whose grandfather may have faked Dana's death to protect her, can keep her safe. But a killer's dead set on burying the past – and them – for good.

The first thrilling Covert Operatives tale

His brother was the intended victim...now someone's after him!

After a man is killed while carrying his brother's navy ID, Secret Service agent Declan Stringer is determined to figure out why - even if it turns a killer's sights on him. But first he must convince NCIS agent Portia Finch to partner with him on the case. As attraction sparks between them, Portia knows she's on dangerous ground...because Declan is hiding deadly secrets.