Romantic Suspense Recommendations

Crime Spree Secrets - Maggie K. Black

Armed criminals on the loose and threats around every corner...

Security officer Hailey Blue narrowly escapes alive when she’s ambushed by masked bank robbers — and held at gunpoint. Her rescuer? Corporal Caleb Perry, the man she once loved and the secret father of her child, who is back in town to investigate his cousin’s unsolved murder. When Hailey is repeatedly targeted, it becomes evident that the attacks are personal — and she is unknowingly connected to a deadly conspiracy. With Hailey’s life hanging in the balance, Caleb will need to unmask the mastermind behind all the deadly attacks...or risk losing her forever.

Colorado Kidnapping Threat - Jane M. Choate

Safeguarding an infant makes him a crime family’s target.

Private security specialist Matt Hensley’s night takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a woman hiding with a baby — and gunshots immediately follow. After the mysterious death of her sister, Whitney Drake will do anything to safeguard her infant nephew from his crime lord father, even put her trust in the former army ranger. With a bounty on her head and armed assassins following their every move, they must go on the run to keep the child out of enemy hands. Can Matt and Whitney outsmart their ruthless adversaries...or will they become the next victims?

Cold Case Arson Investigation - Kerry Johnson

A decades-old crime. A secret ready to explode.

Trapped in a burning barn, Fire Ranger Clay Reiger barely escapes with his ex-girlfriend, Fire Marshal Autumn Jennings, as the inferno rages out of control. Soon a chilling pattern emerges — fires eerily similar to those set by a serial arsonist who disappeared years ago. As the past resurfaces, the danger becomes impossible to ignore. With their lives under attack and a long-buried secret threatening to reignite old wounds, Clay and Autumn must confront their shared history. Can they unravel a deadly mystery and stop a vengeful criminal before more lives are lost?

Secrets In Amish Country - Mary Alford

The truth could cost her everything...even her life.

Eve Lantz’s life takes a deadly shift when her return home after her brother’s sudden death is met with gunfire from an unknown assailant. Still haunted by her father’s unsolved murder, Eve is determined to uncover the truth behind the tragedies surrounding her family. Joining forces with her childhood friend, Assistant Police Chief Casey Masterson, she plunges into a dangerous investigation. Casey vows to protect Eve and expose the secrets linking these crimes. But the deeper they go, the more perilous their search becomes. The shadowy perpetrator will stop at nothing to keep his dark secrets hidden — and Eve may be the next victim.

Ambushed In Yosemite - Kellie VanHorn

A murderer will stop at nothing to keep secrets buried.

Park ranger Skylar Jansen’s morning hike turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a man burying a body — and then the killer chases her through the wilderness. She’s saved by Special Agent Bode Tucker, a devoted single dad, who suspects a serial killer is at work. Soon it becomes clear that the killer may be connected to the cold case disappearance of Sky’s father. With targets now on both of their backs, they team up to investigate, but outrunning danger could be beyond their reach. Can they outwit a deadly enemy...or could one wrong move be their last?

Suspicious Homicide - Elizabeth Goddard

The mountains are full of secrets. Uncovering them could be deadly.

When Finnley Wilbanks is run off a mountainside road, it confirms her worst fears — her father was murdered. With her life hanging in the balance, she turns to bodyguard and investigator Caine Honor for protection. As they work together to solve the mystery behind her father’s death, danger stalks their every move. And keeping Ellie alive long enough to find answers might be Caine’s hardest mission yet.

Uncovering Explosive Secrets - Maggie K. Black

A killer wants revenge. A K-9 team stands in his way.

FBI Agent Austin Drake is ambushed at a fall fair moments before a bomb detonates. For Austin, this is no random act — it’s a personal message, especially since the attacks mirror the work of a criminal Austin put away years ago. Detective Melody Rust and her K-9 partner are on the scene to help, but it quickly becomes clear this is just the beginning of a targeted assault. With a toddler son to protect, Austin must work with Melody to unmask an enemy with a lethal agenda before everyone becomes collateral damage.

Defending The Innocent Target - Carol J. Post

Danger in the shadows. A K-9 keeping guard.

When Isaac Cooper and his K-9 partner investigate suspicious activity at the house next door, they discover Brandi Feldman, the frightened new owner who has been attacked. The home she inherited hides dark secrets and there are traps around every corner. As threats against her escalate, it’s clear someone wants her gone — at any cost. Under Isaac’s vigilant protection, Brandi must uncover the truth about her deadly inheritance. But can they outmaneuver a killer determined to make Brandi’s next move her last?

Rodeo Witness Protector - Sami A. Abrams

A dangerous conspiracy...and a child in the crosshairs.

While stopping an attack near the rodeo grounds, bullfighter and part-time deputy Daniel Sinclair is stunned to see his high school sweetheart attempting to save a stabbed undercover deputy. As a witness now in possession of crucial evidence about a narcotics investigation, new rodeo doctor Annie Davis needs Daniel’s protection — for her and her missing four-year-old daughter. And the stakes only grow higher when the girl’s babysitter is found murdered and the recovered child refuses to speak. Now to safeguard the targeted family, can Daniel uncover who is behind it all...before a drug ring silences them for good?

Montana Ranch Hideout - Julie Arnold

The only way to get justice is to outsmart a killer.

When FBI Agent Ruby Laurier is pursued by deadly gunmen on the ranch she’s been hiding at, it’s clear her witness protection cover is blown. Determined to take down the man who murdered her mother, Ruby has to stay alive for one more week to testify against him. But with killers on her tail, surviving won’t be easy. Ranch owner Jude Dexler might be the only person who can help her get justice for her mother, but can she trust him with her secrets? Her life depends on it...

Missing In New Mexico - Kathleen Tailer

Cracking a cold case has this lawman under fire...

Sheriff Joaquin Fuentes stumbles upon a desert car crash in New Mexico, rescuing Luann St. John from the smoking wreckage — but this was no accident. Someone sabotaged her vehicle to stop her from uncovering the truth about a twenty-year-old plane crash tied to her father’s disappearance and diamond smuggling accusations. As danger closes in, Joaquin is determined to protect Luann, even as they’re hunted at every turn. With secrets unraveling and a killer lurking, the truth could clear her father’s name — or drag Joaquin and Luann into a deadly grave.

Amish Country Witness - Meghan Carver

A woman on the run...an enemy on her trail.

Halie Mae Hochstetler’s quiet life in witness protection falls apart when she witnesses her uncle’s murder by the mafia. Now she’s a loose end that the mob is determined to tie up. Forced to run, she puts her life in the hands of Amish widower Daniel Beiler. As Halie Mae unravels buried family secrets, Daniel helps her piece together a daring plan for justice in their fight to survive. But with merciless killers determined to make Halie Mae their next victim, staying alive may be just out of reach...

Alaskan Survival Threat - Megan Short

Gunmen in pursuit...and there’s nowhere to hide.

Park Ranger Helena Nikolaou’s assignment takes a deadly turn when she sees a body drop from a helicopter — and she suddenly comes under fire. Ambushed on a remote Alaskan island, she’s saved by US Coast Guard rescue swimmer Cody Hannigan. Only, the assailants won’t give up easily. With danger trailing their every move, Helena and Cody are forced through unforgiving terrain to retrieve evidence linked to a sinister conspiracy. But as they fight to stay one step ahead of killers determined to silence them, one wrong move could cost them their lives.

Forced To Run - Mallory King

Proving her innocence may cost her life...

On her wedding day, Ellie Carter witnesses her fiancé commit murder — and is framed for the crime herself. Fleeing into the Texas wilderness, she turns to the one man who can protect her and help clear her name: her ex, Detective Luke Marshall. With armed gunmen chasing her and no one to trust, Ellie and Luke must track down evidence to take down the ruthless criminals. But her fiancé’s powerful allies are everywhere and time is running out. Can they survive long enough to expose the truth or will the killer make them disappear for good?

The Final Victim - Carla Cassidy

They have to get him...before he gets her.

Sawyer Thompson left her job with the Kansas City PD to start a new life in a small town. As colleagues, she and Chief of Police Dallas Calloway are a perfect fit — as long as they can resist their instant attraction. When the serial killer they’re tracking makes Sawyer his target, Dallas makes her feel safe in a way she hasn’t in a long time. But trusting him with her life doesn’t mean she trusts him with her heart and whatever happens between them, they still have a monster to stop...together.

Cold Case Countdown - Amber Leigh Williams

One death. One disappearance. Two lives shattered...

Decades ago, Shatter Pointe’s residents suspected Violet Montecito of arson and ran her out of town. Now, caught in the crosshairs of Appalachia’s most twisted serial killer, she finds protection in the arms of her childhood best friend, rogue FBI agent Rowan Pedlac. As the past and present collide, Violet returns to Shatter Pointe to search for the truth behind her brother’s disappearance. Meanwhile, Rowan has his own cold case to solve — his brother’s death. But as he and Violet put together all the pieces, will the demons of their past threaten their lives...and their second chance at love?

Colton’s Covert Challenge - Tara Taylor Quinn

A pretend pairing of necessity...turned very real!

Detective Wyatt Colton has edged unbelievably close to unmasking the drug kingpin terrorising his North Dakota town. But could this fearsome killer be connected to Red Grove’s mayor — the best friend Wyatt’s ever had? To help clear his foster brother’s name, Wyatt proffers an unusual proposal to the case’s secret weapon, no-nonsense financial wizard Mia Ralstin: go undercover with him — as his girlfriend! Pretty soon, the pairing’s far from make-believe. But so is the danger they’re facing...

K-9 Evidence - Linda O. Johnston

He and his K-9 must protect a PI...before she gets herself killed.

Justin Kemplar specialises in training K-9 police dogs and service dogs. When hired by PI Macie Addler to provide a service dog for her injured dad, Justin feels strongly attracted to her. But Macie’s dad is an ex-cop injured during a violent crime. And with the police making little progress, Macie’s determined to investigate on her own. As a former cop, Justin is concerned for Macie’s safety. But since he can’t dissuade her, he and his K-9 Rascal must risk everything to keep her safe.

Yuletide Protection Detail & Christmas Revenge Target - Lynette Eason and Leonora Worth

Christmas takes a lethal turn in these two exciting Colorado K-9 Unit novellas.

Pregnant Patty Matthews is on the run from a crime family determined to take her baby and her best shot at safety is K-9 trainer Christian Dane. Together, they face a race against time and the elements to escape from dangerous foes in Lynette Eason’s Yuletide Protection Detail. And in Lenora Worth’s Christmas Revenge Target, tech analyst Eva Gomez joins forces with K-9 trainer Jacob Wexley to stop a vengeful enemy from her past. When the task force Christmas party is threatened, Eva and Jacob must act quickly to thwart a criminal’s deadly plan.

Ambushed At Christmas - Amity Steffen

An innocent life hangs in the balance.

When Officer Marc Hanson responds to a routine call, he never expects to walk into a hail of gunfire — or for the gunmen to go after his niece. Now he’s forced to flee into the brutal Wyoming winter with his orphaned niece and her guardian, Kate Jennings — his ex-girlfriend — to uncover who wants them silenced and why. But as danger closes in, Marc discovers a chilling conspiracy tied to his sister and brother-in-law’s mysterious deaths. Can he outsmart a powerful enemy and deliver justice...or will this Christmas be their last?

Undercover Defender - Maggie K. Black

A child is in danger...and a man with no memories is his only hope.

Military Investigator Darius Ezra barely survives a deadly explosion while trying to warn detective Blake Murphy and her son about the threat against them. Despite amnesia clouding his mind, Darius is determined to help single mum Blake protect her child from the enemy that killed her husband. When her toddler Bobby is kidnapped, they must navigate the treacherous Canadian wilderness to save him and recover the confidential files that made them targets. Darius’s missing memories hold the key to their survival — but uncovering them could prove fatal...

Cold Case Killer Connection - Sharee Stover

Two unsolved crimes. One deadly link.

When true-crime author Asher Holland finds his missing sister’s photo among a murder victim’s belongings, his search for answers turns dangerous when he’s attacked. Someone will do anything to keep the cold case buried. Iowa Special Agent Trista Bridgewater and her K-9 partner step in, rescuing Asher from harm and teaming up to uncover the truth. But as they dig deeper, the investigation grows more perilous with every lead drawing them into carefully set traps. As secrets emerge, Asher and Trista must stay one step ahead of a killer who will go to any lengths to ensure the past stays hidden.

K-9 Rocky Mountain Rescue - Kate Angelo

A K-9 and his handler must outrun killers and a treacherous storm.

After witnessing a plane crash in the icy Colorado mountains, search and rescue volunteer Stella Park and her K-9 partner, Oscar, discover two survivors — a deaf toddler and a man who violently attacks her. Protecting the child from being kidnapped, Stella fends off the assailant with the timely arrival of Sheriff Lincoln Riley. But the boy’s identity and the reason he’s being targeted remain a mystery. As a fierce storm looms and the threats intensify, Stella and Lincoln must work together to shield the boy from those determined to take him — no matter the cost.

The Marshal’s Key Witness - Dana R. Lynn

She heard something she shouldn’t...now she’s running for her life.

Research analyst Samantha Gentry and her daughter Katelyn are rescued by Deputy US Marshal Parker Gates, escaping hired killers by mere moments. After overhearing her boss confess to murder, Samantha becomes the key to exposing a dangerous conspiracy. To stay alive, they go into hiding in Amish country, posing as a family — but danger follows their every step. With ruthless enemies closing in and no one to trust, Samantha and Parker must depend on each other to avoid capture. As they fight to expose the truth, their survival hinges on stopping those determined to silence them for good.

Hunting the Hidden Killer - Tara Taylor Quinn

They’re both good at what they do. Are they good for each other?

Police Chief Landy Taylor has a cave full of bones and no clues. She’s not about to let Kilgore Malone take charge, but her well-honed instincts tell her to trust the wary, reserved cold case expert. They make a good team. He’s only interested in the facts, while she searches for the hidden ‘whys’. Danger mounts as their partnership deepens. They have no promise of forever — only a desperate, heart-thumping now.

Alaskan Justice - Kate Whiddon

Fire claimed her loved ones...now she’s seeking long-hidden answers.

Returning to her Alaska hometown after thirteen years, Amy Carlson is searching for answers. The fire that claimed her family’s lives was never solved, though many residents blamed Amy. Determined to investigate, she enlists the help of firefighter Brandon Petras, who was her brother’s best friend. Stunned by the incredible person Amy has become, her vulnerability forces Brandon to rein in his attraction. But when threats against Amy are followed by a series of arson fires pointing to her, it’s clear someone’s trying to scare her into leaving.

Colton’s Cold Case Witness - Kacy Cross

As she steps headlong into a dangerous cold case...she’s got a protector PI by her side.

For a year, Bell Martin’s doggedly pursued the all-consuming mystery of finding her missing, beloved twin brother. Hope arrives in cranky private investigator — and fellow twin — Jack Colton, who feels compelled to take the case. Cynical Jack’s not expecting to bloom under Bell’s irresistible sunshine...or to discover what darkness lurks in Cowboy Prairie related to Ryan’s disappearance. As the pair tiptoe closer to the truth, Jack’s near-impossible task is intensified as he tries to keep Bell — and his wounded heart — safe.

Off the Record - Patricia Sargeant

Two people on the hunt for justice. One shared enemy to defeat.

Going undercover is the only way Jade Rashaad can solve her aunt’s cold case murder. However, the infamous podcaster’s plan requires a partner and the one suited for the job is a man Jade isn’t sure she can trust. After all, journalist Caleb Brunson has his own motives for discovering the truth about the supposed killer. As Jade and Caleb’s mission brings them closer, they are faced with a totally unexpected development. Turns out they may have been after the wrong person all along...and this mistake may cost them their lives.

Under the Ranger’s Protection - Breana Johnson

To protect an innocent baby, he’ll risk everything.

When a dangerous assailant targets an abandoned baby and his childhood friend, park ranger Nick Amada must act fast to guard them. Kari Riley claims she witnessed a murder in the Arizona desert — and has evidence on her phone. Now Kari becomes the killer’s next mark — and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Forced to flee into the treacherous wilderness, Nick vows to get Kari and the baby to safety. But with a relentless criminal closing in and danger at every turn, survival seems impossible. One wrong move could cost them everything.

Taken in Wyoming - Sharon Dunn

A missing persons case reopened. A shocking truth revealed.

Bethany Henderson returns to town to solve the twenty-year-old mystery of her childhood friend’s disappearance, but now someone wants her dead. Attacked and left in the snow, she refuses to abandon her search for answers. With police officer Christian McTavish — haunted by his late father’s failure to close the case — by her side, they begin to dig into the past. But the closer they get to the truth about Felisha’s vanishing, the more dangerous their investigation becomes — because someone will do anything to keep their crimes hidden.

Dangerous Mountain Search - Jodie Bailey

A K-9 rescue operation turns into a treacherous trap.

Trapped in a flood-ravaged mountain town, Tessa Carr and her search-and-rescue partner, Jared Hayes, race to save lives with their K-9s — unaware they’re being hunted. Cut off from the outside world, danger lurks among the very people they’re trying to help. When accidents turn out to be deliberate attacks, it becomes clear that someone in their midst is an enemy driven by revenge. Haunted by his past failure to protect Tessa’s brother, Jared is determined not to let history repeat itself. He’ll do whatever it takes to shield Tessa and their loyal dogs, even if he doesn’t make it out of this mission alive.

Mystery on Black Spruce Island - Sarah Varland

A remote lodge. A lethal secret. A fight to survive.

After her fiancé’s death, Autumn Larson accepts a job photographing a party at a secluded Alaskan lodge — only to narrowly survive a deadly explosion. Officer Hunter Beckett delivers a chilling warning: her fiancé’s passing wasn’t an accident and now the killer has set their sights on her. But why is Autumn the target? And which guest at the exclusive getaway is hiding a murderous secret? As danger escalates, Autumn and Hunter must navigate a web of lies and deception to expose a lethal agenda. Can they unmask their suspect before the killer strikes again?

Secrets Below the Surface - Dana Mentink

A simple retrieval mission becomes a deadly assignment.

Arriving at a remote mountain lake for a recovery dive with his retired police K-9, off-duty cop Cruz Maverick is shocked to find his ex-girlfriend running from an attacker. Valerie Jackson’s stepbrother has vanished, leaving only his cameras behind in the lake’s perilous depths. Despite the danger, Valerie refuses to give up looking for him — but she needs Cruz’s help. With booby traps in the water and townspeople who are clearly hiding something, they have only each other to trust as they search Misery Lake’s crumbling underwater prison. As an approaching storm makes every dive even more treacherous, can they find answers before their assailant sends them to a watery grave?

Hunting the Amish Killer - Cindy Brennan

She’s the only witness...to a killer hiding in plain sight.

When Anja Lambright walks in on the shocking murder of her Englisch roommate, she barely escapes with her life. FBI agent Ezra Miller — formerly Amish and the brother of Anja’s childhood friend — is convinced she was the real target of the serial killer he’s been hunting. Returning to his hometown, Ezra must confront the possibility that the killer is someone within their own community. As the attacks on Anja escalate, she turns to Ezra for protection. But can Ezra uncover the truth in time, or will the killer claim Anja as his ultimate victim?