When a pro cheerleader is accused of murder, she turns to an old flame for his sleuthing—and seduction—skills in this lighthearted romantic suspense novel. Sure, Harper made a few unsavory threats against her team’s manager—she’d had a few drinks and despised the skimpy uniform he expected her to wear. That didn’t mean she wanted him dead. But when the sleazy dude is found murdered in his tighty whiteys, Harper is the prime suspect. Former FBI agent Noah Slade is the one man who can help. Too bad she once told Noah she never wanted to see him again. Noah may have done a number on Harper’s heart all those years ago, but he’s determined to do right by her now. Yet the fiery beauty isn’t the only demon from his past, which makes hunting down a murderer by her side . . . complicated—never mind the powerful attraction still pulsing between them. Good thing he’s willing to do just about anything to keep from losing Harper again. And an old love just might bring her a new career—assuming she can stay out of jail.

“A clever, charming mystery that perfectly captures 1920s society . . . sure to appeal to fans of Ashley Weaver or Rhys Bowen.” —Shelf Awareness August 1924. Lady Adelaide Compton has recently (and satisfactorily) interred her husband, Major Rupert Charles Cressleigh Compton, hero of the Somme, in the family vault in the village churchyard. Rupert died by smashing his Hispano-Suiza on a Cotswold country road while carrying a French mademoiselle in the passenger seat. With the house now Addie's and a weekend house party underway, how inconvenient of Rupert to turn up! Not in the flesh, but in—actually, as a—spirit. Rupert has to perform a few good deeds before becoming welcomed to heaven—or, more likely, thinks Addie, to hell. Before Addie can convince herself she's not completely lost her mind, a murder disrupts her careful seating arrangement. Which of her twelve houseguests is a killer? Her mother, the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Broughton? Her sister Cecilia, the born-again vegetarian? Her childhood friend and potential lover, Lord Lucas Waring? Rupert has a solid alibi as a ghost and an urge to do some sleuthing. Addie knows she can't leave Rupert to solve the murders of her sweet old gardener and a naked neighbor by himself. Enter Inspector Devenand Hunter, an Anglo-Indian who is not going to let some society beauty who seems to talk to herself derail his investigation. Something very peculiar is afoot at Compton Court and he's going to get to the bottom of it. . . . “A lively debut filled with local color, red herrings, both sprightly and spritely characters, a smidgen of social commentary, and a climactic surprise.” —Kirkus Reviews

In this lighthearted romantic suspense novel, a cheerleader turned PI tech wiz wonders if her neighbor is a wanted criminal—or if she just plain wants him. Summer O’Keefe’s new neighbor, Jason Parker, has gorgeous eyes and a mighty cute butt. She wouldn’t mind ending her romantic dry spell by diving into his sheets…if she hadn’t spotted him in the middle of the night, burying something—or someone?—in his backyard. Not to mention his distinct resemblance to the international arms dealer she’s tracking online. Jason has a few secrets, and he’s not sharing them with the slightly nutty Summer—at least not yet. Though he’s finding it hard to say no to her scrumptious curves and impressive smarts. He’s so far gone he’s even taken in a pregnant cat, just to see the smile on Summer’s face. But when a local woman disappears, it’s time for them to team up and use their combined brains, brawn, and beauty to crack the case. “A fun rom-com with a dose of mystery that will keep readers on their toes. This is a story you’ll want to gobble up quicker than a slice of pie.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Most of the main characters in the story are in the early twenties. While some of the plot deals with their romantic problems, the main thing is their attempt to solve the mystery of the murder of Nancy Bonwit, a former girlfriend of Mark Forbes. They come to believe the poems Mark Forbes wrote about Jean Bauer while they were separated have hidden meanings. They believe they can be read as parts of a puzzle, a solution of which will help lead the police to Nancys killer. Mark Forbes is the earnest but flawed main male character in the story. Jean Bauer is the main female character. She and Mark went steady during her Junior and Senior years in high school. Marks clueless indifference to important things like Jeans birthday and Christmas finally result in a dramatic break up on Jeans Prom Night. Jean decides to attend college in New Jersey to get away from Marks and his indifferent ways. After her sophomore year she comes back home to her parents house in Maryland feeling that she has severed her ties with Mark. She transfers to another college near her home where she is befriended by Brenda Cranston who, like Jean, is in her junior years. It proves to be a faithful meeting. It is Brenda who first notices the dual meaning of Marks poems about Jeans and the mystical chemistry that seems to flow between them. And it is Brendas experiments with Jean acting as the guinea pig that prompts Jean to explore caverns , visit Marks first girlfriend, and come dangerously close to a hooded young men who maybe Nancys killer.

‘The ending was mind-blowing...I cannot say enough good things about this book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Loving him might be the last thing they do... Stevie Gordon is lonely, filling her time by stalking her ex-boyfriend, James Cowley. He might be married, but neither his wife nor his girlfriend knows as much about him as Stevie does. But when James’ latest mistress is brutally murdered, her body carefully posed amongst the bluebells of Thamespark, Stevie is as shocked as anyone. But with her troubled childhood taking a toll on her mind, and her heavy drinking leading to frequent blackouts, can Stevie really know she is innocent? DI Sebastian Locke and the Thamespark squad are drawn into an urgent murder case, but as they delve deeper, they find links to a previous victim, with all the clues pointing back to James. As another innocent is targeted, Stevie becomes increasingly terrified that her own mind is betraying her. But, is she capable of murder? And if not, who else is watching in the shadows? A twisty, unputdownable detective novel that fans of Cara Hunter and Mark Billingham will love. Readers are falling in love with The Sweetheart Killer: ‘I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!...I am totally hooked!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I was glued to this...A great story with a fantastic 'never saw it coming' twist. Highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Dark and engaging...A multitude of red herrings had me guessing (incorrectly) who the murderer was the entire time!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Plenty of red herrings and an ending I did not see coming. This really sucked me in from the start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A terrific book...enough twists and false leads to keep things gripping, amazing characters and natural dialogue.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Well plotted, with twists you never saw coming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Praise for NJ Mackay: ‘A fabulous introduction to DI Sebastian Locke...a new hero (and fictional crush!) is born. A cast of liars and cheats makes for a thrilling and tantalising tale.’ Sam Holland ‘A brilliantly twisty cold case novel which gradually unfurls to reveal the chilling truth.’ Marion Todd ‘A perfect blend of mystery and psychological thriller...Dramatically and emotionally stirring...whilst also providing edge-of-your-seat thrills.’ Dominic Nolan

This special omnibus collection contains all four novellas in a single volume. The Aso Ebi Chronicles is a mystery and romance series set in Lagos, Nigeria. The entire collection of african lady detective mysteries is collected for the first time, in one thrilling bundle. Available as an eBook bundle and paperback, this series box set of four intriguing mysteries will make a great addition to your library. In the novellas, four strong female protagonists find themselves in situations where they have to play the roles of private female investigators to solve puzzling mysteries. The adventures of these amateur female sleuths, solving mysteries and finding love in the Lagos metropolis are collected in this 4-in-1 mystery bundle. The collection includes: BEWAJI'S ANKARA ADVENTURES (BOOK # 1) Bewaji i is a 24-year old woman who is hired to investigate a strange case involving an American woman romantically involved with a man living in Nigeria. The presumption is that the woman is a victim of one of the popular romance scams. Will her suspicions be proven right? WURA'S WOODIN ADVENTURES (BOOK # 2) Someone has been stealing expensive jewelry from Alhaja Munirat Rahman, a fabric and jewelry merchant. It is up to Wura Oyelese, her 20-something-year-old niece, to unmask the culprit. As she nurtures a budding romance with the intriguing Kola Adegbenro and pursues the highly-coveted title of Miss UNILAG, will Wura catch the thief? LARA'S LACE ADVENTURES (BOOK # 3) Lara Adefuye stumbles on an old picture, which brings her face-to-face with the bitter truth behind her name. Then, a chance reunion with an old university classmate leads her to start an adventure of her own, working undercover as a private investigator at a prestigious secondary school. As Lara works to solve a puzzling mystery, she discovers the power of relationships, especially when she finds herself entwined in a romance she was not expecting. VIOLET'S VELVET ADVENTURES (BOOK # 4) Violet Edem leads a relatively boring life as a Finance teacher at a community college in Houston, Texas. Her love life is just as boring as her job until the unexpected happens. Two men waltz into her life and Violet must decide which one of them has a future with her. Then as she prepares for a wedding, something terrible happens to the groom. Violet is unwittingly swept up in solving a mystery where she discovers that the past may very well hold the key to the future. Aso Ebi means "family cloth" in Yoruba. These stories celebrate the rich African culture, taking the reader on a journey into the lives of four young Nigerian women. The novellas can be read in any order.

They used to be on the sidelines. Now they’re out in the field... Two years ago, Taryn Hall was a pro football cheerleader—until she left her lecherous boss with a bloody nose and a faceful of Mace. Now she’s part of a different kind of squad. An elderly billionaire named Irving has hired and trained Taryn and her two best friends to work as private investigators... Taryn loves the job, though it sometimes involves boring stakeouts, dog bites—and listening to Irving talk about his golf shoes. Then tattooed, steely-eyed, straight-up gorgeous undercover DEA agent Rick Silva walks into the office and shakes things up... Rick needs help finding the con artist who’s taken his lonely mother for all she was worth. With multiple aliases and multiple victims, it will be a challenge to track down the coldhearted gigolo. And Rick insists on accompanying Taryn on the hunt, working closely, day and night. This could be dangerous. And the case might be kind of risky, too...