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Book one of the Isabella Mumphrey Adventure series Move over Indiana Jones and MacGyver- Isabella Mumphrey has arrived! Child prodigy and now Doctor of Anthropology, Isabella Mumphrey, is about to lose her job. Unless she can decipher an ancient stone table—and she can. She heads to Guatemala at the request of her mentor, but drug trafficking bad guys and artifact thieves wreak havoc on her scholarly intentions. When undercover DEA agent, Tino Kostantine, meets Dr. Mumphrey it's obvious she's never been in a jungle or outside of the States. Entangled in helping her discover the truth in the tablets may make both of them lost casualties buried forever.

Book two of the Isabella Mumphrey Adventure series Revenge isn't always sweet…  Isabella Mumphrey can't leave a puzzle alone.  Much like Indiana Jones and MacGyver, she has a knack for getting out of sticky situations. This time she attempts to use her anthropology knowledge to uncover who is stealing priceless artifacts from an Aztec Temple in Mexico City. Tino Konstantine is also in Mexico City. He has infiltrated a drug lord's organization to find enough evidence to not only prove the man's illegal activities, but to bring him down for numerous deaths. Namely those of Tino's family. But when their operations collide, and Isabella strolls into the drug lord's home, Tino is challenged with the choice of saving her or fulfilling his revenge.

Book Two in the Halsey Brothers' steamy historical western romance series—where danger runs deep, desire runs hotter, and the past refuses to stay buried.Maeve Loman has loved once—and paid the price. Now the prickly schoolteacher keeps her heart locked tighter than a bank vault. When Zeke Halsey offers to help her uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance, Maeve agrees… on one condition: no distractions. No flirting. And absolutely no falling for the infuriatingly charming cowboy who makes her pulse race and her resolve crumble.Zeke Halsey knew from the moment he met Maeve that she was trouble of the best kind. Sharp-tongued, strong-willed, and impossible to forget, she's the one woman who won't give him the time of day—and the only one he wants. Helping her find her father is his chance to prove he's more than a passing temptation… that he's a man worth staying for.But the trail leads straight into outlaw territory, where secrets turn deadly and trust is hard-earned. When Maeve and Zeke are captured, survival means relying on each other in ways neither expected—and confronting a truth more dangerous than any gunfight: losing each other might be the greatest risk of all.

Book one in the Halsey Brothers' steamy historical western romance series—where sparks fly faster than bullets, and love is the most dangerous gamble of all.Darcy Duncan never meant to shoot a bank robber… and she definitely never meant to become marshal. But in a town plagued by bad luck and worse secrets, her accident-prone reputation might be the least of her problems. Fiercely independent and devoted to protecting her younger brother, Darcy refuses to bow to a corrupt mayor—or to the dangerously charming drifter who keeps asking questions she can't afford to answer.Gil Halsey rides into town with one goal: find his boss's wayward son and bring him home to secure the foreman position he's worked hard for. He doesn't have time for distractions—especially not a stubborn, sharp-tongued female marshal who stirs up trouble…and something hotter. But when Gil realizes Darcy is being framed for a bank heist she didn't commit, his mission gets tangled with hers in ways neither of them expected.With outlaws closing in, secrets unraveling, and undeniable chemistry burning between them, Darcy and Gil are forced into an uneasy alliance. But in a town built on lies, trusting each other might be the riskiest move of all.

In the close-knit town of Auburn, Oregon, Andi Clark's therapy animals bring comfort to the community, especially during the holiday season. As the annual Christmas Craft Bazaar draws near, Andi agrees to set up a Petting Zoo with her beloved animals, bringing smiles to the faces of children and adults alike.But when a young girl seeks solace from Athena, Andi's therapy dog, after witnessing an unsettling scene behind the sleigh, it marks the beginning of a much darker holiday. As the town gathers for the Tree Lighting Ceremony, a scream shatters the festive atmosphere. Cocoa, Andi's loyal Border Collie, pulls her toward a chilling sight: a woman standing over the lifeless body of the girl's mother, strangled with Christmas lights.Determined to help the grieving girl and her town recover from the shock, Andi, her therapy animals, and her niece, a county deputy, take it upon themselves to investigate. As they uncover secrets and untangle clues, they stay one step ahead of the new sheriff and worry that the killer lurking in their midst could be someone they know.

Western Duets is a novella with two historical western romance short stories.Shanghaied HeartTossed together in the underbelly of a ship, strangers Finn Callaghan and Prudence Hawthorne must learn to trust one another in order to escape, but their freedom may be short lived once Finn discovers Prudence's brother wants her dead.Last Stand for LoveU.S. Marshal Chas Brown agreed to be Sarah's proxy husband in order for her to keep her dead husband's ranch. Little did Chas know, he'd lose his heart in the process.

A novella with two short historical western romance storiesHeart of GoldA mysterious valentine and a missing child bring school marm Jenny Wolcott and Sheriff Evan Carey together, however a father hell-bent on teaching the town and his young son a lesson threatens to keep them apart—forever.Fireworks and FanciesAs a Judge's daughter, Celeste Tarkiel is politically savvy, and more than slightly impressed with Representative Jeremiah Folsum. She'd tell him so, too, if he ever quit avoiding her.The way Celeste flirts rankles Jeremiah. Yet, her keen mind and beauty holds his interest—perhaps too deeply. Especially, when he learns another man is prepared to ask for her hand in marriage.

Laying Claim – Book 1Halsey Homecoming Trilogy is the ongoing saga of the Halsey Brothers Series. Jeremy Duncan commits to haul one last load of supplies across the great interior of the Yukon before heading home. But, he has to trade his pack animals for sled dogs and leave Skagway in the middle of a blizzard due to one strong-willed, business-minded beauty.Determined to find her older brother, Clara Bixbee doesn't care how she gets across the pass, as long as she does, and soon. Hiring handsome pack guide Jeremy Duncan seems to be her best choice. Especially after she saves a young girl being beaten by the local gang leader and needs to escape Skagway fast.

Staking Claim – Book 2Halsey Homecoming Trilogy is the ongoing saga of the Halsey Brothers Series.Deceit, contradictions, and lies.On a ship bound for America, Colin Healy encounters a contradictory woman, whose beauty and grace intrigues him, until he discovers who she really is. Livie Leatherby boards the ship as an imposter to get the information she needs to save her family. Befriending Sir Colin Healy is easy with his chivalrous tendencies. But she soon realizes discovering his past marks him for death.Forced together to stay one step ahead of the Lord set on killing Colin for his estate, can these two get past the lies and deceit that has brought them together before one or the other meets their demise?

Claiming a Heart – Book 3Halsey Homecoming Trilogy is the ongoing saga of the Halsey Brothers Series.Callie MacPherson - or Mac - is hiding from the law. When she witnesses a group of lawless thugs beating a newcomer, she drags the innocent man into the underground tunnels of Pendleton. Caring for the man, Callie discovers she hasn't become as hard-hearted as she'd feared. Donny Kimball's loss of sight didn't blind his heart. It can see far more than his eyes ever could. His heart tells him Callie MacPherson needs him as much as he needs her. If only he can convince her of that before they both get killed.

Book three of the Isabella Mumphrey Adventure series The truth doesn't always set you free… Landing in the underground world of human trafficking, anthropologist Isabella Mumphrey, a female Indiana Jones / MacGyver, learns her own past is as sordid as the predicament she's uncovered.  No one is who she'd believed them to be—not her parents, her cousin, or her aunt. The only constant in her life is her fiancé, Tino Konstantine, and now their enemy is using her knowledge of the Hopi blue star to lure Tino to his death.

Two western historical romance stories in one novella.The Outlaw's WifeEver since Sarah Lynn Star's outlaw husband died from a gunshot, she's been on the move to keep her ex-brother-in-law from finding her.  Now that she's found a place to call home and is falling for the local marshal, her past has come back with a vengeance.Charity's DesireAlone and left to raise her twin niece and nephew, Charity Bowen, finds solace and work with a troupe of traveling prostitutes when a high-and-mighty local woman talks the school counsel into not hiring her.Duke Jamison has political aspirations and is the son of the woman who refused to hire Charity. When he discovers her washing clothes at the prostitutes' camp, he wants to get to know her better and prove his mother wrong. However, offering her money to talk to her only raises her hackles.

Secrets of a Mayan MoonMove over Indiana Jones and MacGyver- Isabella Mumphrey has arrived! Child prodigy and now Doctor of Anthropology, Isabella Mumphrey, is about to lose her job. Unless she can decipher an ancient stone table—and she can. She heads to Guatemala at the request of her mentor, but drug trafficking bad guys and artifact thieves wreak havoc on her scholarly intentions. When undercover DEA agent, Tino Kostantine, meets Dr. Mumphrey it's obvious she's never been in a jungle or outside of the States. Entangled in helping her discover the truth in the tablets may make both of them lost casualties buried forever. Secrets of an Aztec TempleRevenge isn't always sweet…  Isabella Mumphrey can't leave a puzzle alone.  Much like Indiana Jones and MacGyver, she has a knack for getting out of sticky situations. This time she attempts to use her anthropology knowledge to uncover who is stealing priceless artifacts from an Aztec Temple in Mexico City. Tino Konstantine is also in Mexico City. He has infiltrated a drug lord's organization to find enough evidence to not only prove the man's illegal activities, but to bring him down for numerous deaths. Namely those of Tino's family. But when their operations collide, and Isabella strolls into the drug lord's home, Tino is challenged with the choice of saving her or fulfilling his revenge. Secrets of a Hopi Blue StarThe truth doesn't always set you free… Landing in the underground world of human trafficking, anthropologist Isabella Mumphrey, a female Indiana Jones / MacGyver, learns her own past is as sordid as the predicament she's uncovered.  No one is who she'd believed them to be—not her parents, her cousin, or her aunt. The only constant in her life is her fiancé, Tino Konstantine, and now their enemy is using her knowledge of the Hopi blue star to lure Tino to his death.

Double Duplicity: A Shandra Higheagle MysteryBook one of the Shandra Higheagle Native American Mystery SeriesDreams…Visions…MurderOn the eve of the biggest art event at Huckleberry Mountain Resort, potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She's ruled out as a suspect, but now it's up to her to prove the friend she'd witnessed fleeing the scene was just as innocent. With help from her recently deceased Nez Perce grandmother, Shandra becomes more confused than ever, but just as determined to discover the truth.Detective Ryan Greer prides himself on solving crimes and refuses to ignore a single clue, including Shandra Higheagle's visions. While Shandra is hesitant to trust her dreams, Ryan believes in them and believes in her. Together they discover the gallery owner wasn't the respectable woman she'd portrayed. Can the pair uncover enough clues for Ryan to make an arrest before one of them becomes the next victim?"e;Mystery, romance, small town, and Native American heritage combine to make a compelling read."e;~MysteriesEtc