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Murder? Stalker? Mayhem? Are bad guys coming to get her? Nope, Diane is just a retired school teacher with a laptop. She’s been married for decades. Decades. She walks Finn every morning (mostly). She FaceTimes with her grandkids. The most excitement she’s had lately is a bumpy ride on a plane, and that’s not the fun kind of excitement. But her heroines? They have all the thrills. Scary things happen to them. Hot, compelling men find them fascinating. And they always find their HEA.

An avid reader for as long as she can remember, Diane has always favored stories with strong female characters who go on adventures and can think themselves out of the most dangerous situations. It’s no surprise that those are the kinds of books she enjoys writi ...more

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	Flash Point (High Sierras, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 550 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Already Gone (High Sierras, #3) 4.37 avg rating — 401 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Giveaway (High Sierras, #2) 4.36 avg rating — 394 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Solitary Man 4.33 avg rating — 339 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden Betrayal (The Jamesons, US Marshals, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 319 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Break Away (High Sierras, #7) 4.36 avg rating — 277 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Secret Lies (Payback Mountain Book, #3) 4.34 avg rating — 274 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clear Intent (High Sierras, #6) 4.43 avg rating — 253 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deadly Purpose (High Sierras, #5) 4.35 avg rating — 245 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden Judgment (The Jamesons, US Marshals, #2) 4.41 avg rating — 214 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Diane Benefiel

High Sierras (7 books)
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The Jamesons US Marshals (3 books)
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Payback Mountain (3 books)
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4.40 avg rating — 614 ratings

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Diane Benefiel liked Lisa Newton's review of Forbidden Secrets: A Small-Town Romantic Suspense (Payback Mountain Book 5): "Melanie returns to her hometown with her daughter, hoping for a fresh start. Moving in next door to Gage—a former FBI agent haunted by his own past—wasn’t part of the plan, but fate clearly had other ideas. Both Melanie and Gage are carrying deep sca" Read more of this review »
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Diane Benefiel liked Gail's review of Forbidden Secrets: A Small-Town Romantic Suspense (Payback Mountain Book 5): "Forbidden Secrets is the final book in the Payback Mountain series. Melanie left town after an attack when she was 18. She is back to find answers and to stop living in fear and self-doubt. When strange occurrences happen, she turns to her neighbor, " Read more of this review »
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What a wonderful book! Great characterization for Kate and Sebastian by the author. I love how she ties their story to previous generations in their families. I feel like the bookstores were characters themselves. Jackie Ashenden is a new-to-me autho ...more
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Selling Simon by Nichol Goldstein was an unexpected delight—smart, sharp, and refreshingly original. Goldstein turns familiar romance tropes upside down, crafting a story that is equal parts sweet and spicy, with just the right edge of surprise. Her ...more
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Diane Benefiel rated a book it was amazing The Lost Princess by Lauren Kutney (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wow! What woman wouldn’t want to learn she’s a lost princess and has a hunky hero dedicated to protecting her? Add in palace intrigue, threats to the princess, and a slow-burn romance and you’re on your way for an exciting journey. I love modern day ...more
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Diane Benefiel rated a book it was amazing Always Mine by Michele James (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I highly recommend Always Mine! Wil returns home after seven years as a soldier, only to discover that Issy—the girl he tried to forget—has grown into a woman who still holds his heart. Michele James writes in a fast-paced, engaging style that kept m ...more
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