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Detective Riley Quinn Pine Brooke #10
Scandal in the Pines
Stephanie Dubois put her baby girl down to sleep.
Finally, a moment of peace had arrived.
She drew herself a bath, when suddenly she heard a loud knock.
Through the peephole, she saw a welcomed face.
But unbeknownst to her, a friendly exchange would turn into cruel betrayal.
After finding her best friend murdered in cold blood.
Detective Riley Quinn moved to Pine Brooke.
The small, idyllic town was exactly what she needed.
But upon her arrival, the once peaceful town is turned upside down.
With cases of mysterious disappearances and bizarre deaths.
Soon, the many mysteries of Riley’s past and present collide.
With nowhere else to turn, she leans on the town’s doctor, Logan Elwood.
When she stumbles upon a strange connection linking to an old case.
The murder of a young mother, Stephanie Dubois.
Riley follows the trail of the cold case, putting her on a dangerous path.
One full of insidious lies and bloodthirsty betrayal.
With treachery and deceit surrounding Riley at every step.
Trusting the wrong person, or a false lead could mean death.
Family drama, murders, coverups, and monsters in disguise.
A conspiracy is afoot, one that is putting those in Pine Brooke in danger.
Finally, a moment of peace had arrived.
She drew herself a bath, when suddenly she heard a loud knock.
Through the peephole, she saw a welcomed face.
But unbeknownst to her, a friendly exchange would turn into cruel betrayal.
After finding her best friend murdered in cold blood.
Detective Riley Quinn moved to Pine Brooke.
The small, idyllic town was exactly what she needed.
But upon her arrival, the once peaceful town is turned upside down.
With cases of mysterious disappearances and bizarre deaths.
Soon, the many mysteries of Riley’s past and present collide.
With nowhere else to turn, she leans on the town’s doctor, Logan Elwood.
When she stumbles upon a strange connection linking to an old case.
The murder of a young mother, Stephanie Dubois.
Riley follows the trail of the cold case, putting her on a dangerous path.
One full of insidious lies and bloodthirsty betrayal.
With treachery and deceit surrounding Riley at every step.
Trusting the wrong person, or a false lead could mean death.
Family drama, murders, coverups, and monsters in disguise.
A conspiracy is afoot, one that is putting those in Pine Brooke in danger.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Could not put this book down!
Grab my interest from the start. The twists and turns kept me guessing though I had an idea from the earlier book who the murder was but wasn't sure until I read it! Great job AJ Rivers but then again everything you've written I've loved!
Grab my interest from the start. The twists and turns kept me guessing though I had an idea from the earlier book who the murder was but wasn't sure until I read it! Great job AJ Rivers but then again everything you've written I've loved!
September 8, 2026
Wow! One can never choose their family. This book shows us that your family can be deadly! Or Psycho! Detective Riley Quinn sees it all. This book is a must read. There is much family drama and murders for hire. I don’t want to give anything away but it is always intriguing and a mystery until the very end. I totally recommend this book. Thank You, A.J. Rivers for writing these mysteries for us all to enjoy. I am a fan!
September 15, 2026
Neverending
I enjoyed this series when it started 10 books ago. But it never ends!! Good for their pocketbook but bad for us who have to see it thru.
The editing isn't as good in this book and there are so mNy moving parts now it is harder to keep up. Unfortunately I will stick it out hopefully for another 2 books. It has to end sometimes. Even a bleeding ulcer eventually runs out of blood
I enjoyed this series when it started 10 books ago. But it never ends!! Good for their pocketbook but bad for us who have to see it thru.
The editing isn't as good in this book and there are so mNy moving parts now it is harder to keep up. Unfortunately I will stick it out hopefully for another 2 books. It has to end sometimes. Even a bleeding ulcer eventually runs out of blood
Review of advance copy received from Author
When Isaac's DNA and fingerprint are confirmed to be at a crime scene of a six-year-old cold case, Riley dives in head-first to find out what's going on. In her quest to clear Isaac, she stumbled onto a long-buried family secret no one saw coming.
July 19, 2026
This is an excellent story about Riley and her partner Zelina opening a cold case about a mother killed and finding who was responsible and why. Also finding out answers about Logan’s brother and solving that case. Thank you for this great story.
July 20, 2026
And the hits keep rolling on!
Whoa, yet another one I didn’t see coming! And what a whopper of an ending! Glad to see Logan and Riley moving along in their relationship. I think A. J. needs a new title- Master of mysteries!
Whoa, yet another one I didn’t see coming! And what a whopper of an ending! Glad to see Logan and Riley moving along in their relationship. I think A. J. needs a new title- Master of mysteries!
July 21, 2026
cliffhanger again?
Love these books, now we have to find out who is completely behind all of this. Is it someone in the family?, or someone much bigger? Don’t keep us hanging for long
Love these books, now we have to find out who is completely behind all of this. Is it someone in the family?, or someone much bigger? Don’t keep us hanging for long
July 22, 2026
wow!!
So many twists ands turns in this book! I have to say it’s one of the best ones in this series! I can’t wait to read the next one! If you haven’t started reading this series….you should! Highly recommend!
So many twists ands turns in this book! I have to say it’s one of the best ones in this series! I can’t wait to read the next one! If you haven’t started reading this series….you should! Highly recommend!
July 27, 2026
Riley Q is my absolute favorite detective
I just love this character. Riley is a bad ass. She reminds me so much of Emma Griffin. I just can’t wait for the next book in this series. I hope she has as many books as Emma because it’s really hard to put these books down.
I just love this character. Riley is a bad ass. She reminds me so much of Emma Griffin. I just can’t wait for the next book in this series. I hope she has as many books as Emma because it’s really hard to put these books down.
August 2, 2026
Scandalous!
This trip into Riley’s life brings some progress in the relationship with Logan, and some angst with the chief as she opens a cold case. Still trying to figure out who, if anyone, is framing Isaac. And who is ‘they’? Why do ‘they’ want Isaac dead?
This trip into Riley’s life brings some progress in the relationship with Logan, and some angst with the chief as she opens a cold case. Still trying to figure out who, if anyone, is framing Isaac. And who is ‘they’? Why do ‘they’ want Isaac dead?
August 11, 2026
Oh my goodness, I couldn't go to sleep last night without finishing this book. Talk about leaving us with a cliff hanger!! I hope the next book reveals some answers from Elliot. A great read that kept me on the edge of my seat al the way through. Thank you
August 12, 2026
Boring
I do not like cliff hangers to get me to read the next book and I definitely do not like assuming I read the previous books so that I recognize certain characters. That is why I quit reading an rivers books. Can't you write a book that is parts of a series and stand alone?
I do not like cliff hangers to get me to read the next book and I definitely do not like assuming I read the previous books so that I recognize certain characters. That is why I quit reading an rivers books. Can't you write a book that is parts of a series and stand alone?
August 24, 2026
Great series
This has been an action-packed series and it hasn't slowed down after 10 books. Riley and Logan and the others just keep moving from one dramatic situation to another. I'll keep reading them as fast as AJ Rivers can write them.
This has been an action-packed series and it hasn't slowed down after 10 books. Riley and Logan and the others just keep moving from one dramatic situation to another. I'll keep reading them as fast as AJ Rivers can write them.
September 23, 2026
another cliff hanger with Riley
There is more closer with Logan and his family but there are more questions that need answers. Will Issac wake up from his comma and will they find out who is framing him.
There is more closer with Logan and his family but there are more questions that need answers. Will Issac wake up from his comma and will they find out who is framing him.
October 18, 2026
Questions answered
I like this story! Riley ends up investigating a case that has Isaac's fingerprint on it. Her and Zelina investigate a cold case and find out more than they bargained for. That and some romance keeps this series going.
I like this story! Riley ends up investigating a case that has Isaac's fingerprint on it. Her and Zelina investigate a cold case and find out more than they bargained for. That and some romance keeps this series going.
July 20, 2026
A little different
The book was good as the other ones. What I thought was odd was the seeing burned bodies. Is she going to have a breakdown? Thought it was odd.
The book was good as the other ones. What I thought was odd was the seeing burned bodies. Is she going to have a breakdown? Thought it was odd.
July 21, 2026
Shocking!
This book kept me guessing until the very end and left me wanting more answers! Riley and Zelina make a great team.
This book kept me guessing until the very end and left me wanting more answers! Riley and Zelina make a great team.
July 24, 2026
Page turner
Read this in one day! Had to find out the story behind why Issac was in prison. Kind of a cliff hanger but can't wait to find out more details. Good story line.
Read this in one day! Had to find out the story behind why Issac was in prison. Kind of a cliff hanger but can't wait to find out more details. Good story line.
August 8, 2026
Well that ended on a cliff hanger! Finally we are getting somewhere with the Issac drama!!!
September 25, 2026
Ready for the next book.
Well written and almost everything is buttoned up. Who killed the Elwood family. I can't wait til 10/6 nice job!
Well written and almost everything is buttoned up. Who killed the Elwood family. I can't wait til 10/6 nice job!
October 12, 2026
The mystery deepens
The killer is revealed but has more mystery to add to an already mysterious storyline. Lead characters become even more involved.
The killer is revealed but has more mystery to add to an already mysterious storyline. Lead characters become even more involved.
October 19, 2026
Thank god that all these little subplots are finally coming together. Also I’m glad my hunch on one of the characters turned out to be right.
October 21, 2026
scandal in the pines
Great episode of a great series. Leaves you wanting more. Would recommend it to everyone. Looking forward to more of her books
Great episode of a great series. Leaves you wanting more. Would recommend it to everyone. Looking forward to more of her books
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