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Courage on the Run by J. Carol Nemeth was an exhilarating story of Innkeeper Casey Hartman witnesses a murder, then runs into her guest, Will Kerns who is a DEA agent in the middle of an investigation. Who can she trust?
Sleep Deprived by Therese Hekenkamp tells the story of a new mom, grieving the loss of her baby and wants to help a grieving man take care of his child. Is she using her best judgement?

Never Think Twice by Loree Lough is about Fitz, a recovery agent who has a previous felon come back for revenge. Lough's characters are very likeable and real.
A Dark Silence by Dana R. Lynn tells the story about Heidi Martin who has been deaf since birth, witnesses a murder and her fight to stay alive after. I appreciated the insight Lynn was able to share into the intricacies of being deaf in a hearing world.

Deadly Catalyst by Sharee Stover starts with Jorja waking up knowing someone's in her apartment late one night. The armed man demands she give what she took back to Catalyst. The story spirals into a game of cat and mouse as Jorja and her teenage brother work to avoid getting killed and appease demands without knowing whether to trust local law or FBI. This story is supercharged and suspenseful.

A Time to Hunt by Cynthia Hickey brings an author's book to life in this suspense.

Former US Marshal, Lola has an unexpected guest late one rainy night that causes her to question who she can trust in A Dark Road Home by Dana Mentink.

Deadly Heights by Ronnie Kendig has an innate suspense in which danger comes at Jolie Decouteau from all sides after her father and older brother die. Were their death's suspect?

Protecting the Heiress by Terri Reed is a story about Cecily Barton, daughter of a tech billionaire, has tried to separate herself from her father as much as possible. When he dies unexpectedly, Cecily's life is instantly spun out of control when she is mugged and rescued by her high school ex-sweetheart turned intelligence agent. They try to put her world back together, but life has been forever changed.

The Winter Pearl by Lenora Worth is another high-paced story with intrigue, mystery and romance, in which Hannah, the owner of an antique store in New Orleans, finds a priceless antique she didn't purchase at an estate sale, then she's confronted by robbers. How did the item get added to her shipment? Who is looking for the antique? Who is behind the danger she finds herself in and how will she stay alive?