The Woods (A Berry Springs Novel) is a sexy, small-town murder mystery that’s guaranteed to resonate with fans of Nora Roberts and Karin Slaughter.
— Best Thrillers

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“...smart, full of energetic thrills, chills, and mystery, it’s one of the best novellas I’ve read in a very long time.”
— Booked J, Book and Broadway
“I cannot wait to read the rest of the series….I think that pretty much says it all!”
— The Pursuit of Bookiness

Despite being chronically late, occasionally disheveled and a tad disorganized, Dixie Knight is one of the top private investigators in the country, and when a young woman goes missing in the small, Southern town of Devil’s Den, Dixie takes the case. She expected it to be another ordinary missing person case—until it takes a brutal turn.

While visiting relatives on his two-week leave, Marine Liam Cash bumps into Dixie at the local bar, and his attraction to her is immediate. When he becomes suspicious that Dixie’s current case is connected to two unsolved murders in his hometown, he steps in to help investigate, and keep Dixie safe, whether Dixie wants him to or not.

As the bodies start stacking up, Dixie turns the town upside down looking for the killer—could it be the rumored witch that lives in the mountains; the rich, neurotic doctor’s wife; or the perky, blonde receptionist at the local medical clinic?

Time is running out, and Dixie knows she has to put the pieces of the puzzle together before another body turns cold in Devil’s Den.

“With fast-paced action, steamy romance, a strong female lead, suspenseful twists, and a good dose of mystery, Devil’s Gold is a solid whodunit that will keep you surprised at every turn.”
— Siobhan Novelties
“Suspenseful, steamy and a little spooky in the most awesome way! With all the twists and turns, Devil’s Gold kept me wondering who the murderer was until the very end. I really liked the main character, Dixie, and her sisters, and the witty banter between them. Not to mention the sexy, mysterious Marine! If you enjoyed the Berry Springs series, or love female sleuth books, you’ll fall in love with the Black Rose Mysteries. Already can’t wait for the next book in the series!”
— Amazon Customer

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the storm, a berry springs novel

The Storm is a beautifully written whodunnit, sprinkled with suspense and hot romance. The author does a good job of creating a mix of fun, well-developed characters, that kept me guessing who the murderer was. I couldn’t put it down!
— Goodreads member

The snow is dropping in Berry Springs... and so are the bodies.

On a pitch-black wintry night, Detective Dean Walker finds a man in the middle of an icy road, with a bullet between his eyes—a murder that is eerily similar to his father’s, which was never solved. Coincidence? No, Dean doesn’t believe in coincidences. He also doesn’t believe in love at first sight, until he meets the victim’s wife.

Psychologist Heidi Novak is hardly settling into her new mansion in the small, country town of Berry Springs, when she receives a late-night visit by the handsome Dean Walker. Seconds after learning that her husband has been murdered, gunshots explode around her and it becomes apparent that she is the next target.

With a massive winter storm looming, Dean races to find the killer and keep Heidi safe, while facing a long a list of suspects, including Heidi’s arrogant sister-in-law and a local, crusty cowboy. As the evidence mounts, Dean becomes more convinced than ever that his father’s murder is connected to the death of Heidi’s husband.

And he can’t help but think . . . will Heidi be the second love he loses to the ice-cold killer?

LOVED it! Great storyline and characters. The Storm has it all; mystery, suspense, romance. I knew I was really into it when I found myself thinking about the book, and wondering what would happen, when I laid down to go to sleep. I read it in two days.
— Goodreads member


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