CAMPUS KILLER - R. Barri Flowers The Lynleys of Law Enforcement (Book #5) Harlequin Intrigue BUY Reviewer: Shirley Fleming | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Deep into the investigation of a serial killer at her small town’s university, Detective Paula Lynley can’t refuse the help of a renowned profiler. Special Agent Neil Ramirez’s expertise could help catch the Campus Killer before another woman falls victim. Though Neil is deeply talented and easy on the eyes, Paula senses the profiler has his own dark secrets. Getting close to Neil might be good for the case, but what will it do to her heart?

COLTON'S BLIZZARD HIDEOUT - Deborah Fletcher Mello The Coltons of Owl Creek (Book #7) Harlequin Romantic Suspense BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A ROMANCE SUSPENSE

Lizzy Colton's never had much luck. She escapes from a kidnapper's clutches only to be stranded in a deadly blizzard. Lieutenant Ajay Wright uses his search and rescue training to find Lizzy and help her seek shelter. Together they weather the storm and grow closer in the process. But when Lizzy's kidnapper returns and starts stalking the young woman, can Ajay save her once again? And will their budding relationship survive another dangerous situation?

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A BEAUTY IN THE BEAST - Michelle Lindo-Rice Harlequin Special Edition BUY (23 July) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left junior prom queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse—isolated, mysterious and emotionally guarded…the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past—personal and professional. Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a bed-and-breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself…well, their attraction is undeniable.

THE SECRETS WE ESCAPE - Sherelle Green Once Upon A Murder (Book #1) Coffee'd Pink Creative BUY Reviewer:  Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

After serving time for the one crime he didn’t commit, restaurant owner Sinceer Crowne is thrust back into a world that views him with suspicion and contempt. Sinceer worked hard over the years to quiet the dark voices in his mind. Until his fragile peace is shattered when his ex-wife goes missing and he becomes the prime suspect. He might have always been hunted by demons, but as his past creeps in, Sinceer is thrust into a journey to confront his darkest fears and earth shattering desires.

	THE SECRETS WE BREAK - Sheryl Lister Once Upon A Murder (Book #3) SL Books BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Gavin Black, the enigmatic owner of the town’s most prestigious art gallery, is no stranger to secrets. When a high-profile figure who he’s never gotten along with goes missing, Gavin finds himself under the scrutiny of law enforcement and the press. His carefully curated life begins to unravel when he's called in for questioning, casting a shadow over his reputation and his gallery.

	LAKESIDE SECRETS - K. D. Richards West Investigations (Book #10) Harlequin Intrigue BUY Reviewer:  Shirley Fleming | Rating: A ROMANCE SUSPENSE
Twenty years ago, trauma and injury stole Karine Eloi’s memories of her mother’s murder. Now she’s back home, teaming up with her best friend, Omar Monroe, to uncover the truth. But the townspeople refuse to spill their secrets, leaving Karine’s life in danger. Omar will risk everything to prevent the woman he’s always had feelings for from becoming the victim of another unsolved murder.

	THE SECRETS WE INFLATE - Angela Seals Once Upon A Murder (Book #2) Wordvines Press BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Detective Khalil Kane has always walked the thin line between justice and darkness, but when the alluring Willow Harris re-enters his life the moment his world turns upside down, the line shatters completely. Just as Khalil finds himself drawn into Willow’s intoxicating presence, he’s suspended from the force and might be framed for a crime that could destroy his career and his life.

THE SECRETS WE HATE - Elle Wright Once Upon A Murder (Book #4) Elle Writes Books BUY Reviewer: Cheryl McNeil | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Once known as the nice guy, Knox Young has lost everything, turning him into a shell of the man he once was. As an environmental engineer, he’s spent most of his adult life fighting between the balance of peace and ruin. Now, he's being questioned about the mysterious disappearance of a woman connected to his past. Amid the chaos, the one constant in his shattered world is his high school love, Harlow Pratt.

NEVER THE RIGHT TIME - Reese Ryan The Love & Music Suite (Book #2) Sinfully Sweet Publishing BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

When on-again, off-again high school sweethearts Cedrick “Ced” Brown and Anika “Nikki” Hart meet up again at the jubilee celebration of their arts high school in Atlanta, they are both at a crossroads in their lives and careers. Nikki was once part of a top-selling female group. The lead singer left the group to become an international sensation, while Nikki is still struggling to establish a solo career. She plans to move to Europe and work with a few producers there, feeling that’s her best chance to find herself musically and emotionally.

	CADE - A. C. Arthur The Donovan Dynasty (Book #6) Artistry Publishing BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
No Fear. No Pause. No End. Everything Cade Donovan did was to keep his family safe. The next steps that he must take will ensure their future. Love isn’t on his agenda, there’s too much darkness inside of him to entertain the thought. Then she came into his life, or had she always been there?

THE BOOKSHOP SISTERHOOD - Michelle Lindo-Rice Harlequin Books/Mira BUY (30 July) Reviewer:  |  Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left junior prom queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse—isolated, mysterious and emotionally guarded…the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past—personal and professional. Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a bed-and-breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself…well, their attraction is undeniable.

	A PLACE IN THE SUN - Tiye Independently Published BUY Reviewer: | Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Indie romance writer and recently divorced Treasure Donovan, disillusioned about obtaining her own happy-ever-after-ending, is embracing her independence. Spending her days locked in her apartment imagining worlds where her broken characters are healed by the power of love, Treasure is singularly focused on her peace.

THE COTTAGE ON PELICAN BAY - Brenda Jackson Catalina Cove (Book #7) Canary Street Press BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Two years ago, Zara Miller found herself heartbroken and stranded in a New Orleans hotel bar with a sexy stranger named “Saint.” One thing led to another and to a night of unforgettable pleasure. Though contact info wasn’t exchanged—no strings attached—Zara hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him or that one scorching night ever since. Now she’s returned to her hometown of Catalina Cove only to discover that her brother’s new hire is Evans “Saint” Toussaint, the one-night man she can’t forget.