From the bestselling author of Cold Waters comes a brooding thriller about a woman who must decide if safeguarding her family is worth burying a truth that will haunt her forever. Thirteen years ago, Jori Trahan’s boyfriend vanished without a trace. Now, after moving back home to Alabama to care for her ailing grandmother and autistic brother, she comes face-to-face with the deadly mystery behind his disappearance. Jori has a rare form of synesthesia, meaning she can “hear” colors; to her, tones of voice are as unique as fingerprints. With the help of this ability and a sympathetic cop, Jori comes dangerously close to uncovering the truth. But those responsible will go to any length—including murder—to keep their dark secrets buried. Soon, it seems that no one in the sleepy bayou town is safe, and after Jori’s brother is kidnapped, she knows she must drop the investigation or risk losing her family. But when protecting them means letting an evil deed go unpunished, putting family first may be the last thing she’ll ever do.

Appalachian Peril by Debbie Herbert Her life's in danger. Only he can help. Someone has tracked Beth Wynngate to Lavender Mountain, leaving her no choice but to seek the help of Sammy Armstrong. They share a fraught history, but the deputy sheriff is her best hope of survival. As Sammy teaches her the art of self-defense, Beth fights for a future that could be gone tomorrow. Colton's Amnesia Target by Kimberly Van Meter He doesn't know his name but someone wants him dead After a murder attempt leaves him with amnesia, Clint Broderick has no clue who he is. He knows even less about his mysterious connection to Detective Jordana Colton. He does know that they must find his killer and resist the powerful attraction between them...

Sit back and enjoy 12 short stories by various authors that will carry you into the wondrous worlds of the paranormal, outer-space and fantasy.