Texas Bodyguard: Chance By Janie Crouch She has secrets she prefers to keep hidden… When a violent attack puts Maci Ford in the hospital, security expert Chance Patterson learns that she’s carrying his baby. Even though she ended their relationship, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to protect her and their child. But, as her stalker’s behaviour escalates, Chance can’t shake the feeling that Maci is still hiding something from him… Chasing a Colton Killer By Deborah Fletcher Mellow They’re on the hunt Journalist Stella Maxwell may be guilty of prying into FBI agent Brennan Colton’s past for a story, but Brennan knows she’s not guilty of murder—despite what’s being alleged. He’s prepared for the risks of protecting Stella from the notorious Landmark Killer. But keeping his guard up to protect his heart might prove to be a different kind of challenge.

Disrupting what should have been a joyous family celebration, Graye McAdams celebrates his mother's birthday by shooting his best friend Tate Butler. Killing his wife Angelette had been next on his list, but fate had other plans for Angelette McAdams, a desperate young woman searching for her own worth and value. Graye's mother, Miss Jen Pearl has lived Angelette's desperation, having walked in the girl's shoes with Graye's father, Otis McAdams. Miss Jen Pearl has answers learned from her own mistakes and as she reflects on what she didn't do, she's able to guide Angelette in a better direction. But intent on retribution for Angelette's sins, Graye has plans of his own for his adoring wife, ignoring his own transgressions in the process.

In the tradition of the griots, oral historians, and all indigenous storytellers, Deborah Fletcher Mello brings to life the haunting story of Janay Tucker, a young woman who is forced to reflect back on her past and the memories of her tumultuous childhood when she receives notice of her incarcerated father's death. Rehashing history through the eyes of her paternal grandfather, James Tucker, Janay is made to flash back to a past with an abusive mother who dies a violent death, a father incarcerated for the crime, and the family and friends left to help rebuild her future. Through a tapestry of human encounters, Rested Waters delves into the emotions and experiences of love and turmoil, racism and respect, flesh and spirit.