BARBARA FREETHY

From the bestselling author of Suddenly One Summer and On Shadow Beach comes a mystery full of suspense, betrayal, and unexpected passion from the most unlikely source...The theft of three priceless paintings sent Derek Kane to prison and destroyed the dreams of his wife, Brianna. When Derek unexpectedly dies just weeks before his release, Brianna returns to Angels Bay with her young son, determined to prove her husbands innocence and find the missing paintings. Her efforts are stymied by Jason Marlow, the police officer who sent Derek to jailbetraying his former friend. And when unexpected passion flares between Brianna and Jason, she must choose between the past and the present, the guilty and the innocent, the truth and the lies. For nothing is what it seems

"Barbara Freethy delivers riveting, plot-twisting suspense and a deeply emotional story. Every book is a thrilling ride." USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel Grant Ten years ago, I was seventeen, spending summers with my wealthy family and friends on Hawk Island. One terrible night, I blacked out. The next morning, my best friend, Melanie, was gonevanished without a trace. Today, I go back. To the island. To my sisters wedding. To a group of privileged people with whom Ive never belonged. To my best friends brother, a man who hates us all. To secrets that someone will kill to keep. A storm is coming. A storm that will cut off the island from all hope of help. A storm that could allow a kidnapper to escape or a killer to murder again. A storm that will wash away all the lies and deception and reveal the true faces of All the Pretty People. Will I be the next one to disappear? #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy invites you to experience her newest and most gripping page-turner to date; fans of Gone Girl, The Last Thing He Told Me, and One by One will love this psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that will leave you breathless. What the readers are saying "Barbara Freethys suspense novels are explosively good!" New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. "WOW! Another wonderful page turner, suspense filled mystery with more twists and turns than a roller coaster." Cheryl Goodreads "A heart-stopping thriller that goes to the head. Freethy plays the ultimate mind game with chilling results. The twists keep coming. The danger is haunting, and the emotions are riveting. Step inside a nightmare that will steal your breath and touch your heart." Isha - BookBub "All the Pretty People is a five stars emotional thriller. Barbara Freethy knows how to snag readers attention immediately and never let it disengage until the last period. So many secrets and lies will be revealed in a tight plot that will keep one guessing." Jane - Goodreads "The twists and turns just kept happening and kept me on the edge of my seat. So many lies and false stories have been told and I did not figure out what happened until the final reveal! I highly recommend this book to those lovers of mystery/romance stories." Elsie Goodreads

"Barbara Freethys suspense novels are explosively good!" New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson In this heart-stopping psychological thriller, Emily Hollisters seemingly perfect life unravels when she becomes the target of someone intent on taking over her life. "I know what you did." The anonymous note starts an ominous game of cat and mouse. Soon, Emily finds herself trapped in a web of gaslighting and manipulation. Someone is lurking in the shadows, observing her every move, and insidiously replacing her in her own existence. With no one she can trust, Emily turns to a stranger for help, an ex-soldier with his own baggage to carry, but is he who he appears to be? As the danger escalates, Emily fights to put an end to the terrifying charade. With all the skeletons in her past, unmasking her tormentor is no easy task, but if she fails, she may find herself erased from her own life. Dive into this electrifying and thrilling tale of deception and revenge from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. Fans of THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME and GONE GIRL will enjoy THE OTHER EMILY! NOTE: You may also enjoy Barbaras other standalone mystery thrillers: ALL THE PRETTY PEOPLE and LAST ONE TO KNOW What the readers are saying "This story has it alltaking Emily on a rollercoaster ride with twists, turns, danger, suspense, secrets, lies, revenge, edge of your seat read and so much more." Jennie - Goodreads "Fall, the perfect time to curl up with a blanket and the best page turner this season. This book was amazing. I couldnt put it down." Yvonne - Goodreads "Barbara Freethy is a master storyteller who has hit another home run! The twists and turns are so exciting! You just never know whats next! Thanks, Barbara for another excellent and entertaining story!" Claudia - Goodreads "This book was so so good! It stared off fast pace and never stopped. And to have that great ending was so nice. Recommend this to anyone who likes a great mystery, fast paced spine tingling with a surprise ending!! Amazon Reviewer

Welcome to OCEAN SHORES in Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky. Steps from the sand sits a large apartment building filled with quirky tenants and possible love connections.In HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, Ava Campbell, a pragmatic and fiercely independent woman, is housesitting for her newlywed sister Serena, whom she practically raised. Struggling with the void left by her sisters departure and the feeling that life is passing her by, Avas solitude is shattered by Liam Nash, a laid-back Australian surfer with a smile as captivating as the waves he rides. Liam is clearly someone with absolutely no boundaries, and he insists he has the green light from Serenas hubby, Brad, to crash at the apartment. With no room for negotiation, these two opposites are forced into a shared living arrangement, further complicated by Miss Daisy, a feisty cat with a knack for mischief. As Avas grumpy, cynical attitude clashes with Liams sunny optimism, sparks fly, and an unexpected connection blooms. Can Liams infectious charm thaw Avas very well-guarded heart? Will Ava discover the best things in life often arrive when you least expect them? Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in this humorous and heartwarming tale that proves love can sneak up on you in the most unexpected places, leaving you breathless and yearning for more. HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC is the first book in the utterly charming and irresistibly appealing Ocean Shores Series from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. NOTE: The Ocean Shores is a fun, contemporary romance series in the sweet with heat category! Each book is a feel-good, full-length standalone novel and youll find heartwarming and humorous stories of love as well as friendship and found family in the Ocean Shores beachfront apartment building. Popular storylines include opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers, second chance romance and many more. What the Readers are Saying "This story was so much fun to read. The characters are quirky yet strong willed. The setting is idyllic. And the plot line was laugh-out-loud fun." Robin Goodreads "Great start to a new series. Looks like Ocean Shores is the kind of apartment complex wed all want to live in, where the neighbors are all friendly and look out for each other. Cautious financial planner Ava & laidback Australian surfer wouldnt seem to have much in common at first glance, other than physical attraction. But leave it to the talented Barbara Freethy to bring these two together in a way that is believable, entertaining and hopelessly romantic." Mary - Goodreads "Ocean Shores is now my fictional happy place! I will now be on the lookout for the real thing. The relationship between Liam and Ava being at the forefront is a sweet, opposites attract trope and was a fun read. Great start to this new series, cant wait for more from Ocean Shores!" TY - Goodreads "Freethy bursts the heart wide open with wit, angst and a little sprinkle of mystery. With every heartache is a glimpse of hope to light the way. Hopelessly Romantic is a pocketful of sunshine that gives you a reason to smile." IC...

The second book in a heart-tugging contemporary romance series from bestselling author Barbara Freethy, set in the California town of Angels Bay.Lauren Jamison hasnt been back to Angels Bay since she was a teenagernot since her sister Abby was murdered and Laurens boyfriend, Shane Murray, was accused of the crime. When Lauren reluctantly returns home to assist her ailing father, the old attraction again flares between Lauren and Shane. But the terrible days after Abbys murder still stand between them, as well as the secrets Shane has yet to unveil. Finding the truth could bring closurebut at a cost. For there are people who dont want old mysteries brought to lightpeople whose fear makes them very dangerous.

Dr. Charlotte Adam is torn between two men in this final book in the heart-tugging Angels Bay series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy.For years, Dr. Charlotte Adams has been concentrating on her career and trying to make up for her past by helping out pregnant teenagers. Taking care of Annies baby has gone a long way in healing old wounds and Charlotte realizes she needs to think about what she wants for her future and if Andrew Schilling, a high school romance gone wrong, or Joe Silveira, the hot divorced police chief, have any part in it.Both Andrew and Joe are trying to convince Charlotte to give them a chance. But when Pamela, the girl who destroyed Andrew and Charlottes relationship, shows up once againand this time pregnant and in troubleCharlotte realizes that Andrew is hiding things from her.Unsure of telling the truth, Andrew keeps his cards close, even when trouble comes in the form of Kenny, Pamelas ex-con boyfriend and Andrews old college buddy. But keeping his silence could have deadly results.Meanwhile, Joe is given a second chance at love and realizes Charlotte is the only woman he wants. When he cant find her anywhere, he knows something is wrong. With Kenny in town and Pamela due, Joe knows he must find Charlotte before its too late.

Barbara Freethy delivers riveting, plot-twisting suspense and a deeply emotional story. Every book is a thrilling ride." USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel Grant I was working at my sisters clothing boutique in Carmel when I got the call. The hospital told me that my mother had been shot and was in critical condition. This could be my last chance to see her, and I needed to go to San Francisco immediately. I was stunned. Not just because of the horrific news, but also because my mother had died in a storm twenty years ago To find out the truth, Ill have to dive into the life of the woman in the hospital bed, into her past and mine. But as I get closer to the truth, the target moves from her to meand suddenly her life isnt the only one on the line. From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a tangled, twisty tale of secrets and lies in a thrilling, page-turning standalone domestic thriller that will keep you reading all night! What the readers are saying about LAST ONE TO KNOW "Barbara Freethy is a master of mystery and suspense, and this book is further proof of that! What a page turner! There are twists and turns from page one, more questions than answers, and several mysteries intertwined. I loved it!" Kristen Goodreads "A new favorite book by one of my favorite authors! I am so glad Barbara Freethy has started writing mystery thrillers. Absolutely a cannot put down story of twin sisters discover a family secret that leads to not discovering who they are, both as sisters and separately. I couldnt put it down! A page turner with an ending that completely surprised me!" Karen - Goodreads "Ok so, just fair warning, no matter where you think this is going, youre going to be wrong. And if youre like me, youre going to be wrong multiple times! This was such a thrilling book. I was hooked from the very beginning." Brandy Goodreads "Breathtaking. A topsy-turvy, spellbinding, and unpredictable, thrill ride. Freethy gets under the skin with an intriguing glimpse into danger. Brynns journey is an enigma that opens Pandoras Box and drops you down the rabbit hole." - Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer "The title of this book may well apply to the reader, just like every other Barbara Freethy mystery/ suspense book Ive read. She is a master of plot twists and turns and things you just dont see coming. And I loved it all!" Mary Goodreads "This book was action packed and kept me guessing what was going on right up until the end. Another amazing book from Barbara Freethy, one you definitely want to read!" Kate Goodreads

The first in a contemporary romance suspense series from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Freethy, set in the coastal California town of Angels Bay.In Angels Bay there is a local legend: spirits from an 1800s shipwreck protect the townspeople, bringing about a belief in miracles and an ability of the community to heal wounds and save souls. So when Jenna Daviss sister left instructions for keeping her daughter, Lexie, safe from her abusive father, Jenna obeyed her late sisters wishes and took Lexie to Angels Bay. For three months, the two live quietly. But when a young woman jumps over the pier into the ocean, Jenna dives in, saving the womans life. Now a hero in the eyes of the locals, Jenna tries to lie low, but reporter Reid Tanner is determined to figure out just who she is and what shes hiding fromwithout realizing the possible cost.

"Ocean Shores is now my fictional happy place!" Goodreads Reviewer Sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a beloved food truck, finds himself at odds with Madison Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. For Madison, each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors. Shes determined to succeed in her first head chef position, but with Gabes food truck parked across the street and stealing her potential customers, her dreams are at risk. Meanwhile, Gabe, a self-taught chef from an immigrant family, believes food is a celebration of life, meant to connect people and bring joy to everyday moments, but he needs more than a food truck to support his family. As their rivalry intensifies, Madison and Gabe find themselves competing head-to-head in a cooking competition for a prize that could change both their lives. But as the competition heats up, so does the attraction between them. Can they set aside their differences and blend their flavors to create a recipe for love? Or will their conflicting styles and opinions prove to be insurmountable obstacles? Find out in Summer Loving, a heartwarming and humorous tale of love, food, and the power of a good meal to bring people together. SUMMER LOVING is the second book in the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, youll never want to leave! PRAISE FOR THE OCEAN SHORES SERIES "Absolutely loved this book! The Ocean Shores series is shaping up to be one of my favorites. Madison and Gabes story starts off with a rocky competitive relationship. But as the story unfolds, they become friends and then fall in love. Although this is only the second in the series, the friendships among the characters have proven to be so enjoyable that I cannot wait to read about each of the characters. Highly recommend! 5 STARS" Karen Goodreads "Barbara brings a beautiful recipe for love with Madison and Gabe. Though both have stressful issues about their culinary future, their love for their art is heartwarming. The Ocean Shores family supports them both and pulls them into a cozy group of friends and family. Will Madison and Gabes future collide with their feelings for each other or will they find a way to move on together. Grab this sweet page turner to find out " Cheryl - Goodreads "SUMMER LOVING is the perfect beach read! Ocean Shores is the new place to be and is inhabited by many wonderful characters. It an easy and fun read and Im certainly looking forward to the next Ocean Shores story." Jill Goodreads "Summer Loving is a complete delight. This is a sweet romance with a side of rivalry between two chefs each needing to win a cooking competition. Ms. Freethy does a wonderful job defining her characters, and as the hopes, dreams, aspirations and fears of self- taught Gabe and classically trained Madison and readers will find themselves rooting for both to win...

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the first book in the WHISPER LAKE series, featuring irresistible and sweet romance, heartwarming emotion, and family drama. Once you come to visit, youll never want to leave! After her third broken engagement, Gianna Campbell comes home to help with the family business and to heal her heart, only to realize that she has become the town jokedubbed the runaway fiancee. If that wasnt bad enough, who should show up in town but her former crush Zach Barrington, a man who has other reasons to hate her. Zach returns to Whisper Lake not only for a job opportunity but also for a chance at personal redemption. The last person he wants to see is Gianna, who once got him kicked out of the only place that made him feel whole. But when an accident sends her into the lake, their first face-to-face meeting in years leaves them both breathless. And suddenly the past feels a lot closer Zach and Gianna back away as fast as they come together, both wary of more danger to their damaged hearts. But their search for a truth leads them to surprising secrets, life-changing revelations, heartbreaking emotion, and the chance for a love more powerful than they ever imagined. Can they trust each other the second time around? "ALWAYS WITH ME is a heartwarming, moving, and sexy second chance romance, with a captivating mystery, that keeps you reading, wondering what happens next." Doni - Goodreads

Mysterious dreams draw costume designer Isabella Silviera to Angels Bay, the California coastal town where angels occasionally dance above the wavesbestselling author Barbara Freethy enchants again in this emotional and compelling tale of family secrets, abiding friendships, and heart-touching romance.Isabellasdrive to Angels Bay would have ended in tragedy when her car slid off a cliff if she hadnt been rescued by Nick Hartley. As he helps her to safety, she realizes he is the man who has haunted her dreams. Nick, however, is committed to reconnecting with his estranged teenage daughter, refusing to respond to his powerful attraction to Isabella. And Isabellas police chief brother has his hands full with a missing mother, an abandoned baby, and an unknown father. What is Isabellas role in the mysteriesboth past and presentthat swirl around the town? When she starts helping at the Hartley family theater, all the pieces begin to link together. Loves found and lost, heartbreak and happiness, courage and betrayal are all part of the patchwork quilt of the communityand of life. Isabellas gift is seeing the patterns.

"This is a captivating, heartwarming story with laughter, tears, and the enchanting town of Whisper Lake." Kristen - Goodreads Brodie McGuire was a bold, fearless skier whose dreams of Olympic gold vanished in one career-ending fall. Now, hes following in the footsteps of his grandfather as a cop in his hometown of Whisper Lake. Surrounded by the mountains he once conquered, Brodie is trying to find stability and purpose in his new future...when a case brings him together with a beautiful woman, whose cool reserve intrigues him more than hed like. Chelsea Cole was a country music singer on her way to the top when her music inspired a tragedy. Unable to face her fans or the spotlight, she went into hiding, reinventing herself as a small-town music teacher. But Whisper Lake has its secrets, and a problem with one of Chelseas students introduces her to a brash and altogether too sexy cop who wreaks havoc on her plans for a quiet, drama-free life. As Chelsea and Brodie work together to solve a mystery, sparks fly between them. Brodie tempts Chelsea out of her safe cocoon, but will more pain be waiting? And when Brodie pushes Chelsea to find her voice again, will she be one more dream he has to give up? MY WILDEST DREAM is the second book in the heartwarming, charming and sweet contemporary romance series, WHISPER LAKE, from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. Dont miss any of the WHISPER LAKE novels:Always With Me #1My Wildest Dream #2Cant Fight The Moonlight #3Just One Kiss #4If We Never Met #5Tangled Up In You #6Next Time I Fall #7 What the readers are saying about MY WILDEST DREAM "Chelsea & Brodie steal your heart from the very first pages to the last. MY WILDEST DREAM has small town charm and the comfort of friends and family. I loved everything about this Must-Read Story!!" Doni "Barbara Freethy is a must read for me...romance, suspense, great stories & characters you want to meet & have a few drinks with." Mary on MY WILDEST DREAM"MY WILDEST DREAM has just the right mix of romance and suspense to keep the reader interested from the first chapter to the final page. I loved everything about this book. Visiting Whisper Lake is like coming home and reuniting with old friends. You wont be disappointed. Norma

Bestselling author Barbara Freethy is back with a novel about three remarkable families-the fifty-year-old promise that once bound them together, the fiery betrayal that tore them apart, and the ancient bronze dragon that could destroy their future...

"Count on Freethy to thrill your socks off, while running away with your heart. RUTHLESS CROSS had me holding my breath and biting my nails as I sat on the edge of my seat." Isha - BookbubEveryone has a secret. Some are worth killing forsome are worth dying forThe son of an art thief, FBI agent Flynn MacKenzie is no stranger to deception, but when the brutal murder of a federal judge unravels an intricate and shocking web of lies, he finds himself tangled up in personal life-changing secrets and in the arms of a woman he isnt sure he can trust.Callie Harper not only wants justice for her stepfather, she also wants to protect her family. Staying close to Flynn seems like the smart option, until she starts to fall for the man who could hurt everyone she loves.The lines between good and bad, guilty and innocent, are blurred. Callie and Flynn quickly realize their search for the truth could take them somewhere they dont want to go...if they can stay alive long enough to get there.Family secrets, stolen art, and murder abound in this romantic, action-packed thriller from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! For fans of Catherine Coulter, Jayne Ann Krentz, J.T. Ellison, and Rachel Grant.Note: THE FBI SERIES takes readers on thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful adventures! Every story stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!What the readers are saying about RUTHLESS CROSS ..."RUTHLESS CROSS is another adrenaline-filled story, with well written and developed characters, Barbara Freethy is a master of her craft!" Booklovers Anonymous"RUTHLESS CROSS is yet another romantic suspense from Barbara Freethy that I had to read cover to cover in one sitting! From the first line, Ms. Freethy takes readers on a fast-paced tale of murder, old secrets and priceless art. I cant wait for Savannahs story!" Pam - Goodreads"Barbara Freethy writes a beautiful, edge of the seat story, full of intrigue, mystery and romance. This is my favorite FBI series! Cant wait to read the next book!" Christine - Goodreads"Another wonderful addition to Barbara Freethys FBI series. I loved RUTHLESS CROSS! Intrigue, suspense, action romance.it was GREAT!" Leslie"RUTHLESS CROSS is an adrenaline-fueled story taking place in the art world that will totally engage the readers interest as FBI agent Flynn investigates the death of an old friend and former mentor, Federal Judge Arthur Corbyn. This is a book you wont want to put down until the very end." Jane Goodreads

"Critical Doubt is as intense as it is haunting. Freethy proves she has staying power with a mind bending, heart-stopping, captivating tale." Isha - BookbubThey met in a war-torn city on the other side of the world and shared an anonymous night of passion. They didnt intend to meet again. Nor did they think theyd be reunited by sinister secrets... Five years later, FBI Agent Savannah Kane is headed to a small town in Georgia for the funeral of her best friends husband. Going home is fraught with complications, but Savannah never imagined one of those would be Ryker Stone, the stranger shed shared an unforgettable night with.Haunted by an ambush that took the lives of two men in his unit, Ryker now copes by living a solitary civilian life. Attending the funeral of yet another soldier, this one lost to a senseless accident, he is shocked to run into the beautiful stranger he has never forgotten.When another man in Rykers former unit dies under suspicious circumstances, its clear that someone is targeting his team. Hes determined to get the truth; Savannah is just as determined to get answers for her friend. Neither wants to work with the other, and as they struggle with trust and attraction, the truth grows murkier...and more dangerous. Will finding answers reveal secrets neither one of them is ready to know?An ex-soldier, an FBI agent, and a complicated web of secrets and betrayal from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! For fans of Catherine Coulter, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliott, Mary Burton and Toni Anderson!Note: THE FBI SERIES takes readers on thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful adventures! Every story stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!What the readers are saying about CRITICAL DOUBT"My gosh...what an exhilarating ride CRITICAL DOUBT was... I cant think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than losing myself in one of Barbara Freethys books. I love the Off The Grid series but I honestly think this one is my favorite. What makes Barbaras books so brilliant is her character development and skill with words. I have no doubt her next book will be awesome, too!" Booklovers Anonymous"CRITICAL DOUBT is an adrenaline rush from the first page until the last. Barbara Freethy knows how to hook her readers to keep their attention with a cleverly plotted story full of false leads, questions, lots of action, and, yes, romance. This is a wonderful addition to Ms. Freethys FBI series." Jane Goodreads Reviewer"Amazing book! I truly enjoyed this engaging & moving suspense thriller. Great characters with some intense & incredible scenes. It will hook you from the very beginning wanting to know what happens next. A MUST READ!!" Doni Goodreads Reviewer"Intense, filled with quick action, suspense, questions, emotion, searching for answers, and romance. Romantic suspense at its best! Barbara Freethy has a talent for pulling her reader into the intensity of the story, with all its twists and turns. Gripping and compelling, I had a hard time putting it down!" Kristen...

"Barbara Freethy writes a beautiful, edge of the seat story, full of intrigue, mystery and romance. This is my favorite FBI series! Cant wait to read the next book!" Christine - GoodreadsSecrets and liesstrangers and spiesAfter the death of an asset, Special Agent Jax Kenin goes undercover bartending at an exclusive Hollywood club in hot pursuit of a spy ring. His mission gets complicated when a beautiful brunette begins asking questions about an old murder. Shes making people nervous, and he needs to get her out of the way before she blows up his operation.Maya Ashton is on a mission of her own, determined to make a movie about the mysterious death of her famous grandmother, Natasha Petrova, a Russian-born movie star who died before her thirty-sixth birthday. Unfortunately, Maya keeps running into roadblocks, including one particularly sexy and attractive bartender.When danger follows Maya home, Jax has no choice but to protect her. Their missions become entangled, their pursuit of two separate truths suddenly becomes one. And what they discover will shake up their personal lives in ways they never expected. To survive, they must find the truth, before it kills them.A thrilling, twisting novel of espionage, murder, and romance that will keep you guessing until the last page from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Susan Stoker, Laura Griffin, Melinda Leigh, Rachel Grant, and Jayne Ann Krentz!Note: THE FBI SERIES takes readers on thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful adventures! Every story stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!What the readers are saying"This was such a gripping story. Not only were Jax and Maya fantastic characters, the story was really complex and fascinating. Freethys books are always well developed and her characters jump off the page." Booklovers Anonymous"Fearless Pursuit will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. What an intriguing, mysterious story. Jax and Maya have immediate chemistry! The twists and turns that this story takes kept me guessing. The Off The Grid: FBI series is a fabulous series but Fearless Pursuit is by far my favorite one!" Cindy Goodreads"Fearless Pursuit will leave you breathless. All of this authors books are well written with vivid characters that make her books difficult to put down unfinished. This one will leave readers guessing until the very end." Jane Goodreads"Barbara Freethy has done it again. Fearless Pursuit, her new book is filled with tension and excitement from the first page on. This is a story that you will not want to put down. I ended up reading all day and then kept waking up at night so I could read more." JStryker Goodreads"Just when I think this FBI series cant get better, Barbara Freethy proves me wrong again! Ive enjoyed all of these books, and Jax and Mayas story is no exception. Family intrigue, Russian Spies, Old Hollywood Glamour and modern day challenges bring this mystery & love story to life." Mary - Goodreads

"I cannot wait for more of this series, I want everybodys backstory and everybodys happy ever after. And if theres an empty apartment at Ocean Shores, its mine!!" Robin - GoodreadsEmmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacherbut the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing.Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shoresonly to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddys young daughter.Overwhelmed and out of his depth, the fiercely independent Hunter turns to Emmalyn for help. Shes sweet, steady, and far too easy to fall for. Despite her nerves around the grumpy, guarded pilot, Emmalyns heart goes out to the little girl who suddenly needs them botheven if its only for now.As they fumble through the chaos of makeshift parenthood, the sparks between them get harder to ignore. Hunter wasnt looking for love. Emmalyn wasnt planning to share her secrets. So how did they end up herefalling for each other when they least expected it?Dont miss this charming, emotional, and heart-melting romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy. Perfect for fans of grumpy sunshine, slow-burn chemistry, and stories where love shows up in the most unexpected ways.MOONLIGHT FEELS RIGHT is part of the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, youll never want to leave! Popular tropes in this book include: grumpy sunshine, wounded hero, makeshift parenthood, forced proximity, opposites attract, redemption, humor and heartwarming romance. PRAISE FOR THE OCEAN SHORES SERIES"What a delightful return to Ocean Shores and the found family created there! This book attests to the power of friendship, of reaching outside yourself for healing, and the strength of family, whether biological or created by the wonderful friends surrounding a person. Emotional and entertaining, it was hard to put down!" Kiaj Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right"This is a sweet story and one of my favorite series from this author. The characters are the people youd meet in your every day life and the situations they find themselves in are real. Start at the beginning and read every book in the series with the promise of more to come." Jill Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right"Another wonderful chapter in the lives and loves of the tenants at Ocean Shores. This is a great series with strong characters, and such fun adventures." Jeanne Goodreads on Moonlight Feels Right

"This is such a good book! Its a charming, fun, intriguing and moving story. Captivated me from the first page to the last. 5 STARS!" Doni - GoodreadsOne moment can change two livesKeira Blake agrees to the blind date simply because she has a wedding coming up and no plus one. Tired of being the last single girl standing in her group of friends, she shows up at the bar with low expectations, but her ruggedly handsome date is far more attractive and interesting than shed imagined. In fact, he seems too good to be trueDante DeAngelis, the star pitcher for the Miami Mavericks, is in Whisper Lake for a month to rehab a shoulder injury away from the spotlight of his baseball career and his famous girlfriend. When the beautiful brunette assumes hes her date, he momentarily plays along, enjoying the rare instance of not being seen as a celebrity but as himself...When their true identities are revealed, Keira and Dante try to stay away from one another. Keira has family commitments that will keep her in Whisper Lake, and Dante is just passing through. He also has a girlfriend and a job miles away. But sometimes love gets in the way of the best laid plansCompelling, heartwarming, and feel-good romance awaits in IF WE NEVER MET, the next book in the bestselling Whisper Lake Contemporary Romance Series!What the readers are saying about IF WE NEVER MET:"The latest Whisper Lake novel by Barbara Freethy is refreshing, well-written and just plain fun to read! As with Barbara Freethy books, there is intrigue & mystery within this romance. I highly recommend this 5 star romance! Looking forward to returning to Whisper Lake soon." Geri Goodreads"Barbara Freethys latest novel on Whisper Lake series is an absolutely superb novel! I just read it in one go, from the moment Dante and Keira meet to the last page its simply wonderful. Ms. Freethy has written a well- developed story with likeable characters. This book is highly recommended if youre looking for a weekend or a beach read." Lishani - BookBub"Loved it. From the meet cute to the wedding (not theirs) at the end it is an enjoyable and entertaining tale. Some nail-biting moments. Many personal growth issues. Family ties and losses. A delight to be back in Whisper Lake once again." Barbara Goodreads on If We Never Met"This series just keeps getting better. A fantastic and suspenseful romance." Debbie - Goodreads"Freethy gives emotions the best of both worlds with a hauntingly, unpredictable romance. Theres always a twist that pulls at the heart and boggles the mind. If We Never Met may be subtle, but leaves quite an impact on the soul. Freethy never disappoints." Isha - Goodreads

"PERILOUS TRUST is a non-stop thriller that seamlessly melds jaw-dropping suspense with sizzling romance, and I was riveted from the first page to the last." USA Today It was one dark night that brought Damon Wolfe and Sophie Parker together. They were two tortured souls, looking for escape, and they werent supposed to see each other ever againFour years later, Sophies FBI father, who is also Damons mentor, is killed in a suspicious car crash after leaving Sophie a cryptic message to trust no one from the agency. When Damon shows up looking for her, she isnt sure if hes friend or enemy, but she knows he could easily rip apart what is left of her heart.The last thing Damon wants is to get involved with Sophie again. It was hard enough to walk away the first time. But shes in trouble, her fathers reputation is under attack, and the lives of his fellow agents are at stake if theres a traitor in their midst.When someone starts shooting at them, they have no choice but to go on the run and off the grid. Everyone in their world becomes a suspect. They want to uncover the truth, but will it turn out to be the last thing they expect? Proving her fathers innocence might just cost them their heartsand their livesIn PERILOUS TRUST, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy brings you the first book in a new romantic suspense series! Note: THE FBI SERIES takes readers on thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful adventures! While an overarching mystery plays out over the first five novels, every story stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today! What the readers are saying"Barbara Freethys first book PERILOUS TRUST in her OFF THE GRID series is an emotional, action packed, crime dramathat keeps you on the edge of your seatIm exhausted after reading this but in a good way. 5 Stars!" Booklovers Anonymous"Its been a while since I have had the fun of reading a brilliant romantic suspense book PERILOUS TRUST gets me back into this genre with a bang!" For the Love of Fictional Worlds"I loved this story from start to finish. Right from the start the tension sets in, goodness, my heart was starting to beat a little fast by the end of the prologue!I found myself staying up late finishing this book, and that is something I dont normally do." My Book Filled Life Blog"PERILOUS TRUST was a well-written story with lots of twists and turns. Whos bad? Whos good? Who killed Sophies father? 5 Sexy Stars! Knottygirlreview.com

The strongest lies arent the ones we tell otherstheyre the ones we tell ourselves. I thought Id found my fairy tale ending when Andrew Chadwick saved my life during a hotel fire and gave me a whirlwind love story I didnt think existed. But trusting him made me vulnerable, and believing in the impossible made me an easy target.Six months later, were celebrating our dream wedding at an exclusive island resort, where every luxury imaginable is at our fingertips. It should be perfect. It should be paradise. But its not.Trust is a fragile thing, and as cracks begin to form in our perfect life, I realize I might not know my new husband at all. The man I trusted with my heart is keeping dangerous secretsand the closer I get to unraveling them, the more I realize its not just my heart at riskits my life.From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a pulse-pounding psychological thriller about deception, dark secrets, and the danger of trusting the wrong person. Perfect for readers who love twisted mysteries and thrilling suspense! What the readers are saying "Barbara Freethys suspense novels are explosively good!" New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" by Barbara Freethywas so exciting that I could not put it down. From first chapter to the end of the book, I literally did not know who the bad guys were from the good ones. Highly recommend. You will be thrilled by the ride. I loved it!5 Stars!" J - Goodreads "Ms. Freethys books are so good, but she out did herself on this one. I had a hard time putting this book down, just to make supper for my family! I was trying to determine who was good and who was bad through the whole book. This book is an edge of your seat thriller you dont want to miss." Becky Goodreads "From the mind games to the heartbreak, the drama is never ending. Lauren and Andrew take too good to be true to the extreme. Secrets run deep and danger seems to be around every corner. Nothing Breaks Like a Heart is a thrill ride that doesnt slow down. A haunting tale of intrigue that will keep you guessing till the very end." Isha Goodreads "Started this book and absolutely could not put it down. There are many twists and turns that keeps the reader from figuring out who the bad guys really are. Ms Freethy is a master of the suspense novel, and this newest book certainly does not disappoint. Youll be on the edge of your seat and wont have the answer until the very end. Do not miss this one." Jill Goodreads