Jeopardized Reunions

A chilling murder. A hometown reunion. Will she be the next victim?Dr. Lacey Elrod's return to her hometown as the new medical examiner takes a terrifying turn when she discovers her high school best friend brutally murdered on the beach. As The Dunes Killer stalks the quiet coastal town, Lacey must confront her painful past and join forces with her ex-love, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Officer Matthew Flick. Racing against time, Lacey and Matt navigate a maze of secrets and lies, desperate to uncover the killer's identity before another friend falls prey to his deadly game. But as they close in on the truth, the killer sets his sights on Lacey herself...TROPES:* Second Chance Romance* Forced Proximity* Protector Hero* Strong heroine* Break up to save him* Emotional scars* Sworn off relationships* Return to hometown* Reunion romance* The one who got away* Isolated locale

A deadly rig. A ruthless killer. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late?Gretchen Overton, a determined medicolegal death investigator, finds her world shattered when her brother is brutally murdered on a remote offshore platform. Vowing to bring the killer to justice, she reluctantly joins forces with Everett Forrester, the rig's rugged Drilling Foreman and the man who broke her heart years ago.As Gretchen and Everett dig deeper into the investigation, the body count rises, and the killer's twisted game becomes increasingly deadly. With danger lurking at every turn, they must race against time to unravel the complex web of deception surrounding the platform. But their troubles don't end when they make it back to land. The killer's reach extends far beyond the Gulf of Mexico, and Gretchen and Everett find themselves in a fight for their lives.If they fail to expose the killer, not only will justice be denied, but they risk becoming the next victims in a sinister plot that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. Can they survive long enough to uncover the shocking truth and rekindle the love they once shared, or will the killer's final move tear them apart forever?TROPES:* Second Chance Romance* Forced Proximity* Protector Hero* Best friend's sister* Emotional scars* Sworn off relationships* Return to hometown* The one who got away* Isolated locale

In the heart-pounding world of illegal animal trafficking, two agents risk it all for love and justice.Undercover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Special Agents Dallas Heath and Elyse Bradford find themselves entangled in separate missions to take down the notorious kingpin of a big cat trading ring, Mitchell Avery. Unaware of each other's involvement, they navigate the treacherous underworld alone, Dallas struggling to unearth vital evidence and Elyse fighting to maintain her cover as a wealthy buyer.As the stakes rise and time runs out, an unexpected twist reunites the former partners, reigniting buried feelings. But with a mole lurking in the shadows, ready to sabotage their efforts, trust becomes a scarce commodity. Torn between duty and desire, Dallas and Elyse must confront their complicated past while racing to dismantle Avery's empire before more innocent lives are lost.In a world where the lines between friend and foe blur, will their love be the key to taking down Avery, or will it lead them into a deadly trap from which there is no escape?TROPES:* Second Chance Romance* Workplace Romance* Protector Hero* Strong heroine* Friends First* Isolated locale* Compromising situation* Secret Identity* Undercover officers* Spontaneous vs. serious