Sharpe & Donovan

Two people, isolated by their pasts. An obsessive killer who will force them together. Welcome to Saint's Gate. Emma Sharpe is summoned to a Maine convent, partly for her FBI art crimes work, partly because of her past with the Order. At issue is a mysterious painting of Irish lore and Viking legends. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality. Colin Donovan is one of the FBI's most valuable deep-cover agents. Back home in Maine after his latest mission, a contact clues him in to an intrigue of murder, international art heists and long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing-Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all.

www.CarlaNeggers.com In this vivid and suspenseful novel, New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers takes readers on a heart-stopping journey. Emma Sharpe, granddaughter of world-renowned art detective Wendell Sharpe, is a member of a small Boston-based FBI team. For a decade, Emma and her grandfather have been trailing a thief whose first heist was an ancient Celtic cross. Since then, the Sharpes receive a replica after every new theft-reminding them of their failure to capture their prey. When Emma finds a murder victim holding a small, cross-inscribed stone-one she recognizes all too well-her fiancé, FBI deep-cover agent Colin Donovan, is troubled. But together they dig deeper, certain there is more to this murder than meets the eye. As the danger escalates, the couple faces questions about their relationship. Can they give their hearts and souls to their work and have anything left for each other? Before they can focus on their future, they must outwit one of the smartest, most ruthless killers they've ever encountered.

New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers returns to her popular Sharpe & Donovan series with this absorbing tale of suspense, romance and fast-paced action. Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, two of the FBI's most valuable agents, are preparing for their next big assignment-their wedding-when Colin's brother Mike alerts them that onetime friends from his military past are on Sharpe and Donovan home turf on the Maine coast. Now private security contractors, they want to meet with Mike. One of them, an FBI agent named Kavanagh, is supposed to be on leave. What is he investigating-or does he have his own agenda? Mike zeroes in on Naomi MacBride, a freelance civilian intelligence analyst who, aside from a few hot nights, has never brought him anything but trouble. Newly returned from England, Naomi clearly isn't telling Mike everything about why she's snooping around his home town, but he has no choice but to work with her if he wants to uncover what's really going on. But the case soon takes a drastic turn-Emma is targeted, and a connection surfaces between Naomi and Kavanagh and a recently solved international art theft case. Not every connection is a conspiracy, but as the tangled web of secrets unravels, Emma and Colin face their greatest danger yet. With everyone they know involved, they must decide who they can trust...or lose everything for good.

An FBI legend, a mysterious antiquities specialist and a brazen art thief draw top agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan into a complex web of blackmail, greed and murder in the next novel in the highly acclaimed Sharpe & Donovan series Emma Sharpe is suspicious when the legendary retired Special Agent Gordon Wheelock drops by her Boston office, sharing rumors about stolen ancient mosaics. Emma, an art-crimes specialist, won't discuss it. Especially since it involves Oliver York, an unrepentant English thief. Gordy and Emma's grandfather, a renowned private art detective, chased Oliver for a decade. Gordy knows Wendell Sharpe never gave him everything he had on the thief. When a shocking death occurs, Emma is pulled into the investigation. The evidence points to a deadly conspiracy between Wendell and Oliver, and Emma's fiancé, deep-cover agent Colin Donovan, knows he can't stay out of this one. There will be questions about Emma's role and where her loyalties lie. From Boston to Maine to Ireland, Emma and Colin track a dangerous suspect. With the lives of their families and friends at stake, the Sharpes and Donovans must band together to stop a killer. No one creates exciting, action-packed romantic suspense and international intrigue like New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers.

A murder in a quiet English village, long-buried secrets and a man's search for answers about his traumatic past entangle FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the latest edge-of-your-seat Sharpe & Donovan novel As a young boy, Oliver York witnessed the murder of his parents in their London apartment. The killers kidnapped him and held him in an isolated Scottish ruin, but he escaped, thwarting their plans for ransom. After thirty years on the run, one of his tormentors may have surfaced. Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are on their Irish honeymoon when a break-in at the home of Emma's grandfather, private art detective Wendell Sharpe, points to Oliver. The Sharpes have a complicated relationship with the likable, reclusive Englishman. Emma and Colin postpone meetings in London with their elite FBI team and head straight to Oliver. But when they arrive at York's country home, a man is dead and Oliver has vanished. As the danger mounts, questions arise about Oliver's account of his boyhood trauma. Do Emma and Colin dare trust him? With the trail leading beyond Oliver's village to Ireland, Scotland and their own turf in the US, the stakes are high, and Emma and Colin must unravel the decades-old tangle of secrets and lies before a killer strikes again. New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers delivers the gripping, suspense-filled tale readers have been waiting for.

An escape to an Irish seaside village turns deadly in this riveting tale from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers featuring FBI agents Sharpe and Donovan. For marine biologist Julianne Maroney, two weeks in tiny Declan's Cross on the south Irish coast is a chance to heal her broken heart. She doesn't expect to attract the attention of FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, who are in Ireland for their own personal retreat. Ten years ago, art was stolen from a mansion in Declan's Cross, but it has never been recovered and the elusive thief never caught. Now, from the moment Julianne sets foot on Irish soil, everything goes wrong. The well-connected American diver who invited her to Ireland has disappeared. And now Emma and Colin are asking questions. As a dark conspiracy unfolds amid the breathtaking scenery of Declan's Cross, the race is on to stop a ruthless killer…and the stakes have never been more personal for Emma and Colin. Previously published

Rediscover the story of one New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers's most beloved characters in this special prequel novella, Rock Point, part of the enthralling Sharpe & Donovan series.Seven years after suffering an unspeakable loss, Finian Bracken is recently out of seminary and leaving Ireland to serve a small parish in the quaint but struggling fishing village of Rock Point, Maine. Here he meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time…and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Smugglers are using the Bracken family's old whiskey distillery as cover for their illicit activities-and the violent group isn't going down without a fight. Originally published in 2013

From New YorkTimes bestselling author Carla Neggers A deadly poisoning. A stolen painting. A criminal mastermind. Don't miss the latest high-stakes Sharpe & Donovan case by New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Emma Sharpe is recovering from a shattering loss while her husband, Colin Donovan, is deep into his latest undercover mission. The couple are grateful for a respite-a chance to enjoy a peaceful autumn weekend together on the southern Maine coast to celebrate Colin's brother Andy's wedding. But the peace is short-lived when Kevin Donovan, a marine patrol officer, receives a call to check on suspected food poisoning at a party aboard a yacht. Colin decides to tag along. He is surprised to recognize one of the victims as an undercover British intelligence officer, and it quickly becomes evident they're dealing with something very sinister. At the same time a valuable painting by Irish artist Aoife O'Byrne-a friend of Emma and Colin's-goes missing from the yacht, and the connections make the investigation international and extremely personal. Emma and Colin discover they are up against a deadly foe who plans to strike again. With the help of their small, elite Boston-based FBI team, they must foil an attack that will have devastating effects. It's a case that will alter their lives beyond anything they've ever imagined… Read the Sharpe & Donovan Series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Saint's Gate Book Two: Heron's Cove Book Three: Heron's Cove Book Four: Harbor Island Book Five: Keeper's Reach Book Six: Liar's Key Book Seven: Thief's Mark Book Eight: Impostor's Lure Book Nine: Rival's Break

Discover the beginnings of the epic adventures and romance of FBI special agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the first books in the bestselling series, together in a collection for the first time. Rock Point Father Finian Bracken meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time…and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Saint's Gate Art crimes expert Special Agent Emma Sharpe is summoned back to a Maine convent--where she was once a novice--to investigate a murder linked to a mysterious painting of Irish lore. Heron's Cove Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are drawn into danger when a Russian billionaire with ties to Emma's past and to the arms dealers who recently tried to kill Colin arrives in Maine. Declan's Cross Emma and Colin's Irish holiday turns into serious business when an American diver goes missing and a connection to a decade-old art heist surfaces. Harbor Island A murderer implicates a connection to a serial art thief who Emma and her grandfather have been hunting for years.

Get swept up in this nail-biting tale from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers as FBI agents Sharpe and Donovan fight to outwit an enemy set to tear them apart. After escaping certain death, deep-cover agent Colin Donovan is back home on the Maine coast with his new love, FBI art crimes expert Emma Sharpe. Then Tatiana Pavlova, a London-based jewelry designer, arrives in Heron's Cove, asking for Emma's help-a prized collection from a lost era of Russian opulence, decadence and rare beauty has resurfaced, and Tatiana warns Emma it's about to be stolen again. And Colin realizes his nightmare isn't over. It's just begun. Emma guards her past closely, and Colin is determined to unlock her secrets. As they investigate the mysterious collection and the equally mysterious Tatiana, they confront their greatest challenge. Now they must count on their expertise-and each other-to outwit an enemy who wants to destroy them and everyone they love most. Previously published

Continue the thrilling international intrigue and enduring romance of FBI special agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the beloved series from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers, with three stories together in a collection for the first time. KEEPER'S REACH Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, two of the FBI's most valuable agents, are preparing for their next big assignment-their wedding-when Colin's brother alerts them that security contractors he knows from the military are snooping around their home turf on the Maine coast. What are they investigating-or do they have separate agendas? The case soon takes a drastic turn-Emma is targeted, and a connection surfaces to a recently solved international art theft case. As the tangled web of secrets unravels, Emma and Colin face their greatest danger yet. With everyone they know involved, they must decide who they can trust...or lose everything for good. LIAR'S KEY Emma Sharpe is suspicious when retired Special Agent Gordon Wheelock, a legend in FBI art crimes, drops by her Boston office for a visit. Gordy says he's heard rumors about stolen ancient mosaics. Especially since they involve Oliver York, an unrepentant English art thief. When a shocking death occurs, Emma is drawn into the investigation. The evidence points to a deadly conspiracy. From Boston to Maine to Ireland, Emma and Colin track a dangerous killer as the lives of their family and friends are at stake. With the help of their friend Irish priest Finian Bracken, the Sharpes and Donovans must band together to stop a killer. THIEF'S MARK Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are enjoying the final day of their Irish honeymoon when a break-in at the home of Emma's grandfather, private art detective Wendell Sharpe, points to international art thief Oliver York. When Emma and Colin arrive at York's country home, a man is dead and Oliver has vanished. As the danger mounts, new questions arise about Oliver's past. Do Emma and Colin dare trust him? With the trail leading to Ireland, Scotland and their own turf in the United States, the stakes are high, and Emma and Colin must unravel the decades-old tangle of secrets and lies before a killer strikes again.

From New YorkTimes bestselling author Carla Neggers Tune in for an exhilarating page-turner where the disappearance of a federal prosecutor launches the latest high-stakes case for FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan. When prosecutor Tamara McDermott is a no-show at a Boston dinner party, newlyweds Emma and Colin are suspicious. Matt Yankowski, head of HIT, Emma and Colin's small, elite Boston-based team, is a friend of Tamara's, and he needs them to find her. In London, a woman who was supposed to meet Emma's art-detective grandfather to talk about forgeries is discovered near death. Her husband has vanished. The couple's connection to Tamara adds to the puzzle. As the search intensifies, a seemingly unrelated murder leads Emma, Colin and HIT deep into a maze of misdirection created by a clever, lethal criminal. Emma must draw on her expertise in art crimes and Colin on his experience as a deep-cover agent as the investigation takes a devastating turn - a turn that tests the strengths of their families and friendships as well as their FBI colleagues like never before. Impostor's Lureis full of clever twists that will keep readers guessing right to the stunning conclusion!   Read the Sharpe & Donovan series by Carla Neggers: Book One: Saint's Gate Book Two: Heron's Cove Book Three: Heron's Cove Book Four: Harbor Island Book Five: Keeper's Reach Book Six: Liar's Key Book Seven: Thief's Mark Book Eight: Impostor's Lure Book Nine: Rival's Break