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I grew up reading everything I could get my grubby hands on, from my mom's Harlequin romances, to Nancy Drew, to Little Women. When I wasn't flipping pages in a library book, I was penning horrendous poems, writing songs no one should ever sing, or drafting stories which have thankfully been destroyed. College and a stint in the U.S. Army came along, robbing me of free time to write and read, although on the odd occasion I did manage to sneak a book into my rucksack between rolled up socks, MRIs, t-shirts, and cold weather gear. After surviving the army experience, I went back to school and got my law degree. I jumped ship and joined the hubby in the Netherlands before the graduation ceremony could even begin. A few years into my legal career, I was exhausted, fed up, and just plain done. I quit my job and sat down to write a manuscript, which I promptly hid in the attic after returning to the law. But practicing law really wasn’t my thing, so I quit (again!) and went off to Germany to start a B&B. Turns out running a B&B wasn’t my thing either. I polished off that manuscript languishing in the attic before following the husband to Istanbul where I decided to give the whole writer-thing a go. But ten years was too many to stay away from my adopted home. I packed up again and moved to The Hague where I’m currently working on my next book. I hope I’ll always be working on my next book.

What do you do with a diamond no one wants? You can’t keep it. Or can you? While cleaning her ex-husband’s effects out of the attic, Terri finds an exquisite diamond pendant necklace. She’s determined to return the necklace to its proper owner, but the owner was brutally killed, a murder which remains unsolved, and her heirs want nothing to do with the diamond. Terri embarks upon a journey researching charities to which she can donate the diamond. When her research becomes dangerous, Terri contemplates solving the murder herself. Her best friend, Melanie, jumps feet first into investigating the murder, but her neighbor, Ryder, doesn’t want Terri exposed to any danger. Ryder, to Terri’s surprise, also wants to be more than neighbors with Terri. Luckily, he’s prepared to take any measure necessary to keep her safe because someone is determined to stop her inquiries. Join Terri on her quest to find a home for the diamond, which may result in the unveiling of a murderer – if she survives long enough.

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Category: Romance; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

How far would you go to find the woman you love? Nazi Germany. While growing up in Germany in the 1930s, Rudolf falls in love with the girl next door, Gertrude. He doesn't care what religion Gertrude practices but the Nazis do. When the first antisemitic laws are enacted by the Nazi government, Gertrude's father loses his job at the local university. Unable to find employment in Germany, he accepts a position at Istanbul University and moves the family to Turkey. Eight Years Later. As war rages in Europe, Rudolf arrives in Istanbul to search for Gertrude. With Rudolf finally living in the same city as Gertrude, their reunion should be inevitable, but he can't find her. During his search for Gertrude, he stumbles upon Rosalyn, an American Jew working as a nanny in the city. Upon hearing his heartbreaking story, she immediately agrees to help him search for his lost love. Willing to do anything in their search for Gertrude, they agree to work for a British intelligence officer who promises his assistance, but his demands endanger Rudolf and Rosalyn. As the danger increases and the search for Gertrude stretches on, Rudolf and Rosalyn grow close, but Rudolf gave his heart away long ago. Includes questions and discussion points for book clubs.

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Category: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense; History

*Awarded Best Contemporary Romance Novel of 2017 ~ N. N. Light's Book Heaven* I was expecting a ring not a 'see ya later'. Well, you know what? Screw him! I don't need him. What else don't I need? To drown my sorrows in tequila only to wake up to find I've planned (and paid for! ) the diet-fitness-revenge-plan of the century. My best friend is ad-A-mant I not back out. Thank my lucky stars, I run into a group of crazy women at Zumba class who take me under their wing. Yippie! Things are looking up. Of freaking course, that's when my work situation goes belly up. That's also the moment my ex decides he wants me back, my personal trainer asks me out, and my millionaire male buddy decides to throw his hat in the ring. Oh boy. How am I going to get myself out of this mess? Warning: Bad language, bumpy roads, and embarrassing moments ahead. But there's also more than a bit of romance and even, if we're lucky, love. Fingers crossed. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any brand of tequila.

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Category: Romance

Callie's dreams are threatened when she is accused of murder. . . Callie's life is rather awesome. She's happy owning her own cupcake bakery, though she lives to teach German literature at the local university and hopes to someday land a position as a professor. But that dream is threatened when the police accuse her of murdering her pole dancing instructor. Callie didn't even want to take those stupid pole dancing classes! No way is she letting anything get between her and her dream. Together with best baker bud Anna, she embarks on a journey to uncover the real killer. They stumble through stripper auditions and meetings with some colorful characters, but nothing is stopping them - not even a hot detective determined to keep Callie safe and make the cupcake baker his own. Join us at Callie's Cakes where murder investigations are on the menu. Cupcakes not included. Never Trust a Skinny Cupcake Baker is the first novel in the Death by Cupcake series but can be read as a standalone. Guaranteed Happily Ever After (HEA).

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Category: Romance; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

*Awarded Best Mystery/Suspense Novel of 2016 ~ N. N. Light's Book Heaven* When Anna discovers her friend murdered, there's no way she's not getting involved in the investigation – no matter how dangerous it gets. Everyone thinks that since I make the best cupcakes this side of the Mississippi, I must be some sweet, innocent thing. Being five-feet-nothing doesn’t help with that assessment! Let me tell you. They are wrong. So, when I discover my friend murdered, I’m not sitting back and letting the police handle it. Oh no, not I! Together with my bakery buddies, Callie and Kristie, this murder is getting solved. I don’t care how dangerous it gets. Gang affiliations, illegal gambling dens, ladies of the night? Bring it on. Some stupid undercover cop who decides he’s my protector is not stopping me. Will Anna discover who murdered her friend or will her self-appointed protector put a stop to such aspirations? Come join us at Callie’s Cakes, where murder investigations are on the menu, but make sure to bring your own baker, because Anna’s a bit preoccupied at the moment. Warning: This is NOT your mom’s cozy mystery. Bring Your Own Baker may be a ‘clean’ read, but if gangs, illegal gambling, and pimps make you turn your nose up at your Kindle, you might want to skip this one. Although you’ll be missing some sizzling chemistry between Anna and her protector. Not to mention a whole bunch of witty dialogue.

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Category: Romance; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense