Bøger af Rita Herron

SINGLE AND SEARCHING... A woman looking for love... A reporter looking for a story... A mad rush to find a criminal... When the truth comes out and danger strikes, will they succumb to the passion burning between them?

The young girl looked like a sleeping angel, golden hair fanned across the pillow, eyes closed, pale lips pressed together. A white teddy bear was tucked under her slender arm. "My baby, she's dead..." her distraught mother choked out. When the call comes in that fifteen-year-old Kelsey Tiller has gone missing from her bedroom in the middle of the night, Detective Ellie Reeves rushes to talk to her distraught parents. They insist that their daughter would have no reason to run away, but when neighbors report seeing Kelsey with a secret boyfriend, Ellie wonders how much Kelsey really told her parents. Ellie is determined to find Kelsey's boyfriend and interviews her friends and teachers at school. But just as she is making headway with the case, she receives some devastating news. Kelsey's parents have received a photo of their daughter lying on a bed with white sheets over her body, her precious life snuffed out. Desperate to find answers for those who loved Kelsey, Ellie studies the picture and realizes that her body has been posed in the same way as a teenage girl murdered ten years earlier. And when she learns Darnell, the killer in that case, has just been released from prison, fear crawls through her. Could Darnell have stolen another innocent life? But just as Ellie thinks she has cracked the case, Kelsey's best friend Ruby is snatched from her home, and Darnell has an unbreakable alibi. Haunted by Kelsey's ashen face, Ellie knows she must race against time to find Ruby alive. And when she discovers one of her team is hiding critical information, she realizes she needs to act alone. But is she dealing with a twisted copycat killer or is the danger far closer to home?What everyone is saying about The Sleeping Girls: 'Five amazing stars! This book was so well written and had some great characters. Full of twists and turns and seriously creepy. This was a real page turner. It kept me up reading deep into the night. I had goosebumps, my goosebumps had goosebumps. This one keeps you guessing right till the end. Missing children, an overturned conviction from a past similar case and then deaths. There is so much fear and suspense just packed into this one.A must read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fast paced and thrilling as always! Herron's books always start with a bang and suck you in right away' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book bursts from the first page like a horse at the gate and never stops running. It's a wild ride. A page-turner from a stunning writer. I adored it!' Goodreads reviewer 'Truly an addictive crime thriller packed with pulse-pounding twists... A great addition to the Ellie Reeves series... The author skillfully unravels this gripping story with credible characters, a thrilling mystery, and heart-pounding scenes. Even if you think you know the outcome, the scenes are written in a way that you just aren't sure what really is going to happen... This book is exciting and full of gripping scenes and dark secrets. The ending!! When is the next book??!! I really enjoy this series and cannot wait for more.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Marci Turner has always been a no strings attached kind of girl. But when her twin sister gets married, she suddenly begins to yearn for true love. Determined to change her footloose and fancy-free ways, she heads to the alter with wealthy Paul Pendergrass, a man who swept her off her feet with his expensive gifts and promises of happily-ever-after. But is he who he seems? Detective Cade Muller has been watching Pendergrass for months and is determined to catch the con man at his game. If his fiance, sexy little Marci Turner, is in on his ill gotten gains, she'll go to jail, too. Their wedding is the perfect place to catch Pendergrass off guard. But all hell breaks loose when someone shoots at the groom, and he goes on the run! Detective Muller knows the only way to trap Pendergrass is to handcuff Marci to his side. But can he resist falling in love with her.

Three men sworn to bachelor hood meet their matches in this trilogy about friendships, family and love! Marry Me, Maddie -- When Maddie is dumped on television, her brothers' best friend is enlisted to babysit her - but will they fall in love? Sleepless in Savannah -- a dating game show goes awry and forces Sophie to take a weekend date with a stranger instead of Maddie's brother -- the man she wants to be with. Love Me, Lucy -- all Lucy wants for the holidays is to be with her family and the man she loves -- instead she's hiding out from a stalker in a sixties & up community!

Kimberly Turner vowed never to let her twin sister Marci get her in trouble again...but when Marci offers her a deal to play phony fiancé to a friend in need, she can't resist the money. After all, it's going to help underprivileged children. And it's just a weekend...what will it hurt? Except the handsome architect Austin McDane is nothing like the men Marci usually tangles with. And when Kimberly meets his family and the charade snowballs out of control, she can't help but wish the engagement - and impromptu wedding she gets ropes into - were for real!

When Lance Summers discovers he's being duped into a date with the sexy talk show host Sophie Lane on Sophie's popular TV show, he knows he has to protect his treasured bachelorhood. So he tricks her into going out with another man. But images of her half naked on a sultry beach with the hunk who won the date torment him, and soon Lance finds himself with a terrible case of insomnia. One only a lifetime of tangling with Sophie between the sheets can cure... But when he finally gets her in bed, he isn't sure either one of them will be sleeping...

All Lucy Lane wanted for Christmas was to spend it with her family and Reid Summers, the man she loves -- instead she's on the run from a crazy stalker!

Maddie Summers is tired of waiting. To force her fiancé into making a decision, she takes him on a talk show and gives him a choice: Marry me, Or Move On. The fumbling line he gives her makes her realize it's time to kick him to the curb and get on with her life - and her search for a man. But Maddie's two overprotective brothers are terrified of Maddie being footloose and fancy free - and available. Desperate, they coerce their best friend Chase Holloway, who is like a brother to them and to Maddie, to protect their little sister. Chase is the only man they trust, the only man who can keep Maddie from jumping into bed with a stranger. Only babysitting Maddie becomes impossible when Chase suddenly realizes that little Maddie is not the knock-kneed kid sister he'd grown up with, but a knockout lady! A sexy one he can't resist climbing in bed with himself. But Chase must keep their romantic entanglement - and their secret trysts in the closet - from Maddie's brothers or they'll kill him. Still, when the competition for her hand heats up, Chase must risk destroying his friendship with Maddie's brothers by admitting his real feelings toward her, or risk losing Maddie forever...

Freezing temperatures can kill...Winter storm Holly is the worst in eighty years bringing high winds, subzero temperatures and snowfall better measured in feet than in inches. The weather paralyzes everything in its path, but in this storm, weather isn't the only threat.A serial killer the press has dubbed the Christmas killer is taking lives...and he's not finished yet.All Special Agent Gia Franklin's sister Carly wanted was for Gia to come home for Christmas.But Gia avoids the holidays, using her job as an excuse to stay away. For weeks, she's been tracking The Christmas Killer, a cold-hearted monster who strangles his victims and poses them with one of the Twelve Days of Christmas ornaments. With nine women dead, and only four days until Christmas, she must stop him before he kills again.Then he makes the case personal by kidnapping Carly, and Gia must go home. Aware she may be walking into a trap, she teams up with sexy, local Sheriff Murphy Malone to stop the madness, and save the holiday for her sister and the town.But the clock is ticking.And the CK has his own holiday plans - ornaments eleven and twelve belong to the Franklin sisters, and he won't stop until they're dead...

Marriage counselor Abigail Jensen believes whole-heartedly in the sanctity of marriage, so much that she's written a book on the subject. But just as her book hits big raising her to celebrity status, she discovers her husband has left her. And not for another woman - for a man! Meanwhile, fans have dubbed her the Dear Abby of the bedroom and her publicist is demanding a publicity tour. Against her better judgment, she lets her sister hire an actor to play her husband. Worse, her new spouse is drop-dead gorgeous and with him, she experiences the titillating touches and mind-boggling orgasms she'd only written about before. Trouble is, she has no idea that her fake husband Hunter Stone is not an actor, but an undercover reporter out to get a story, expose her secrets - and destroy her career! Caught up in a tangle of lies, will Abby and Hunter find true love...

Just coming off a dangerous mission, bomb expert Sergeant Max Murdock desperately needs some R & R. Unfortunately his leave turns into an assignment to protect Willow Woods, the General's daughter. Then he discovers Willow is running a phone sex business, and it becomes impossible to keep his hands off of her! Worse, not only is her life in danger but she has a stalker. Can he save her - and protect his heart - from the sexy vixen?

Avoid commitaphobics! That is Jenna Barrett's number one rule in her search for a husband. So why is she so attracted to the sexy advertising executive she's hired to design a new ad campaign for her lingerie store? Zachary West knows all the ploys women use to trap a man into marriage and he is not falling for any of them. Worse, Jenna Barrett has made no bones about the fact that she's on a full-fledge husband hunt - she's taking a class called How To Get Married Within a Year! Sure, he can't seem to stop fantasizing about the sexy redhead modeling the sheer teddies she sells. But when images of the beguiling woman in a wedding gown and a long white veil taunt him, he knows he's in big trouble! Will he be able to overcome his panic attacks at the mention of the M word, or will Jenna have to continue her husband hunt - without him.

"Help," a tiny voice cried out into the darkness. Little Betsy trembled, praying someone would hear her, save her. "Please," she whimpered. "I'm scared."On the hottest day of the year, as a heatwave takes hold of the Appalachian Mountains, a five-year-old girl goes missing. Just as the sun is setting, a family vacation becomes a worst nightmare-Betsy, with her green eyes, ponytail and rainbow t-shirt-disappears in the woods by Widow Lake. Detective Ellie Reeves is straight on the scene, promising Betsy's heartbroken parents that she will stop at nothing to find their precious daughter.Hours later, Ellie is called back to the lake. One of her team have discovered some remains near where Betsy disappeared. The bones belong to a local girl, Amy Dean, who vanished ten years ago to the day, along with her two-year-old baby girl Paisley. But why was Paisley never reported missing? And could she still be alive?Ellie is suddenly up against the toughest case of her career. Her instincts tell her that the two cases are somehow connected, and she works day and night to uncover the link. When she comes across some little graves beside the water's edge, she knows she needs to stop the evil lurking around this tranquil lake.When Ellie discovers a notebook scrawled with the handwriting of a little girl, it could be the breakthrough she needs. Can she unravel a decades-old mystery, and stop the monster claiming innocent lives?This totally addictive and jaw-dropping crime thriller will have your heart racing as you fly through the pages! Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot.What everyone is saying about Widow Lake:'Had me completely immersed in the storyline from the first chapter. This book's gripping plotline, intense dark mysteries and heart-pounding suspense had me eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next. Simply put it's unputdownable!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow wow wow! Omg my heart! What a book! So many different emotions! This book had it all! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, multiple serial killers, great police work and so many crazy twists and turns! It was really sad at times and some great heart-felt moments! I can't wait to see what happens next! The storyline was so very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book and series! They're well worth reading! I would give this book ten stars if I could!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Thrilling and utterly compulsive! An incredible read, impossible to put down. Incredible storytelling! Recommend you read this book! A captivating story that I was drawn into from the first page, a propulsive read that never let me go from start to finish!' Goodreads reviewer'Another heart stopping, action filled thriller. Once again, the characters were extremely well developed and the plot flowed seamlessly from scene to scene. This thriller was a bit more sinister than some, with lots of twists and turns and surprises. There were many characters and the way they were all connected at the end was shocking. Could not put this book down, had to know how everything was going to end. Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A woman who witnessed a murder, a cold-blooded killer who wants her dead, a Texas Ranger who will stop at nothing to get justice…All Kaylie Whittaker wants is to protect her daughter from the madman who killed her husband. So she turns to the police for help. But when the officer assigned to protect her is murdered, she realizes she can't trust anyone, so she goes into hiding… All five-year-old CeCe Whittaker wants is a real Christmas. But her mother keeps moving her from town to town. Then they stumble on an abandoned ranch house and she hopes they've finally found a home…All Texas Ranger Sergeant Mitch Manning wants is to forget Christmas this year - and that his son will not be around to see it. Then he discovers that Kaylie and CeCe are squatting in his ranch house, and his detective instincts surge to life. His first thought is to run them off, but they immediately sneak past his defenses. Only Kaylie is lying about who she is, and as a Ranger, he must find out the truth. Then a killer comes looking for them, and Mitch will stop at nothing to keep them safe. But can he allow himself to love again and be a family with them?

BONUS! LITTLE WHITE LIES, the 3rd book in The Keepers Series is included in this paperback!For twenty-five years, the mystery of the missing Darling sisters has gone unsolved. Now it's time for answers… Traumatized as a child when she witnessed a grisly murder, Marilyn Ellis kept silent for fear she and her mother would become targets of a cold-blooded killer. But guilt and nightmares have plagued her ever since that stormy night. Her silence allowed a predator to go free, a predator who may have killed others. A predator who may be on the hunt again. As a topnotch investigative reporter, she will do anything to find the answers, including using her ruggedly sexy lover, Detective Ryker Brocket, for information. She and Ryker make a good team in and out of bed. But can she trust him with her darkest secrets?Detective Ryker Brocket has devoted his life to solving crimes and chasing killers. Sure, feisty reporter Marilyn Ellis inflames his passion, but he has no time for love. Then Marilyn becomes the main suspect in one of his high-profile murder cases, and their professional and personal lives collide. Clues lead them back to the cold case he's working and the disappearance of the Darling sisters. And even though he's suspicious of her, he feels compelled to keep her safe. Then Marilyn becomes the killer's prime target, and Ryker will risk his life-and his heart-to protect her. But can he save her from the crazed killer who wants her dead and win her love?

A woman on the run, an ex-husband who will do anything to find her, a Texas Ranger who will kill to save her…Mia Matthews barely escaped with her life when she tried to leave her abusive husband Geoffrey. But at his sentencing, Geoffrey vowed that he'd never let her go, and now he's escaped prison, she knows he's coming for her… The only person she can turn to, the one man she can trust, Sergeant Alex Townsend, is the one man who's seen her scars, both inside and out. Can he protect her this time?Texas Ranger Sergeant Alex Townsend instantly fell for the beautiful, courageous woman, but she was wounded and needed time to heal, so he had to let her go. Still, he's been haunted by the pain in her eyes ever since. Now the monster who hurt her wants her back, and this time Alex will do anything to save her. But he must guard his heart because there's no way he can walk away from her a second time…

A woman scarred from the past, a killer out for revenge, a Texas Ranger who will protect her - or die trying…Lenora Lockhart survived a dangerous killer once, but she was traumatized by the brutal kidnapping and attack. Knowing the man is in prison has given her a chance to start a new life. As a bridal consultant, she helps other women plan the most special day of their lives - but she sees no love or marriage in her own future. Then the man who assaulted her escapes from prison and her nightmare begins all over again…Texas Ranger Sergeant Micah Hardin has seen the worst of the worst - and one of them is the man who brutalized Lenora. Micah rescued her once, then stood by her side while she put the maniac in prison, but he nearly lost his heart in the process. For Lenora not only stirred his admiration with her bravery but ignited feelings of passion inside him that made him want to be more to her than just her protector. Now the killer is out for revenge, Micah is determined to save her from the sadistic monster again. But this time he wants more. He wants to prove to Lenora that happy endings do exist - and that he can give her the love she desperately wants. If only she'll let him in her heart …

The Body in the Wall by Rita Herron This place had been her home, now it's a crime scene

She looked like an angel. She lay perfectly still, silky blonde hair falling to her pale shoulders. Icicles clung to her eyelashes as snowflakes fluttered to the frozen ground, burying her body. As a snowstorm wreaks havoc in the mountain town of Crooked Creek, a woman is found buried in ice. Detective Ellie Reeves is first on the scene. Examining the body, she finds frozen blonde hair, pink nail polish and a silver heart necklace engraved with Mine Forever. Ellie has first-hand experience of the monsters that lurk in the mountains--her childhood is testament to that. She vows to catch this one, but she's up against the brutal weather, with snow covering footprints and making forensics impossible. Frantically trawling through missing-person's reports, Ellie identifies the victim. Nadine Houser disappeared eleven years ago. Where has she been all this time? Why was she only murdered now? As storm clouds roll in, another girl is reported missing. Ellie retraces the steps of Ginger Weston who was renting a cabin in the mountains. She discovers a gold chain in the snow, spotted with blood. The killer is accelerating, and it's just a matter of time before more innocent lives are robbed. With the town blaming Ellie for the missing girl on her watch, and everyone fearing for the safety of their daughters, it's down to Ellie to solve the toughest case of her career. But when the killer comes after her, will she live to save Crooked Creek from its ruthless monster? A totally gripping read that will get your pulse pounding as you flip through the pages! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot who love a roller-coaster, twist-packed page-turner! Readers absolutely love Rita Herron: "Wow!... I literally haven't been able to put this book down! This has completely gripped me and been utterly impossible to put down." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my word!... What a great storyteller Rita Herron is! From the fabulous plot which quite frankly had me on the edge of my seat throughout to the amazing character development, I am overwhelmed by this book! It was so good!... Oh my goodness! The twists! They kept coming! The final two though were shockers!... An astoundingly well-written novel!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved this book! Action packed and with so many twists, had me hooked from start to the end!! The ending was amazing!! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow, what a brilliant book... Rollercoaster of emotions... I found it very jumpy as I was so engrossed. Don't read when on your own!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book was so damn good! I just couldn't put it down until I finished it!... Had me hooked right from the start... Amazing!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Truly brilliant... Right from the first chapter I was hooked and I needed to keep turning the pages... I felt I was on edge and my heart was bumping. You know a story is good when you start getting physical reactions." Chells and Books, ¿¿¿¿¿

The remote town of Crooked Creek is beset by wildfires tearing through the mountains. Detective Ellie Reeves, whose own family home was burned, just learned that she was adopted. As she tries to come to terms with her past, Ellie is up against a serial killer. The burned remains of teenage girls are being found, each time, surrounded by a circle of stones. The more she uncovers, the more the case becomes personal.