Emily Rodriguez thought she’d left high-stress problem-solving behind when she traded her engineering career for a new life in Briarwood. As the owner of Flex & Flow Fitness Studio, she spends her days teaching yoga, pilates, and circuit training to her quirky group of regulars in a cozy New England college town. It’s a sanctuary of smoothies, sweat, and small-town charm-until a suspicious collapse during class turns her peaceful studio into a crime scene.

When beloved professor Dr. Alan Foster keels over after sipping a post-workout smoothie, Emily’s instincts tell her this was no ordinary medical emergency. The blender sparks, the ingredients don’t add up, and Dr. Foster’s whispered warning-“The research… not what it seems…”-leaves Emily with more chilling questions than answers.

Now, Emily finds herself reluctantly drawn into the mystery. With her analytical engineer’s brain, a protective streak a mile wide, and a knack for spotting inconsistencies, she can’t help noticing clues the police might overlook. But digging into the secrets behind a poisoned smoothie isn’t just dangerous-it could put Emily, her twelve-year-old daughter Sofia, and her hard-won second chance in Briarwood at serious risk.

Enter Detective Joseph Brown: methodical, cautious, and not thrilled about an amateur sleuth poking around his case. But even he can’t deny that Emily’s sharp observations might be the key to uncovering a killer hiding in plain sight. Between gossip at the Copper Kettle café, tense rivalries on the Briarwood University campus, and a community where everyone seems to know everyone’s business, suspects and motives pile up faster than Emily can restock her protein powder.

As whispers turn to accusations, Emily will need all her wits-and maybe a bit of courage she didn’t know she had-to untangle the lies before the killer strikes again in this college town cozy mystery.

Book 1 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series.

Emily Rodriguez thought she had found peace running her fitness studio in a charming New England college town. But when whispers spread after a late-night workout ends in tragedy, Briarwood’s cozy calm is shattered by suspicion.

The police call it an accident. Emily isn’t convinced. As a former engineer with a sharp eye for details, she notices things others miss-like the misplaced barbells, the tainted smoothie, and the frightened look a student gives before vanishing into the night.

Soon Emily is pulled deep into a small town murder mystery, where neighbors trade secrets as easily as gossip and everyone has something to hide. From the copper-roofed library to her own fitness studio mystery, the clues point to tangled motives stretching far beyond a single night’s crime.

With her daughter Sofia to protect, Emily never wanted to be a detective. But in a cozy mystery small town, justice often depends on the courage of one unlikely sleuth. Teaming up-sometimes reluctantly-with Detective Joseph Brown, she follows a trail that winds through friendships, rivalries, and betrayals, each step bringing her closer to the killer.

Along the way, she discovers that solving crimes isn’t just about evidence-it’s about heart. Fans of female sleuth detective stories will cheer as Emily uses her wits, her stubbornness, and her compassion to piece together the puzzle. And when the shocking truth comes to light, Briarwood will never be the same.

Perfect for readers who crave a classic whodunit cozy mystery with modern twists, this series starter offers humor, suspense, and the kind of warm community that makes cozy mysteries so irresistible. Whether you love stories of an amateur sleuth mystery, a poisoned drink mystery, or simply can’t resist following a trail of clues through a tight-knit town, you’ll feel right at home in Briarwood.

Whispers and Murder at Briarwood is Book 2 in the engaging cozy mystery series by Carter Bryson. Pour a cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and join Emily as she uncovers deadly secrets hiding in plain sight.

When a college campus murder shatters Briarwood’s picture-perfect reputation, one woman’s logical mind becomes the only thing standing between order and chaos.

Emily Rodriguez-former engineer, devoted single mom, and owner of the small-town Flex & Flow Fitness Studio-is used to solving problems with precision. But when she drives onto the Briarwood University campus for a spring festival meeting, she doesn’t expect to walk straight into a protest turned deadly. The dean collapses from a knife wound in front of hundreds of students, and Emily’s instincts ignite.

Armed with nothing but her phone, her training, and her calm, analytical brain, Emily documents the scene before police even arrive. Her detailed eye catches what others miss: no weapon, no signs of struggle, and a timeline that doesn’t add up. It’s not chaos-it’s choreography. Someone planned this.

Detective Marcus Brown has learned to respect Emily’s sharp reasoning (and her stubborn independence). But as Briarwood’s female detective sleuth steps into another investigation, even he worries that her brilliance might put a target on her back. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the pattern becomes-administrative cover-ups, secret tunnel networks, missing financial records, and a whisper of corruption stretching far beyond one small town mystery.

Between comforting her teenage daughter, dodging campus politics, and following a trail of logic that feels more like a labyrinth, Emily realizes that this case isn’t just about who stabbed Dean Dartwell-it’s about who’s been bleeding Briarwood dry for years.

Now, someone on campus is watching her every move.

And they know exactly how her methodical mind works.

Perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander, Tonya Kappes, and Leighann Dobbs, this third entry in the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series delivers all the hallmarks readers love: a charming community hiding dangerous secrets, an amateur sleuth mystery heroine whose engineering logic is her greatest weapon, and the kind of witty, character-driven storytelling that makes you feel right at home-even while you’re looking over your shoulder.

If you crave stories where brains outwit brutality, coffee fuels courage, and even a yoga mat can lead to a clue, you’ll love following Emily Rodriguez as she untangles lies, logic, and loyalty in this suspenseful campus thriller.

Because in Briarwood, every equation ends the same way-someone always forgets to carry the one.

When small-town yoga instructor and accidental sleuth Emily Rodriguez hosts her first wellness retreat, she expects peace, balance, and maybe a few growing pains-not a corpse in her studio.

As Briarwood’s residents gather for a week of mindfulness and essential oils, celebrity yoga guru Serena Winters takes center stage. But when the beloved instructor collapses mid-session, Emily’s dream event dissolves into chaos. What appears to be a tragic allergic reaction quickly unravels into something far darker-a meticulously planned murder disguised as a wellness mishap.

Now, surrounded by anxious guests, rising tempers, and a storm that traps everyone inside, Emily must summon every ounce of logic, intuition, and courage she’s gained from past investigations. With Detective Brown working against the clock and her daughter Sofia documenting every clue, Emily soon uncovers that serenity in Briarwood is only surface-deep.

Beneath the candles and calm lies a century-old conspiracy linking her studio to the town’s shadowy past.

Perfect for fans of murder mystery, cozy mystery, and small-town mystery fiction, Fatal Flexibility delivers everything readers love about the genre: a sharp-witted female detective, an amateur sleuth who can spot patterns others miss, and a yoga studio murder that twists wellness into wickedness. When a wellness retreat murder turns paradise into peril, one woman must balance justice and survival before the next breath becomes her last.

Welcome back to Briarwood-where yoga meets homicide, secrets never stay buried, and murder is always lurking just beyond the mat.

that seamlessly blends elements of a murder mystery thriller book with the razor-sharp tension of a legal thriller. When a prominent philanthropist, revered for their generosity, is accused of a brutal murder, defense attorney Ava Reynolds is drawn into a case that is as perplexing as it is high-stakes.

The evidence against her client is damning, yet every suspect tied to the victim has an unshakeable alibi. Ava’s pursuit of the truth unveils troubling clues that suggest corruption among the town’s elite, casting doubt on the trustworthiness of anyone involved. As she digs deeper, the case becomes a high-stakes murder mystery crime fiction book, where her legal expertise and tenacity are the only shields against a growing sense of danger.

In this enthralling crime drama with the protagonist playing the role of one of the best detective fiction mysteries to be told, Ava must navigate treacherous waters, balancing courtroom battles with her own perilous investigation. Whispered Alibis is a masterful exploration of power, privilege, and justice, keeping readers riveted until its shocking conclusion.

Get to know Dr. Jeff Montgomery, a scientist and physicist with a penchant for the obscure, achieves what others deemed impossible: the ability to travel back in time. His invention is a marvel of modern science, but it comes with a crucial limitation — any journey to the past lasts precisely one hour. After that, the traveler is pulled back to the present, with no exceptions, a new twist on sci fi fantasy.

This time-travel adventure and suspense book has the elements that depict this. Initially keeping his breakthrough a secret, Montgomery tests the device by revisiting pivotal moments in his life, correcting small regrets and observing history firsthand. But the thrill of wielding such power blinds him to the unintended consequences. Even the smallest changes, like turning left instead of right, an offhand remark to a stranger, or other seemingly benign actions begin to ripple outward in dangerous and unpredictable ways.

When a former colleague uncovers Montgomery’s secret, the news leaks to the public, sparking a frenzy. Governments want to weaponize the invention, corporations see it as a tool for profit, and individuals clamor for the chance to fix their mistakes. Amidst this chaos, a desperate hacker steals the device, using it to commit a series of seemingly perfect crimes while leaving a trail of fractured timelines in their wake.

As reality begins to unravel within this science fiction adventure, Montgomery discovers a chilling truth: each one-hour trip leaves a permanent “echo” in the timestream, and too many echoes could tear the fabric of today’s reality apart. Racing against time, he teams up with an investigative journalist and a skeptical mathematician to define this.

Timeline Disruption is a gripping tale of science fiction fantasy using ambition, responsibility, and the unforeseen perils of rewriting history. Dr. Jeff Montgomery must confront the question: how far would you go to change the past, and at what cost to the future?

They erased the truth. She remembered everything.

In a near-future world where memory can be rewritten and identity is a weapon, Jenny Vexley is a ghost-alive but digitally erased, her existence scrubbed clean by a secretive global system known as Nullpath. Once a top-tier data architect, Jenny lost everything when she uncovered the truth behind the disappearances of countless citizens. Now, she lives in the shadows, hunted by the very machine she helped build.

But when a data leak reveals a hidden vault of erased identities-and among them, someone she once loved-Jenny is pulled back into the fight. With the help of Nate, a battle-scarred intelligence officer with secrets of his own, Jenny begins a relentless quest to dismantle the system that stole her life.

From covert operations in blackout cities to heart-stopping raids on underground data facilities, their mission ignites a revolution. Along the way, Jenny and Nate must confront more than just firewalls and drones-they must face what it means to care, to remember, and to risk everything for something real.

As the line between machine and memory blurs, so does the line between enemy and ally. Because Nullpath isn’t just erasing names-it’s rewriting the future. And the only way to stop it may be to become what the system fears most:

Unforgettable.

The Treasure of Us is a gripping sci-fi thriller that blends high-octane action, emotional depth, and a slow-burning romance set against a backdrop of technological tyranny. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, The Matrix, and Red Rising, this is a story of rebellion, redemption, and the power of memory to rebuild not just a world-but the people we love most.

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Jeff Benson, a commanding tech billionaire accustomed to control, finds his meticulously ordered life upended by the reappearance of Sandy, a captivating woman from his past. But Sandy is no ordinary love interest—she harbors a secret as powerful as it is dangerous: an ancient magic that both lures and terrifies.

This compelling story unfolds as their rekindled passion faces challenges from society’s skepticism and the enigmatic forces that govern Sandy’s mystical gifts. Against a backdrop of Silicon Valley’s fast-paced innovation and a shadowy, otherworldly realm, their romance tests the boundaries of trust, power, and destiny.

For readers of fantasy romance books and romance novels alike, this tale delivers a unique blend of love and mysticism. Perfect for fans of romance books for women who crave a thrilling mix of high stakes, heartache, and redemption. Dive into this romance paperback book and let yourself be swept away by an unforgettable story of passion and magic—a romance fantasy book for women that blurs the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Prepare for a darkly seductive love story that will ignite your imagination and leave you breathless.

For disillusioned detective Milo Corrigan, the city’s song has always been a mournful blues tune played in a minor key. But when the rain-soaked body of famed jazz singer Lena Valente turns up in an alley behind the Blue Vesper jazz club, he hears a new, discordant note of deceit. The official story is an overdose-a neat, tidy lie that everyone, especially his superiors, wants to believe.

But Corrigan sees what the others won’t: the signs of a professional hit. Armed with a single piece of blood-stained sheet music and a gut feeling that won’t let him go, he takes the case against the express orders of the powerful and polished Inspector Victor Harlan, a man who prefers his city’s secrets to remain buried.

His investigation plunges him into a smoky underworld of shifting alliances, where loyalty is bought and sold. He must navigate a maze of slippery informants, a deadly turf war, and the club’s enigmatic owner, Gia Moretti, a woman with secrets as deep as her pockets. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that Lena’s murder is just the first verse in a symphony of corruption that reaches from the darkest corners of the mob to the highest echelons of the city.

Hunted by his own department and the city’s most ruthless criminals, Corrigan is a lone detective in a world where the truth is the most dangerous secret of all. Can he unravel the notes of this shadow song before he’s permanently silenced?

Shadow Song is a gripping, atmospheric noir thriller that will keep you guessing until the final, shattering note. Perfect for fans of Raymond Chandler, Michael Connelly, and modern, hard-boiled detective fiction.

Ethan’s world collides with that of Alina Verano, a brilliant and enigmatic cryptologist who holds the key to unraveling a conspiracy of global proportions. In a chase that spans the historic canals of Venice to the grandeur of Europe’s most iconic locations, the duo faces a relentless adversary from a shadowy organization wielding vast resources and chilling ruthlessness.

As Ethan and Alina navigate this deadly game of cat and mouse, the line between ally and enemy blurs, forcing them to confront not only external dangers but also the smoldering tension between them. With the depth of a dark romance thriller, this tale delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the fragility of unexpected love amidst chaos.

Combining the edge-of-your-seat action of the best spy novels with the layered emotion of dark romance thrillers, this book will captivate fans of espionage and spy thrillers who crave complex characters, twisting plots, and heart-pounding tension. For those who cherish stories where love battles the shadows of mistrust, Ethan Steele and Alina Verano’sjourney promises a blend of passion and peril that will keep you riveted until the explosive finale.

Will love triumph over the secrets that threaten to destroy them? Find out in this electrifying tale of sacrifice, survival, and the ultimate price of truth.

Detective Milo Corrigan is one of the last honest cops in a city drowning in corruption, where truth is as slippery as the rain-slicked streets and justice often comes at the barrel of a gun. Haunted by the unsolved murder of city planner Daniel Markov-a failure that has gnawed at him for five long years-Milo is a man who lives in the shadows, chasing redemption through every case he touches.

When Celeste Sterling, a socialite with ties to powerful men and darker secrets, is found dead in a locked penthouse suite, Milo is drawn into a case that feels less like an investigation and more like a trap. A cryptic message scrawled in lipstick, a silver feather locket hiding a clue, and the unmistakable signature of Markov’s killer suggest that this murder isn’t just another crime-it’s personal.

The deeper Milo digs, the clearer it becomes that he isn’t just chasing a murderer. He’s navigating a labyrinth built by Victor Raines, a ruthless mastermind who thrives on control, secrets, and psychological manipulation. Raines isn’t just erasing lives; he’s rewriting narratives, turning allies into enemies, and pulling Milo’s own past into the crosshairs.

To survive, Milo must form an uneasy alliance with Andrea Smithson, a fearless investigative journalist with her own ghosts to confront. Together, they untangle a web of conspiracies that reaches from rain-slick back alleys to the city’s highest offices of power. But every clue they uncover comes with a price. Friends become suspects, partners become liabilities, and every step closer to the truth pushes them further into Raines’s game.

As the body count rises and the city teeters on the brink of chaos, Milo faces a brutal choice: expose the truth and risk losing everyone he cares about, or bury the ghosts of the past once and for all. But ghosts don’t stay buried. Not in a city like this.

Shadows on Rain-Soaked Glass is a relentless noir thriller that blends psychological tension, hard-boiled detective work, and a gripping conspiracy that will keep you turning pages late into the night. With a rain-soaked atmosphere worthy of classic film noir and the emotional depth of modern crime fiction, Carter Bryson delivers a story that fans of Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and Raymond Chandler will devour.

If you love:

Gritty urban mysteries dripping with atmosphere,
Twists that keep you guessing until the last page,
Broken heroes who refuse to quit no matter the cost,

…then this dark, mesmerizing detective story belongs on your shelf.

Step into the rain, follow the ghosts, and discover why justice in Corrigan’s city always comes at a price.

Amelia Stone has built a celebrated career writing fiction that feels chillingly real. As a bestselling author of legal thrillers, she is a master of crafting intricate plots and bringing justice to the page. But when she accepts a lucrative, private commission from the enigmatic billionaire Lord Blackwood, she finds herself crossing the line from fiction into a terrifying reality.

Her task is to write the history of the Blackwood family, a legacy to be immortalized at their gothic estate, Blackwood Manor, perched on the stormy cliffs of the Yorkshire coast. With the help of her brilliant but anonymous ghostwriter-a digital phantom she knows only as Veritas-Amelia uncovers what was meant to stay buried: a forty-year-old secret of murder and deceit tied to a shadowy criminal syndicate. She meticulously documents it all in a single, explosive manuscript: The Serpent’s Quill.

The night she delivers the final draft, her world shatters. Lord Blackwood is found dead, a dagger in his chest, and the manuscript has vanished without a trace.

Suddenly, Amelia is no longer the author; she is the prime suspect. With a clear motive, no alibi, and her name on a damning book that no one else has seen, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a weary but relentless police inspector. Worse, she is now being hunted by the very syndicate she exposed, a ruthless organization that will stop at nothing to recover the manuscript and permanently silence its author.

Trapped and isolated, Amelia’s only hope is to place her trust in the one person who may have orchestrated her downfall: the ghostwriter. Is he an ally, playing his own long game of revenge against the people who destroyed his past? Or is he the master manipulator, a ghost in the machine who set her up to take the fall?

To survive, Amelia must step out of the pages of her own novels and become the hero she always wrote about. Her investigation becomes a frantic chase through the dark web and the rain-swept English countryside, a desperate search for the truth that will either clear her name or lead her to her grave.

The Ghostwriter’s Gambit is a twisting, intelligent thriller about the power of narrative and the price of truth. It is a deadly game of cat and mouse where the most dangerous weapon is a story, and the only person you can trust is a ghost. Can Amelia unravel the conspiracy before her own final chapter is written?

and holds the key to a truth that could change everything. He develops code that disappears after it’s been read, which seemed like a good idea until….

Enter Detective Ava Rossi, a woman forged in the crucible of the city’s dark underbelly. Haunted by her past, she possesses an unwavering determination to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. Ava’s investigation takes her on a perilous journey through the digital labyrinth, where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and every piece of information becomes a weapon.

As Ava delves deeper into the cryptographer’s code, she unravels a web of deceit woven by powerful tech moguls vying for control over Nova’s digital destiny. Her pursuit of truth leads her to confront a powerful adversary who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

“The Vanishing Code” is a high-stakes thriller that asks us to question the nature of progress, the seductive allure of power, and the enduring human struggle for truth. It is a story of digital intrigue, ethical dilemmas, and the enduring human spirit in a world defined by technology.