Samantha Hartley has officially opened her private investigation office in DC. Her newest client is found dead outside his posh hotel--a "jumper". DC cops find her business card in his pocket and want to know everything, but Sam won't talk. When the case is ruled a homicide, Sam is determined to be involved in finding out why her client was murdered.

A sweet love story. The lovely daughter of the Laird of Donnach is forced to make a decision that costs her everything she holds dear. Little does she know how this decision will impact her family for centuries. In early twentieth-century Paris, an innocent young woman discovers that everything she thought she knew about her past was false. The truth of her family's past and the greed and hatred that has spanned two-hundred years now costs her dearly and threatens her very existence. The cruel murder of her uncle brings forth the truth. She escapes to Edinburgh where she meets the man whose face has haunted her dreams since her uncle's funeral. Who is he and why has he resurfaced now in Edinburgh? Will he save her life or is he death in a very attractive package?

It didn't begin that morning when Trick's mother found them standing in her kitchen, one with his daddy's big knife in his hand, all 3 with bloody hands. It wouldn't end, even when her panic over their blood oath faded. It had begun nearly 100 years earlier. It would last their lifetimes and beyond, this brotherhood of theirs. Trick Raines would grow into a rancher; his cousin, Blade Long Knife, a veterinarian and hereditary chief of his tribe. The third, Chase Adams, a half-blood Apache would become a famous attorney. These three would live to stand against arson, murder, rustling, and worse--much, much worse.

A teeny, tiny, little book of mystery. How many people can be murdered in just 75 pages? And just how many board games can be used in the process? Easily-bored and mega-wealthy Charles Moneymaker and his friend and author, James Reading (of the railroad Readings, of course) are amateur sleuths. A 1936 holiday invitation from Moneymaker's old friend, Marvin Cosgrove, to spend the Christmas holidays at his estate, The Gardens, cannot be passed up. Little do they know that. by inviting a group of guests with little or nothing in common, Moneymaker's old friend, Coz, has set off a string of deadly events as his guests begin to die! Can Moneymaker and James figure how who the killer is or, by Christmas, will the killer be the last one left alive?

Preston Andrews, Senior Homicide Detective for the Virginia Beach Police Department, is tall, dark and handsome--and wealthy beyond belief. The son of U.S. Senator William Andrews and his lovely wife, Rosemary, lives in the mansion he'd bought from his parents a few years ago. He'd grown up in the Virginia Beach "summer home" of his parents and loves it more than anyplace he's ever been. Along with the house came the skinny, prim and proper Lizzie, their housekeeper for the last 30 years of his life, and covert ops retired marine, Palmer. When we meet Preston, his personal life--a mess, his professional life--with several definite challenges at present, and murder collide.

A young hospital administrator is found dead only three months after the suicide of his predecessor. Press and the Virginia team come together with Detective Ross Graham of the Norfolk PD to resolve an issue of murder. Then Press's favorite coroner comes unglued when a small child dies unnecessarily. How these and more all come together is a very pressing issue of murder!

My 2nd Novel: Part 2 of Intersections Claire is born into wealth and New York Society. She forms a lifelong circle of friends in school in early 1900s Paris. After the murder of the man she loves, Claire and anyone close to her are threatened by the killer. Her losses mount and she and her friends escape to a new life in Chicago. But the danger to Claire and her friends isn't over yet!

Preston Andrews is admired by women for his handsome face and well-toned physique, by all for his opinion and skill. He rejects FBI recruitment efforts to remain with the VBPD. His dad, a Senator, wants his son in the Foreign Service or politics. His 180 lb. dog shares his mansion and fails obedience training for the 4th time. His sister isn't speaking to him--his own fault. Then, add murder to the mix.

Three Books in One! Katherine's mother is murdered & the tiny girl's life becomes her worst nightmare. Claire is born into wealth & NY Society. After her fiancee's murder, she & anyone close to her are in danger. Young Richard,from a line of cops, loses his father & his mother is in bed with the man Richard believes is the killer. Each will impact the lives of the others in early 1900s Chicago!

The 2nd of The Preston Andrews Mysteries finds Press, Trace, and Rachel trying to end a decade-long killing spree. If you are an art lover, you may be able to spot what is going on before the story gives it away--but that is doubtful. This killer is cunning. As for his personal life, well, Press is trying to deal with his sister's surprise. Then there is a surprise visit from his dad. Oh, boy!

3rd in The Preston Andrews Mysteries. When his lover goes missing, his world is turned upside down. With surprising support from his nemesis, Malcolm Probst, the Director of the FBI; and his father, U.S. Senator William Andrews; Press goes hunting for Rachel and a killer.

Press has a very important appointment he absolutely must make. Wouldn't you know some whacko would start leaving dead bodies on his beach? Three Jane Does with absolutely nothing in common, except they're all dead. Enter a young soldier to report a missing friend. Can Press talk PFC Samantha Hartley into letting him solve the case, or will she put her pretty nose in where it doesn't belong?

It is spring of 2012. A brilliant, young law student is found dead in Virginia Beach and Press is not happy. Murder in his town always makes him unhappy. He'd much rather he was put out of business.

Admiral Poindexter has a serious problem and only his friend's son can help. If the wrong people discover that he has asked for help, someone he loved would die—quickly, horribly. Snuffed out like a candle.

Press has now thoroughly offended everyone around him. His woman is gone, his heart is broken, and he's just simply in a pissy mood! Lt. Wallace is watching Press implode and take the Virginia Beach PD Homicide Squad down with him. Press is ordered to see the department shrink! Soon, Press and Jones are on the road--following doctor's orders!

Published for those who read "Where is Harry?" and "Claire: A Woman's Journey". This stand-alone is for you! Part 3 of "Intersections: Love, Betrayal, Murder." Richard hails from a family of cops. Tragedy & betrayal take him to Chicago for a new start. A new job, a new friend, & a new love bring joy & challenges to his life. Chicago is not the best place for an honest cop in the 1920s!

My 1st Novel: Part 1 of Intersections As beautiful Sarah discovers the truth, she loses her life and her tiny child, Katherine, loses everything she has known. Young Mary is raised in hatred & deceit only to discover love in time to lose it, perhaps forever. Pursued by an evil man she detests, her only prayer is that her missing brother will find her & rescue her before she dies much too young.

Murder investigation via the dog's perspective, this humorous mystery has Jones providing background information on the goings on in the Andrews household. His views on work, people and situations are bound to give the reader a giggle as Press and the rest of the Virginia team try to find the killer of a young woman who didn't exist just a very few years before she's found on Press's beach--dead!

2/3/2013 addition to the Samantha Hartley, PI mystery series. Sam's new client is someone she's really not certain she wants to take on. This beautiful woman either has a very serious stalker or a screw loose. Any way you look at it, there could be a lot of danger here!

If you don't know what Bipolar Disorder means to the sufferer or those around him/her, this is for you. Here's how it has affected my life and that of those around me. With therapy, age and medication we can survive--even thrive! The author has written over 20 novels, but this time has given us insight into her childhood when depression began, on into her teen years when the mood swings began to openly manifest themselves, and into old age where she is finally able to control the symptoms and live a life of value and stability.

A serial killer hits Virginia Beach on day 1 of spring break. Press's first thought is that an old nemesis from many years ago has come back to haunt him. The victims are, as before, the daughters of well-known families--except one. Press is thrown by the anomaly. Why the daughter of an unemployed man of modest means? His only goal is to stop the killing before break ends and he loses more girls and perhaps the killer. He calls in the Virginia team and together they try to put the puzzle together.