Lily Larsen has never been afraid of anything, yet the effects of the war are wearing her down. Her beautiful home in Cades Cove, Tennessee, lies deep in the Smoky Mountains. For decades, her family has farmed and lived peacefully, until the soldiers came and made every day a struggle to survive. Whether they wear gray or blue, the men in uniform arrive unexpectedly and take whatever they want. Not only do they steal food and livestock, but some believe they can help themselves to anything they desire. Lily now has something to fear. Caleb Henry is running from his own battles, bleeding and broken. He seeks refuge in the cove and literally runs into Lily. Because he's injured, she shows compassion and sneaks him into her cabin, trusting her folks to tend him. But there's more to Caleb than they see on the surface. His arrival changes their lives, and what happens going forward can never be undone.

Three years ago, FBI agent Darcy Gellar almost died at the hands of a serial killer.Struggling with her demons, Darcy moves her family to Genoa Cove. With the sadistic killer she captured serving a life sentence, she hopes a peaceful life along the ocean will end her nightmares.Then a body surfaces along the coast. And the evidence points to one man: the killer Darcy put behind bars three years ago. Either Darcy caught the wrong man, or an apprentice serial killer stalks paradise. Then the murderer takes another life, and the nightmare of three years ago rushes forth to claim Darcy.Now Darcy isn't simply unraveling a mystery. She's facing a killer who knows what frightens her most. He won't stop until he takes her life and destroys her family.But the killer should beware. Darcy stopped a serial killer once. And she'll do it again."An exciting, page-turning gem" - Showcasing BooksThe page-turning serial killer thriller fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan, Mary Burton, and Thomas Harris will love. From the bestselling author of The Scarlett Bell Dark Thriller series.Start reading now! Praise for Dan Padavona: "I was actually turning pages on my Kindle so fast, I thought I would burn it out." - Amazon Review"One of the most exciting writers to burst upon the scene in quite some time." - Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author"Characters that you can care about. Read this in one sitting. Scary as hell. Locked my doors even." - Amazon Review"Dan builds tension like few others can. His prose is rich and his characters are memorable. I dare you to read a Padavona story with the lights out." - Zach Bohannon, author of the Empty Bodies series"Read the complete series. Absolutely awesome author." - Amazon ReviewIndie Thriller Novel of the Year Finalist

In 71 Hyacinth Drive, Matt Burke—a writer living alone in his remote house deep in the Maine woods—is driving home one day when he accidentally hits a homeless man on the side of the road. To cover up what happened, he takes his body and brings it back to his house. One night, when he goes to move it, the body's gone. Just as he realizes, footsteps come from upstairs. He's not alone. In The Missing, something strange has been happening inside Haven, Maine—the small, rural, sleepy town known for the “best apple pie” in the state. Slowly, since February, missing posters have popped up in the town: on telephone posts, the town bulletin board, and the front window of Al’s Diner. One of the many people concerned is Violet, someone who has lived in the town ever since she was a little girl. She’s determined to get to the bottom of what’s happening, no matter what happens to her. In 217, hack horror writer, Stephen Greene—the author of books like scariest ghosts spotted in haunted hotels and ten most haunted graveyards—goes to the Fairhope Hotel, intrigued by the hidden history of the 100-year-old hotel. As the almost empty hotel greets him, two days from closing down for the winter, Stephen—soon after settling in—is going to experience what true terror is. Find these and ten more stories inside that are sure to make your skin crawl.

Ever since the dawn of days, rumors about the Diary of Lucifer echoed throughout Elysium. Hidden from all human knowledge, the Diary was kept a secret, locked away in the small village of Agalmath. Isaac and Demetre find themselves in a dangerous journey as they uncover the truth about the Diary and its guardians. However, for Isaac and Demetre, danger lies at every step, hidden in the most unexpected places. Hunted by the Nephilins and the Fallen Stars, they must find others who will join them in the battle against the coming darkness. Thus begins The Whispers of the Fallen, a new series of epic fantasy for readers of all ages.

Three sisters. A charming inn. Hints of mystery and romance. And a gorgeous seaside setting. Escape to Misty Harbor Inn. As Nantucket reaches the pinnacle of its summer glory, and the Marris sisters welcome guests at Misty Harbor Inn, youngest sister Sam Carter enters her mother's cobbler recipe in the Summerfest baking contest. But she faces a formidable opponent, a past winner who is determined to keep her title even if it means stooping to dirty tactics. Can Sam's newfound faith help her rise above the fray and reach out to this lonely woman? Meanwhile, an elderly guest arrives who knows the inn's history, and the sisters are stunned to learn that their late mother lived there as a child. But she told them she'd never been to Nantucket until her honeymoon! Through the woman's reminiscences and photos, the sisters make an intriguing discovery -- not only about the mysterious Hannah Montague, the young woman who disappeared from the house in 1880, but also about their own family history.

Dive into "Whispers in the Moonlight", a riveting tale of historical intrigue and timeless romance. On the serene shores of Luna Bay, Sarah, a passionate historian, uncovers an old diary that leads her on a journey through the town's maritime mysteries, revealing the tragic love story of the Leviathan's ill-fated voyage. As Sarah delves deeper, her path intertwines with Alex, a kindred spirit with eyes that mirror the sea's hidden depths. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of clues that whisper of a treasure shrouded within the bay's legends. But some stories, especially those obscured by time's passage, carry dangers of their own. The closer they get to the truth, the more they find themselves entangled in a web of secrecy and power. Their quest resurrects a history that Luna Bay had long kept silent—an odyssey that transcends the mere discovery of sunken shipwrecks. It's a journey of the heart, where every resolution sings with the echoes of a love reborn. Join Sarah and Alex as they stitch together the fragments of the past, facing down the shadows that threaten their peace. What emerges is more than the revelation of a sunken ship's secrets—it's the unfolding of a bond that weathers the storm of dark revelations, giving life to a love story as profound as the depths from which it surfaced. "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a narrative embroidered with adventure, enigma, and heart-stopping moments that cement love and history's enduring legacy. Will the echoes of the past lead Sarah and Alex to the truth, or will they be consumed by the mysteries that Luna Bay harbors beneath its waves? "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a book that will appeal to fans of beach read mystery romance, coastal romance mystery, and nautical heritage. It is a story of small town romance with a secret, romantic suspense set on the coast, and seaside love story with a twist. You will be captivated by the characters as they explore the coastal town secrets and find a love that whispers in the moonlight. Don't miss this thrilling and enchanting book.