Standalone Mysteries
Beauty to Die For
by Mindy Starns Clark and Kim Alexis
"With Alexis' knowledge of the modeling world and Clark's mastery at mysteries, this is a novel not to be missed."
—RT Book Reviews
Twenty-five years ago, Juliette Taylor walked away from her career as a supermodel after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger named Marcus Stone. She never regretted that decision—and never forgot the man who gave her the courage to change her life.
These days, Juliette's ministry is providing encouragement to women who spend their time caring for and nurturing others. She uses her successful skin care line and spa retreats to rejuvenate these "servers."
Isn't it time someone took care of you for a change?
That's the theme for this weekend's retreat, and Juliette can't wait. But as she heads for the retreat at the world-renowned Palm Grotto Resort and Spa, she runs into Raven, a fellow supermodel from back in the day known for her fiery red hair and equally fiery temper. Within minutes, Raven flies into a rage and threatens to kill Juliette.
Kim and Mindy on the radio
Two hours later, Raven is dead.
Filled with guilt and sadness, at first Juliette doesn't even notice the arrival at the spa of Marcus, aka "TOTGA," The One That Got Away. Now she must sort out her feelings for this man from her past even as she tries to learn who killed her old modeling rival and why—before she becomes the prime suspect.
Or the next victim.
RT Book Reviews 2012 Reviewer's Choice Award Finalist (Inspirational)
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Echoes of Titanic
by Mindy Starns Clark and John Campbell Clark
"Rich with history, rife with corporate intrigue and full of hope, Echoes of Titanic is a timely tale that will appeal to fans of contemporary and historical romance, romantic suspense, and mystery."
—USA Today
Kelsey Tate's great-grandmother Adele endured the sinking of Titanic and made it safely to America, where she not only survived but thrived. Several generations later, Kelsey is a rising star at the investment firm Adele helped to establish nearly 100 years ago.
Now facing a hostile takeover, the firm's origins are challenged when new facts emerge about Adele's actions on Titanic's tragic last night. Kelsey tries to defend the company and the great-grandmother she has long admired, but the stakes are raised when a co-worker is found dead in the office—and police won't say if it's murder or suicide.
Forced to seek help from Cole Thornton, a man Kelsey once loved—and lost, thanks to her success-at-all-costs mentality—she pursues mysteries both past and present. Aided by Cole and strengthened by the faith she'd all but forgotten in her climb up the corporate ladder, Kelsey races to defend her family legacy, her livelihood, and ultimately her life.
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Secrets of Harmony Grove
"...the perfect book for those who love mystery and romance."
—CBA Retailers + Resources
Sienna Collins, owner of the Harmony Grove Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, learns that she is under investigation by the federal government for crimes she knows nothing about. A few hours later she finds her ex-boyfriend, Troy, dead, and her life and livelihood begin spinning wildly out of control. She starts doubting everyone around her, even the handsome detective assigned to the case.
As Sienna tries to clear her name, she is forced to depend on her faith, the wisdom of the Amish, and the insight of the man she has recently begun dating. She'll need all the help she can get, because the secrets she uncovers in Harmony Grove end up threatening not just her bed-and-breakfast, but also her credibility, her beliefs, and ultimately her life.
Christian Book Award Finalist
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Under the Cajun Moon
"...a delicious recipe of intrigue, romance and intelligent character development.... Clark's story line is full of spice and lingers with an unexpected bite familiar to Cajun cuisine lovers. This text is sumptuous."
—Publishers Weekly
What Secrets Can Be Found by the Light of the Cajun Moon?
New Orleans may be the "Big Easy," but nothing about it was ever easy for international business etiquette expert Chloe Ledet. She moved away years ago, leaving her parents and their famous French Quarter restaurant behind. But when she hears that her father has been shot, she races home to be by his side and to handle his affairs—only to learn a long-hidden secret that changes everything she knew to be true about herself and her family.
Framed for murder, Chloe and a handsome Cajun stranger must search for a priceless treasure, one whose roots weave through the very history of Louisiana itself. But can Chloe depend on the mysterious man leading her on this cat-and-mouse chase into the heart of Cajun country? Or by trusting him, has she gone from the frying pan into the fire?
Following up on her bestselling Gothic thriller, Whispers of the Bayou, and Amish romantic suspense, Shadows of Lancaster County, Mindy Starns Clark offers another exciting standalone novel, one full of Cajun mystery, hidden dangers, and the glow of God's unending grace.
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Shadows Of Lancaster County
"Clark delivers another fascinating novel that readers will not want to put down...This superbly plotted book is not to be missed!"
—RT Book Reviews
What Shadows Darken the Quiet Valleys of Amish Country?
Anna Bailey thought she left the tragedies of the past behind when she took on a new identity and moved from Pennsylvania to California. But now that her brother has vanished and his wife is crying out for help, Anna knows she has no choice but to come out of hiding, go home, and find him. Back in Lancaster County, Anna follows the high-tech trail her brother left behind, a trail that leads from the simple world of Amish farming to the cutting edge of DNA research and gene therapy.
During the course of her pursuit, Anna soon realizes that she has something others want, something worth killing for. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Anna seeks to protect herself, find her brother, and keep a rein on her heart despite the sudden reappearance of Reed Thornton, the only man she has ever loved.
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Whispers of the Bayou
"Intricately plotted and exquisitely detailed..."
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What Mysteries Lie Hidden Beside the Dark Water of the Bayou?
Swept away from Louisiana bayou country as a child, Miranda Miller is a woman without a past. She has a husband and child of her own and a fulfilling job in a Manhattan museum, but she also has questions—about the tragedy that cut her off from family and caused her to be sent away, and about those first five years that were erased from her memory entirely.
Summoned to the bedside of Willy Pedreaux, the old caretaker of her grandparents' antebellum estate, Miranda goes back for the first time, hoping to learn the truths of her past and receive her rightful inheritance. But Willy's premature death plunges Miranda into a nightmare of buried secrets, priceless treasure, and unknown enemies.
Follow one woman's search through the hidden rooms of a bayou mansion, the enigmatic snares of an ancient myth, and the all-consuming quest for a heart open enough for love—and for God.
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