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47. Murder at the Seven Dials by Cara Devlin (WW/WM, Mystery with Rom elements)
    When her husband is accused of murder after being found with dead opera singer. Audrey inserts herself in the investigation. She has many secrets & one uncanny power that will help.

CWs: homophobia, sex work, violence

48. Death at Fournier Downs by Cara Devlin (WW/WM, Mystery Rom).

Her BFF dies in mysterious circumstances, Audrey summons Hugh over her husband’s objections. Their attraction grows as does their conflicts about it.

CWs: abortion, STI, violence, murder, suicide, toxic family

49. Silence of Deceit by Cara Devlin (WW/WM, Mystery Rom, UK set 1819)

When former residents of the same Asylum Audrey had been confined to are killed, Audrey clashes with the Duke and Hugh about her instance in investigating.

CWS: murder, extortion, mental illness, sex work, STI, suicide.

50. Penance for the Dead by Cara Devlin (WW/WM, Mystery Rom, UK set 1820)

The lies and secrets of Hugh’s toxic family finally come to light, shocking even cynical Hugh and nearly costing him his life.

CWs: murder, SA, lies, abandonment, explosions, mental illness.

51. Fatal by Design by Cara Devlin (WW/WM, Mystery Rom, UK set 1820s)

Grief and secrets continue to isolate Hugh & Audrey but when Audrey sister Millie is abducted, Audrey must try to find her.

CWS: racism, homophobia, murder, toxic family, grief.

52. A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn (WW/WM, Mystery Rom, UK-set 1889)

The mystery is convoluted and super dark but Raybourn triumphs in balancing it with the ridiculous and tender. ❤️❤️❤️

CWS: murders, arson, violence, interference with the dead, DV, sexual harassment

53. Her Sanctuary by Toni Anderson (WM/WW, RS, rancher/former FBI agent in hiding)

Betrayed by the FBI, Eliza doesn’t trust them to protect her & goes on the run.

CWs: rape, abuse, murder, grief, death of parent, jealousy. PT: terrorism, death of family, death of spouse, betrayal.

54. Primal Mirror by Nalini Singh (PNR, Bk 8, eArc 7/23/24)

A new pack, dangerous neighbors and a desperate woman unsure she can trust herself or her memories but sure she can’t trust her keepers to keep her & baby safe.

CWs: non-consensual medical procedures, pregnancy, toxic parents, violence.

55. Her Last Chance by Toni Anderson (WM/WW, RS ( FBI agent & artist, from 2003)

Marsh & Josie have a complicated & adversarial history but when a serial killer comes for her, he will do anything to protect her.

CWs: murder, ref to SA, ref to S&M, homophobia, grief, ref to 9/11.

56. Her Risk to Take by Toni Anderson (WM/WW, RS, Dr & ranch hand/ex-con)

Sarah has been in seemingly unrequited lust/lost with her brother ranch hand Cal for years & finally decides to make a move but a secret relationship is not enough.

CWs: guns, DV, police brutality, lies, secrets.

57. Cold Deceit by Toni Anderson (WM/WW, RS, FBI HRT/ forensic anthropologist )

Intense attraction, huge trust issues & cross-country trek on a deadline. Really like this book and didn’t regret accidentally starting on book 2.

CW: SA, trafficking, IPV,guns, grief, kidnapping, adoptee trauma.

58. Cold Snap by Toni Anderson(WM/WW, RS, FBI HRT)

Undercover in his hometown has Grady reliving all the reasons he left except for the Brynn, his unexpected tenant. Super dark secondary POV with its own dark romance???

CWs: grief, CANCER ( Mom of FMC), DV, police brutality, harassment, pet abuse

59. Cold Silence by Toni Anderson (WM/WW, RS, FBI HRT/Hacker)

Shane is guilt-ridden and determined to find his friend’s killer & needs Yael’s help to track down the responsible person. Neither expect their intense connection.

CWs: serial murder, SA, school shooting, grief, kidnapping, guns