Cirrus@Austlit

Detective Matt Murphy is assigned the case no one else wants. The Butcher is a ghost, killing all over Australia for years, and now he’s made the coastal city of Harbour Bay his hunting ground. Up against a brick wall, Matt has no choice but to contact the only surviving witness-seventeen-year-old Hallie Walker. But Hallie has been in a psychological rehabilitation centre since the double murder five years ago, and Matt needs help.

Gifted psychologist Natalie Miller sees a lot of herself in Hallie and vows to help her heal. Natalie is no stranger to a violent past, and is usually wary of men. She is stunned by her response to the hot detective, and becomes determined to not only see Hallie released-as she believes the girl has been misdiagnosed-but to help Matt solve this unsolvable case.

Matt and Natalie face danger at every turn, but can’t fight the powerful attraction between them.

Natalie thinks her only problem is a deranged ex-boyfriend, but is it possible she’s attracted the attention of The Butcher? When the serial killer strikes again, they know he’s close, and Matt is frantic to catch him…because now he has more than ever to lose' (publication blurb).

Matt races against time to stop the bloody rampage, and Natalie might hold the key to breaking the case. But will they survive with their lives and hearts intact…

'Internal Affairs officer Kellie Munroe is investigating one of her own…

Kellie and Detective Amelia Donovan were childhood friends, until a horrifying event destroyed their friendship. Now Amelia is slated for promotion to Superintendent, but her career is in jeopardy following a physical altercation with a suspect, and her history with Kellie complicates the already sensitive investigation.

Amelia’s partner Darryl Hill must work with Kellie, despite serious reservations…

Darryl is loyal, ethical, and dedicated to his work, but he can’t contain his curiosity about Kellie, who always seems to push his partner’s buttons. When their investigation leads to criminal kingpin Dick Coleani and a string of murdered men, an attempt on their lives sends Kellie into a panic, reigniting memories of her childhood trauma.

As Darryl helps Kellie through her fear, he can no longer deny his attraction to her…but he wants more than the broken, traumatised woman feels capable of giving.

Terrifying personal threats force Kellie to pursue answers in secret…

When Kellie begins to suspect this case and Coleani might somehow be connected to her own personal nightmare, she will need help from both Darryl and Amelia as she plunges down a perilous path.

But will Darryl be able to rein in her quest for justice before the past repeats itself and Kellie is left with another—possibly fatal—open wound?' (publication blurb).

'Club X—where fantasy and reality collide…

For notorious sex club owner Aimee Burnes, it’s all about business. That is until her estranged sister, Louisa, is found dead in the small, coastal town of Harbour Bay. Having always been the favourite of their hyper-religious mother, there’s no logical explanation for Louisa’s untimely death—unless she wasn’t the angel she was believed to be.

Aimee will do anything to protect her club, including corrupting a detective with old-fashioned ideals…

James Hawke is Harbour Bay’s newest detective. He’s a country boy through and through, and he’s not prepared for Aimee’s assault on his senses. When he’s sent undercover into Club X to collect intelligence on Aimee and her clients, James wants to believe she’s genuine. The only thing he knows for sure is he wants her in ways he never wanted anyone before. Deep undercover, he must sacrifice his morals to get close.

Aimee is a master of manipulation…

Aimee will do what she must, even if it means taking her seduction of James too far. With both of them craving more than an intense encounter leaving them sweaty and satisfied, outside dangers challenge their newfound bond. But when the medical examiner finds incriminating evidence pointing to Aimee as her sister’s killer, James is forced to choose…

Will he honour the oath of his badge, or believe in Aimee’s innocence, regardless of the evidence stacking against her? With her lies unmasked and her innocence questioned, proof lies in the DNA evidence.

The dead don’t lie…' (publication blurb)

'A new killer has descended on Harbour Bay, and he’s already killed five women…

Bestselling author Megan Bailey is devastated when her young cousin Stacey goes missing. She’s been watching the news and knows what this might mean. Stacey could be the newest victim of Harbour Bay’s newest serial killer. Megan is determined to do something, and enlists the help of her friend, the superintendent of police, Amelia Donovan.

Amelia has her best detective on the case…Dean Matthews.

Dean doesn’t believe in love. It makes men weak and vulnerable, and as a retired soldier, he’s experienced enough heartache to last several lifetimes. He also has difficulty dealing with emotional women. So when he shows up to interview Megan at the request of his boss, he isn’t exactly looking forward to it. Except Megan isn’t what he expected.

Megan is intelligent, witty, and not to mention, beautiful. Dean tries to maintain a professional distance, but with a killer on the loose, he breaks all his rules and gets involved. He offers Megan comfort and promises he might not be able to keep.

The body count continues to rise and Dean’s leads are empty as ever…

When Megan disappears too, Dean knows his time to solve this case is up. He must unravel the twisted web of clues the killer has left behind or risk the one woman who might finally teach him to love again' (publication blurb).

'Workaholic Riley O’Neill gets more than she bargained for when she unwittingly becomes a witness to a horrific murder…on paper.

'When news of a similar murder to the one she read reaches her, Riley soon believes the killer is communicating with her.

'When a second manuscript arrives, featuring her as a victim, she is packed up and placed into protective custody.

'Detective Nicholas Doyle has wanted Riley since their first meeting…

'But Nick has been burned before. This time, it wasn’t just his heart on the line. A failed relationship could destroy their circle of tight-knit friends which has him keeping his distance as much as possible.

'He is her only option to stay safe. 

'Confined together for the first time, Nick and Riley must confront their feelings and fears and learn to get along while fighting the desire that’s been burning beneath the surface for over a year. 

'Time begins to run out. The killer still at large, and moving closer to Riley with each murder. One wrong move and Riley is at the killer’s mercy.

'Keeping Riley safe from the killer should be easy. Keeping his hands off her is another story…'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Injured cop, Declan O’Neill had no idea what he was agreeing to when he accepted a job to protect an heiress.

'His new charge is young, beautiful, and annoying. A frustrating combination of fire and acquiescence. Not the spoilt woman he’d expected to find. She also lights his whole body on fire. Something he finds hard ignoring.

'It will be a true test of his willpower to keep his hands off her for the duration of his stay.

'Bethany Bennett has been raised by bodyguards. But none had ever interested her like Declan…

'Her father had promised her no more bodyguards. He’s gone back on his word. Her freedom a distant memory.

'These next few weeks will be torture…

'Declan planned to push Bethany to her limits. What he didn’t count on was her pushing his.

'With her life in the balance, Bethany will find sometimes you have to fight for what you want, and she wants Declan…'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Twenty years ago, Caitlyn Buchanan made headlines, one-third of a group called the Teen Bonnies.

'Six years later, a new group is emulating the Teen Bonnies, only this time, the group are ruthless and the police desperate to catch the criminals.

'When one of the group is injured in the latest robbery. They will be looking to recruit.

'Detective Alec Harris has the perfect plan…

'Who better to take the place of the imposter Teen Bonnie than an original? The woman he’d put behind bars.

'Caitlyn would do anything to taste freedom again. Even go down a path that could be dangerous.

'Only she’s not sure if the danger is to her life or Alec’s hold on her heart.

'As the situation turns deadly, Alec needs to consider just how far he’s willing to go—and if he’ll risk Caitlyn’s life to close the case.'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Constable Hallie Murphy has her whole life planned. She’d come through the worst and can finally see the fruits of her labour.

'But when her old friend commits suicide inside the same mental hospital she’d spent her formative years, Hallie can’t overcome her doubts.

'She returns to Paradise Valley, the place of her nightmares.

'Hallie soon realises she has made a terrible mistake.

'Something dark and rotten lurks the halls of Paradise Valley.

'Her investigation takes her on a dangerous path. One which could very well lead her to her death. 

'The truth will shock and sicken her, a secret someone will kill to keep.

'Trapped within the walls, she must trust a stranger with an agenda of his own to make it out alive…'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Chase Hill never expected serving his country would end with him hunted by a member of his own unit.

'A star witness in his team mate’s court-martial, Chase has no choice but to disappear.

'On his way to his brother’s home in Harbour Bay, Chase is run off the road, assumed dead.

'Rose Doyle has no idea the risk to her heart when she agrees to keep Chase safe.

'Injured, he has no choice but to lean on her. Can she make him understand to her, he’s not expendable but the only man who can make her whole?

'Chase can’t help but be attracted to the beautiful woman who wants to help him, but his career isn’t one he’d expose her to.

'Rose understands Chase’s reservations and the fear he has of bringing danger to her door. But Rose has waited too long to feel this way and will fight him every stubborn step of the way.

'Chase must make a decision. The only life he knows, or the woman he possibly loves.'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Stacey Bailey has her life back on track and her business is a success.

'Only the memories of her captivity hold her back. Nightmares of the darkness she’d found herself in for days on end.

'A surprise visit from her captor, has Stacey escaping to the freedom of the ocean only to find he has followed her there and help too far away.

'Sawyer Elliott’s business is dwindling. All because of Stacey Bailey. 

'When he confronts her, he doesn’t expect the wash of desire for the woman he hates and worse, the concern he feels when he catches the unexpected fear in her eyes.

'When he pulls her from the ocean, they both become targets.

'Despite their differences they must work together to survive…

'…Or they’ll be both lost to troubled waters.'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Sophie Harris has always been headstrong, a quality that had her leaving town on the back of a motorcycle.

'Now she returns to her childhood home, tail tucked between her legs, with a failed marriage behind her and a young son.

'This time she plans to make it work. Including the cute cop she’d dissed on their one disastrous date all those years ago.

'Sophie has no idea the trouble her ex is in and that it will lead dangerous men to her door. 

'When the power goes out, leaving Sophie and her son alone in the dark, she must fight to keep her son safe, no matter the cost.

'The house she’d seen as her safe haven, turns into her prison and could very well be her grave. 

'Only Sophie’s stubbornness and tenacity keep her alive, as she plays a deadly game of hide and seek…

'…Where one wrong move could be her last.'

Source: publisher's blurb

'Jack Hill has been on the trail of an international arms dealer for years.

'He can almost taste the victory until the operation goes south. 

'Jack’s back to square one…but a chance encounter may be the opportunity he’s looking for. 

'Jack will do anything to apprehend Chris Carson including inserting himself into his secret wife’s life.

'Eden Delaney may be innocent, but when it comes to Chris, Jack won’t take chances. Deceiving Eden feels wrong, more so when he begins to feel something for the woman. Can he trust her, or is she too keeping a dark secret?

'Eden Delaney’s quiet life is turned upside down with the arrival of Jack Hill and his son. 

'She isn’t sure what to make of the rush of emotions being with Jack gives her. Her internal struggle has her questioning everything—especially her marriage.

'As passion leads them down a murky path, can he trust her enough to come clean, or will secrets destroy them both?'

Source: publisher's blurb