Bøker av Danielle Stewart

Charlize has been called home as her mother begins to succumb to a long illness. Reluctantly taking a step back from her role in private security with the Kinross organization, Charlize resumes her role as a detective, armed with a badge and a determination to still make a difference in this world. Amidst the challenges of settling into a small-town police precinct, she stumbles upon a mysterious case. A baffling disappearance that local authorities dismiss as attention-seeking antics. Charlize's instincts, however, tell her there's more to the story. Especially when digging she discovers multiple cases in the state with the same haunting details. "The Boyfriend Loophole" is a gripping tale where chasing down evil might lead Charlize to her own reflection in the mirror. Every code she's lived by becomes irrelevant and she crosses a line she knows she won't be able to come back from."

In the heart-pounding seventeenth novel of the Barrington Billionaires series, Mick, a seasoned operative with the skills to masterfully manipulate his surroundings, finds himself in a perilous game. His life is a delicate balance of secret missions and moments of stillness. Two years have passed since Mick's last contact with Charlize, his former partner and the woman who once held his heart. Things ended terribly between them but now they have no choice but to give it another try. Charlize, donning a new identity, infiltrates a nefarious organization. This group preys on vulnerable individuals, promising them salvation but ensnaring them in a web of exploitation. With Mick by her side, they aim to dismantle the organization from within, exposing the truth behind its charitable facade. In this electrifying thriller, can Mick and Charlize stay alive long enough to rewrite their story? Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely DreamsBook 10: Perfect HomecomingBook 11: Promising ReunionBook 12: Unending BlissBook 13: Fearless ProtectorBook 14: Hidden PassionBook 15: Relentless CharmBook 16: Lasting HopeBook 17: Endless WhispersBook 18: Unbroken Embrace

Paisley May, a talented actress who rose to fame in the dazzling world of Hollywood, finds her life upended when ominous threats turn her glamorous existence into a nightmare. With danger lurking at every corner and the stakes growing higher each day, her trusted team turns to the enigmatic Kinross Organization. They are the keepers of secrets and their clandestine association aids those trapped in imminent peril.Escorted by Ben O'Malley to the remote commune of Cinderhill, Paisley is thrust into an unfamiliar world, far removed from the glitz and glamor she once knew. Ben prefers a long night tending bar rather than babysitting. But when his family needs him, he can't say no.Drawn to his irresistible charm and fierce protectiveness, a passionate romance begins to blossom amidst the shadowy circumstances that brought them together. The danger escalates and the line between trust and betrayal blurs. They must rely on their growing bond to navigate the treacherous path ahead. Will Paisley find solace in the arms of her protector, or will their electrifying connection be their undoing?Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely DreamsBook 10: Perfect HomecomingBook 11: Promising ReunionBook 12: Unending BlissBook 13: Fearless ProtectorBook 14: Hidden PassionBook 15: Relentless CharmBook 16: Lasting HopeBook 17: Endless Whispers

Miles. Kerry wanted hundreds of miles between her and the hometown that never felt much like home. College held all the promise of new beginnings. Academics and tests always made more sense to her than people and feelings. Her complicated family couldn't seem to give her room to breathe, but reinventing herself will prove harder than she imagines. When the plane touches down in California, Kerry's new life begins. Leslie can't hide from the choices she's made. Her life, and the life of her entire family, is forever altered and maybe permanently fractured. After losing so much, keeping Kerry safe is paramount. When Mark, the man she loved and left behind, is her only hope in a dangerous situation, she knows she's playing with fire. It's a risk she's willing to take. The turbulent push and pull between longing for independence and begging time to slow down ensues as mother and daughter tug in different directions. Kerry demands to break free and Leslie can't help but hold on. When they both lose their footing and tumble away from all the things they thought they wanted, who will be there to catch them?

Daisy sobbed as she pointed at the picture of my darling son. "It was him," she cried out distraught. "He was the one who attacked me." Today all my worst fears came true. I thought I had escaped the dark secrets of my teenage years. But when my son is accused by one of my students of a crime I know only too well, my past comes hurtling into my present.Surely my beloved son Bryson, my kind and caring boy, who I raised to be nothing like the men of my past, couldn't be mixed up with - or worse, be - what they are describing. Could he?But when Daisy comes to me in the classroom with tears in her eyes, trusting me with her confession, I vow that she won't suffer the same fate I did. But what can I do? I love my son. I need to believe him no matter what.As I struggle to know who to believe, the threats begin. Notes on my car, messages saying we will pay for what happened. Just like last time. Only this time I don't know if I'll get out of it alive... This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Danielle Stewart:"Grabbed me from the first paragraph and didn't let go. I was floored... I actually held my breath... the story and the writing are THAT compelling." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I read this in 24 hours! It is so thrilling. Loved it." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Heart-pounding... left me on the edge of my seat!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Fast-paced and so many twists! I was guessing until the end. I can't wait to read more by this author" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Had my stomach in knots! From the first page until the last I was completely immersed... gripping!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I could not put this down... perfect... I was completely absorbed... Amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

A great and sudden loss has left Lauren rudderless and drifting. The one person in her life who always knew what to say, now wasn't around to say anything at all. One night, while sitting alone for a good cry, she's rudely interrupted. A disruption, that if not handled swiftly, could send shockwaves through her entire life. Against his better judgment, Tray Hallenburn is doing something nice. His mother asked him for a favor. Even though it meant leaving a sandy paradise island and doing actual work for a few days, he obliged. As long as he stuck to the plan, everything would be fine. He'd show up in Boston and graciously turn down a absurd job offer. In no time, he'd return to his wonderfully frivolous life of pleasure and indulgence. What he hadn't expected was the beautiful, mysterious woman sitting alone in a darkened office. He was always a sucker for tears. Oblivious to how their lives already connect, Tray and Lauren embark as reluctant partners on an unwelcome adventure. Sparks fly and emotions run hot as long hidden secrets surface. They'll have only each other to hang on to as they decide what path to take. And whether or not they'll take it together.Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely Dreams

Ellen and John have survived the disruption in their quaint farm town. The long unidentified Jane Doe, secretly buried on Ellen's family farm, finally has a name and story. It's now their own story that waits to be written. When Ellen receives a job offer in the city it's shrouded in mystery. Dakota Forester, the CEO of a thriving tech company needs a mole. A spy on the inside. Ellen, with her unassuming background and connection to investigators and forensic specialists, will make for the perfect new consultant. The real goal is to uncover a murderer within the company. Someone who was so hungry for power they had a hand in Kaycee Forester's death. Dakota will stop at nothing to find who harmed her brother. No one is safe until the conspiracy is unraveled. John takes a leave from his role on the police force to reluctantly take part in the unconventional investigation. Gwen and Griff are the only clandestine resources they can count on. Nothing sits right in Johns gut as the facts unfold. They'll all soon find out the skyscrapers of Triton Street are as perilous as a jungle and the predators are beginning to close in around them. The Skyscrapers of Triton Street Book 1: The Bend in Redwood RoadBook 2: The Pier at Jasmine LakeBook 3: The Bridge in Sunset ParkBook 4: The Stairs to Chapel CreekBook 5: The Cabin on Autumn PeakBook 6: The Shore at East Bonnet BeachBook 7: The Field on Oakwood FarmBook 8: The Skyscrapers of Triton Street

In the 1960s, Edenville, North Carolina is full of rules. Sagging under the weight of racism and segregation the small community finds itself at a dangerous tipping point. Eleven-year-old Betty Grafton believes the world is fair. She knows there are worse places to live than Edenville. Unaware of the wars waging around her, she spends her days patting horses in the field and running errands for her mother. The world she doesn't see, full of turmoil and unrest, is hiding just below the surface. One day, she has no choice but to see what's been right in front of her all along.Alma knows where to walk. She knows who to talk to and which fountain she can drink out of. Her mother, Winnie, spares no opportunity to remind her how dangerous it is to be a little black girl in the South. When a chance encounter puts Betty face to face with the peril that exists in her own hometown, everything she knows turns upside down. The world isn't as fair or safe as she'd imagined. Her family is the Klan. Her friends are the enemy. And nothing makes sense anymore. Although the world demands they stay apart, Alma and Betty forge a secret friendship. One that could cost them their lives.

Gwen and Griff were supposed to be coasting through the first year of marriage. They'd known each other since childhood and there were no surprises left to discover. When their plans of growing their family take a detour, Gwen wonders if the road they're on will ever lead her to happiness. Can she mourn and hope all at once?Leslie has inched her way closer to making amends. Divorcing her husband and blindsiding her children with a painful, decades-old secret has left everyone in tatters. One thread at a time she's begun to sew them back together. She's pioneering new ideas in the business world. Falling in love with her old flame. Getting to know the daughter she abandoned at birth. But her sons are still out of reach. When one needs help she finally sees hope for a future. There are no perfect families. Only best laid plans and how to deal with what happens when they fall apart.Book 1: The Bend in Redwood RoadBook 2: The Pier at Jasmine LakeBook 3: The Bridge in Sunset ParkBook 4: The Stairs to Chapel CreekBook 5: The Cabin on Autumn Peak

Bowman Gossage never imagined he'd turn in his badge and go on the run. He'd spent most of his life dodging the trouble that came from his parent's crimes and swore as an adult it would be different. Now he found himself serving as the only shield between a dangerous man and a woman in the line of fire. Sarah Rossi has always played the part. Dutiful daughter in a large Italian family. Now she's the wife of a man who demands she fall in line with his every whim. When the honeymoon period ends and real life sets in Sarah realizes she and her daughter will never be safe unless they finally make a run for it. When it becomes clear the only way to survive is by running, Sarah finally takes Bo up on his offer to get her out of town. Leaving behind everything they've ever known, she and her daughter have to trust Bo with their lives. In this new place, a farm in Canada, the peace and quiet brings with a new kind of lonely. Something Bo knows all too well. But falling for each other won't be nearly as dangerous as what is lurking in the shadows at every turn. Hidden Passion, Book 14 in the Barrington Billionaires Series Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely DreamsBook 10: Perfect HomecomingBook 11: Promising ReunionBook 12: Unending BlissBook 13: Fearless ProtectorBook 14: Hidden PassionBook 15: Relentless Charm

Mark Ruiz's life is a structured routine full of well-worn grooves. Board meetings. Dinner with clients. Preparing presentations. Exhaustingly long days strung together over forty-one years of hard work. Retirement is the promise he makes to himself. The item on his list he can't wait to check off.The problem? Retirement is better in theory than in practice. Three months in he realizes his new phase of life is as stale as the slice of cake they sent him home with on his last day at the office. His newly purchased cabin on Jasmine Lake is supposed to be an oasis of relaxation. The place and time in his life he's longed for. Rocking on the back porch overlooking the lake, he doesn't find peace. Instead, he finds a pervasive kind of boredom he can't seem to shake.Just as he resigns himself to retirement, Mark receives a letter that could change everything. A glimpse at the life he could have had. But like most things involving family, it's complicated. Dangerously so. Gwen is faced with the yet another dilemma when finding her father means taking on his struggles. With Griff by her side, she will have to decide if not knowing is better than the burdens of discovering the truth. Missing Pieces SeriesBook1: The Bend in Redwood RoadBook 2: The Pier at Jasmine LakeBook 3: The Bridge in Sunset Park

Telling James West he can't do something is like telling lightning it can't strike. The only thing that crosses his mind is "Challenge accepted." Finally sitting at the helm of his family's oil company, James is ready to conquer the industry. The gorgeous, mysterious woman who keeps crossing his path looks like the perfect distraction from the stress of his new role. He'll have to choose between having her in his corner at West Oil or taking her to his bed.Libby Saint-Jane has been living a lie. One she intends to protect at any cost. When she finds herself in over her head and on the verge of failure, will her boss, James West, bail her out or kick her to the curb? He may not be the solution for all her troubles but might be the adventure she's been waiting for

King traded away his old life to protect the people he cared about. Now, with a new assignment and a deep mystery to unravel, there might be hope for redemption. Bailey Raine was out. She'd broken free of her dangerous family and found refuge with Gloria Kinross. All she had to do was stay free of them. Easier said than done. When King is tasked with finding Bailey and convincing her to break away from her past, tension boils over. As they battle endless threats, it becomes clear that passion comes easy, peace is much more elusive. Will King be able to save her from the danger of her family? Will Bailey trust him enough to finally let go of her past? Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely DreamsBook 10: Perfect HomecomingBook 11: Promising ReunionBook 12: Unending BlissBook 13: Fearless ProtectorBook 14: Hidden PassionBook 15: Relentless CharmBook 16: Lasting Hope

Emmitt Kalling isn't satisfied unless he's smashing something. It can be a punching bag at the gym or some jerk's face at the bar. He's not picky. Since arriving home from his last deployment, he's itching for some action. But he only finds the same problems he faced before he enlisted. Evie Pike has been exiled from her budding acting career with few future prospects. On a journey to find her purpose, she discovers her path is only paved with disappointment and the coffee she keeps spilling on her bosses. Feeling painfully unqualified for almost everything, she realizes a chance to hop a plane with Emmitt is like a ripcord on a parachute; she'd better pull it before it's too late. She's desperate to connect. He's a master at no strings attached. Their attraction is magnetic, but their opinions are polarizing. Will their sizzling chemistry be enough?

Carmen's life is on hold. Hiding away in Italy has been her only option. Gloria Kinross has provided her with safety for years. But now it is time to move on. Like a bird unceremoniously kicked from the nest, Carmen isn't sure her wings will even work anymore. When she sets her sights on a dangerous plan involving revenge and vigilantism, she knows she's asking for trouble. She also knows she can't do it alone.Brian O'Malley can't help himself. If there is trouble to get into, he's the first to sign up. The rest of the O'Malley family has struck out on new endeavors and lucrative careers. Brian fights the changes and decides working the docks and living in his rundown childhood home still feels right to him. Carmen needs a fighter and Brian needs a battle; these two become the perfect pair. Things begin to sizzle when their plan forces them closer than either imagined. Will his strength destroy her scheme? Will her past extinguish the heat between them? Book 1: Fierce LoveBook 2: Wild EyesBook 3: Crazy NightsBook 4: Loyal HeartsBook 5: Untamed DevotionBook 6: Stormy AttractionBook 7: Foolish TemptationsBook 8: Surprising DestinyBook 9: Lovely DreamsBook 10: Perfect Homecoming

Slamming the door shut behind her, Stephanie takes one last look at the party where her best friends are busy celebrating. As the drinks are poured and music blasts, she disappears into the darkness alone. Some say she was crying. Others think they heard an argument that night. But we never saw her alive again... Ever since our best friend Stephanie was found murdered four years ago, I've been haunted by the feeling that I should have done more. The eight of us at the party were inseparable - and we always thought she was the perfect one. The one who stayed out of trouble. The one who always looked out for us... But when we discover more about the events leading up to that fateful night, I realise that our friend was far from perfect. The golden girl was keeping secrets. Secrets that someone would kill to keep quiet. The more I learn about that night, I realise I never really knew her at all. And as we get closer to the truth of what happened, the threats start. A warning message is keyed onto my car. Then the house is broken into, and my belongings are destroyed. The killer is watching us, and they are coming out of the shadows... But when I find out that Stephanie knew her killer, my blood runs cold. Are they closer to me than I could have ever imagined? And just how far will they go to make sure the truth stays buried forever? This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Megan Miranda, Lisa Jewell and Laura Marshall. What readers are saying about The Girl at the Party: "Wow!! I finished this book in one sitting! I could not put it down! Addictive and thrilling are two words that perfectly describe this! I love this! Rocked my socks! Perfect read for a rainy weekend!!!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Full of secrets! I LOVED THIS BOOK!... The ending was a total shocker that left me picking my jaw up off the floor. This one kept me engaged from the very first page." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "This book had my stomach in knots! From the first page until the last I was completely immersed... A gripping and at times heart-wrenching read... Left me shocked!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Suspenseful, gripping, and fast-paced. I couldn't read this book quick enough to find out what happened." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿