Bøker av Denise Devine

It's June 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota and Charlotte LeDoux is determined to reinvent herself. Her late husband, a notorious bootlegger, left her a Summit Avenue mansion, a secret room filled with cash, and a reputation riddled with bullet holes. Char is desperate to rebuild her identity as an honest entrepreneur, but her plans falter when she repeatedly encounters unfair bias. Then she learns that one foolish mistake with her beau has left her in the family way--the final blow to not only her character but her aspirations as well. She realizes it's time to marry the man she loves and turn her life in a new direction. That is, until she learns he has betrayed her trust. Her belief in Will and in true love is shattered. Will Van Elsberg is a tough private investigator, but he's no match for his headstrong gal. He's so madly in love with Char, however, that he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. When he learns she's pregnant, he's anxious to tie the knot. Instead, their engagement is doomed after Char discovers he's withheld crucial information from her. He's determined to tell her everything to win back her trust but the situation changes when Char suddenly goes missing and he finds a ransom note in her car. Facing an unknown enemy who holds all the cards, Will is thrust into the greatest crisis of his life--to rescue a woman carrying his child who means more to him than life itself. Book three in the Moonshine Madness series. Get your copy today!

Stephanie Jones' relationship with her boyfriend is dead in the water. Literally...Jock Tanner has stood up Stephanie for the last time. She's had it with their on-again, off-again relationship and plans to end it permanently. That is, if he'd just answer his darn phone! Convinced he's avoiding her, she heads to his cabin cruiser on the marina to confront him and finds him there, but he's not talking. He has a knife stuck in his chest.A large cache of diamonds is missing from the vault in Jock's jewelry store and his partner believes it's in Stephanie's possession. So does everyone else in Jock's orbit. Before his death, that's what he'd confided to several close friends. The trouble is, she doesn't know anything about the diamonds or if they even exist, but no one believes her. She's determined to let it go and get on with her life until her house is ransacked and her garden is destroyed by someone searching for them.Teaming up with Jock's cousin, she uncovers Jock's deepest secrets until she's confronted with the greatest secret of all--his murderer. Get your copy today!

It's 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota, a haven for hardened criminals - and the women who find themselves trapped in a dangerous game...Charlotte LeDoux's nine-year marriage to bootlegging kingpin, Gus "Lucky" LeDoux is falling apart. The same day Char learns she is pregnant, she catches Gus in the act of adultery and it's clear he has no intention of ending the affair. Soon after, their night club is raided by Federal agents. As she flees from the chaos, Char is separated from Gus and faces a choice; search out her fugitive husband or change her identity and disappear. With her life in shambles and her future in doubt, she knows what she must do to protect her child.Char alters her appearance and takes a job in domestic service for a private investigator. At first, living in Will Van Elsberg's home is quiet, comfortable and safe, but everything changes the day Gus seeks out Will to find his missing wife. As Will's investigation closes in on her, Char must once again make a decision. Should she run away again or face her violent husband and fight for her freedom? With her back to the wall, Char discovers she has more strength and determination than she ever thought possible.Book One of the Moonshine Madness series

Spend the holidays in Hawaii! Get ready for six weeks of romance with a new Christmas series brought to you by USA Today bestselling authors...Hawaiian Holiday!Six exciting, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme. You'll want to read each one!HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SERIESSix women set out on a twelve-day holiday getaway cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. Each woman decides to enjoy a beautiful, much-deserved holiday in an exotic locale and ends up unexpectedly finding love along the way.This is A Very Merry Christmas...Guess who's coming to dinner?Sophie Lillie is looking forward to spending the holidays with her family on their annual Christmas cruise. It won't be the same this year, however, without her mother. Maggie's death has drawn the family closer together, but when Sophie's father shows up with his glamorous new girlfriend, their fragile reunion is torn apart. Sophie turns to an unlikely stranger, a man who is dealing with a betrayal of his own.There's trouble brewing in paradise...Sam Alexander's plan to turn a boring company cruise into a romantic getaway with a female coworker falls apart when she dumps him at the last minute for someone else. To make matters worse, his ex-girlfriend's new flame is Sam's workplace rival. He's stuck on a ship sailing to Hawaii with a bad attitude and nothing to do. That is, until he meets Sophie, a vivacious girl who melts his heart and gives him a reason to celebrate the season.Find all the Hawaiian Holiday novellas at Amazon!Christmas Charm by Raine EnglishSeashells & Mistletoe by Rachelle AyalaCruising into Christmas by Aileen FishSunny Days Ahead by Julie JarnaginAloha to Love by Josie Riviera>Meet the authors of Hawaiian Holiday! Raine English (Christmas Charm) is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. Rachelle Ayala (Seashells & Mistletoe) is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Aileen Fish (Cruising into Christmas) is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet contemporary and Regency historical romance. Julie Jarnagin (Sunny Days Ahead) is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet and inspirational romance. Josie Riviera (Aloha to Love) is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet contemporary, inspirational, and historical sweet romance. Denise Devine (A Very Merry Christmas) is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic comedy and contemporary romance. Get your copy today!

Just when Alana Morgan thinks she "has it all," she catches her fast-talking fiancé cheating and her employer goes bankrupt.Short on cash, Alana needs to find a job--fast--but her mom wants her to clean out her late Grandma Essie's house. As she expects, the memories in that house overwhelm her. What she doesn't expect is her attraction to Reid Sinclair, the handsome guy next door. The last thing she needs is another romance! Worse yet, her best friend has a crush on him. In her heart, she knows she should avoid him, but Reid desperately needs her help to solve a problem...Who killed Essie Anderson?Though the local authorities have ruled her death an accident, the question haunts Reid Sinclair night and day. He's convinced Essie died from foul play, but he doesn't have much to go on. When Alana Morgan consents to team up with him--as friends only--they agree to keep their investigation secret until they have enough evidence to go to the police. Can he keep his feelings for Alana a secret as well? Get your copy today!

It's 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Prohibition is in full swing. A woman can vote, work full time, show her legs in public, and cut her hair, but she can't enter a speakeasy without a man by her side...Charlotte LeDoux is struggling to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Her late husband, Gus, has left her a lot to deal with--his sprawling business empire, his enemies, and an ex-mistress who desperately needs a friend. It's tough for a woman to compete in a man's world and even though it's a never-ending uphill battle, she is determined to succeed.Char gets a new Model T and is excited when William Van Elsberg offers to give her a driving lesson. She's attracted to the handsome private detective, who, in many ways, is the polar opposite of Gus. Will takes her out for a spin in the car and instructs her how to drive, but at the same time, teaches her how to love again. She's never been so happy!Meanwhile, Gus' enemies are circling like vultures. An anonymous note threatening Char's life forces Will to become her personal bodyguard. He's highly qualified, but Char's stubborn belief in her own independence makes it the most difficult job he's ever taken. Can he keep her safe or will he lose her in the most dangerous fight of her life?Book two of the Moonshine Madness series. Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Get your copy now!

Annika Nilsen is a small-town girl with big-city dreams...At twenty-eight, she's stuck in her hometown of West Loon Bay, Minnesota, population 397, with no boyfriend, no money, and no future. Life is boring and predictable until her best friend convinces her to take a road trip out west to see what they're missing. Everything is going according to the plan until her brother suddenly shows up with his bandmate, Alexander Lange. Annika's attraction to Alex is instantaneous, giving her second thoughts about leaving. She's faced with a choice--cancel her trip and betray her best friend or leave Alex behind. Someone must lose. Will it ultimately be her?Alexander Lange has learned the hard way that fame and fortune don't always equal 'livin' the dream'...Alex and his band are burned out. After ten years on the road and multiple double-platinum hits, they've come home to West Loon Bay to reunite with their families and reassess their lives. The last thing Alex needs is a girlfriend, but the moment he sees Annika, he's instantly drawn to her. The problem is, she's leaving town and while he's desperately trying to convince her to stay, it becomes apparent that someone else wants her permanently out of the way. Can he save the woman he loves or will he lose her to an unknown enemy?♥♥ Book one of the West Loon Bay series. Get your copy now! ♥♥