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What Lies Beneath, RJ Scott, MM Romance, Gay Romance

This is a new book – only out in 2019, and it was possibly one of the hardest trilogies I have ever written. Dark in tone, there is still a love story… but also some spooky bits

What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath

Author: RJ Scott
Series: LANCASTER FALLS (Small Town / Murder Mystery), Book 1
Genre: Mystery Murder Suspense
Tags: 2019 Audio, 2019 Releases, Audio, Audio - Lancaster Falls, Author / Writer, Cop, Corrupt Government US, Cover - Orange, Family, First, First in Series - Murder Mystery, First In Series - Small Town Romance, Friends to Lovers, KU - Suspense Romance, Murder Mystery, Murdered Sibling, Paperback - Small Town Romance, Releases in 2019, Smashwords Sale 7 - 13 March 2021, Starter Selection

In the hottest summer on record, Iron Lake reservoir is emptying, revealing secrets that were intended to stay hidden beneath the water. The tragic story of a missing man is a media sensation, and abruptly the writer and the cop falling in love is just a postscript to horrors neither could have imagined.

Best Selling Horror writer Chris Lassiter struggles for inspiration and he’s close to never writing again. His life has become an endless loop of nothing but empty pages, personal appearances, and a marketing machine that is systematically destroying his muse. In a desperate attempt to force Chris to complete unfinished manuscripts his agent buys a remote cabin. All Chris has to do is hide away and write, but he’s lost his muse, and not even he can make stories appear from thin air.

Sawyer Wiseman left town for Chicago, chasing the excitement and potential of being a big city cop, rising the ranks, and making his mark. A case gone horribly wrong draws him back to Lancaster Falls. Working for the tiny police department in the town he’d been running from, digging into cold cases and police corruption, he spends his day's healing, and his nights hoping the nightmares of his last case leave him alone.

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LANCASTER FALLS (Small Town / Murder Mystery)
What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath

Author: RJ Scott
Series: LANCASTER FALLS (Small Town / Murder Mystery), Book 1
Genre: Mystery Murder Suspense
Tags: 2019 Audio, 2019 Releases, Audio, Audio - Lancaster Falls, Author / Writer, Cop, Corrupt Government US, Cover - Orange, Family, First, First in Series - Murder Mystery, First In Series - Small Town Romance, Friends to Lovers, KU - Suspense Romance, Murder Mystery, Murdered Sibling, Paperback - Small Town Romance, Releases in 2019, Smashwords Sale 7 - 13 March 2021, Starter Selection

In the hottest summer on record, Iron Lake reservoir is emptying, revealing secrets that were intended to stay hidden beneath the water. The tragic story of a missing man is a media sensation, and abruptly the writer and the cop falling in love is just a postscript to horrors neither could have imagined.

Best Selling Horror writer Chris Lassiter struggles for inspiration and he’s close to never writing again. His life has become an endless loop of nothing but empty pages, personal appearances, and a marketing machine that is systematically destroying his muse. In a desperate attempt to force Chris to complete unfinished manuscripts his agent buys a remote cabin. All Chris has to do is hide away and write, but he’s lost his muse, and not even he can make stories appear from thin air.

Sawyer Wiseman left town for Chicago, chasing the excitement and potential of being a big city cop, rising the ranks, and making his mark. A case gone horribly wrong draws him back to Lancaster Falls. Working for the tiny police department in the town he’d been running from, digging into cold cases and police corruption, he spends his day's healing, and his nights hoping the nightmares of his last case leave him alone.

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Without a Trace

Without a Trace

Author: RJ Scott
Series: LANCASTER FALLS (Small Town / Murder Mystery), Book 2
Genre: Mystery Murder Suspense
Tags: 2020 Audio, 2020 RJ, Audio, Audio - Lancaster Falls, Cover - Red, Releases in 2020

When long-buried secrets are exposed, and the search for truth becomes a race to save a life, how can two men ever hope to find real love?

Losing his brother has shaped Drew into the man he is today—heartbroken, alone, but determined to make a difference in the world. Joining the military, fighting battles in places he’s never even heard of, is his attempt to make sense of his life. After his brother disappeared, he’d imagined him dead, but part of him clung to the hope Casey was out there living his life.

One call changes everything. Casey’s body has been found, and the hope that had fueled Drew’s constant search for the truth is destroyed. Coming home to Lancaster Falls to bury his brother and face his mom’s anguish is a nightmare made real, and he has nowhere to run from the pain.

Logan has made a home in Lancaster Falls. As a police officer, he plays by the rules, and he would never think of working off-the-grid. All that changes when Drew McGuire heads into town, slams into his life, and they are thrust headlong into solving a murder. Fighting an attraction to Casey’s brother is hard enough, but the infuriating man is there at Logan’s every turn, interfering with the case, breaking the rules, and demanding that Casey’s story be heard.

 

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All That Remains

All That Remains

Author: RJ Scott
Series: LANCASTER FALLS (Small Town / Murder Mystery), Book 3
Genre: Mystery Murder Suspense
Tags: 2020 Audio, 2020 RJ, Audio - Coming Soon, Audio - Lancaster Falls, Coming Soon Audio, Cover - Red, mmdads, New Into Audio, Planning, Releases in 2020

Federal Agent Lucas Beaumont has an agenda—get himself assigned to the case of the apparent serial murders at Lancaster Falls, find out who the murderer is, and then lay the ghosts that haunt his grandfather to rest. In the midst of a horrific murder investigation, the only peace he gets is from simple moments in a warm kitchen, talking to hotel owner, Josh. Attraction to the easygoing man is something he didn’t expect; in doing so, he opens himself to hurt, but at the same time, he begins to fall in love.

Josh is struggling to keep the Falls Hotel, even with every cent he has invested in its upkeep. The one thing keeping him above water is the not entirely legal work he does on the side—a steady income that not even his son knows about. When the FBI takes over his hotel for the duration of the Hell’s Gate serial killer case, Josh is faced with the real possibility that Lucas will not only discover his secret but also steal his heart.

When tragedy hits Josh and his son, and when it seems all hope is lost, can Lucas rescue them both?

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Lancaster Falls Collection (The complete trilogy)

Lancaster Falls Collection (The complete trilogy)

Author: RJ Scott
Series: Audio Lancaster Falls, Book 3.5
Genres: Mystery Murder Suspense, Romance
Tags: 2024 - Collection, 2024 Audio, 2024 Release, Anthology, Audio, Audio - Lancaster Falls, Box Set, Newest Release

What Lies Beneath (Lancaster Falls 1)

In the hottest summer on record, Iron Lake reservoir is emptying, revealing secrets that were intended to stay hidden beneath the water. The tragic story of a missing man is a media sensation, and abruptly the writer and the cop falling in love is just a postscript to horrors neither could have imagined.

Best Selling Horror writer Chris Lassiter struggles for inspiration and he’s close to never writing again. His life has become an endless loop of nothing but empty pages, personal appearances, and a marketing machine that is systematically destroying his muse. In a desperate attempt to force Chris to complete unfinished manuscripts his agent buys a remote cabin. All Chris has to do is hide away and write, but he’s lost his muse, and not even he can make stories appear from thin air.

Sawyer Wiseman left town for Chicago, chasing the excitement and potential of being a big city cop, rising the ranks, and making his mark. A case gone horribly wrong draws him back to Lancaster Falls. Working for the tiny police department in the town he’d been running from, digging into cold cases and police corruption, he spends his day's healing, and his nights hoping the nightmares of his last case leave him alone.

Without a Trace (Lancaster Falls 2)

When long-buried secrets are exposed, and the search for truth becomes a race to save a life, how can two men ever hope to find real love?

Losing his brother has shaped Drew to become the man he is today—heartbroken, alone, but determined to make a difference in the world. Joining the military, fighting battles in places that he’s never even heard of, is his attempt to make amends for telling his brother to go to hell. After his brother disappeared, he’d clung to the hope Casey was out there living his life. Of course, he’d be furious at Drew, and probably hate his brother, but at least in Drew’s head, Casey was safe.

One call changes everything. Casey’s body has been found, and the hope that had fueled Drew’s constant search for the truth is destroyed. Coming home to Lancaster Falls to bury his brother and face his mom’s anguish and accusations, is a nightmare made real, and he has nowhere to run from the pain.

Logan has made a home in Lancaster Falls. As a police officer, he plays by the rules, and he would never think of working off-the-grid. All that changes when an anonymous tip crosses his desk, and he is thrust headlong into solving a hundred-year mystery that could be connected with the modern day death of Casey McGuire. Fighting an attraction to Casey’s brother is hard enough, but the infuriating man is there at Logan’s every turn, interfering with the case, breaking the rules, and demanding that Casey’s story be heard.

All That Remains (Lancaster Falls 3)

Federal Agent Lucas Beaumont has an agenda—get himself assigned to the case of the apparent serial murders at Lancaster Falls, find out who the murderer is, and then lay the ghosts that haunt his grandfather to rest. In the midst of a horrific murder investigation, the only peace he gets is from simple moments in a warm kitchen, talking to hotel owner, Josh. Attraction to the easygoing man is something he didn’t expect; in doing so, he opens himself to hurt, but at the same time, he begins to fall in love.

Josh is struggling to keep the Falls Hotel, even with every cent he has invested in its upkeep. The one thing keeping him above water is the not entirely legal work he does on the side—a steady income that not even his son knows about. When the FBI takes over his hotel for the duration of the Hell’s Gate serial killer case, Josh is faced with the real possibility that Lucas will not only discover his secret but also steal his heart.

When tragedy hits Josh and his son, and when it seems all hope is lost, can Lucas rescue them both?

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. tracy cox says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    I love this series!!

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  2. Shante’ says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    Small towns always seem to have the biggest secrets…….

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    • Cathy Brockman says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      I haven’t read this series but it’s on my TBbR

      Reply
  3. Rie NATALENKO says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    I love this trilogy. I think it might represent the best writing of yours that I have read. Great story structure, great character writing and more than just a romance. Perfect.

    Reply
    • Miranda Marquez says

      February 1, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      This series is amazing!

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      • Miranda Marquez says

        February 1, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        I would guess that All That Remains would be #1.

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  4. Cheryl says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Loved this trio… It was hard to wait for the next book to find out what would happen.. Definitely 10 plus stars

    Reply
  5. Vicki says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    I love reading about two men in love 💗💕💗

    Reply
  6. Amy Stauffer says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    This is on my tbr list!

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    • Jordan says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      On my to read list, can’t wait! I think Crooked Tree Ranch is going to be #1.

      Reply
    • Loretta Henley says

      February 1, 2021 at 4:56 am

      I love MM mysteries! Hope to get all three books!

      Reply
  7. Nae says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    I love the Lancaster Falls trilogy, and the audios narrated by Sean Crisden are fabulous.

    As far as guessing what’s #1 on the list, I’ll say “The Heart of Texas.” 💗

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    • JenCW says

      January 31, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      These are on my TBR!

      Reply
  8. Rhonda Newton says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Of solo RJ books, my favorite is the Texas series.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Loved this series! 😊Xx

    Reply
  10. Jean says

    January 31, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    All That Remains for #1
    This one got my attention.

    Reply
  11. Donna Mayer says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    My guess for #1 is the Harrisburg Railers series.

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  12. JenCW says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    I think my guess is Crooked Ree Ranch

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    • Shel says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      Heart of Texas is my guess for #1

      Reply
  13. SandyB says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    I love this series. So amazing. For my guess at #1? I’m horrible at this. I’d say one of the Harrisburg Railers books.

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  14. Iris Weiglein says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:32 pm

    I love the serie.

    Reply
  15. Petra Rajgelj says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:32 pm

    Just what I need right now!

    Reply
  16. April Vrugtman says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Well I want to guess it as The Gardner and the Marine as that is my favorite but I’m sure that isn’t it because it isn’t published so I’ll have to say Cupcakes and Christmas because it was lots of fun.

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  17. deborah says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I loved this book, but I’m pretty partial to Coast to Coast. I’m absolutely addicted to my weekly Gardner & Marine, though, so it’s getting harder to choose.

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  18. Laurel says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    I loved this series so much. If your talking about what book will hit number 1 in 2021 I think Valentine’s Hearts and Always. I know Valentine’s Hearts is awesome and without even reading Always I know it’s going to be good. So fingers crossed that they both go number 1

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  19. Julie Hanson says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    I’d have to say All that Remains for #1! Sooo good!

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  20. Keri says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    I would hope that one of the Single Dads books is at the top, but realistically, I would guess that it’s probably one of the Harrisburg Railers books. 😉

    Reply
  21. Randall says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Haven’t read this series yet but it’s on my short list!

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  22. Nicole Eakins says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    Small towns can be dangerous!

    Reply
  23. Kathy j in Ellicott City says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    My guess for #1 book would be The Heart of Texas! I love all your books!

    Reply
  24. Debbie Rardin says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    I love a book that has angst and this has it. As hard as this series may have been to write, it was well done. Great job RJ!

    Reply
  25. Cynthia (Cinders) Osborne says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    I love all your books and the only way I want others in your newsletter is if you write with them. Most authors have their own letter to spread.

    Reply
  26. Rugby8 says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    Railers!

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  27. Tracy Gee says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    I really enjoyed this series.

    Reply
  28. Carrie D says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Sanctuary & Ellery Mountain are my favorite series!

    Reply
  29. Steve Heider says

    January 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    I enjoyed this series. It was a little more intense. Ellery Mountain is probably my favorite series. But Winter Cowboy is a great book.

    Reply
  30. Donna says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    On my the list

    Reply
  31. Martha Esposito says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    I love this series so much I just got it on audio too.

    Reply
  32. Dawn Roberto says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    One of my favorite series by you

    Reply
  33. Diane Fair says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    This series fulfilled every need I have as reader…romance for my heart, suspense for my nerves, and a satisfying solution to a wonderful mystery. The characters will embed themselves into your heart and I found myself eagerly awaiting each subsequent publications as I worked my way through the series. I was torn between reading faster, so I found out what happened next, and dragging out the experience.

    RJ can’t write faster to keep me satisfied!

    Reply
  34. Linda A. says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    No idea; you have too many to choose from.

    Reply
    • Warren T. says

      February 2, 2021 at 2:43 am

      I agree with Linda. I have yet to be able to put one of your books down once I start to read it.

      Reply
  35. Shel says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Heart of Texas is my guess for #1

    Reply
  36. Alexis Harris says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Ooh more books for my TBR!

    Reply
  37. susana says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Heart of Texas, that’s my guess for number 1… as for this series, I so love the covers!

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    • Becca says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      What lies beneath is #1…in the series, but I don’t think that’s what you’re asking. These are on my tbr pile so im not sure which 1 I’d choose to be #1.

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  38. Mac Harris says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    This is the series that turned me into an RJ Scott Superfan. Loved it!!!!!

    Reply
  39. Sandy says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    I would have voted for this one as my favorite, but since that’s obviously not it… I’ll go with my second favorite – Texas series

    Reply
  40. Donald Grande says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    This series sounds good, loved the heart of texas series and hope the Montana series does good too

    Reply
  41. Jennifer Shannon says

    January 31, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    I think Changing Lines is your best-selling book.

    Reply
  42. Anka says

    January 31, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    I think Harrisburg Railers get #1

    Reply
  43. Mandy says

    January 31, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    I have book 1 ready to read and I’m looking forward to starting it next.

    Reply
  44. Susannah says

    January 31, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    I’m torn between Crooked Tree Ranch and Heart of Texas, but I’d bet #1 would be Heart of Texas

    Reply
  45. Lisa George says

    January 31, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    My guess is Heart of Texas for #1

    Reply
  46. Teresa says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    Loved this series! Looked forward to each new release so I could go back and reread the older first….

    Reply
  47. Joscelyn Smith says

    February 1, 2021 at 2:27 am

    This is a wonderful series.

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  48. Judy Stone says

    February 1, 2021 at 2:38 am

    If we’re talking my favorite standalone book ever, it’s The Christmas Throwaway. I reread it often throughout the year, but especially at Christmas when I need a gentle, feel good story. I adore these series: Salisbury Stories series (both books); Bodyguards, Inc. series (Max and the Prince); Sanctuary Foundation series (Face Value); and Ellery Mountain series (The Fireman and the Cop). If we include collaborations, I love her End Street series (End Street vol. 1) with Amber Kell.

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  49. Lindsay H says

    February 1, 2021 at 5:57 am

    I think The Railers!
    The Lancaster Series was a great read and I loved Crooked Tree Ranch!

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  50. Katherine Hayman says

    February 1, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    Tough choice between Heart of Texas book 1 and Harrisburg Railers book 1. Love both series. Seriously, I have liked or loved every book of yours that I have read. I go back and re-read them every couple of years. Thank you for all your hard work, I’ve truly enjoyed it.

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  51. MCDONALD DANIELLE says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    What lies beneth should be #1

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  52. Andrea M says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    Loved this series but Heart of Texas will always be my favorite. It was my first mm read and converted me for life!

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  53. KayMTee says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    I love all your writing and am waiting for the the next Single Dad book ( I do understand why it was delayed).

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  54. Connie says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    I think the Heart of Texas series would be #1, although the Single Dads series is my favorite!

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  55. Terri Grooms says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:34 pm

    Good books!

    Reply
  56. Susan says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    I think Changing Lines will be number one. It’s the start of my favorite series and I love Stan!

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  57. Patty says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    I’ve listened to many of your books because the stories are great and most are narrated by one of my favorites, Sean Crisden. But somehow I’ve missed this series, so it’s now in my Audible wishlist.

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  58. Tess says

    February 4, 2021 at 11:06 pm

    I really liked all three in this serie but Winter Cowboy is also good.

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  59. LaurieP says

    February 4, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Texas series is the one I think is first. But I love all of them.

    Reply
  60. debbie maphis says

    February 4, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    I love this series!

    Reply
  61. Laura Gibbs says

    February 5, 2021 at 1:15 am

    I have read many of yours and this one is on my TBR list. In fact, it is downloaded and getting close to the top.

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  62. Marge Chamberlin says

    February 5, 2021 at 2:06 am

    My guess for #1 would be Heart of Texas.

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  63. Mica says

    February 5, 2021 at 5:27 am

    I guess The Heart of Texas is #1

    Reply
  64. Vania Demaria says

    February 5, 2021 at 6:30 am

    my guess for #1 is Single

    Reply
  65. Chez says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:38 am

    My all time fave of yours is The Christmas Throwaway followed by The Summer House

    Reply
  66. KARLENE HADDON says

    February 5, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    Love this series.

    Reply
  67. Serena Hanke says

    February 5, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    My Fav and Personal #1 will always be The Christmas Throwaway. It’s a soft light hearted wonderful read.

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  68. Marcine says

    February 6, 2021 at 6:11 am

    I personally thing the Christmas Throwaway will be number one, but I loved my intro into the Sanctuary series of Guarding Morgan.

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  69. Elayne Young says

    February 6, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    I love the Lancaster falls series, the audio version is especially sublime. I just finished Valentine’s Hearts. O. M. G. It’s good!

    Reply

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