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Newly minted San Francisco police detective Manhattan Sloane lets no one get close. Especially lovers.Sloane has her reasons for keeping the world at arm's length. But then her first childhood crush, DEA Agent Finn Harper, reappears and changes everything. Harper has arrived in San Francisco to investigate a new street drug weaving its way into the city--a drug that has personal ties for Sloane. The two find themselves thrown together as they team up to take down a ruthless cartel lord. Soon sparks fly as old feelings surface, forcing Sloane to face her past in order to build a new future.Out of the Flames is the breakout debut novel by Stacy Lynn Miller. This is the first novel in the Manhattan Sloane romantic thriller series.

After narrowly escaping fiery death in Out of the Flames, San Francisco police detective Manhattan Sloane and DEA Agent Finn Harper embark on something even more perilous: bringing to justice all those responsible for the murder of Sloane's wife, and rekindling the love they had for each other as teens. Both have the potential to burn them badly--and scar Sloane's grieving stepdaughter, Reagan. Even as Sloane rediscovers that life without love is no life at all, she is learning that parenthood--especially single parenting--means making sacrifices. Can she have it all? Finn and Reagan and the badge she has worn with honor for almost nine years? Or will a cartel drug lord bent on revenge force her to not only betray her conscience--but also fail to save the ones she loves?

Old flames. New secrets. Delayed justice. Now private investigators, Manhattan Sloane and Finn Harper have just landed their very first big job--a contract to clean up a hefty load of unsolved crimes in San Francisco. On day one, the two women step into a political quagmire that pits them against powerful competing forces in the city. Feeling like a pawn in a high-stakes chess game, Sloane stumbles across an unsolved murder with ties to her past--the police officer who rescued her from her parents' deadly accident. When evidence points to someone close to her, she becomes determined to solve the twenty-two-year-old murder. But her progress is slowed by old flames and new secrets that threaten to unravel her new life with Fin and her daughter Reagan. Will cutthroat politics prevent her from getting justice for her hero? Will Sloane finally get her happily ever after?

Alexandra Castle hides the brightest part of herself. As the heir-apparent to the Castle Resort empire, her only fault--according to her controlling father--is that she's gay. Keeping her sexuality hidden seems a small price to pay for upholding the family image. When Alex's father pits her against her twin brother in a high-stakes competition to choose who will take over the company upon his retirement, Alex knows she's got what it takes to win. Until an ex-lover reappears and threatens to destroy her life. Tyler Falling hides the darkest part of herself. On the surface, she's a put-together middle-class wife and mother. In reality, she's broken from a sexual assault twelve years earlier. When Tyler unexpectedly comes face-to-face with her rapist, a deep family secret surfaces and jeopardizes the life she's created. With both their worlds crumbling, Alex and Tyler escape to Napa where a brief, anonymous encounter sparks a mutual infatuation, changing the trajectory of their lives. Living a lie is no longer an option, but can an improbable romance bloom amid embezzlement, blackmail, and self-exploration? Content note: the book contains one brief description of a sexual assault. Book One in the Falling Castles Series.

Justice should never be rushed.Just when life with Tyler Falling takes shape and Alex Castle decides she is ready to be free of her controlling father, she learns that he has been killed. The news sends her world into a tailspin. When someone close to the Castle family leaks information that makes Alex look guilty, the police arrest her. Now out on bail, she scrambles to clear her name. Facing decades of imprisonment has Alex doubting the people she should trust the most--including Tyler. With pressure mounting, Alex fears it will drive Tyler back to the husband who still loves her. Will the actual killer be found before Alex loses her freedom, or will blind suspicion rule the day? Book two in the Falling Castles Series.

Some secrets are meant to be told. Some never should. The four years since William Castle's death have been a roller coaster ride for Alex Castle and Tyler Falling. In the beginning, they soared as life partners and business owners. Then the worldwide economy crashed, and so did their idyllic life. Alex has spent every waking hour since to keep Castle Resorts afloat, letting her relationship with Tyler take a backseat. Just when Alex and Tyler commit to getting back on track, decades-old dark secrets surrounding a scandalous affair, rape, abandonment, and confidential adoptions come to light. Someone in the Castle family's past with a deep grudge holds the oldest secret of them all and intends on exacting revenge. The tsunami of secrets converges and threatens to tear apart their families and tear down the businesses of every Castle child. No one close to Alex and Tyler is left untouched. Can Alex and Tyler pull each other through? Will their love be enough to keep everything they'd built from coming undone? Book three in the Falling Castles Series.

Are second chances enough when the world is conspiring against you? High school best friends Rose and Dax each have a secret--they like the other in a way they shouldn't in 1920's Prohibition Era California. After sharing a first kiss, they're forced apart--each sent to a different city to account for their sin. Rose lands in the coastal tourist city of Half Moon Bay in virtual servitude, working for a distant cousin for pennies. Dax has an idyllic existence in San Francisco, living with her married sister. Then the fates change. Rose escapes and lands a job as a singer at an underground speakeasy. Dax wears out her welcome and ends up at a restaurant--in Half Moon Bay. After nine years, their paths cross again. But is it too late? Will the lives they've led keep them apart? Or will Dax and Rose defy the odds and find a way to be together again? Book One in the Speakeasy Series.

At the height of Prohibition and the dawn of the Great Depression, lesbian couple Dax and Rose look forward to a clandestine life together in Half Moon Bay, hiding a treasure trove of stolen whiskey. To save their floundering restaurant, Dax tries to offload the barrels in San Francisco, only to rouse her estranged brother-in-law, Logan. He sniffs out their stash, and soon they all get a taste of the dark side of bootlegging. Enter Grace Parsons, Rose's glamorous ex and Hollywood elite, offering a way out. But her intervention ignites a violent feud that puts everyone at risk. Can Dax and Rose survive the whiskey war they never wanted?

Dax and Rose live the high life at the Foster House, running the poshest speakeasy on the West Coast. Half Moon Bay is about to claim its place as the top tourist destination in Northern California, and Dax and Rose see all their hopes and dreams ahead of them. But when their nemesis Roy Wilkes becomes the new county sheriff, it's clear that he's hellbent on revenge and both Dax and Rose are dead center in his crosshairs. With no one close safe, the women must leverage every resource to protect the people they love. How high is the price for beating Wilkes at his own game? Who will survive to open the last barrel? Last Barrel is the third book in the Speakeasy Series.

"...an intriguing spy story with an appealing romantic subplot..."--Historical Novel Society Every note masks a secret.A novel of espionage, love, and betrayal in WWII Brazil.In the glamorous world of 1940s New York, Hattie James is a rising star, enchanting audiences at the iconic Copacabana Club. But her glittering life is shattered by a shocking phone call: her father, a respected diplomat, has been arrested for espionage, accused of aiding Nazi Germany. As her world crumbles, Hattie is plunged into a whirlwind of danger and deceit.Following her father's dramatic escape and alleged betrayal, Hattie is coerced by the FBI to aid their hunt. Her mission: infiltrate Rio de Janeiro's high society and uncover the truth about her father's loyalties.In the sultry heat of Rio, Hattie poses undercover as a singer at the Halo Club, owned by enigmatic Maya Reyes. Each performance at this vibrant hotspot brings her closer to the dark secrets entangling the city, and every note she sings could lead to her father--or to a trap set by those who wish to silence her.When Maya's sister suddenly goes missing, Hattie unearths a shocking connection between her father and the mysterious SS leader Heinz Baumann. With stakes higher than ever, Hattie finds herself thrust even deeper into a dangerous undercover operation that threatens to put more than just her own life at risk.Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah, The Songbird offers a mesmerizing journey through a world where the greatest battles are fought in the shadows, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.__________________________Praise for the Hattie James series: "...an intriguing spy story with an appealing romantic subplot..."--Historical Novel Society"...a page-turning historical] thriller...well done, Stacy "--H. W. "Buzz" Bernard, author of the award-winning When Heroes Flew series"...ultimate test of the outer limits of love and commitment, of endurance and courage, of loyalty to family and country."--Katherine V. Forrest, author of the award-winning Kate Delafield Mysteries"...exposes a secretive WWII universe..."--Elaine Hume Peake, author of the A Call to War series"...unique and compelling..."--Rachel Lacey, award-winning author of The View From the Top__________________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...terrific..."★★★★★ "...excellent writing."★★★★★ "...suspense and drama."★★★★★ "...well-defined characters..."★★★★★ "...great historic and setting details..."

When a disgraced singer is snared in the undercurrents of WWII espionage, she must learn to become a shadow in the limelight.Still struggling with personal loss and haunted by the memories of her near-death experience at the hands of the Nazis, dazzling singer Hattie James desires to leave her past behind and focus on reviving her career and rising in the ranks of the glamorous Brazilian music scene.But when she discovers that her mother's new suitor, Swiss diplomat Frederick Ziegler, is associated with SS leader Heinz Baumann, Hattie's suspicions ignite. Then, while performing for an exclusive gathering at Ziegler's residence, she overhears a chilling plan to assassinate a high government official and sabotage the Brazilian-American alliance by sinking a Rio-bound passenger ship--possibly the same one that Hattie's own sister is traveling on.With this, Hattie is catapulted back into the delicate dance of espionage. But her fragile safety net suddenly evaporates when her agency contact goes dark. Forced to take matters into her own hands, Hattie uses her cover as a singer in a risky bid to gather crucial intelligence.Alone in the field and with her family in danger, Hattie must cultivate unconventional contacts and trust uneasy alliances in order to protect her loved ones...and save hundreds of innocent lives.A captivating WWII novel, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah.__________________________Praise for the Hattie James series: "...an intriguing spy story with an appealing romantic subplot..."--Historical Novel Society"...a page-turning historical] thriller...well done, Stacy "--H. W. "Buzz" Bernard, author of the award-winning When Heroes Flew series"...ultimate test of the outer limits of love and commitment, of endurance and courage, of loyalty to family and country."--Katherine V. Forrest, author of the award-winning Kate Delafield Mysteries"...exposes a secretive WWII universe..."--Elaine Hume Peake, author of the A Call to War series"...unique and compelling..."--Rachel Lacey, award-winning author of The View From the Top__________________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...intrigue..."★★★★★ "...wartime drama..."★★★★★ "...a tenacious female character."★★★★★ "...another fantastic, captivating storyline..."★★★★★ "An excellent second novel in an amazing series."

In a world of secrets, her greatest performance may be off-stage. In a factory hidden deep in the Brazilian jungle, the Germans are developing a long-range bomber capable of reaching the United States--a weapon that could tip the scales of World War II in their favor. With the clock ticking down to a sneak attack on American soil, singer-spy Hattie James's mission becomes clear: she must gather intelligence and stop the Nazis before it's too late.But when a failed assassination attempt in Rio on the American Vice President puts her loved ones in jeopardy, Hattie realizes both developments are connected and that the price of failure is more than she can bear. With betrayal hiding around every corner, Hattie must confront the brutal reality of war as even those she once trusted--her fellow spies and closest allies--might have their own deadly agendas.As alliances shift and enemies close in, she faces a desperate battle in the heart of the jungle--a fight to destroy the Nazi threat and save the lives of those she loves. The stakes are higher than ever, and Hattie must use all her wit, charm, and courage to survive.Miller masterfully blurs the line between friend and foe in a world where trust is a weapon, and betrayal can be fatal. A gripping historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Lisa Barr and Rhys Bowen.__________________________Praise for the Hattie James series: "...an intriguing spy story with an appealing romantic subplot..."--Historical Novel Society"...a page-turning historical] thriller...well done, Stacy "--H. W. "Buzz" Bernard, author of the award-winning When Heroes Flew series"...ultimate test of the outer limits of love and commitment, of endurance and courage, of loyalty to family and country."--Katherine V. Forrest, author of the award-winning Kate Delafield Mysteries"...exposes a secretive WWII universe..."--Elaine Hume Peake, author of the A Call to War series"...unique and compelling..."--Rachel Lacey, award-winning author of The View From the Top

Her voice enchants crowds. Her secrets will expose conspiracies. One mistake could cost her everything.December 1941: As bombs fall on Pearl Harbor, singer Hattie James faces a personal nightmare when her sister Olivia vanishes. The kidnappers demand an impossible price--her father's classified list of undercover American and Nazi spies.Wartime paranoia and family loyalty take Hattie to Washington D.C. with Maya and Commander Leo Bell to hunt an elusive, high-ranking mole in the War Department who is after those lists. Leo, a military intelligence officer with access to classified operations, becomes their crucial inside man, navigating the treacherous corridors of power. Meanwhile in Rio de Janeiro, Hattie's father Karl slowly recovers from near-fatal wounds under her mother's watchful care as Nazi agents close in on his location.As war declarations echo across radio waves, these fragile alliances become Hattie's only hope of untangling a conspiracy that threatens both nations. As Hattie inches closer to the truth, she discovers that exposing the traitor might save her sister--or destroy them both.An enthralling wartime thriller, perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Kristin Harmel.__________________________Praise for the Hattie James series: "...an intriguing spy story with an appealing romantic subplot..."--Historical Novel Society"...a page-turning historical] thriller...well done, Stacy "--H. W. "Buzz" Bernard, author of the award-winning When Heroes Flew series"...ultimate test of the outer limits of love and commitment, of endurance and courage, of loyalty to family and country."--Katherine V. Forrest, author of the award-winning Kate Delafield Mysteries"...exposes a secretive WWII universe..."--Elaine Hume Peake, author of the A Call to War series"...unique and compelling..."--Rachel Lacey, award-winning author of The View From the Top