C L R Dougherty

Connie Barrera is a dangerous woman. She's running a cartel that smuggles drugs into Florida and Europe. At least, that's the rumor in the Caribbean.She's fed that rumor over the years, but now she regrets it. Guillermo Montalba, a ruthless gangster with connections to a wealthy U.S. Senator, views Connie as a threat.An astute businessman, Montalba would prefer to make Connie his partner. If he fails at that, he's ready to go to war.All Connie wants is an easy sail, and she always gets what she wants. Montalba is in her way. He's in for a surprise; he's about to discover the truth about Connie.But who is the man with the scarred face? Join Connie on her yacht as she solves the mystery and enjoy an adventure in the islands you won't forget.

Blackmail is only the beginning...Dani Berger and Liz Chirac return to Miami from a vacation to discover that Vengeance has been stolen. Then their charter broker calls. She has a client for them, and the client won't accept a substitute for Vengeance. The charter is to be a surprise for the client's mysterious lover, who admires classic yachts.Dani and Liz scramble to recover Vengeance in time for the charter. Just before the charter begins, they learn that their client plans to use the rendezvous to blackmail her lover. They suspect there must be more to this than blackmail."Why Vengeance?" they ask themselves. "And who is this woman's lover, to warrant such a complicated scheme?"Read Bluewater Enigma and find the answers. Perfect for fans of mystery/thrillers set in the Caribbean.

When Connie and Paul find an amnesia victim stranded on a deserted island, their vacation is spoiled. They were excited about exploring the isolated spot by themselves until the castaway appeared.Who is he? How did he get there? Will he recover his memory? He can't answer their questions, but he needs their help. How he got to Isla de Aves is a mystery.Connie and Paul invite him aboard their charter yacht and sail to Dominica seeking medical attention for him. As snatches of his memory return, he recalls having spent time in St. Lucia. When they take him there, hoping it will stimulate his memory, the trouble begins. Why are people trying to kidnap him? And who's trying to kill him?

Fidel's dead, Raul's old, and Cuba's in play. Viva Cuba Libre Dani Berger and Liz Chirac are caught up in a plot to invade Cuba. They're in Miami for a gathering of family and friends when Phillip Davis encounters a mercenary he knows from his days in military intelligence. Jos Martinez says he is working for a consortium of Cuban exile groups in Miami, buying weapons to oust the Castro regime. Or does Martinez have something else in mind? Read Bluewater Revolution and find out. Come to Miami; you need a break. Most of your favorite characters from the Bluewater Thrillers and the Connie Barrera thrillers will be there.

He said he'd make her a star. Dani's not impressed.Dani Berger and Liz Chirac have new charter guests aboard the yacht Vengeance. Blaine and Mindy Wilkes booked the charter to make an adventure travel video for their TV series. Upon arrival, they confess to be paparazzi in pursuit of a movie star named Kev Strong, as well.Discovering that Dani has an entr e to Strong, the guests encourage her to see him. Spurred on by Liz, Dani agrees. She meets him for lunch to provide a photo opportunity for her guests. Strong, smitten by Dani, offers to make her a star. He invites her to join him aboard his Russian investor's megayacht to audition for a part.Dani is unmoved by the entreaties of Strong and their guests but her suspicion about the investor's agenda prompts her to accept the invitation.Does Dani become a star? And what's the Russian up to?Read Bluewater Drone, the eleventh book in the Bluewater Thriller series, and find out.

Connie Barrera resorts to tricks she'd rather forget when a stalker pursues her charter guest. Determined to break from her past, Sadie Storm has chartered Diamantista II. She's running from her ex, Jonas Pratt, while she focuses on her singing career. Pratt can't let her go. Sadie knows too much about his criminal activities in south Florida. Pratt tracks Sadie to the islands, where she's sailing with Connie and Paul Russo. When Pratt and his cronies tangle with Connie, they're out of their depth. Packed with fast-paced action, Running Under Sail is the fifth novel in the Caribbean mystery and adventure series. Get your copy now.

Anger, Betrayal, and Kidnapping in the CaribbeanConnie suspects that her fianc has betrayed her. Hurt and angry, she can't confront him; they have charter guests aboard.The teenaged daughter of their guests is kidnapped and Connie pursues a single-minded plan to recover the girl. Leaving Paul Russo, her ex-cop fianc , out of the rescue puts even more strain on their relationship.Will they get the girl back? Will Connie and Paul survive as a couple? Read Sailor's Delight and find out.Sailor's Delight is the second novel in the Caribbean mystery and adventure series. Join Connie and Paul and their guests as they travel the islands under sail on their classic yacht.

Dungda de Islan' is the story of our voyage to the Caribbean, as well as our experiences during our first year in the islands. It's a tale of how we fell in love with this part of the world, to the extent that, after 7 years, we're still here and have no immediate plans to leave. Dungda de Islan' has elements of a travelog, a sea story, and the evolution of our relationship with each other, the boat, and the wonderful people of the island nations of the Caribbean. The title is patois, and it translates roughly to Down in the Islands.It's been a lot of fun to go back and resurrect the experiences, which, like mangoes ripening in the sun, have grown richer with the passing of time. If you've wondered what it would be like to chuck it all and go sailing, this book will give you a good idea. From the lonely splendor of a two-week, two person ocean voyage, to the delight of finding places where people are in tune with the elemental joy of simply living, you can cruise along with us.