Elle Keaton

Trust is a thing of the past. All that matters is the truth. Forrest Cooper Cooper Springs' resident lavender farmer has a short list of people he trusts. His sister. Xavier Stone. Magnus and Rufus Ferguson. A newcomer to town is not making his list. Ever. Especially not one who is first on the scene of a murder. Nero Vik Recently laid off and once again single, the ex-investigative reporter is digging into the sordid history of Cooper Springs. He's not in town to make friends, he's there to solve an old mystery and maybe bring closure to those who need it. But when he discovers a local man murdered, all eyes are on him. Once Nero starts investigating, he has questions, most of them for Forrest Cooper. Forrest is not giving the new guy an inch, much less discussing his sordid family history with him. His past, his sister's past, is not up for debate on some nickel-and-dime podcast hosted by a hack writer. Nero was the last person to see Donny alive. He was the one who said, maybe you shouldn't. But Donny was someone who never backed down. He got into that van. One man has dedicated himself to putting his past where it belongs-behind him. The other is determined to expose the truth-no matter how painful it is. The perfect storm brings them together. Will they make it through to the other side?Code Violation is book four in the Reclaimed Hearts series. Note: The Reclaimed Hearts series follows a different couple in each book but cannot be read as standalones. These books should be read in order as there is ongoing suspense and mystery and previous couples make appearances in future installments.

Niall didn't want to know.He thought he didn't care what had happened to his mother after she disappeared all those years ago. But, the past has a way of rising from the, er, dead when least expected.Niall regrets answering that mid-morning phone call.In the past few years, Niall's learned to open up his heart an inch or two. He doesn't like it one bit, but it's proving impossible to slam it shut again.Of course, his beloved husband, Mat, and the few people he thinks of as friends rally around him after he learns Ana's remains have been found--but will they be enough? Will the discovery bring him closure, or will it open a whole new can of worms?Niall's guess is worms, but he's a glass-half-full guy.Full Disclosure is a Veiled Intentions novella set a few years after Black Moon. It is book four in the series and cannot be read as a standalone.

One hot Seattle summer. A half-baked revenge plot. A gambit for love.ArnieOne minute I'm minding my own business enjoying the sunshine, next I'm wearing my iced coffee. Of course, the perpetrator is THE guy I've never forgotten-it seems though that he's forgotten me.I'm awkward and generally have no clue what I'm doing, but this time Tobias isn't brushing me off.TobiasI've never forgotten Arnie, or the night we had together. When I, er, run into him again, I realize want to get to know him-as more than a friend.I may come from a wealthy family and I know money can't buy happiness. But brash, socially awkward Arnie Ferguson makes me think happiness is possible when you let your heart choose.nerd/geek, comedic elements, awkward, rich/poor, reunited, revenge-sort of, medium heat, shy lover, on the spectrum, loyal to a fault.Feinted Love is a first person, dual POV, following Arnie Ferguson and Tobias Barrington as they do their best to awkwardly fall in love. Standalone, No cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed. Heat level, 3+.

He can't escape his past--or his future.Bitter and weary, homicide detective Niall Hamarsson burns his last bridge, retreating to the only place he's ever called home.But murder beats him there.Sheriff Mat Dempsey is a glass-half-full kind of guy. He returned to the island after his father drowned to take care of his mom. Life is quiet and simple, until Niall Hamarsson's return.Nothing about Niall Hamarsson is simple.Maybe Niall's childhood refuge will allow him the space to re-evaluate his future. Maybe he'll be able to keep the kind, competent sheriff at arm's length.Mat needs Niall to stay away from the investigation, he doesn't want the ex-detective muddying the waters of Hidden Harbor.Niall's not meddling so much as keeping his hand in. The case is a distraction from the unwanted memories that are popping up like weeds after a rainstorm.How long will it take for the two of them to realize they work better together than apart? In more ways than one?The Veiled Intentions trilogy is a dual POV, slow-burn, three-act, romantic suspense about a broody introvert and a somewhat patient Sheriff as they grope their way to a happily ever after.

The spark between them is undeniable but unless they're careful somebody's going to get burned. An FBI investigator, a permanently single bartender; the men have nothing in common except their sexuality. They meet by chance; converging weather patterns creating a private storm of their own.FBI Agent Carroll Weir wants to escape dreary damp Skagit for a warmer climate, instead he's assigned to a cross-agency smuggling case and working 24/7 to find a killer.Sterling Bailey bartends and considers his customers and employees as family since he doesn't have one of his own. Weir wanders in his bar one night exhausted and tense...and one thing leads to another.When Weir is injured by a hit-and-run driver Sterling cares for him, and both men are left wondering who will survive and who was responsible for Weir's injuries.Will Sterling and Weir be able to weather the storm? Maybe, but in order to change the course of tomorrow they'll have to accept their pasts and admit they want a future together. Convergence Zone is a dual POV about two men discarded by their biological families who fall in love despite their differences, finding family in each other. The Accidental Roots series follows a different couple in each book as they stop killers, unravel a human trafficking ring and fall in love.

Wanted: A good home for a stray.Needed: A worthy man. Miguel arrived in town a broken man, having barely escaped an abusive relationship with his life. Since then he's buried his deepest desire for family and taken what life doles out; one-night stands are as close to a relationship as he's going to get.Federal Agent Nate Richardson; focused, reliable, career minded. No time for relationships outside work. Nate doesn't care about sex and doesn't believe in love. He's also never met Miguel Ramirez--until now.Nate is a force Miguel doesn't foresee; a red-haired officer of the law with a galaxy of freckles splashed across his face, he encompasses everything about relationships Miguel has rejected as out of his reach.Outside forces drive Nate and Miguel apart, they'll need to work together to conquer their demons and win the fight for their love. River Home is a dual POV about a man with a beautiful soul who refuses to be kept down and the stoic federal agent who falls in love with him. One man knows what he wants, the other needs convincing. The Accidental Roots series follows a different couple in each book as they stop killers, unravel a human trafficking ring and fall in love.

Death brought him home, will love keep him there? Agent Adam Klay is home to bury his father, not fall in love.Micah Ryan's been running on remote for years; the arrival of Adam Klay brings emotions to life Micah thought he'd never feel again.When a series of sinister incidents leave Micah vulnerable to an unknown killer, Adam vows to protect him.Can Adam safeguard Micah without losing his heart? Storm Season is a dual POV about a terminally grouchy Federal Agent who discovers his softer side and a sweet man who thought he had nothing to live for. The Accidental Roots series follows a different couple in each book as they try to stop killers and unravel a human trafficking ring.

Rod made the mistake of falling in love with his best friend.Rod Beton has known Travis Walker almost all his life; since the third grade when Rod was the new kid in town and Travis befriended him with trading cards and a fruit snack. Apparently, Rod's easy.Travis was always destined to take over the family business. As the only boy he's expected to take the helm of the Walker farming operation, and he's good at it.When Travis announces he's engaged to a local girl, Rod decides he's done waiting for the impossible.Rod abruptly leaves town and Travis begins to question what Rod really means to him. But will his family support him?His Best Man is a standalone in the Accidental Roots series, a friends to lovers romance with a happily ever after. The Accidental Roots series follows a different couple in each book as they stop killers, unravel a human trafficking ring and fall in love. Not necessarily all at the same time.

Home is where the heart is...unless your life is in danger. When an anonymous note threatens Joey's family, he springs into action. Family means everything; he will anything to keep them safe, even break the law.Buck's had crush on Joey for years, but he's never acted on his feelings--for any man.Fate seems intent on pushing Joey in Buck's direction. Clearly, Joey needs somebody at his back.As Joey is drawn further into intrigue the demands become more sinister. Will Buck listen to his heart and throw caution to the wind, protecting Joey at all cost? No Pressure is a dual POV about an irrepressible male nurse and a quiet man who breaks out of his shell to protect those he loves. The Shielded Hearts series follows a different couple in each book as they try to stop killers, unravel human trafficking rings and fall in love.

There are no rules to starting over...Running away from his messy divorce hasn't brought Ira Fragale the peace he craves. If he's going to get his life together, he needs to pull up his big-boy pants and clean up the mess he's made of his life.Bartending is an easy gig, Cameron McCulloch enjoys the friendships he's developed since his family rejected him for being gay, but he longs for more.Cam's had a crush on the older man for a while, but Ira only has one-night stands. He never has do-overs; Ira may be older, but that doesn't mean he knows what he's doing.When Ira falls ill Cam cares for him, and their relationship slowly begins to shift.The more Cam learns about Ira, the more he is drawn to him. Will the older man open up and let him in?None of this explains why Cam is the target of a series of hate crimes. The small town of Skagit has its share of trouble, and now someone has it in for the LGBTQ community, and Cam is directly in their crosshairs. Unforgivable is a dual POV about a wise younger man and an older man who could learn a thing or two. The Shielded Hearts series follows a different couple in each book as they stop killers, unravel a human trafficking ring and fall in love.

The universe is trying to tell Sacha Bolic something. A fire escape collapses under him, he lands in crap, and a killer barely misses his target... all in the same few seconds. That's on top of a long list of mishaps and job dissatisfaction. Not one to ignore signals when they're shoved in his face, Sacha retires and uses his savings to buy an old building in Skagit, Washington. With a little help from DIY videos, he's going to bring it back to its former glory. And, yeah, it's a metaphor. If he makes one change, others will follow...Seth Culver avoids entanglements, romantic or otherwise. Who needs them? He's learned the hard way that people betray you or leave. Still, Seth finds people compelling. He kind of collects them, learning their secrets before letting them go their own way. His commitment to no commitments may have met its match in Sacha. Handsome and hot, Sacha seems to offer a permanence that scares Seth more than anything ever has. Seth will have to decide if he's going to grab life by the balls or keep watching from the sidelines.A box of inconsequential belongings hidden for decades in the old building hints at lives imagined but not lived, reminding them both there are no guarantees in love, or this thing called life.