Jen Talty

Sixteen years ago, she was the suspect. This time, she's the target. Audra McCain's life changed forever when her father disappeared deep in the Everglades. The last thing Audra remembers is a sharp pain, flashes of violence, and the horrifying sight of her father being thrown into alligator-infested waters. When she was later found alone, the town of Calusa Cove turned on her, branding her a Stigini-a swamp owl witch. Now an adult and a seasoned wildlife photographer, Audra returns to Calusa Cove for the annual python challenge, determined to reclaim her life and uncover the truth. But old suspicions die hard. Former friends keep their distance, whispers follow her every step, and someone is determined to ensure she never remembers what really happened that night. When Dawson Ridge, the town's new Chief of Police, arrests two men trying to smuggle dynamite into the Everglades, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion-one that places Audra directly in the crosshairs. As Dawson and Audra grow closer, he's forced to walk a tightrope between his duty to the law and his instincts that she's being framed. Their investigation leads them deep into the Everglades, where they uncover evidence linking the town's darkest secrets to a ruthless killer. But the truth comes at a deadly cost.EVERGLADES OVERWATCH SERIES DESCRIPTION: Everglades Overwatch is a romantic suspense series that plunges readers into the untamed heart of the Everglades, where the past refuses to stay buried-and where love might just be the key to survival.

Jessica Roads, the Social Media Coordinator for an NFL football team, spent a year with the wrong man. While at a local watering hole, she runs into her ex and his wife. She's over him but wants to drive the point home, so when her best friend dares her to kiss the next man who walks through the door, Jessica is all over it.Don't dare me...Nolan Greer, the new Offensive Coordinator, has had a rough couple of years. After a knee injury, he contemplated retiring. However, he made the decision when he found out he was the father of a one-year-old little girl with a birth defect who needed surgery, and her mother just died. All Nolan wants is to get to know his daughter without being in the public eye. He never meant to keep her a secret...but no one knows he has a child.Sparks fly the moment Jessica and Nolan kiss. Still, it immediately tosses them into a media frenzy, putting Nolan and his daughter in the middle while someone tries to destroy Jessica's reputation.Can Nolan dare to risk his heart... and his daughters?Can Jessica dare to trust another man who'd kept a secret from her?

A ballerina's nightmare...A choreographer's curse...And a deadly spell destined to destroy true love...Lady Avery Windsor knew she couldn't be the lead ballerina forever, but she never expected her position to be challenged by a legend that would change the fabric of her life. To make matters worse, the new wolf choreographer, Darrell Hughes, brings with him a curse. One that could destroy his pack and flip her and sister's royal destiny upside down.Darrell Hughes took the job with the local ballet for one reason, and one reason only: to find a way to save his pack from being wiped off the earth by a black magic spell. Avery's father is the only one who can help. The fact that he'd imprinted on Avery years ago, claiming her as his mate, would have to take a back seat. That is until he learns he and his mate are more than fated.They are the second paring of the Legend of the Fated Moons.

Hawke Wilson walked away from the love of his life after a devastating tragedy, choosing to never look back. He ignored every letter his ex-girlfriend sent, burying them-and his past-in a box while throwing himself into his work as a paramedic, firefighter, and Aegis Network operative. But when a 9-1-1 call turns into a nightmare, Hawke is forced to relive the worst day of his life. His world is shaken when he comes face-to-face with Calista Alba once more, but nothing could have prepared him for the revelation of his ten-year-old son.Calista never intended to keep Hawke's son from him, but when he left the Air Force and disappeared without a trace, she had no choice but to move forward. Still, she did everything she could to keep the memory of Hawke alive for herself and for their son. Now that fate has brought them together again, Hawke is determined to make things right. But when a dangerous investigation puts Calista and their child in the crosshairs, Hawke will stop at nothing to protect the family he never knew he had-and fight for a second chance.

Amanda Wolf refuses to accept the official story behind her brother's death. The fire that claimed his life may have been ruled an accident, but Amanda knows better. After discovering her brother's notes and files on a corruption scandal he'd been investigating, she makes it her mission to find the truth-no matter what it takes. But that means questioning everything, even the first responders, including the one man she once thought she could trust.Firefighter Garth Sanford never imagined the budding romance he shared with Amanda would come to an abrupt halt. But after her brother's death, everything changed. Her refusal to back down from her conspiracy theories drove a wedge between them, leaving Garth at a loss for how to fix things.But when Amanda's life is suddenly on the line, Garth steps in without hesitation. A string of terrifying threats and near-miss attacks prove someone is determined to silence her-and they're willing to kill to do it. Despite their strained relationship, Garth becomes Amanda's protector, and as danger closes in, so does the undeniable pull between them.As they delve deeper into her brother's investigation, the stakes skyrocket. The corruption Amanda's brother uncovered runs deep, and with every revelation, the risk grows. Amid the danger, passion reignites, but survival comes first, and they'll need to trust each other if they want to make it out alive.

One Oscar-winning werewolf from the wrong side of the tracksOne Lady witch actress spewing fairy dustOne make or break filmAnd the Legend of the Fated MoonsIn a world where the legend of the Fated Moons looms large, Lady Amanda Windsor, a Royal Witch, is about to discover a hidden truth-she's also part fairy. The revelation comes just as Amanda is cast opposite Jackson Ledger, a brooding wolf whose father killed her uncle, casting a shadow over his life forever. According legend, Jackson and Amanda are fated mates. However, a dark blocking spell has prevented him from claiming her, and now her fairy side is emerging, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance of their fates.The film they're working on was meant to revive Jackson's Oscar-winning career, but with Amanda's spoiled witch princess persona and his own simmering resentment, the set is destined to become a media circus. Yet, sparks of a different kind begin to fly. When the blocking spell is lifted, they're forced to confront the undeniable connection between them. But danger lurks in the form of an evil witch determined to prevent the prophecy of the Fated Moons from coming true. She will stop at nothing to ensure that the witch-wolfairy-destined to change the world-is never born.

Imagine dedicating your entire career to finding the one person who can unlock the mystery behind your sister's murder-only to discover her in the last place you'd expect: as your new partner.Special Agent Travis Brown has spent years building his career to gain access to the leads and information that might bring him closer to solving his sister's case. But nothing prepares him for Special Agent Shauna Morgan. With sharp instincts and undeniable beauty, Shauna quickly earns his respect-and sparks a powerful attraction that rivals his obsession with justice.But Shauna has a secret, one that could shatter everything Travis thought he knew about his sister's death. As they navigate the gritty streets of Albany and the breathtaking landscapes of Lake George, they're drawn into a deadly game where every move puts Shauna's life-and Travis's heart-on the line.Jane Doe's Return is a gripping contemporary romantic suspense that explores the courage to face the past and the risks of trusting someone who may hold the key to everything.

Special Agent Kara Martin swore she'd never return to Rochester, the town steeped in memories of her parents' brutal murders. For thirteen years, she's buried the past and built a career chasing justice. But when a congressman's teenage daughter is savagely killed, Kara is thrust back into the place she's tried to forget-and into the path of the man whose heart she once shattered.Detective Shane Rogers has endured his own tragedies: the loss of his wife and the near loss of his son to a rare heart condition. Now, with his son thriving after a life-saving transplant, Shane has reclaimed his passion for solving crimes. His first case back-a grisly murder-throws him face-to-face with Kara, his first love and the woman who broke his heart.As Kara and Shane race to catch a killer targeting transplant recipients, they're forced to confront their shared past and a rising tide of emotions they thought were buried. Each new murder reveals a chilling pattern, as the killer harvests organs mirroring the ones the victims had received.When Shane's son is kidnapped, the case takes a horrifying turn, and the clock begins ticking. Can Kara and Shane stop the killer before the boy becomes the next victim?

A promotion and a new love interest turn into a nightmare for Buddy West when a fatal fire implicates him, and the woman he's falling in love with is the lead investigator.Firefighter Buddy West is at the height of his career, having just been promoted to lieutenant. Even better, a sexy new neighbor moves in across the street. Despite her job as an Internal Fire Investigator potentially causing problems in a budding relationship, it doesn't stop sparks from flying. That is until a fire takes the life of one of their own and Buddy becomes the center of the investigation.When Internal Fire Investigator Kaelie Star first meets Buddy West, she sees him as the sexy-as-hell, clean-cut boy-next-door type. However, her perspective changes dramatically when his missing gas can is found at the scene of the fire that killed a fellow firefighter. Kaelie finds herself in the unenviable position of interrogating the man she's falling in love with.Kaelie doesn't want to believe Buddy is guilty, but the evidence against him is too damaging to ignore. However, as the investigation takes a dark and dangerous twist, Kaelie finds herself relying on Buddy. Together, in the burning rubble, they uncover lies so devastating that they will change the direction of their lives forever.

In a race against time to find her missing sister, two firefighters find themselves bound by love and a secret that could change everything.Firefighter Duncan Booker gave his heart once, only for it to be charred beyond recognition. Though he still dreams of having it all-the career, the wife, the family-he can't bring himself to take the leap. That changes at his best friend's wedding, where he finds solace in the arms of Chastity Jade, a captivating firefighter and colleague. Duncan has admired Chastity since she first joined the station, but after one passionate night, they agree to remain just friends-at Duncan's insistence due to his lingering fears.Chastity, familiar with heartbreak, decides to focus solely on her career after their night together. However, her resolve lasts only a month when she discovers she's pregnant and her younger sister goes missing. Desperate for help, she turns to Duncan, who readily agrees, unaware of the baby. As they search for her sister, they navigate a maze of betrayal and lies, uncovering a love so profound it reignites their hearts.

After staring down the wrong end of a gun, not once, but twice, all Patty Harmon had wanted was to have a little fun. She'd spent most her life taking care of everyone else but herself. And while she had a plan for her life, she hadn't yet started to live her life. So, when the aloof, distant, and emotionally unavailable New York State Trooper Reese McGinn takes an interest in her, she's all in...for the moment. When the moment is over, they go their separate ways and Patty can get back to her life plan. But once again, that plan is interrupted when Patty finds herself pregnant. She'll let Reese back in for the sake of the child, but can she keep Reese from stealing her heart?New York State Trooper Reese McGinn has been haunted by his late mothers' confession and the secret she still took to her grave. For the last seven years, he's done nothing but move from job to job and town to town, vowing never to put down roots. But when his summer fling with Patty Harmon ends with a child on the way, he decides that it's time to forget the past. Only the past doesn't want to forge him, and a deadly secret rises from the grave, threatening to take away everything he thought he never wanted.

Kent's quest to uncover his nanny's past leads to unintended consequences, plunging them into a kidnapping ordeal that tests his every limit.Dixie sought refuge with her aunt in Jacksonville after her ex-boyfriend disappeared and stopped supporting their child. Her arrival coincided with her aunt's emergency departure to care for a friend, leaving Dixie to step into the role of nanny for Kent Carter, a single father struggling to manage his career and the care of his daughter. Kent, traditionally reserved and focused solely on his daughter, found himself unexpectedly drawn to Dixie.However, as Kent delved into Dixie's background, hoping to understand the mysterious new nanny, his investigation inadvertently led her dangerous ex-boyfriend right to their doorstep. This reckless probe triggered a dire sequence of events, resulting in the kidnapping of both Dixie and Elle. Now, Kent must navigate a treacherous path, filled with peril and urgency, to rescue them both from an unforeseen threat that his own actions helped unleash.