Most Popular Books by Carla Neggers

FBI agents Sharpe and Donovan team up to fight one of their most ruthless foes yet in this riveting tale, only from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Emma Sharpe, granddaughter of world-renowned art detective Wendell Sharpe, is a handpicked member of a small Boston-based FBI team. For the past decade Emma and her grandfather have been trailing an elusive serial art thief. The first heist was in Ireland, where an ancient Celtic cross was stolen. Now the Sharpes receive a replica of the cross after every new theft—reminding them of their continued failure to capture their prey. When Emma receives a message that leads her to the body of a woman on a small island in Boston Harbor, she finds the victim holding a small, cross-inscribed stone—one she recognizes all too well. Emma’s fiancé, FBI deep-cover agent Colin Donovan, is troubled that she’s gone off to the island alone, especially given the deadly turn the thief has taken. But as they dig deeper, they are certain there is more to this murder than meets the eye. As the danger escalates, Emma and Colin must also face do-or-die questions about their relationship. While there’s no doubt they are in love, can they give their hearts and souls to their work and have anything left for each other? There’s one thing Emma and Colin definitely agree on: before they can focus on their future, they must outwit one of the smartest, most ruthless killers they’ve ever encountered. Previously published

Returning to Knights Bridge, Massachusetts to solve a mystery and salvage her good name, treasure hunter Samantha Bennet goes up against bad-boy firefighter Justin Sloan, the very same man who got her fired.

That Stubborn Yankee by Carla Neggers released on Feb 22, 1991 is available now for purchase.

A veteran Navy SEAL is on the trail of a mystery in the woods of Vermont in this romantic suspense short story by a New York Times–bestselling author. In this emotional Thriller Short, New York Times–bestselling writer Carla Neggers delivers an intense, emotional read. Navy SEAL Ryan “Grit” Taylor survived the war in Afghanistan but lost a limb. Now, at her brother’s urging, Grit is on a mission to save the life of Marissa, a history teacher who also happens to be the vice president’s oldest daughter and the love of Grit’s life. In the snow-laden forest of Vermont, an associate with a shoulder wound confirms that a sniper is after Marissa. A blood trail warns Grit that either she or the sniper has been injured. But on finding her, Grit must grapple with an entirely different crisis. Who is the actual target? Originally published in Love is Murder (2013), edited by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Sandra Brown. Praise for Love is Murder “If a person is known by the company she keeps, then the company of the 30 romance and suspense writers in this stellar all-original anthology speaks volumes about bestseller Brown . . . . Chockablock with nifty plot twists, these stories aren’t to be missed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Finders Keepers by Carla Neggers released on Sep 24, 1989 is available now for purchase.

In three novels of romantic suspense, artist Kit Delaney returns to Florida and a deadly legacy, Dr. Antonia Winters hides from a stalker on a lonely island, and DEA agent Kelly Sloan escapes murderous drug dealers to land near Galveston.

All your romantic suspense reading in one collection! Four thrilling stories by bestselling authors together in a valuable box set! Flawless by Heather Graham New York’s Diamond District has been hit by a rash of robberies. No one’s been killed—until now. Special Agent Craig Frasier meets psychologist Kieran Finnegan in the middle of a heist, when she’s trying to “unsteal” a flawless stone taken by her youngest brother as an act of vengeance. But the police and FBI begin to wonder if there are two gangs, the original thieves and a copycat group of killers—who seem to think their scheme is as flawless as the stones they steal. Thrown together by circumstance, drawn together by attraction, Kieran and Craig are both assigned to the case. But there’s more and more evidence that, somehow, the Finnegan family pub is involved. Because everyone goes to Finnegan’s… All the Pretty Girls by J.T. Ellison Nashville Homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson is working to catch a serial rapist after a local girl falls prey to a sadistic killer. The Southern Strangler is slaughtering his way through the Southeast, leaving a gruesome memento at each crime scene—the prior victim’s severed hand. Taylor finds herself in a joint investigation with her lover, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, as they pursue the vicious murderer. Battling an old injury and her own demons, Taylor is desperate to quell the rising tide of bodies. But as the killer spirals out of control, everyone involved must face a horrible truth—the purest evil is born of private lies. Saint’s Gate by Carla Neggers Emma Sharpe is summoned to a convent on the Maine coast to shed some light on a mysterious painting of Irish lore. But when the nun who contacted her is murdered, it seems legend is becoming deadly reality. Deep cover FBI agent Colin Donovan is back home in Maine when he is presented with an intrigue of murder, international art heists and a convent’s long-held secrets that is too tempting to resist. As the danger spirals ever closer, Colin is certain of only one thing—the very interesting Emma Sharpe is at the center of it all. A ruthless killer has Emma and Colin in the crosshairs, plunging them into a race against time and drawing them deeper into a twisted legacy of betrayal and deceit. The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal—and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubled man who’s asked her to come home. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Then something disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl, a child Keith remembers, too. Maisey believes the girl must’ve been their sister, but their mother claims there was no other sibling. Maisey is convinced that child existed. So where is she now?

Marine biologist Julianne Maroney comes to tiny Declan''s Cross on the south Irish coast to heal her broken heart. Colin, who broke her heart, and his partner Emma are also in Declan''s Cross to investigate and art theft that happened years before.

Night Watch by Carla Neggers released on Aug 25, 1993 is available now for purchase.

A Secret Service agent and a mountain rescue expert search for a missing teen in Vermont in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times bestseller. A prominent ambassador is killed in a suspicious hit-and-run in Washington, DC. Hours later, his stepdaughter vanishes in the mountains of northern New England. Back in her hometown of Black Falls, Vermont, to do damage control on her career, Secret Service agent Jo Harper is drawn into the search. But her efforts face an unexpected challenge: Elijah Cameron. With his military training and mountain rescue experience, Elijah knows the unforgiving terrain better than anyone. But he and Jo have been at odds forever—and Elijah believes the missing teenager isn’t just lost . . . she’s on the run. Forced to work together, Jo and Elijah battle time and the elements in a race into the unforgiving mountains. The twists and turns awaiting them will take them closer to the explosive truth . . . and into the sights of a killer. First published in 2008.

A wedding weekend in Maine is no vacation for husband-and-wife FBI agents who must locate a devious killer in this romantic suspense series finale. After a shattering loss, husband and wife FBI agents Colin Donovan and Emma Sharpe are grateful for a respite. Celebrating the wedding of Colin’s brother Andy gives them a chance to enjoy a peaceful autumn weekend together on the coast of southern Maine. But the peace is short-lived when Kevin Donovan, a marine patrol officer, is called to check on suspected food poisoning at a party aboard a yacht. Tagging along, Colin is surprised to recognize one of the victims as an undercover British intelligence officer. Meanwhile, a valuable painting by Emma and Colin’s, the Irish artist Aoife O’Byrne, goes missing from the yacht. With a deeply personal, international investigation underway, Emma and Colin realize they are up against a deadly foe who plans to strike again. With the help of their Boston-based FBI team, they must risk everything to foil a devastating attack.

Shattered by her father''s murder, Zoe west abandoned her plans to become an FBI agent and left her hometown of Goose Harbour, Maine. But a new home and job did nothing to get her life back on track, and now Zoe knows only one thing will - returning to Goose Harbour and confronting the past.

A MISTAKE...OR A SETUP? New York City was the last place nature writer Patience Madrid wanted to be. She preferred the quiet and solitude of her Adirondacks cabin to the noise and bustle of the city. But her sister, Tilly, is being mysterious, and begs Patience to come and stay at her apartment while she and her husband, Terrence, are out of town. Except, when Patience gets to the apartment, she finds it isn''t empty.... Jake Farr was only looking for a place to crash and to help out his friend Terrence. Instead he gets bowled over by Tilly''s oddball sister. Jake has no idea what to do with Patience Madrid. They are complete opposites--Jake is city, Patience is country; Jake is used to fine, expensive living, Patience likes to rough it; Jake isn''t fond of dogs, Patience has a huge mutt that she adores. And yet, as they try to get to the bottom of Terrence''s and Tilly''s odd behavior, Jake and Patience find there might just be something to that old adage \"opposites attract....\" BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Not-So-Perfect Past by Beth Andrews Bad boy Dillon Ward may have served time in prison, but Nina Carlson needs a renter, and when her bakery is damaged, she also needs a handyman. But can she trust Dillon? Can she trust herself?

A woman’s passion for myth and magic leads her into the heart of a murderous evil in this romantic suspense adventure by a New York Times bestseller. Inside an ancient ruin, Keira discovers the mythic stone angel she seeks—but also senses a malevolent presence . . . just before the ruins collapse around her. Search-and-rescue veteran Simon Cahill finds Keira in the rubble just as she’s about to free herself. Simon holds no stock in myths or magic, so he isn’t surprised that there’s no trace of her stone angel. But there is evidence of startling violence and—whatever the source—the danger to Keira is quite real. The long-forgotten legend that captivated her has also aroused a killer . . . a calculating predator who will follow them back to Boston, determined to kill again. Originally published in 2008 Praise for The Angel “[A] fanciful thriller. . . . Fans of romantic suspense will be charmed.” —Publishers Weekly

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Available for the first time in one premium box set, the complete stories of The Carriage House series, compelling romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. The Carriage House Fun and a little work is all Tess Haviland has in mind for a simple weekend project on a run-down nineteenth-century carriage house on Boston’s North Shore. But when Tess discovers a human skeleton in the dirt cellar, she begins to ask questions about the history of the house, the untimely death of the neighbor’s wife…and the sudden disappearance of the carriage house’s owner. Questions a desperate killer wants to silence before the truth reveals that someone got away with murder. The Cabin When her marriage hits a rough patch, Susanna Galway packs up her daughters and heads to a cabin in the Adirondacks for a break. Her husband, Texas Ranger Jack Galway, believes she still loves him, so when they’re gone longer than expected, Jack goes to get his family back. Little does Susanna know she’s also been followed by a killer obsessed with revenge who has sights set on her family. Trapped in the mountains, Jack and Susanna must find strength in each other if they hope to keep their family together and escape the cabin alive. Stonebrook Cottage When the children of her best friend show up at Kara Galway’s home, they are terrified…and hiding something. Afraid for themselves and their mother—who is the governor of Connecticut—they are certain the circumstances of the previous governor’s death are suspicious. Kara must return to Stonebrook Cottage to unravel what exactly is going on. Are the children really in danger? What secret is her friend hiding? Kara must uncover the truth if she is going to protect the people she loves. The Harbor Still struggling after her father’s murder, Zoe West realizes only one thing will repair the damage—returning home to Goose Harbor, Maine, to confront the past. FBI special agent J. B. McGrath believes a killer is still on the loose—a killer who isn’t happy to see Zoe return. Zoe isn’t sure she can trust the unpredictable FBI agent, or her growing attraction to him. But the danger mounts, and one wrong move could destroy everything she and J.B. care about. Someone got away with murder and is determined to keep it that way.

Discover the beginnings of the epic adventures and romance of FBI special agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the first books in the bestselling series, together in a collection for the first time. Rock Point Father Finian Bracken meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time…and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Saint’s Gate Art crimes expert Special Agent Emma Sharpe is summoned back to a Maine convent--where she was once a novice--to investigate a murder linked to a mysterious painting of Irish lore. Heron’s Cove Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are drawn into danger when a Russian billionaire with ties to Emma’s past and to the arms dealers who recently tried to kill Colin arrives in Maine. Declan’s Cross Emma and Colin’s Irish holiday turns into serious business when an American diver goes missing and a connection to a decade-old art heist surfaces. Harbor Island A murderer implicates a connection to a serial art thief who Emma and her grandfather have been hunting for years.

The New York Times–bestselling author of The River House returns to the scenic New England town where families and friends face challenges together. Adrienne Portale has never settled in one place for long, but takes a job as innkeeper in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, to spend some time getting to know the father she only recently found. When three small boys get lost in the wilderness that borders the inn, Adam Sloan leads the search. His family ties to the town go back generations. Adrienne sees the bond that people in a small town have as they band together to find the missing children. Adam is impressed with her calm strength, but he’s sure she won’t find what she’s looking for in his quiet hometown. Despite their differences, Adam and Adrienne discover they have more in common than they’d expected. They love to explore old stone walls and bridges, and she adores his dog. As summer bleeds into the gorgeous New England fall, the attraction between them grows, and they must decide where—and who—makes a place home. “If you’re a fan of small towns with an interesting history inhabited by caring . . . salt of the earth folks with deep roots, incredible scenery, a low-key romance and an unforgettable story look no further.” —The Reading Frenzy

A detective risks everything to find her husband’s killer on a mysterious Maine island in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times bestseller. Four days after Abigail Browning’s wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband was fatally shot along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was it a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted Christopher dead? The question has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detective, for the past seven years. Determined to find her husband’s killer, she returns to the foggy Maine island after receiving an anonymous tip. Is it just another false lead, or can she finally prove that Chris was murdered? Owen Garrison, the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, still carries guilt from that fateful night. As he helps Abigail unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it’s up to Abigail and Owen to keep pushing for the truth—and stop a killer from striking again. Originally published in 2006 Praise for The Widow “Neggers . . . keeps the reader guessing “whodunit” to the end of her intriguing novel of romantic suspense.” —Publishers Weekly

New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers returns to her popular Sharpe & Donovan series with this absorbing tale of suspense, romance and fast-paced action. Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, two of the FBI''s most valuable agents, are preparing for their next big assignment—their wedding—when Colin''s brother Mike alerts them that onetime friends from his military past are on Sharpe and Donovan home turf on the Maine coast. Now private security contractors, they want to meet with Mike. One of them, an FBI agent named Kavanagh, is supposed to be on leave. What is he investigating—or does he have his own agenda? Mike zeroes in on Naomi MacBride, a freelance civilian intelligence analyst who, aside from a few hot nights, has never brought him anything but trouble. Newly returned from England, Naomi clearly isn''t telling Mike everything about why she''s snooping around his home town, but he has no choice but to work with her if he wants to uncover what''s really going on. But the case soon takes a drastic turn—Emma is targeted, and a connection surfaces between Naomi and Kavanagh and a recently solved international art theft case. Not every connection is a conspiracy, but as the tangled web of secrets unravels, Emma and Colin face their greatest danger yet. With everyone they know involved, they must decide who they can trust…or lose everything for good.

Prepare for edge-of-your-seat suspense in this Thriller Short from the New York Times–bestselling author—edited by #1 worldwide bestseller Clive Cussler. In this chilling Thriller Short, bestselling author Carla Neggers reveals a life-and-death struggle where Mother Nature is as dangerous as a gun in the back. When an armed fugitive confronts Gus Winter on an isolated trail in the unforgiving mountains of New Hampshire, he has no choice but to cooperate. He soon realizes it wasn’t just bad luck that the man with the gun found him. The fugitive had lain in wait, targeting him. And why had he been ordered to lead the way to where his brother and sister-in-law froze to death thirty years earlier? What was the fugitive after? To find out, Gus has to rely on his wit and knowledge of the mountain to survive both the elements and a killer on the run. Originally published in THRILLER 2 (2009)

A MISTAKE…OR A SETUP? New York City was the last place nature writer Patience Madrid wanted to be. She preferred the quiet and solitude of her Adirondacks cabin to the noise and bustle of the city. But her sister, Tilly, is being mysterious, and begs Patience to come and stay at her apartment while she and her husband, Terrence, are out of town. Except, when Patience gets to the apartment, she finds it isn''t empty…. Jake Farr was only looking for a place to crash and to help out his friend Terrence. Instead he gets bowled over by Tilly''s oddball sister. Jake has no idea what to do with Patience Madrid. They are complete opposites—Jake is city, Patience is country; Jake is used to fine, expensive living, Patience likes to rough it; Jake isn''t fond of dogs, Patience has a huge mutt that she adores. And yet, as they try to get to the bottom of Terrence''s and Tilly''s odd behavior, Jake and Patience find there might just be something to that old adage \"opposites attract….\" BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Not-So-Perfect Past by Beth Andrews Bad boy Dillon Ward may have served time in prison, but Nina Carlson needs a renter, and when her bakery is damaged, she also needs a handyman. But can she trust Dillon? Can she trust herself?

Archaeologist Sophie Malone is still haunted a year after she was left for dead inside a remote Irish cave. Now she''s convinced that her night of terror is linked to recent violence in Boston. Did the killer under arrest steal the ancient Celtic treasure from the cave that night? Or is another killer out there, ready to strike again? Boston detective \"Scoop\" Wisdom has recovered from his injuries and is after the bomber who nearly killed him. Tough and stubborn, he''s the best at detecting lies…except maybe those of Sophie Malone. When an ex-cop becomes the victim of ritual sacrifice, it''s clear nobody''s safe, and everyone''s a suspect.

A murder in a quiet English village, long-buried secrets and a man’s search for answers about his traumatic past entangle FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the latest edge-of-your-seat Sharpe & Donovan novel As a young boy, Oliver York witnessed the murder of his wealthy parents in their London apartment. The killers kidnapped him and held him in an isolated Scottish ruin, but he escaped, thwarting their plans for ransom. Now, after thirty years on the run, one of the two men Oliver identified as his tormentors may have surfaced. Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are enjoying the final day of their Irish honeymoon when a break-in at the home of Emma’s grandfather, private art detective Wendell Sharpe, points to Oliver. The Sharpes have a complicated relationship with the likable, reclusive Englishman, an expert in Celtic mythology and international art thief who taunted Wendell for years. Emma and Colin postpone meetings in London with their elite FBI team and head straight to Oliver. But when they arrive at York’s country home, a man is dead and Oliver has vanished. As the danger mounts, new questions arise about Oliver’s account of his boyhood trauma. Do Emma and Colin dare trust him? With the trail leading beyond Oliver’s small village to Ireland, Scotland and their own turf in the United States, the stakes are high, and Emma and Colin must unravel the decades-old tangle of secrets and lies before a killer strikes again. New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers delivers the gripping, suspense-filled tale readers have been waiting for.

\"Unbreakable bond: For eight years Nina Nash has been told to move past the night that changed her life forever. But she believes that her little girl is still alive. And there''s one man who''ll help her find the truth. Investigator Slade Blackburn takes Nina''s case, hoping to give her closure. Yet what she really needs is someone to trust, to protect her ... and to erase the sadness from her sweet blue eyes\"--Page 4 of cover.

Following the mysterious death of her sister-in-law, Ann Chadwick falls under suspicion. But when a handsome man from her past suddenly reappears, she abondons all reason to a blazing passion that made fear vanish. and love seem real.

The author of The Angel “add[s] aspects of the high-action thriller to traditional romantic suspense, combining the best of both . . . Flat out great” (The Providence Journal). Things looked bad when Lizzie Rush finally found hard evidence that her boss, thrill-seeking billionaire Norman Estabrook, heads an international criminal network. But when he escapes police custody after a deadly Boston bombing, the worst is yet to come. From nowhere arrives the mysterious Brit Will Davenport. Lizzie isn’t sure which side he’s on, but his mercenary talents may help end the violence. Now, emerging from a year of secrets and lies as a double agent straddling two worlds, Lizzie has little choice but to trust a man answering to no one. When the mist clears—and the frightening truth is revealed—who knows which side she herself will end up on. “Readers have come to expect excellence from Neggers, and she delivers it here. The pairing of aristocratic spy Will with butt-kicking heroine Lizzie is inspired, and the multistrand plot is extremely absorbing.” —RT Book Reviews

New Year''s Resolution: Husband by Rebecca Brandewyne\Anne Stuart\Carla Neggers released on Nov 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Together for the first time in a box set, the first five stories in the captivating Swift River Valley series! Visit Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, a small town where people come to escape, start fresh, and possibly fall in love. Only from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers. Secrets of the Lost Summer Olivia Frost is transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway. It’s picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door. Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist…any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story…past and present. That Night on Thistle Lane When librarian Phoebe O’Dunn discovers a hidden room, complete with a cache of vintage clothing, she finds a spectacular gown perfect for a gala masquerade. In the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler who’s also adopted a more daring persona. Then Phoebe meets Noah Kendrick again, and at first neither recognizes the other. They’re not sure they can trust the magic of the night they shared—until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves. Cider Brook Being rescued by a good-looking, bad-boy firefighter isn’t how Samantha Bennett expected to start her stay. Samantha is a treasure hunter who has come to solve a 300-year-old mystery and salvage her good name. Justin Sloan, her rescuer, wants to know why she was camped out in an abandoned cider mill. Because of their shared past, he doesn’t trust her. But that doesn’t mean he can resist her. Christmas at Carriage Hill To Alexandra Rankin Hunt’s surprise, Ian Mabry is also at Carriage Hill, a picturesque country inn where Alexandra is creating dresses for a friend’s wedding. If anyone can charm his way into such an event, it’s her fighter-pilot, wrong-for-her ex. But Ian wants more than an invitation—he’s determined to find a way back into Alexandra’s life. Echo Lake Diplomatic Security Service agent Brody Hancock left town at eighteen, a few steps ahead of arrest and the wrath of Heather Sloan’s older brothers. Though Brody had never planned to return, a friend now needs his help. Seeing Heather again has affected Brody more than he wants to admit. But Heather is wary of Brody’s sudden interest in her, and she suspects there’s more to his homecoming than he’s letting on…

A Winning Battle by Carla Neggers released on Nov 24, 1988 is available now for purchase.

Three Stories : Night Watch, A Wish ... And a Kiss and The Missing Heir.

Somewhere, at this very moment, a woman''s caring and commitment is changing a life in her community...and changing the world. Five compassionate, dedicated women have been chosen from nominees across North America to become Harlequin More Than Words Award recipients, and their stories will move and inspire you.

A suspenseful story of romance and intrigue focuses on a brother and sister who suddenly inherit a family fortune from an unknown benefactor--and uncover a past they didn''t know existed.

Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, two of the FBI''s most valuable agents, are preparing for their next big assignment -- their wedding -- when Colin''s brother Mike alerts them that onetime friends from his military past are on Sharpe and Donovan home turf on the Maine coast. Now private security contractors, they want to meet with Mike. One of them, an FBI agent named Kavanagh, is supposed to be on leave. What is he investigating -- or does he have his own agenda? Mike zeroes in on Naomi MacBride, a freelance civilian intelligence analyst who, aside from a few hot nights, has never brought him anything but trouble. Newly returned from England, Naomi clearly isn''t telling Mike everything about why she''s snooping around his hometown, but he has no choice but to work with her if he wants to uncover what''s really going on. But the case soon takes a drastic turn -- Emma is targeted, and a connection surfaces between Naomi and Kavanagh and a recently solved international art theft case. Not every connection is a conspiracy, but as the tangled web of secrets unravels, Emma and Colin face their greatest danger yet. With everyone they know involved, they must decide who they can trust ... or lose everything for good.