Best Selling Books by Debra Webb

She''s in search of JUSTICE. Emily Wallace has no doubt about who killed her best friend ten years ago: Clint Austin, her then boyfriend. The key witness in his trial, Emily put Clint behind bars with her tearful testimony. But when Emily learns that Clint has been released on parole, she returns to her Alabama hometown to confront him—and make sure he never forgets the damage he has done. He is dead-set on revenge... After serving ten years for a crime he didn''t commit, Clint knows only the truth can set him free. Ignoring warnings from his old friend, now the chief of police, Clint will let no one stand in his way as he tries to prove his innocence—including Emily, the girl he once loved who ruined his life. Prison has made him a hard man, yet he yearns for Emily...and he can see in her eyes that, in spite of herself, she feels the same. But even if he can convince Emily to trust him, it might be too late to clear his name—before the real killer strikes again.

Slade Keaton and Maggie James question their relationships while on the run and on the Colby Agency investigation''s radar.

A PI aims to protect a client who claims she shot an intruder in self-defense in this thriller by the USA Today–bestselling author of The Last Lie Told. Former homicide detective Clint Hayes has his first client as a private investigator: a fragile beauty he isn’t sure he can trust. An injury has left Natalie Drummond with gaps in her memory, and she sees and hears things that aren’t there. But she’s sure she shot an intruder in her Birmingham, Alabama mansion. So where’s the body, the gun, the evidence? When it’s clear someone is trying to kill his vulnerable client, Clint appoints himself her protector, working overtime not to fall for her. But someone is dead set on preventing Natalie from ever regaining her memories—or making new ones with Clint . . . “[The Faces of Evil novels are] high-intensity thrillers that readers won’t be able to resist.” —CJ Lyons, New York Times–bestselling author “Debra Webb is a master storyteller.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author

With their reputations and Sunday dinner in jeopardy, Victoria Colby-Camp and her son Jim were not about to give in when it came to Sam Johnson. He was Jim Colby''s newest Equalizer—but a mystery to everyone else. Until the past caught up to him when Officer Lisa Smith was called in to drag him back to the City of Angels to clear his name. Hired by the Colby Agency, Lisa was by the book in every way, except when it came to Sam. After all this time, she couldn''t forget him—and she had tried. With Sam framed for three gangland killings, Lisa found herself unraveling a man who trusted no one. But Sam would have to let Lisa in if they were ever going to expose a brutal killer before it was too late for the next victim…and the Colbys.

Specialist Cole Danes''s investigation revealed the unthinkable: a trusted, longtime personal assistant toVictoria Colby had been the source leaking highly sensitive information that could have resulted in the agency''s destruction. But it soon became clear that a secondary party was the real culprit. Single mom Angel Parker was being manipulated and controlled by a sinister mercenary driven to destroy the Colby Agency using any means necessary. Only, that was about to stop...dead! Cole was determined to complete his mission, and he needed Angel to accomplish that end. But he didn''t expect to need Angel.... He had every intention of being as ruthless as his adversaries and using Angel as his pawn, but spending time in seclusion with her wore away his emotional armor. Now he was more concerned with protection than retribution, which could prove fatal for them both.

Todd Thompson had been given the greatest opportunity of his new career: a chance for a permanent position at the prestigious Colby Agency. His assignment: to locate a prominent geneticist''s missing pregnant wife. Trouble was, working side by side with Serena Blake — the brainy beauty who suspected foul play — provoked certain feelings Todd couldn''t ignore. And when a series of mysterious incidents put Serena in jeopardy, Todd vowed he''d stop at nothing to keep her safe.... But now, as the danger escalated around them, the hunt for a sinister criminal threatened to resurrect long-buried secrets of the past that could threaten Todd and Serena''s future forever....

The first note is a warning—a bone-chilling reminder that Alabama Police Detective Adeline Cooper can run from her darkest, deadliest memories, but she can never escape a demented killer''s wrath. The second note is a threat... The first victim disappeared near Adeline''s hometown in Mississippi—and she won''t be the last. Believing she is the killer''s ultimate target, Adeline decides to go back to work side-by-side with a sheriff she once loved...Now she will meet face-to-face the criminals she brought down—and fight the obsessed killer who craves her death...

In this thriller by the author of The Secrets We Bury, danger continues for a doctor grappling with an enigmatic past and the threat of a serial killer. Doctor Rowan Dupont knows a serial killer is coming for her. Julian Addington has been waiting. Watching. And it’s only a matter of time before he strikes. But what Julian doesn’t know is that Rowan is ready for him. And more than anything she wants answers. How well did the depraved killer actually know her mother? And how many lies have been spun in the years since she took her own life? Working alongside her childhood friend Police Chief Billy Brannigan, Rowan is determined to get to the bottom of her mother’s puzzling suicide once and for all—even if it means exposing an unsettling past. It certainly seems like her family’s Victorian funeral home has borne witness to more than one dark secret, but when a recent double homicide leads to an even grislier discovery, separating the truth from the lies might be the last thing Rowan does. Praise for the novels of USA Today–bestselling Author Debra Webb “Rife with tension. . . . A gripping read.” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Sandra Brown on The Longest Silence “You will fly through the pages of this action-packed thriller!” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Lisa Gardner on No Darker Place “Webb weaves incredible twists and turns and a mind-blowing conclusion.” —RT Book Reviews on The Longest Silence

When a confidential file was stolen from the prestigious Colby Agency, it was A. J. Braddock''s mission to retrieve it. His assignment: locate Gabrielle Jordan, the enigmatic woman who''d vanished with it. Except he never expected to find her hiding out in Mexico, safeguarding two boys — the victims of a failed kidnapping plot. But Gabrielle''s fierce tenderness toward the youngsters stirred the ex-military man''s own protective instincts.... Now, forced to rely on each other to stay alive, neither could resist the passion that simmered between them — leaving A.J. torn between duty and desire....

Willow Harris needed someone who was willingto go beyond the law to get her son back. It wasa dangerous mission in a foreign land againstruthless kidnappers. Hope was all Willow had…until she found THE EQUALIZERS. Spencer Anders may have been new to theEqualizers, but he was a proven professional.Specializing in hostage retrieval, Spencer had earnedhis stripes overseas. Now with Willow in on themission, anything could happen—things he couldn''tcontrol. The only thing Spencer knew for sure:surrender was not an option.

Lauren Whitmore had heard the wild rumors about the man on her doorstep. But none of them prepared her for Gray Longwalker. His proud Native American features stole her breath, but it was his eyes that stopped Lauren''s heart. Deep, honest and gray as his name--an exact match to those of the little girl Lauren loved and was to adopt as her own. As soon as he learned she existed, Gray rushed to claim his child. Except he hadn''t expected a long-limbed vixen to stand in his way. And as tension between him and Lauren heated to a dangerous attraction the lone warrior faced his greatest fear--forgetting the beauty before him was the enemy....

A sexy hero vows to love, honor…and stop the hacker! Marriage to Madison Goode—his secret high-school crush—is news to billionaire techno whiz Sam Bellemere! The gorgeous State Department liaison has summoned him to fix a cybersecurity breach at an art museum reception. But why is he guest-listed as her husband? Madison has her reasons…as does a nefarious hacker now threatening her life and career. But once they’ve gone public, introvert Sam and career-focused Madison must play their roles perfectly, trusting and protecting each other as they race to thwart disaster. Surprisingly, being close is easy. A real relationship might be possible…if a worldwide cyber attack doesn’t cost them their lives!

Kathryn had loved Brent McQueen before he was a rock star, when he was just a struggling musician and they were just two people in love. But now their marriage was in tatters, torn beyond repair. Then Brent''s boat was destroyed, killing a man on board…. Brent survived the explosion, but someone was after him. The only person he trusted was the woman he''d been trying to forget—his wife. Brent needed Kathryn''s help to find what the killer wanted—before he took the one thing Brent couldn''t live without.

Keeping Baby Safe by Debra Webb released on Oct 14, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Her best friend''s killer was dead, and sowas Kayla Ryan''s best lead to find herfriend''s missing child. But the determinedpolice lieutenant didn''t have it in herto give up. Now she would join forces with asecretive detective to find the people who''d sentthe assassin and bring them to justice. Her life—and all those she loved—depended on exposinga chilling conspiracy. And she couldn''t shake thefeeling that someone was watching her everymove. Could the enemy be closer than Kaylahad ever suspected?

Personal Protector by Debra Webb released on Mar 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

A sexual predator recently released from prison is missing¿there¿s blood on the floor¿but there are two blood types. Is he a victim of revenge or has another of Nashville¿s children gone missing?Joseph Fanning stole and abused seventeen children. Recently released after serving his time, now he¿s gone missing. Detective Olivia Newhouse and her partner, Walt Duncan, have a duty to do all within their power to find him¿just as they would for any other citizen. The first step is to make a list of possible suspects and the logical names to start with are Fanning''s victims. Those seventeen children are now adults and more than one would like to see Joseph Fanning dead.As Olivia and Walt dig deeper into the case their own lives begin to unravel. The fragile threads of discovery start to twist and tangle until nothing is as it seems.When the one victim who knows the whole truth is revealed, no one will be the same.

\"Colby Agency investigator Levi Stark had been prepared for the worst when his boss sent him to find her agency''s deadliest enemy. But deep undercover in a Mexican mining outpost, Levi met danger from the unlikeliest source--an unknown blonde spitfire on the same trail. Casey Manning had been secretly sent by Levi''s boss''s husband. The benched CIA agent trusted no one and worked alone ... until she and Levi found themselves outmanned and outgunned. Around her sexy new partner, Casey had a feeling that protecting her identity--and her heart--would prove tougher than keeping them safe from the Colbys'' most wanted\"--Publisher.

Renee Vaughn went undercover to bring down a powerful druglord. Finding her \"in\" to the reclusive criminal''s life was easy—his brother Paul Reyes was his polar opposite. A classic good man in a bad situation—and the Equalizers'' newest agent was about to have her way with him. Now on the receiving end of a dirty double cross, Paul and Renee were running for their lives. As they joined forces to elude his brother''s hitmen, their attraction grew deeper. But would it withstand Paul discovering the truth about who Renee really was? Who was being held hostage here—when both their hearts were put directly in harm''s way?

Get swept up in this fun and fast-paced classic romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Accomplished dancer Lara Trudeau drops dead of a heart attack brought on by a lethal combination of booze and pills. To former private investigator Quinn O’Casey, it’s a simple case of death by misadventure. But when his brother Doug, a Miami-Dade patrolman, asks for help, he can’t refuse. Especially when he learns that Lara and Doug—a student at the Moonlight Sonata dance studio where Lara occasionally taught—were having an affair. And despite Quinn’s lack of interest in the case and even less in dancing, experience has taught him not to count on the obvious when it comes to murder. Going undercover as a dance student, Quinn meets studio manager Shannon Mackay, a beautiful, graceful woman who has left world-class competition to teach. He also uncovers some disturbing facts. Everyone there had a reason to hate Lara Trudeau, a woman as ruthless as she was... Originally published in 2004 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Enjoy USA Today bestseller Debra Webb’s thrilling fan-favorite Vows of Silence. Lacy, Cassidy, Kira and Melinda are friends bound by a deadly secret. One of them is a killer. At least that’s what each one suspects. Ten years ago, Melinda’s abusive husband, Charles Ashland, was murdered. The gun was Lacy’s. But it didn’t matter. Together, the women disposed of the body, which has never been found—until now. Will they pay the price for their vow of silence? Originally published in 2006

Reunited to solve a crime… Or become the next victims? She returned home for a funeral, but Olivia Ballard is soon embroiled in her grandfather’s possible murder. But working with Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is more than business—he broke Olivia’s heart a decade ago. Huck is just as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is tamping down any old feelings…until family secrets reveal a shocking surprise and unmitigated danger. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock

USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb brings The Specialists, her riveting new Colby Agency miniseries, to a breathtaking climax. Emmett Holt was laying everything on the line. The deputy director of Mission Recovery had gone way undercover to bring down a criminal mastermind. It had to appear, even to his own people, that he was involved in a plot to kidnap his boss''s sister. But Cecelia Manning wasn''t what he''d expected. Emotional entanglements made him vulnerable in his line of work. So Emmett made his heart as cold as a Christmas blizzard. But as Cecelia collaborated in his risky ploy, his admiration for her was surpassed only by his raging desire. He''d known from the start he could lose his career, but never imagined he could gain a wife.

Two agents'' forgotten love is rekindled in USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb''s Colby Agency: The Specialists series. Someone was out to get Thomas Casey. His profession had taught him to trust no one. So when Johara di Rossi abducted him on his way to his beloved niece''s wedding, Thomas assumed the worst—despite their intimate history. Though attachments made him vulnerable, Thomas was haunted by regret for walking away from Jo years ago. No other woman had stirred such intense desire in him. Now, snowbound in an isolated cabin, with a determined enemy from his past closing in, suspicion begins to melt away as the embers of their passion reignite.

In USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb''s thrilling new Colby Agency miniseries spin-off, The Specialists, a special agent finds out the honeymoon isn''t what it seems… He awoke with a ring on his finger. Only problem was Specialist Jason Grant couldn''t remember a wedding. But he did recognize the beautiful woman in his Vegas hotel suite as CIA operative Ginger Olin. Being newlyweds was the perfect cover to expose whoever was targeting Jason. Then Gin laid down ground rules. Passion and affection were for the public only. In private, it was hands off. But as Jason''s hunger for his make-believe wife battled with his professional dedication, their \"just for show\" behavior had him yearning to make Gin his wife for real. 2 books for the price of 1! MISSING also included in this book!

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes another heart-pounding thriller featuring investigator Finley O''Sullivan, this time taking on a cold case that could uncover new dangers. Legal investigator Finley O''Sullivan has dealt with her share of shady characters, but the firm''s latest client has an even darker past than most. In fact, Nashville Metro Police seems to think he''s a murderer. Finley isn''t so sure. Her investigation into Ray Johnson''s history focuses on the unsolved murder of a teenager who died seventeen years earlier. The case went cold, but questions remain. Months after the girl''s death, people close to her started disappearing--her mother first, then Ray''s brother. But why? As Finley races to solve a decades-old murder, she uncovers new clues and long-buried secrets that could blow the case wide open. But whoever killed the girl all those years ago may still be a threat--and now the chase is on.

A vigilante teams with a cop to stop a copycat killer in this romantic suspense thriller by the USA Today–bestselling author of No Darker Place. Serial-killer hunter Nick Shade built his legendary career chasing monsters—sadistic criminals with a gruesome thirst for death. When he rescued Montgomery detective Bobbie Gentry from horrific captivity and helped her reclaim her life, he didn’t intend to be a hero. Or a target. But now a copycat murderer haunts him, and reuniting with Bobbie is his best chance at neutralizing the threat. Bobbie can’t forget the nightmares of her trauma—or the man who saved her. Working with Nick to outmaneuver the person behind a deadly vendetta feeds her hope that there’s more to her world than ghosts and destruction. Maybe joining Nick’s search for a killer is about gratitude. Maybe it’s nothing more than cold revenge. But the only way they can protect themselves is to trust each other. Praise for No Darker Place “A dark, twisted game of cat and mouse! Debra Webb mines our innermost fears as a police detective takes on a serial killer with help from an unexpected ally—or is he the bigger threat? You will fly through the pages of this action-packed thriller!” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times Bestseller

Mission: Find a runaway bride. Expose her true identity. Target: Eve Mattson, self-described \"problem solver\" for hire. Has been on the wrong side of the law most of her life. Recently showed signs of putting the past behind her, especially after leaving the wrong guy at the altar. Investigator: J.T. Baxley, new employee who''s mistaken his bride-to-be for an honest woman. Superior investigative skills, emotionally vulnerable, willing to take a bullet in the name of justice. (Extremely handsome!) Supervisor''s Comments: Twists and turns no one saw coming. Attraction again developing between Baxley and Mattson? Neither ever trusted anyone. Reports that the two have been spotted in passionate embraces in the midst of lethal situations!

Ty Cooper had never been anything more than a big brother to Leanne Watley. Until he returned from his business trip. One look and pow! Leanne''s heart couldn''t stop pounding. One kiss and swoon! she was floored with desire.... Who was this man who claimed to be Ty Cooper? Dex Montgomery hadn''t planned to fall in love. Especially not with his twin brother''s beautiful neighbor. The sweetest young woman in Montana was a breath of fresh air to the big-city doctor. But Leanne thought she was falling for the man she was expected to marry. Could Dex stop himself before he lost his heart forever?

Posing as undercover and on the run,she has just one chance to escape… The only way for Special Agent Sadie Buchanan to retrieve a hostage from a criminal camp embedded deep in the Tennessee wilderness is to team up with a stranger she can’t figure out. He’s attractive and smart, yes. Trustworthy, maybe. But when hardheaded Sadie and operative Flynn move to outsmart the enemy, extreme danger lies ahead…

Her small-town life is idyllic… Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery “Griff” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread Hollow Book 2: Murder at Sunset Rock Book 3: A Place to Hide Book 4: Whispering Winds Widows Book 5: Peril in Piney Woods

Do or Die… The assignment was clear: neutralize the dangerous assassin who had targeted the head of the Colby Agency. But how was CIA recruit Tasha North supposed to accomplish it? The assassin was highly skilled, had no fear, no conscience. No name. So she used the one weapon that affected him as no other could—herself. Slowly Tasha began to earn his trust, to find the pieces of humanity left in him after years of abuse. But after they shared so much, could she complete her assignment? Especially when she learned his true identity?

From one of Debra Webb''s most beloved miniseries, the Colby Agency, come two classic stories that will take you from the Colorado mountains to the gritty streets of Chicago. Situation: Out of Control Heath Murphy''s assignment was supposed to be simple. Get close to Jayne Stephens and set the trap for her father, Howard, a notorious criminal trying to destroy the Colby Agency. But when the beautiful and elemental conditions of the Colorado mountains force Heath and Jayne together, he finds himself breaking the cardinal rule—don''t get involved with the target. Can he accomplish his mission without betraying her…and still save her life? Full Exposure Angel Parker was a victim. She''d been forced by Howard Stephens to help him infiltrate the Colby Agency—or else her son would suffer the consequences. But Cole Danes, special investigator for the agency, isn''t interested in her excuses. All he wants is to bring Stephens down, and he''s quite prepared to use Angel to get to him. But he''s not prepared for the effect she and her young son have on him when they are secluded together. Can he protect them and still get justice?

From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes a thrilling installment in the Finley O''Sullivan series about a well-connected woman who stands accused of her husband''s murder. She''s innocent--unless Finley proves otherwise. Legal investigator Finley O''Sullivan has had a difficult year in the wake of her husband''s murder. But in her line of work, there''s no time to grieve. Her job is to protect the firm''s clients and defend their innocence through grueling investigative work. Ellen Winthrop is a force to be reckoned with in the financial world. In a male-dominated industry, she shattered the glass ceiling by empowering and promoting women. But now her husband is dead, killed in the Winthrop family home--and she stands accused of his murder. Finley, as the investigator at the firm Ellen Winthrop hired to defend her, has a clear objective: prove that Ellen didn''t do it. But the deeper Finley digs into the Winthrops'' marriage, the more she starts to doubt Ellen''s story. The uncomfortable truth is that Ellen Winthrop may in fact have killed her husband. And he might not have been the first.

Husband and wife reunite in USA TODAY bestselling authors Debra Webb & Regan Black''s sizzling Colby Agency: Family Secrets series! When someone tries to kill security expert Sophia Leone on a dark road, she''s rescued by her husband--a US army general she thought died a year ago. Suddenly, Frank Leone is back, very much alive, and insisting that someone is trying to kill Sophia. Convicted of treason before his supposed death, Frank claims a shadow group is behind everything. Now Sophia must put her life in the hands of the handsome desperado she married for better or worse thirty years ago...the man she never stopped loving.

Murder brings the FBI to her door. Past secrets could get two old friends killed. When Allie Foster becomes the prime suspect in a murder, the small-town loner reaches out to the one person she can trust. Convinced Allie’s innocent, Colby Agency investigating attorney Steve Durham uncovers a shocking connection to a decades-old cold case in her past. The twisting path to the truth unleashes an attraction that plunges the high school friends into deeper danger. Now Steve and Allie must outmaneuver an elusive killer in a case where nothing and no one is what they seem… From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Colby Christmas Rescue Book 2: Alibi for Murder Book 3: Memory of Murder Book 4: Witness to Murder

THE BREAKDOWN BEGINS...Former L.A. homicide detective Laney Holt walked away from big city crime after a shooting she couldn''t put behind her. With L.A. in her rear view mirror, she accepted the position of deputy chief of police in a small picturesque paradise called Shutter Lake. Nestled in a peaceful valley surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Shutter Lake is the perfect small town filled with pleasant, charming folks. The crime rate in Shutter Lake is zero...at least until the dead girl is found. The shocking murder shakes the town to it''s very foundation.Laney''s past comes back to haunt her as she delves into the investigation of who murdered beautiful, young Sylvia Cole. But Laney''s secrets aren''t the only ones revealed as one by one the cracks in this perfect town start to show and the facade of perfection slowly begins to breakdown.

From the author of Trust No One A killer with nothing left to lose… Afraid or not, Detective Bobbie Gentry has a monster to confront. The pain of losing her family and nearly her life to a criminal’s vile hunger is still fresh, but now the landscape is different. Now she’s not alone. Now she has Nick Shade to trust. Nick treats the terror of his past with vengeance. He’s dedicated his life to hunting serial killers, and he’d give his last breath to save Bobbie. When a string of killings bloodies Savannah’s elite society and causes cold cases to resurface, Bobbie is captured in a city more haunted than Nick’s inescapable nightmares. And as the murderer strikes close, Nick and Bobbie will need to become even closer if they’re going to survive.

Intrigue, secrets, and passions meld together as an FBI rookie and an ex-agent hunt down a kidnapper.

HE''D BEEN FULLY PREPARED TO GIVE HIS LIFE TO PROTECT HERS. And that''s what it had almost cost bodyguard Nick Foster. Laura Proctor was more than a job to Nick--and they had unfinished business. For two years Laura was suspected dead. Nick hadn''t believed it. But he also couldn''t believe she''d had a baby in that time...with anyone else but him. Laura would trust Nick with her life, but not with her secret. And she wouldn''t go back to Jackson, Mississippi, with him and leave her child in the hands of a kidnapper. Somehow she had to convince Nick that her baby was missing, but that the child wasn''t his. Because the closer he got to the truth, the more danger would come to them all.