Most Popular Books by Debra Webb

When Dr. CJ Patterson returns to her Southern hometown, she finds herself surrounded by a series of long-buried secrets—and a killer who seems to know her better than she knows herself... Drugs, prostitution, robbery, homicide—these are four terms that Dr. CJ Patterson learned all too well growing up on the seamy, forgotten streets of inner-city Huntsville, Alabama. Fiercely determined, CJ worked hard to forget where she came from and become an emergency medicine resident at a prestigious Baltimore hospital. But when her younger sister—the only family she ever had—is murdered, CJ is drawn back into the painful past she thought she''d left behind. Her unrelenting investigation uncovers a highly sophisticated web of shocking family secrets, dark obsession, and brutal violence and a killer who will stop at nothing to keep her from learning the truth.....

Mission: Find the hero who doesn''t want to be found. Client: A wealthy businessman who won''t rest until he repays the man who saved his family from a car crash—and fled the scene. Investigator: Jane Sutton, former army counterintelligence officer, is the proverbial "plain Jane." Smart, tenacious, tough as nails, but longing for love. Didn''t bargain for the danger that surrounds her target, Troy Benson…or her irresistible attraction to him. Supervisor''s Comments: On the lam from witness protection, Troy lives with a devastating secret from his past and trusts no one. Unwilling to let Jane help him reclaim his true identity. Reluctant to believe that what she really might find is the hero of her dreams.

Detective Rowen O''Connor never expected she''d come face-to-face with Evan Hunter--the enigmatic man who''d broken her heart years ago--especially not while working a murder investigation that left the city of Boston overrun with panic. With no clues and a string of strange, sinister killings, suddenly Rowen became a madman''s next target. And it was crystal clear she and Evan had become pawns in a very deadly game.... Now with only each other to trust, Evan and Rowen had to overcome danger--and their long-buried desire--before their chances for a future were destroyed forever.

Trapped with a madman… Trail guide Charly Binali is alone in the Rockies with a madman and his armed mercenaries, and he''s demanding she lead him to a powerful, hidden device. And when help comes in the unexpected form of her very hot neighborhood mailman, Charley discovers the "nice" guy she gave her heart to isn''t who she thought. Undercover CIA agent Will Chase hated lying to Charly, but getting to that dangerous device first is a matter of national security. It''s seven bad guys against him and Charly, but between his training and her survival skills, they just might beat the odds—if he can get her to ever trust him again.

Investigative reporter Sarah Newton debunks supernatural myths, and forces the truth to light whether people want to hear it or not. Now, with a popular teenager found tortured and murdered—and another girl missing—Sarah''s out to prove it''s not the work of an ancient curse, but a cold blooded killer. She''ll expose one Maine village''s darkest secrets ...while keeping the truth about her own past hidden from view. As Youngstown''s newest councilman, Kale Conner''s unofficial job is to minimize the bad publicity from Sarah''s stories and, if possible, to keep her in line. But with time running out, and his own family at stake, Kale''s finding his neighbors'' terrible deeds might be too deadly to sweep under the rug...and he and Sarah are headed toward a heated endgame with only one shocking way out...

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.

As far as Christmas packages went, Brandon Thomas was one tall drink of water. And at the moment he was in over his too-handsome head. He''d showed up at the Colby offi ces covered in blood and desperate for help unraveling a mystery of murder. Luckily for Brandon, Merri Walters was a determined investigator not about to let an innocent bystander get railroaded—especially so close to Christmas. With careful coaxing, Merri learned that Brandon unknowingly possessed information high-level people wanted to keep secret. Now, the only challenge was keeping Brandon at arm''s length in order to make sure they both stayed alive to see the New Year.

A former solider must protect his ex-fiancée and his secret son in the next installment of The Specialists: Heroes Next Door Before he could say "I do" on his wedding day eight years ago, former special ops soldier Drew Bryant was hustled away for a top secret mission. Everyone—including the bride he left behind—believes he''s long dead. But now his former fiancée is on the run from a vengeful fugitive, and Drew is handpicked to bring her to safety. When he finds Addi Collins deep in the swamplands of Louisiana—with the son he never knew existed—he has to earn her trust to protect her from a vindictive desperado. And prove he won''t break her heart a second time.

A selfless act of bravery had propelled Seattle schoolteacher Claire Grant into the center of a terrorist manhunt. Now, catching him depends on her--and her ability to play the deadly revenge game the terrorist is plotting. One wrong move, and she''ll die. And so will an innocent. Her best chance for staying alive is charismatic FBI agent Luke Krueger--a man with his own agenda. Separate, Claire and Luke are pawns. But together, can they uncover the terrorist''s weakness and stop the madman once and for all?

A baffling series of multiple homicides leaves Atlanta''s Deputy Chief of Detectives Elaine Jentzen no choice but to call in FBI agent Trace Callahan. Elaine is aware of Trace''s reputation for being as ruthless as the killers he tracks—but she isn''t prepared for the immediate and dangerous attraction that ignites between them. Trace is convinced a serial killer known as the Gamekeeper is behind the deadly sprees. But the evidence begins to point to Trace—until Elaine discovers a link in the crimes: a computer game. When Elaine logs on, she receives a message: Now the only way Elaine can save Trace is if she plays the game. But not by the Gamekeeper''s rules….

As sheriff of Kenner City, Colorado, Patrick Martinez couldn''t believe the body of an FBI agent had turned up in his normally quiet jurisdiction. Even more shocking was the appearance of Officer Sabrina "Bree" Hunter, a painful yet passionate memory he''d hoped to leave buried in his past. Now, working side by side was crucial to solving this case. But one look from her dark eyes and Patrick couldn''t fight the attraction that still left him powerless—nor ignore the secret he knew she was holding on to. Then a stalker set his sights on Bree, and Patrick learned just how deep that secret ran….

Covert CIA specialist David Martin must protect nurse Terri Barnhart from being a pawn in a terrorist cell''s plan to possess a biotech weapon.

There’s a target on her back. And only he can save her. A scorching Colby Agency romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Sin and Bone. How can his latest assignment not be personal? Bodyguard Todd Christian has been hired to protect ER nurse Eva Bowman. Not only has she been marked for death by a dangerous gang, but she’s also the woman Todd has never been able to forget. He chose to walk away from her—and the heat between them—once. That’s not a mistake Todd is making again. “Debra Webb is a master storyteller!” —Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author “Debra Webb’s name says it all!” —Karen Rose, New York Times–bestselling author

Mission: Close a 16-year-old cold case: three teenage girls slain in a small Midwest town. Client: Dana Hall, twin sister of one of the victims. Troubled, amnesiac, alienated from family, suffering from horrific nightmares about the killer''s identity. Investigator: William "Spence" Spencer. Thirty-six. Bachelor. Top-notch skills, on the job 24/7. Shows exceptional sensitivity to client''s needs. Comments: Significant danger. Escalating threats against Dana''s presence in town. Spence believes Dana is hiding something relevant to investigation. Possibility he may be hiding something himself. Has his strong, naturally protective nature compromised his professionalism? There''s always a first time.

Court Brody knew his assignment to infiltrate a secret militia organization didn''t allow for any mistakes. But the stakes became higher when he found himself faced with Sabrina Korbett—his former flame who''d stumbled into the wrong place at the worst possible moment. Working undercover, he had to keep his distance and his agenda hidden from the one woman he''d always loved. Then he discovered her secret—she''d never told him he was a father. Although he''d missed his baby''s birth, Court vowed to be there for his toddler son forevermore. But with his cover nearly blown, could Court survive long enough to keep his family out of harm''s way?

Person Of Interest by Debra Webb released on Jan 10, 2006 is available now for purchase.

First in the Colby Agency romantic thriller series from the USA Today-bestselling author, praised as “the queen of smart suspense” (Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times-bestselling author). No one could find special agent Jack Raine if he didn’t want to be found. So who was the beautiful amnesiac on his doorstep, and how had she gotten to his hideaway? When a killer soon followed, Jack suspected a trap—so he took the lady and ran . . . “Kate” couldn’t remember her own name, but she wanted the strong and silent Jack Raine the moment she saw him. Even as a slow heat burned between them, Kate knew she risked falling for this stranger who’d saved her life—a man her flashes of memory suggested she might have been sent to capture . . .

At Midnight by Debra Webb released on Dec 01, 2007 is available now for purchase.

In the next Faces of Evil book from USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb, is Amber Roberts a killer—or a victim? Instead of reporting the news, Amber Roberts is the news. Has the beautiful journalist murdered someone she hardly knew or has she been brilliantly framed? Evidence points to the former. Enter Sean Douglas, the hottest bodyguard Amber''s ever seen. But Amber is all about her career, and giving it up for romance is unthinkable. Sean, she learns, has his own guilty reason for keeping things professional. The last woman who trusted him ended up dead. And now the same fate may await Amber, unless Sean can protect her while guarding his heart. Because someone is watching and terrorizing Amber…someone no one would suspect…

"With one of Texas''s most heinous serial killers still on the loose, it''s Colby agent Joel Hayden''s sworn duty to protect single mom Laney Seagers. Getting a job at Laney''s High Noon bar is easy for Joel ... but gaining the trust of the fiercely independent beauty is considerably harder. Amid escalating danger, Joel struggles to safeguard the shattering family secret that could destroy all Laney has ever known. As he witnesses her world starting to unravel, how can he protect her without revealing what he knows? A lifelong bachelor, Joel learns a new lesson on the job: protecting Laney from violence may be easier than protecting her heart"--Publisher.

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

It was supposed to be a simple assignment—follow a woman. As an operative with the elite team of Equalizers, Dakota Garrett had faced hell and lived. So why was he left with dead bodies, a kidnap victim and a damsel in distress? Wannabe Colby agent Lucky Malone was in over her head. Only the dark stranger could save her and her kidnapped boss. But like Lucky, Dakota had demons that haunted him, a past that shadowed him. And this case forced him to face his biggest fear. Lucky would give anything to help the man she''d come to love, but her fate was in Dakota''s hands. Could he play the role he''d always avoided—hero?

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.

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.

Colby Agency''s Patrick O''Brien knew only two things for sure: Sande Williams was a complete mystery and a woman in serious trouble. She was also gorgeous, but he wasn''t about to put that in his internal report. She''d woken up in a morgue—with toe tag and all! How could that happen, and why didn''t she know who she was or where she''d come from? One by one the people associated with her were turning up dead. Was she an unwilling participant in an identity scheme or an accomplice? It was just the kind of case the Colby Agency took on—and just the kind of woman who could worm her way into Patrick''s closed-off heart. But would he be next in line for termination…?

Every second brings them closer to finding her daughter—and brings him closer to finding out the truth. Secrets of the past ignite in this passionate thriller from USA Today bestseller Debra Webb. Haunted by her daughter’s cries in the night, Melany Jackson will stop at nothing to track down her precious child. And if that means joining forces with Colby investigator Ryan Braxton—the man she still desperately loves—then so be it. Without a second to spare, Melany and Ryan frantically try to unravel the maze of clues in this confounding case. But what Melany fears even more than her electrifying response to Ryan’s potent masculinity is that he might discover her child...is also his. Previously published in 2010.

Experience USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb’s thrilling Shadows of the Past, originally published in 2004 as part of Mysteries of Lost Angel Inn. Every twenty years—according to legend—someone will die violently at the Lost Angel Inn. Two decades have passed since the last death, and Olivia Hamilton has come to the inn. Will she be the next victim? For Olivia, turning the Victorian mansion on the rugged cliffs of the Maine coast into a B and B is a dream come true—a fresh start well away from the shadows of her past. She never expected to find love again. But will the curse turn her dream into a nightmare?

Someone is forcing him to relive his wife’s death in a chilling romantic thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author of Finding the Edge. “Dr. Pierce, report to Emergency, stat! Your wife is gravely injured.” Except Devon Pierce’s wife has been dead for six years. Someone is trying to frame him for murder! The Colby Agency assigns Isabella Lytle to investigate. Her instincts tell her Devon is no murderer, but he is hiding something. It could be the key to his innocence. Now Bella must coax out Devon’s deepest secret—while resisting the undeniable allure she feels for him. “Debra Webb is a master storyteller!” —Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author “Debra Webb’s name says it all!” —Karen Rose, New York Times–bestselling author

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....

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

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...

Ashley Orrick would protect her son at all costs. But escaping her all-powerful ex, whose infinite resources seemed almost impossible to elude, was one thing — shaking Victoria Colby-Camp and her exceptional agents was another. Keith Devers had finally made the leap from analyst to investigator only to be presented with a conflict of interest. Something didn''t add up about Ashley. Was it her long scarlet hair or emerald-green eyes…? More than that, it was her maternal ferocity that made Keith break all the rules. Because with this inheritance came a more costly price. But fleeing from danger could only get them so far from the one thing they couldn''t escape — runaway passions.

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....

Her husband returns from the dead—with superhuman strength. Second in the series featuring operatives who have been made smarter, stronger—and sexier. Caroline Winters, the first woman elected president, knew her term wouldn’t be easy. Then, months into her office, her husband tragically died in a plane crash—and she began receiving bone-chilling phone calls . . . Now, suddenly, Justin Winters had returned. And when the threats on her life began, like an executive bodyguard, Justin performed feats of superhuman skill to protect her. And as the danger escalated around them, it seemed less daunting than facing the feelings provoked by the tender touch of the stranger with her husband’s face . . .

An earthquake collapses a parking garage. A woman is trapped, a support pillar pressing down on her SUV. Fire captain Joe Ripani won''t risk his men—the rescue is too dangerous. He''ll go in alone…. Lisa Malloy''s ex-boyfriend Joe Ripani saves her from certain death. But a few months ago he was running scared…when Lisa wanted a deeper relationship. The sex was great, but settle down? Not Joe. So when Lisa discovers she''s pregnant, Joe''s proposal takes her by complete surprise. Lisa says yes—knowing Joe''s commitment is to the baby. But Lisa hopes that given time Joe will feel the same about their marriage…and their love.

He’ll do anything to protect this doctor’s life in a novel of killer passion and suspense from “a master storyteller” (Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author). ER doctor Marissa Frasier needs the best protection after she’s wrongly suspected of her ex-husband’s murder. And rugged Colby Agency investigator Lacon Traynor is keeping her close 24/7, helping her find the truth—and uncovering her most vulnerable passion. But someone else wants Marissa for his own . . . and is about to use their desire as one killer trap. “I absolutely love Debra Webb’s writing, the stories have such effortlessly smooth flow that makes them impossible to put down. The tension sneaks up on you and keeps you on the edge, and while the protagonists have depth and likable personalities the villains are eerily frightening and sinister.” —Books & Spoons

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!

A cop and a mysterious vigilante search for vengeance in this romantic suspense series opener by the USA Today–bestselling author of The Blackest Crimson. Detective Bobbie Gentry has one objective: to stop the serial killer who robbed her of her husband, her child and her life. Nick Shade understands Bobbie’s pain—and her desire for vengeance. He’s on a mission of his own, and the murderer known as the Storyteller is next on his list. Nick knows that the best way to find his target is to stick close to Bobbie. But as she becomes more and more reckless in her attempts to lure the Storyteller out of hiding, he must make a choice. Will he protect her from herself even if it means passing up the chance to take out one more monster? As for Bobbie, she’s forced to decide just how much she can trust this stranger who knows so much about her. And both of them are about to learn whether or not two broken people can save 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

Man Of Her Dreams by Debra Webb released on Jun 14, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Who was the mysterious guardian angel? He''d succeeded where the FBI had failed, rescuing countless kidnapped children and bringing them to safety. His closely held hidden identity—as reclusive Nathan Tyler—was the only thing safeguarding his most private secrets. And they were about to go public…. Colby agent Anne Martin had a serial kidnapper on her hands and no viable leads. Except the Guardian Angel. Undisclosed liaisons with the vigilante weren''t safe. The man was no saint, but neither was she. And breaking all the rules was only the fi rst step they''d take together….