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Isabella’s Painting
Book 1, Karina Cardinal Mystery Series
Peeling back layers of lies can save a masterpiece…or reveal a killer.
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Fatal Legislation
Book 2, Karina Cardinal Mystery Series
Worki
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Diamonds & Deception
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Book 3, Karina Cardinal Mystery
Pharaoh’s Forgery
Book 4, Karina Cardinal Mystery
Swindler’s Revenge
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Book 5, Karina Cardinal Mystery Series
Spectral Revelations
Book 6, Karina Cardinal Mystery Series
Karina’s aunt is missing—along with a list of historic treasures. Is she a victim or guilty party?
#1 International Bestseller
The Brass Compass: A WWII Novel
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Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Novel (Book 2)
Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner! – First Place Historical Fiction (2023)
2023 Adventure Writers Competition – Top 10 Finalist (2023)
ARIADNE WINTER MYSTERIES
Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle (book 2)
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AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE KOBO APPLE BOOKS
From Paris runways to country manors, danger is always in fashion.
Ink & Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn (book 1)
AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE KOBO APPLE BOOKS
A dead body, a magazine deadline, and a race against time—1958’s most fashionable writer turns sleuth.
Short Stories
Blind Alley
A Karina Cardinal Short Story
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A quick trip to the local market could send Karina Cardinal to county lockup
First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder
Award Winning Short Story Anthology
“Contract Accepted”, by Ellen Butler in the FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES MURDER Anthology.
When Ashley discovers her husband’s infidelity, she makes a bitter wish for his demise. Miraculously, he drops dead on the squash court, and the coroner rules it a heart attack. Just as she begins to grapple with the eerie coincidence, Ashley receives a series of mysterious red cards demanding a million dollars. As the threats intensify, she realizes someone knows her darkest desire—and they’re ready to collect on the debt. Caught in a web of guilt and fear, Ashley must unmask the sinister force behind the notes before her wish costs more than she ever imagined.
First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder features nineteen juicy tales of revenge, betrayal, bad breakups, and a few I dos and some I don’ts. Each short story takes ruthless relationships to an all-new level in all kinds of places like destination weddings, riverboat cruises, wineries, bachelorette parties, creepy stalkers, cheating spouses, and sneaky friends trying for their own version of happily ever after. So, settle in for some love stories with a twist of revenge, infidelity, and murder.
ROMANCES
Poplar Place
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Critical Reviews & Awards: Crowned Heart Award ~ InD’Tale Magazine, Finalist Chanticleer Chatelaine Award , 5 Star Readers’ Favorite.
Heart of Design
(Love, California Style Book 1)
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She’s sworn off men, he won’t take no for an answer, and their sizzling chemistry is about to put all her rules—and her heart—to the test.
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Planning for Love
(Love, California Style, Book 2)
Her search for the perfect man leads to disastrous dates—and one very tempting doctor.
Planning for Love Awards: The Romance Reviews Readers’ Choice Award 2015, First Runner Up RONE Award ~ Chick Lit Category InD’tale Magazine, Finalist Chanticleer’s Chatelaine Awards, 5 Star Readers Favorite, Crowned Heart Award ~ InD’Tale Magazine
Art of Affection
(Love, California Style Book 3)
Acclaim: 5 Star Readers Favorite Award.
Second Chance Christmas ~ $.99
A USA Today Recommended Read
One broken engagement, one second chance, and a Christmas that could lead them back to love.
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