The Northwoods Trilogy Series

*Prequel to Silence the Birchwoods: The Northwoods Trilogy   Luke Anyone that meets me thinks I've got it all. My best friend left for college, handing me the reigns to Rochester Hills High's popularity. I'm the King. I've got the student body groveling at my feet. With a possible shot at the National Swimming Team--and the Olympics--I broke the state record in breaststroke. The most gorgeous girl in the school--the head cheerleader and Queen--is my girlfriend. And my perfect GPA is setting me up to get scholarships at some of the best universities in Michigan.   Then why do I feel like the biggest loser?   Sure, I've got it all. But my father's constant pressure to be the best is stifling me. My girlfriend's jealousy is out of control. Worse, Colton Ramsay's little sister Penny has me tied in knots. I'm supposed to be her hero. I swore to her brother I'll forever slay her dragons. I've championed her since she was a child... since I gave her the nickname Sunshine. I consider her one of my best friends.   But something is very wrong with her. The school bullies won't leave her alone. She's withdrawn. Despondent. Broken. And she refuses to let me help. But I don't have it in me to quit. Some call me obsessed. I call it dedication. But I swear if it takes a lifetime, I'll save my Sunshine whether or not she wants to be saved.   Penny My brother's best friend is driving me crazy. Why won't Luke Donovan leave me alone? The more I push him away, the more he stalks me. He sits with me at lunch. He walks me to classes. He stops by my house every night. His constant attention is annoying. And his girlfriend, Christy Mefford, doesn't like it one bit. Doesn't he understand that she's targeting me because of him? With the help of her minions, she'll stop at nothing to make sure I leave Rochester Hills High for good.   And school isn't the only problem. Since Colt left, my mother's abuse has gotten worse. Lose weight, Penelope... do the chores, Penelope... I'm doing the housework, holding down three part-time jobs, and trying to maintain my perfect GPA so I can get the heck out of this horrible town. I'm at my breaking point. What's the point of living? It can't get any worse, can it? Never say never. Because no matter how hard he tries, Luke Donovan will never be my hero. He and his girlfriend ruined my life.   *This is a coming of age Young Adult novel set in the early 2000's. There is some language and content that isn't suitable for readers under the age of 16. 

A painful past. A wall of steel. And an ex from hell.      Could the holidays get any worse? After his dad's death, Detroit FBI field agent Colton Ramsay didn't think so. His mom's on hospice and his ex-college sweetheart just married his ex-roommate--and now he's been assigned to investigate a murder in the icy wastelands of the Upper Peninsula. But when sexy ski hill manager Kyra Erikkson and her five-year-old son storm into Colton's life, he has a change of heart. Her chestnut curls and baby blues ignite a carnal need deep within that he'd suppressed long ago. But Kyra and her son need his protection. Can Colton lower his emotional wall and let love in? A secret past. A life on the run. And an ex from hell.      Kyra Erikkson has spent years sacrificing everything she loves to keep her five-year-old son Jackson safe from her nightmare ex-husband. Settling in a small town in the Northwoods, life is quiet—until her best friend is murdered and all hell breaks loose. When handsome FBI agent Colton Ramsay arrives to investigate, his intrusive questions and brooding attraction both infuriate and arouse Kyra to no end. She tries to keep the man at a safe distance--and her past hidden--but secrets come with a price, and Kyra is forced to make a decision that scares her more than her ex: Can she trust another man with her fragile heart and soul after having them both ripped to shreds? *This novel contains strong sexual content, some graphic violence and language. Suitable for 18+only.

Murder along the cliffs of Lake Superior… It's been five years since Sierra Cleary was kidnapped and raped at Silvercap Mountain. She lost everything—her boyfriend, her job, and her trust. As a seasoned tour guide with her cousin's adventure company, she's a real-life hero, taking risks every day. The one thing she refuses to gamble with is her heart. Until her first love, Alex Price—the ski junkie from Ely, Minnesota—bursts back into her life.  Living the dream as an executive assistant arranging corporate getaways for a Minneapolis outfitter, Alex Price has finally begun to heal from his college nightmare...until his co-worker—and vindictive ex—manipulates a trip to Pictured Rocks to shoot their next catalog. Discovering that their guide is none other than the past love of his life, Alex is forced to face his past mistakes head-on. Sierra's grown up, she's more beautiful than ever, and given this second chance, Alex vows to win her back. Determined to guard her heart, Sierra leads Alex and his eccentric team of outfitters through the rain-soaked Northwoods, only to encounter: A fanatical tourist and his abused wife. A prima donna ex-girlfriend from hell. A flamboyant photographer with a death wish. A bear attack. And when Alex and Sierra witness a horrific crime, they find themselves lost in the Northwoods, engaged in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath hell-bent on doling out justice. Can Sierra and Alex heal old wounds and put their past behind them to finally escape their killer? *This novel contains strong sexual themes including descriptions of rape and past trauma that may trigger strong emotional reactions in some with PTSD or other similar situations. It also contains scenes with graphic violence against women. --This novel contains steamy sexual situations and adult language. Please be advised this novel is intended for audiences 18+.

It's been five years since Penny Ramsay saw her brother's best friend—and it wasn't long enough. Their families hate each other. And after his girlfriend bullied her in high school, leading to the most traumatic incident of her life, she's hoped he'd taken the hint to stay away—forever. Unfortunately, her luck sucks. Special Agent Luke Donovan—A.K.A. Rochester Hills' Golden Boy—is on his way to the Upper Peninsula  to help the Marquette PD solve a murder.   Sorority girls are being targeted at Northern Michigan University—and a girl will die every thirty days unless they catch the madman responsible. As the Psychological Liaison for the Marquette PD, Penny needs to get into the perp's head to prevent the next killing. What she didn't want was Luke blasting into her life and destroying her carefully erected walls. After the heartache he'd put her through, he's her sworn enemy… and he's never getting back in.   Luke isn't sure why Penny hates him, but enough is enough. He's spent his whole life playing protector to his best friend, Colton Ramsay's baby sister. He'd stuck up for her, even to his psycho ex. But said sister grew up. She's no longer that chubby little girl who looked at him with hearts in her eyes. She's a gorgeous woman with a PhD in Psychology and a grudge a mile wide. When Colt recommends Luke--and the FBI--to take charge of Penny's case, it's the perfect opportunity to clear the air and reignite the intense chemistry that's been simmering under the surface for years.   Putting their past aside isn't easy as they try to thwart the killer's twisted game. But as details of the case unfold, Penny finds it difficult to separate the ghosts of the past from the present. How can she trust the only man that had broken her heart to be her savior once more?   *Please be aware this novel has graphic descriptions of sexual trauma and abuse that might trigger some readers. Sexual situations and cursing are also present in this book--Intended for ages 18 and older. If you aren't comfortable with steamy scenes or graphic descriptions of crime scenes, this isn't the book for you.