Rachel Woods

Can you figure out who the killer is before the guilty culprit is revealed? During an Easter egg hunt, Roland “Beanie” Bean and his two-year-old son Evan are searching for eggs when they find a woman sprawled in the dirt beneath a hibiscus bush. Little Evan thinks the lady is just sleeping, but Beanie knows better. The woman is dead. As an investigative reporter at the Palmchat Gazette, Beanie is the perfect person to cover the story, considering that he found the victim. Narrowing down the field of suspects, Beanie finds out the victim had plenty of enemies. Not only was she unfaithful to her husband, but she was blackmailing her lover and cheating her business partner and may have been involved in a scam with a vicious island cartel. As Beanie continues to investigate, he uncovers sinister secrets and devious motives among those who were closest to the victim. Racing to discover the killer, he ends up the target of a diabolical murderer who won’t hesitate to kill again. Easter Egg Hunt Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Easter Egg Hunt Murder

She made a mistake with a devious stranger. Spencer Edwards is used to fighting to get ahead in a world that has given her few chances. Just when she thinks she's turned a corner, another setback gives her no choice but to manipulate and deceive. One fateful afternoon, when her guilt can no longer bear the weight of her lies, Spencer meets Ben Chang, a charismatic stranger who appears to be the perfect mark for her charming deceit. But, Ben's magnetic presence and genuine affection captivate Spencer, threatening her plans to swindle him and her vow to never fall in love. Desperate to save herself from certain heartbreak, Spencer makes a disastrous mistake, awakening a dangerous side of Ben that could cost her everything. He made a mistake with a familiar enemy. Sione Tuiali'i is used to fighting to keep his violent past from threatening his new life as the owner of an exclusive resort in Belize. Just when he thinks he's exorcized the demons that tormented him, a suspicious incident forces him to contend with the violence that influenced his former life. After a fateful encounter with a pretty stranger, Sione finds out Ben Chang, a cunning adversary from his past, orchestrated the random hookup. The hostility behind Ben's sneak attack enrages Sione, threatening to reignite the feud that began between them years ago. Determined to defeat his bitter enemy, Sione makes a life-altering mistake and learns that the truth behind Ben's secret agenda could cost him everything. Some mistakes are worth making. Though Spencer and Sione are miles apart, they are closer than they realize, connected by a dangerous foe who has them in his crosshairs. They have too much to lose and just as much to gain, but only if they can figure out that some mistakes are so perfect, they're flawless.

Flawless Mistake

A devious stranger forces her to commit a dangerous crime Forced to suffer the consequences of her mistakes, Spencer Edwards travels to Belize in a desperate attempt to avoid dire circumstances. But, she finds herself caught up in a worse situation after she is accosted and tied up ...The gorgeous hunk who rescues Spencer is more than a hero--he's her target. She's used to deceiving men, but something about the handsome resort owner makes her want to abandon her fears and risk everything--even the wrath of a diabolical foe--for a chance to be with him.A familiar enemy awakens his dangerous pastTrying to rectify the mistake that unleashed his dark past, Sione Tuiali'i runs to the rescue of a beautiful woman staying at his resort, saving her from a brutal attack ...The sly beauty who doesn't want a hero is no damsel in distress, considering the suspicious circumstances she seems involved in. He should stay away from the beautiful liar, but something about her makes him want to forget his doubts and do anything--even if it means relying on his violent instincts--for a chance to be with her.

The Spencer and Sione Series - Book One

Flawless Danger

A chilling cozy mystery that will have you gripping the edge of your beach chair ... Escape to the sun-kissed Aerie Islands, where reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean has planned the perfect family vacation. But as the ocean breeze whispers through the palm trees, danger lurks in the shadows, and Beanie finds himself entangled in another mystery. On an idyllic drive to a picturesque sandbar, Beanie's family vacation takes a sharp turn when a swerving car nearly runs them off the road. Moments later, they discover the car abandoned, crashed into the jungle brush. Down a rocky cliff, Beanie spots a nervous trio on the beach who quickly flee the scene. But the real shock comes when a bloodied young man—none other than a lifeguard from their resort—stumbles towards Beanie and collapses at his feet. Beanie's former intern, Joshua, now a fledgling reporter for the Aerie Observer, arrives on the scene to cover the car crash. But the plot thickens when it's revealed that the lifeguard didn't die from the accident—he was poisoned by lethal snake venom. With a reluctant Beanie by his side, the dynamic duo dives into a treacherous investigation to uncover the truth behind the deadly mystery. As they peel back the layers of the lifeguard's shadowy past, Beanie and Joshua find themselves tangled in a sinister web of secrets that stretches throughout the resort staff. Could the culprit be a fellow employee with a dark motive? Or perhaps the lifeguard's vengeful ex-girlfriend, a zoo worker with access to venomous serpents? In Summer Vacation Murder, Beanie and Joshua race against the clock to unravel a tapestry of clues and red herrings that lead them deeper into danger. This charming holiday cozy mystery will keep you guessing with twists and turns that lead to an unforgettable conclusion. Will Beanie and Joshua crack the case before they become the next victims of a devious killer? Grab your sunhat and find out in this sizzling summer page-turner!

Summer Vacation Murder

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As soon as Spencer Edwards left me behind, I knew I would come after her. I just didn’t expect to encounter my old enemy, Sione Tuiali’i. But then Sione stole from me. He should never have betrayed me. Somebody should have reminded him that I’ll do anything to get what’s mine. I’m cold-blooded. Merciless. And I won’t hesitate to kill him. Spencer and Sione will realize that I’m the biggest threat to their happiness. I’ll destroy them. Make them pay. They’ll lose everything. Even their unborn child … Her Deadly Betrayal, Book 4 of the Ruthless Revenge Romance series, is a steamy dark romance with jaw-dropping plot twists and thrilling action. Books in this series should be read in order.

Her Deadly Betrayal

Who shot Santa Claus? During a trip to see Santa Claus, journalist Roland “Beanie” Bean and his young sons Ethan and Evan are shocked when Old St. Nick is shot! Beanie is anxious to cover the story of Santa’s shooting, but his editor at the Palmchat Gazette has other plans for him. Beanie has to investigate the grisly murder of a victim found dead in a car that had been set on fire. After he learns the man died of a gunshot wound and that the car was torched to cover up the crime, Beanie searches for more information, but his efforts are hampered by the detective on the case, a man who tried to ruin Beanie’s life. Putting aside his animosity for the homicide cop, Beanie continues to investigate and uncovers a bizarre connection between the gunshot victim and the attack on Santa. Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is derailed when he’s taken hostage, but the kidnapper’s gruesome demise reveals a new mystery, one that will pit Beanie against a ruthless killer determined to make sure the truth stays hidden. Merry Christmas Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Merry Christmas Murder

As soon as I saw her, I needed her. I just didn’t expect to fall for her. But then she tried to kill me. She should have known better. She made a grave mistake. Somebody should have told her that Ben Chang is not the kind of man you f*ck with … I’m sadistic. Twisted. Deadly. Spencer Edwards will learn that I’m not to be played with … I’ll force her to do my bidding. Bend her will to mine. She will submit to me … Or else … Her Deadly Mistake, Book 1 of the Ruthless Revenge Romance series, is a steamy dark romance with jaw-dropping plot twists and thrilling action. Books in this series should be read in order.

Her Deadly Mistake

Trick or Treat? ﻿Palmchat Gazette reporter Roland “Beanie” Bean is excited to take his kids, Ethan and Evan, trick-or-treating, but his excitement turns to concern when he discovers a human finger among the candy the boys collected! Days later, Beanie learns that the finger belongs to someone he knows—Joshua Howard, a missing student who was interning at the Palmchat Gazette before he disappeared. Beanie plans to find the intern, but soon he’s assigned to a shocking murder--a dead body in the jungle. Beanie heads to the crime scene and realizes he recognizes the victim as his new neighbor, Ivan Volkov. As Beanie looks into the death of Volkov, he uncovers a strange connection between his neighbor and the missing intern. Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is stunned when he learns the missing intern and his dead neighbor are linked to a heinous serial killer known as The Fury. But when he comes face to face with the murderer, Beanie must outwit a deranged maniac determined to make sure that secrets buried long ago stay hidden. Trick or Treat Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series, but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Trick or Treat Murder

When reporter Roland Bean turns the big three-oh, his wife throws him, and his fraternal twin sister Robyn, a huge birthday bash. The festive occasion is lively and fun until a fight between his sister and her boyfriend ends the night on a sour note. Beanie decides to console Robyn but almost hits a man staggering in the road as he drives to her townhouse. A man who turns out to be Robyn’s boyfriend and what’s worse, he’s been shot. The boyfriend’s dying words shake Beanie to his core: Robyn ... shot ... me. Refusing to believe his twin sister killed a man, Beanie vows to use his investigative skills to prove her innocence. He discovers plenty of suspects as he delves into the doctor’s dirty dealings, but can he solve the case before the killer makes him the next victim? Happy Birthday Murder is a cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!

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