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Beverly Barton

    December 23, 1946 – April 21, 2011

    From an early age, this author cultivated a deep love for stories, conjuring magical worlds and fabulous characters within her imagination. Her writing is rooted in romantic traditions, yet it is distinguished by a unique style that brings characters to life and crafts compelling narratives. Her works often explore universal themes of love, family, and the pursuit of one's place in the world.

    Beverly Barton
    As Good As Dead
    A Time to Die
    Don't Cry
    Raintree. Inferno, Haunted, Sanctuary
    What She Doesn't Know
    The Right Wife
    • 2014

      The Right Wife

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in the post-war South, this vibrant novel explores a young woman's quest for love and independence amidst societal challenges. As she navigates her personal journey, themes of resilience and self-discovery emerge, painting a rich portrait of life during this transformative era. The story captures the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of one's dreams against a backdrop of historical change.

      The Right Wife
    • 2014

      With the suspense of Karen Rose, and the sensual thrills of Sylvia Day, this is an addictive story of forbidden love and cold-blooded revenge.

      I'll Be Watching You
    • 2012

      Don't Cry

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(29)Add rating

      Prepare to lose sleep with this shocking and utterly engrossing thriller, for fans of Karen Rose and Karin Slaughter.

      Don't Cry
    • 2010
    • 2010

      When the clock strikes twelve, it's time to die. One by one, random victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight.

      Time of Death
    • 2008

      The Fifth Victim

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(30)Add rating

      In the town of Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee, Genny Madoc, gifted with a "sixth sense," is tormented by disturbing visions that are linked to a recent ritualistic murder and offers to help FBI agent Dallas Sloan stop a serial killer from claiming more victims. Reissue.

      The Fifth Victim
    • 2008

      The Murder Game

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.2(2598)Add rating

      New Game The game is simple--he is the Hunter. They are the Prey. He gives them a chance to escape. To run. To hide. To outsmart him. But eventually, he catches them. And that's when the game gets really terrifying... New RulesPrivate investigator Griffin Powell and FBI agent Nicole Baxter know a lot about serial killers--they took one down together. But this new killer is as sadistic as they've ever seen. He likes his little games, and he especially likes forcing Nic and Griff to play along. Every unsolvable clue, every posed victim, every taunting phone call--it's all part of his twisted, elaborate plan. And then the Hunter calls, wanting to know if they're really ready to play... But Winner Still Kills All... There's a new game now, and it's much more deadly than the first. A brutal psychopath needs a worthy adversary. He won't stop until he can hunt the most precious prey of all--Nicole. And with his partner in a killer's sights, Griff is playing for the biggest stakes of his life.

      The Murder Game
    • 2008

      A Time to Die

      • 377 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.9(12)Add rating

      Covering her first big story, reporter Lexie Murrough is caught in a shoot-out between African mercenaries and undercover Special Forces agents. A stray bullet from commando Deke Bronson's gun leaves her paralysed. Ten years later, Lexie has worked hard to bring herself back from the brink. But it could be for nothing when she becomes the target of a psychopath. Lexie needs a bodyguard. Now with a private agency, Deke is assigned to protect the woman he's never forgotten. He sees that the threats are the work of an organised terrorist group and that everything ties in to the events of ten years ago. As Lexie's terrifying stalker gets closer, it's time to ask for Lexie's forgiveness and save her life.

      A Time to Die
    • 2008
    • 2007

      The Dying Game

      • 447 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.3(34)Add rating

      Gutsy detective Lindsay McAllister is caught up in a game of murder with a twisted killer in this sizzling tale of romantic suspense. Lindsay is determined to stop the fiend with the help of Judd Walker, whose wife was murdered years before by the same killer. Original.

      The Dying Game