Alison Kent Books

"A lawyer's body is found on the beach in the small Cornish village of Porthaven, staked out with a tarred bag over its head, just as the peak summer season gets underway. When a second body is found bizarrely fixed to the floor of a building not long afterwards, the laconic police surgeon remarks 'Well, psychopaths need holidays too'; and DI Treloar, a maverick but a driven detective, takes charge. When more bodies turn up, Treloar and his team are at first unsure - accident or murder? There seems to be no connection between the victims whose murders are violent, with escalating viciousness. What is going on? Could they have brought their fates with them, festering secrets from the past? Could either of the two mysterious men staying at the camp site be involved? Is it one or more doing the killing? What about the rabble of students in the big house or the local recluse and his enigmatic brother? What about embittered locals resentful of incomers buying up their village? And who is the extraordinary female, obsessed with birds, institutionalised in the South of France as a child, who reflects on her past as the story unfolds? Then a brutal attack on one of their own shocks Treloar's team and their focus switches in an unexpected direction when a heartfelt injustice surfaces." -- Provided by publisher.

Broken Dove, #2 in the DI Treloar series, has child abduction, stalking and murder, mostly set in West Cornwall in the UK but with breath-holding action in London and Amsterdam. Psychologically disturbing crimes are faced by Treloar and his team, with one team member in particular being more effected than most, for good reason. DI Treloar is Cornish, a bit of a maverick. Two children are kidnapped from a swimming pool near St Ives then he faces murder and stalking. In Broken Dove we get to know Treloar's family, especially his sisters, and more about his fascinating Spanish heritage which the family brings colourfully to life. Treloar's father, a Cornish man, got on a Brittany ferry boat in Plymouth one day in his youth, after a few beers, thinking he would go to France. He woke up in Santander in Northern Spain and the rest as we say.......you'll have to read about!

In Hope Springs, Texas, every first love deserves a second chance.

This collection features four novellas from renowned authors, each weaving tales of the rugged men of the West and the strong women who desire them. The stories explore themes of love, adventure, and the challenges of frontier life, showcasing the unique dynamics between the characters against a backdrop of untamed landscapes and historical settings. Each novella promises a captivating blend of romance and resilience, highlighting the enduring spirit of the West.

Christian Bane is a man of few words, so when he talks, people listen. One of the Smithson Group's elite force, Christian's also the walking wounded, haunted by his past. Something about being betrayed by a woman, then left to die in a Thai prison by the notorious crime syndicate Spectra IT gives a guy demons. But now, Spectra has made a secret deal with a top scientist to crack a governmental encryption technology, and Christian has his orders: Pose as Spectra boss Peter Deacon. Going deep undercover as the slick womanizer will be tough for Christian. Getting cozy with the scientist's beautiful goddaughter, Natasha, to get information won't be. But the closer he gets to Natasha, the harder it gets to deceive her. She's so alluring, so trusting, so completely unexpected he suspects someone's been giving out faulty intel. If Natasha isn't the criminal he was led to believe, they're both being played for fools. Now, with Spectra closing in, Christian's best chance for survival is to confront his demons and trust the only one he can . . . Natasha . . .Note: Brava reissued THE BANE AFFAIR in June 2008 as a Wal-Mart exclusive entitled AT RISK. (Click URL below to view the cover.)

Melanie Craine knows romance isn't in the cards for her. She's ambitious, and has no time for a man in her busy life.

'Tis the season to be naughty..."Talking in Your Sleep" by Samantha Hunter - Rafe is frustrated when he hears X-Rated monologues coming from next door, until he discovers he's the star! Neighbour Joy is unaware of her sizzling sleep-talk, but Rafe's determined to give her the ultimate sensual Christmas gift! "Unwrapped" by Carrie Alexander - Karina is famous for her decadent aphrodisiac chocolate and when she shows up on Alex's doorstep with a box of truffles, she's sure that after one bite, he'll be hers! And a molton-hot man is the exactly the kind of Christmas treat Karina needs..."Kiss & Tell" by Alison Kent - By night shy Miranda transforms into Candy Cane, seasonal singer extraordinaire! When journalist Caleb is seduced by the sultry swing of Candy's hips, Miranda loses herself in his arms. But can she reveal her true identity in time for Christmas?

Electrician Sophie North felt as if she'd touched a live wire the first time she laid eyes on Tyler Barnes. Hardly unexpected. He had a heartbreaking grin, an incredible body, and a thousand watts of cowboy charm. Half the single women in Brodie, Texas, were out to snag him now that he was setting up his veterinary practice. But Sophie was just passing through. And she'd sworn never to live her life at the mercy of her own passionate nature—not after passion had destroyed her chance for a real family. Nevertheless, every time Tyler came near her response was shocking. Which wasn't supposed to be happening. Lightning was only supposed to strike once!

Originally published: Amazon Publishing, 2015.