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Joel Francisco, a seasoned military veteran, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a gripping mystery when a body is discovered near the Haven, a property owned by his close friend Timber. With his instincts honed by years of service, Joel is driven by a fierce determination to protect those he loves. Chelsea is recovering nicely after her mother is jailed and, as a dedicated nurse, becomes an unexpected ally after witnessing a chilling scene. Her courage and her deepening bond with Joel provide a beacon of hope amid the encroaching danger.

NOTE: This is a four-part series where many answers are revealed only in the final installment. Step into a world where loyalty and courage are put to the ultimate test. Join Burton and Anderson as they stand by Talia and her triplets, determined to shield them from harm after a shocking attack. The tension in the hospital corridors contrasts to the warmth in Talia’s home—where friendships deepen and unexpected romance blooms between Burton and nurse Sammy.

When a shattered love resurfaces, so do the lies that broke it. Riley Combs returns home to Portland on a multipronged mission: find a missing War Dog, confront the family who destroyed Riley’s life, and get one last look at the woman who broke his heart. However, when Gail Montoya learns the truth about the betrayal that split them apart, her world implodes all over again—because the lies weren’t just cruel, they were engineered to send Riley into a war zone.

Devon Blue never planned to be a mother—especially not to her best friend’s twins. But, after cancer stole their mom too soon, Devon stepped in. Now her paycheck barely stretches far enough, her nerves are frayed, and the offer of a dream home feels like salvation. Maybe even fate.

Doreen and Mack and their animal entourage are home from their crazy trip to Vancouver—yet not long enough for boredom to set in. A new murder case appears, clearly defined as Mack’s, not hers. Until …The latest victim is connected to a little old lady living in Rosemoor, who has a lot of connections that she’s more than willing to yank on to get the best detective not on the force to work this case.

Cyan, after years of planning, finally makes her unannounced visit to Terk and his team. Not specifying her arrival date and time leaves her to face unexpected barriers. Locks and unfamiliar woods stand in her way, and she curses her lack of foresight. As she navigates the dense forest, she encounters Steele, the man who helped her save several lives eight years ago. Shocked and intrigued, she struggles to maintain her distance, her heart racing with unresolved emotions. Steele, disoriented and lost, wanders through the woods, trapped in a surreal dreamscape.

As his career path led him into more and more danger, Calum made a decision to keep his family safe, even if it meant he would be alone in the world. But when his wife and son are kidnapped and dumped almost into his very own secret headquarters, Calum knows his safeguards haven’t been enough. Mariana didn’t like Calum’s decision from years ago but finally understood after her and her son are rescued from kidnappers, and she saw the dangerous level of his work. However, having him once again in her life, their family whole again, she’s not willing to let him go. Not this time.

Hayden arrives in New York to continue the investigation into Arlene Cuddy, a former university hire involved in kidnapping college students. After Arlene’s escape from the authorities, Hayden must not only recapture her but shut down what appears to be a global sex trafficking ring that dabbles in politics and blackmail too. At least so far.

Doreen Montgomery’s new life in Kelowna was supposed to be a fresh start after a nasty split from her husband of 14 years, plus a chance to get her bearings and her life back on track. Instead her first week in her new hometown was spent digging up dead bodies, chasing clues, and getting in Corporal Mack Moreau’s way.

After her ex-husband leaves her high and dry, former socialite Doreen Montgomery's chance at a new life comes in the form of her grandmother, Nan's, dilapidated old house in picturesque Kelowna...and the added job of caring for the animals Nan couldn’t take into assisted living with her: Thaddeus, the loquacious African gray parrot with a ripe vocabulary, and his buddy, Goliath, a monster-size cat with an equally monstrous attitude. It’s the new start Doreen and her beloved basset hound, Mugs, desperately need.

Doreen eagerly anticipates her escape to the coast, leaving behind the wintery blues of Kelowna. However, the trip means returning to her old home—back when she was married to Mathew—stirring up a whirlwind of memories. She hopes for a peaceful journey, but, as soon as she steps into the conservatory, she realizes her hobby has unexpectedly followed her here. Mack takes a few days off work to assist Doreen in sorting through Mathew’s belongings, aware of the emotional challenges she faces when revisiting her former life.

With Mathew’s murder done and dusted, and her future now wide open, Doreen turns to sorting out her financial world, particularly as her antiques are sold. And helping others is moving up her list of things she wants to do. Especially after finding a young woman who wants to get out of the streetwalker world and to move back home.

Thrown together by circumstance, Morrison and Sadie form a fragile alliance, one fraught with tension and unspoken attraction. As they delve deeper, the lines between family and foe blur, and their quest to prevent another nightmare becomes as much about trust and betrayal as it is about stopping the thieves.

Since achieving his lifelong goal of becoming a Navy SEAL, Dane's life has been packed with action. He hasn't had the time or inclination to realize he wants and needs more. After seeing several of his closest friends fall in love with that someone special, he longs for something similar in his own life. While on a mission hunting a chemical weapons terrorist, Dane runs into a woman who not only captivates him but fulfills his deepest desires. Unfortunately, the circumstances of her presence on the scene are more than a little suspicious.

Doreen knows her relationship with the police captain has always been on thin ground. She has helped them solve a lot of cases, but she’s quadrupled their work and constantly gets in their way. So no one is more surprised than Doreen when the captain stops by and asks for a personal favor, concerning a cold case from his own childhood.

A highly-skilled practitioner of medicine saved Cooper's life and sanity while that same woman steals his heart. Being a SEAL is at the core of Cooper's being, but he isn't just doing his duty when the doctor who miraculously restored him to life is kidnapped. He's the first in line to volunteer in her rescue.

Over all these years, Jasmine has awaited Harley’s return, but he won’t be happy with the changes she’s gone through. When he shows up out of the blue, she knows only complete honesty will be good enough. But it was rough and meant opening up memories of a horrible time in her life. Harley’s arrival prompts a hidden truth that someone will do anything to stop from coming out. And Harley will do everything he can to get justice for her.

Having lost the one good thing in his life, Ryder wants only to forget, to help others, and defend his country. After a mission goes south and his SEAL brother is hurt, Ryder checks on him in medical and finds the one that got away working there. In no time at all, the same damn feelings he used to have for Caitlyn are back as if they'd never gone away. She's not his anymore, but maybe friendship is enough.... That's the last thing Caitlyn wants with Ryder. She isn't here by chance.

Flush with success from solving a decade-old kidnapping case, Doreen can’t wait to find out what’s next in her one-woman crusade to clean up Kelowna’s cold crimes. But before she can unearth another old case to sink her teeth into, she must tie up some loose ends from the last one. Steve Albright, fixer for the local biker gang, has made it clear that he blames Doreen for sending his friend Penny Jordan to prison. Steve even suggests that Doreen might have set up Penny Jordan. While Doreen wouldn’t do that, she’s afraid that other people might believe Steve.

Samantha Blair hides her psychic abilities and lives on the fringes of society. Sam knows she must go to the authorities, but will the rugged no-nonsense detective in charge of tracking down the killer believe her?