New Beginnings Series by Christina Freeburn

Skip-tracer Renee Stratford-Knight's life is becoming stable again. Eighteen months prior, the murder of her sister and the soon-to-follow collapse of her marriage left her reeling. She made it through those dark days with the help of family, embracing faith and starting her own skip-tracing business, New Beginnings, which specializes in relocating abused women. Now, her ex-husband -- and former business partner -- Jonas Knight shows up asking about her most vulnerable client... moreSkip-tracer Renee Stratford-Knight's life is becoming stable again. Eighteen months prior, the murder of her sister and the soon-to-follow collapse of her marriage left her reeling. She made it through those dark days with the help of family, embracing faith and starting her own skip-tracing business, New Beginnings, which specializes in relocating abused women. Now, her ex-husband -- and former business partner -- Jonas Knight shows up asking about her most vulnerable client. Jonas knows his ex-wife helped embezzler Gina Howard elude the authorities and plans to bring the young woman to justice. When Renee is threatened, Jonas grows suspicious of his client's reason for finding his niece. In order to uncover the secrets their clients hold, Jonas and Renee must struggle through distrust and the pain of their pasts to work together to save the life of a teenage girl -- and their own. less

When a client's privacy is threatened by a Hatfield and McCoy battle erupting, skip-tracer Danita Ballinger heads to Mourning, WV, hoping to settle the feud before it starts. Danita's rescuing is seen as interference and improper by Pastor Riley Coole, the target for the mining company's strong-arm tactics. Pastor Riley Coole isn't pleased by the person his uncle hired to 'help' the town. The outspoken, brazen young woman isn't who they need... moreWhen a client's privacy is threatened by a Hatfield and McCoy battle erupting, skip-tracer Danita Ballinger heads to Mourning, WV, hoping to settle the feud before it starts. Danita's rescuing is seen as interference and improper by Pastor Riley Coole, the target for the mining company's strong-arm tactics. Pastor Riley Coole isn't pleased by the person his uncle hired to 'help' the town. The outspoken, brazen young woman isn't who they need. Riley prefers the calm approach to dealing with the mining company not a fight fire-with-fire plan. When a murderer targets the key players in the mining war, and retaliation is set into motion, Danita and Riley must put aside their private battle to protect the people relying on them for safety. Will seeing each other in a new light put them on a path of acceptance and true love, or create a further divide ripping apart the town and their own hearts? less

Four years prior, Hannah Stratford got lost during a blizzard and the mountain claimed her, leaving her husband Connor Stratford grief-stricken and filled with guilt. When a woman's body was discovered after an explosion, Connor learned her death wasn't accidental but a probable murder. Now, one of the men responsible for Hannah's death is hunting down another woman. To keep the young woman safe and draw the murderer to him, Connor offers her safety and shelter in his home... moreFour years prior, Hannah Stratford got lost during a blizzard and the mountain claimed her, leaving her husband Connor Stratford grief-stricken and filled with guilt. When a woman's body was discovered after an explosion, Connor learned her death wasn't accidental but a probable murder. Now, one of the men responsible for Hannah's death is hunting down another woman. To keep the young woman safe and draw the murderer to him, Connor offers her safety and shelter in his home. When the woman claims to be his wife Hannah, Connor finds his past and present pulled apart. Is this woman who she claims she is...or is she running a scam with the man who murdered his wife? less

Reporter Eve Darling has the story of a lifetime. Years ago, a man and his brother had connived a baby away from a teenage mom and plan--and that man is now running for Governor. Without the source's name, her boss refuses to the run the story, and Eve isn't willing to give up the name of the victim--herself. Fearing the men who ruined her life have set their sights on another young woman, Eve turns to skip tracer Alex Stratford to help locate and protect the new intended victim... moreReporter Eve Darling has the story of a lifetime. Years ago, a man and his brother had connived a baby away from a teenage mom and plan--and that man is now running for Governor. Without the source's name, her boss refuses to the run the story, and Eve isn't willing to give up the name of the victim--herself. Fearing the men who ruined her life have set their sights on another young woman, Eve turns to skip tracer Alex Stratford to help locate and protect the new intended victim. Alex is stunned when Eve requests his help. The woman who once accused him of murder now accuses another man of a crime. Having battled Eve's mudslinging himself, Alex refuses to work with her. Determined to bring the brothers to justice, Eve continues the mission alone. When she's attacked, Alex rushes to her aid--and a decision alters lives forever. Can a battered and discredited Eve and a battle-scarred Alex ever feel worthy of love? less