Lincolnville Mystery Series by Kathryn J. Bain

Lydia Frederickson is afraid to answer her telephone. Widowed and alone, she only wants to get through another anniversary of her husband’s death without falling to pieces, but a stalker isn’t making that goal easy. The disturbing calls are becoming increasingly personal and threatening, and everyone who knows her is suspect. The only person she knows isn’t making the calls is her new ponytailed, tattooed—and breathtakingly handsome— minister, Matthew Winters... moreLydia Frederickson is afraid to answer her telephone. Widowed and alone, she only wants to get through another anniversary of her husband’s death without falling to pieces, but a stalker isn’t making that goal easy. The disturbing calls are becoming increasingly personal and threatening, and everyone who knows her is suspect. The only person she knows isn’t making the calls is her new ponytailed, tattooed—and breathtakingly handsome— minister, Matthew Winters. Former-narcotics-agent-turned-minister Matthew Winters knows he’s not what the town expected in their new pastor, but he’s up for the challenge. What he doesn’t expect is the sudden attraction he feels for parishioner Lydia Frederickson. When he discovers she’s the victim of a stalker, he feels God’s intervention has led him—both a cop and a preacher—to her. Matthew knows he’s falling for the beautiful widow, but a secret from his past may undermine their future. less

Calley Regan only wants to get through her cousin’s bridal shower without anyone discovering her secret—she’s pregnant. Her sanctimonious family would never understand. Then the one person she confides in happens to tell the incredibly handsome, but seriously uptight, sheriff, Riley Owens—who’s just given her a speeding ticket! How can she trust the brooding, inflexible lawman when he’s everything she’s not? Riley Owens is instantly attracted to Calley Regan, but it won’t come to anything... moreCalley Regan only wants to get through her cousin’s bridal shower without anyone discovering her secret—she’s pregnant. Her sanctimonious family would never understand. Then the one person she confides in happens to tell the incredibly handsome, but seriously uptight, sheriff, Riley Owens—who’s just given her a speeding ticket! How can she trust the brooding, inflexible lawman when he’s everything she’s not? Riley Owens is instantly attracted to Calley Regan, but it won’t come to anything. For years, he’s lived mired in guilt, and carefree Calley is his polar opposite. But, when someone attacks Calley, Riley is determined to protect her no matter what it takes, and when her family deserts her, he takes Calley into his home. Years ago, he couldn’t save the woman he loved. He’s not about to let that happen again. less

"...kept me guessing until the end" BJ Owens can’t calm the anger she still feels toward Ransom. After all, he used her years before to prove a friend was trading secrets to the enemy. But when a child trafficker goes after a family member, she must accept Ransom’s help to keep the girl safe. Ronald “Ransom” McNeely is after a demon – the man responsible for the murder of his sixteen year-old granddaughter... more"...kept me guessing until the end" BJ Owens can’t calm the anger she still feels toward Ransom. After all, he used her years before to prove a friend was trading secrets to the enemy. But when a child trafficker goes after a family member, she must accept Ransom’s help to keep the girl safe. Ronald “Ransom” McNeely is after a demon – the man responsible for the murder of his sixteen year-old granddaughter. When he discovers the next possible victim will be a relative of BJ Owens, a woman he’s never stopped loving, he pulls out all the stops to keep the girl safe. But when the devil hides in plain sight, BJ could be a distraction that costs someone their life. less