Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"Hannah Benson is no stranger to loss. Her mother passed away, her brother, Jimmy, was killed in the line of duty, and her father mysteriously disappeared off the coast of Massachusetts. As a result, Hannah and her younger sister, Emma, inherited their family legacy--a struggling lobster business. While Hannah strives to keep the business afloat, the sisters unwittingly become entangled in an illegal smuggling operation and are put under federal protection....

Paige rested one hand on her hip, the other hand shielding her eyes from the noon sun, as she scanned the street, she walked the block, but there was still no sign of Charlie. Veering in the opposite direction, she started to cross the street. Suddenly, a car sped up, heading straight for her.

"Laura Brennan has done her best to honor her father's legacy. After his death, she took over his diner, keeping his memory alive while offering the townsfolk of Hopeton, Pennsylvania, delicious meals and a place to gather. She's settled into a comfortable life where nothing much happens--until the day she witnesses a hit-and-run accident. The victim is the town's beloved doctor, and she holds Doc in her arms while he dies. Dr. Garrett Simons has...

"Isabelle Byrnes enjoys helping families discover their origins through her work as a genealogist. After her father's untimely death, her own family tree comes into question. Isabelle is shocked to discover a mysterious birth certificate that may indicate she was adopted. Determined to uncover her family's secrets, Isabelle travels to an island off the Florida coast to meet with private investigator Jasper Long. Before Jasper can reveal the truth,...

"Jayla Randall is finally picking up the pieces of her shattered life. After answering a tragic 911 call that resulted in a woman's murder last year, she experienced more heartache when Cooper Cole ended their relationship. On the one-year anniversary of the murder, the past comes back to haunt her. Jayla dispatches police to the very same apartment, where another woman was killed. Cooper quit the police force after the first murder. He was shot attempting...