A Reading Guide To Pauline Baird Jones Romantic Suspense Novels

Mystery * Suspense * Romance * Comedy USA Today Bestselling author, Pauline Baird Jones has been delivering thrilling and romantic fiction since 1998. This guide will steer you through what she calls the “reality” side of her fiction catalog, answering questions, including the ones that you didn’t know you had. Inside you’ll find information about her romantic suspense, comedy suspense, and mystery novels! Grab the guide and dive in! You might find something you didn’t know that you needed to know!

Romantic Science Fiction * Space Opera * Time Travel * Futuristic Mystery This guide will steer you through what she calls the “alternate reality” side of her fiction, answering questions, including the ones that you didn’t know you had. Inside you’ll find information about her romantic science fiction, space opera, cyborg series, and more! Grab the guide and dive in! You might find something you didn’t know that you needed to know!

Two heroines. Two heroes. Twice the romance and adventure! The Spy Who Kissed Me This suburbanite is about to meet a dashing spy… Isabel “Stan” Stanley is stuck in a rut in the DC suburbs. As a wannabe romance writer, she hopes a sexy muse falls into her lap. But she never expected a handsome spy to dive through her sunroof… Pursued by a hail of bullets, international CIA Agent Kelvin Kapone didn’t have plans to make friend. But when his latest mission puts him in the bewildering burbs, the charming Stan is a surprisingly strong guide. As he discovers a chilling terrorist plot, Kelvin doesn’t want to admit that he may just need the suburbanite’s help… Despite her best efforts, Stan can’t break free from the dangerous mission. And while being in close quarters with a sexy spy is getting her great material for her novel, it won’t do her much good if they both end up dead… The Spy Who Kissed Me is a suspenseful comedic romance novel. If you like high-stakes action, laugh-out-loud scenes, and stories where opposites attract, then you’ll love Pauline Baird Jones’ award-winning tale of espionage. Buy The Spy Who Kissed Me to pucker up for a fun, flirty escape today! Do Wah Diddy Die A free spirit in search of answers. A by-the-book detective. It’s hard to stay alive in The Big Easy… Free-spirited Luci Seymour has returned home for a rare occasion in her family - a wedding. While the Seymours don’t believe in love or marriage, they do believe in secrets. Luci thinks the wedding may be her last chance to uncover the true identity of her father, but her crazy aunts are sworn to secrecy… Mickey Ross is predictable to a fault. The New Orleans detective arrives with time to spare to pick up his soon-to-be in-law from the airport. What he didn’t plan for was the barrage of bullets waiting for his alluring passenger… Before he knows it, Luci has entangled Mickey in a race against time to track down the gunmen. The duo realizes the attack may have something to do with Luci’s hidden past. But finding out the truth could get them both killed… Do Wah Diddy Die is a sexy, entertaining suspense novel. If you like shocking mysteries, eccentric casts of characters, and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, then you’ll love Pauline Baird Jones’ tale of murder and mayhem on the bayou. Buy Do Wah Diddy Die today for fast-paced fun in The Big Easy!

A quirky artist must unravel her parent's secret past before the mob erases her future. But will the protection of a handsome homicide detective be her only hope of surviving the Big Easy? Nell Whitby is starting over in New Orleans, getting a publisher for her children's book, sketching tourists in the French Quarter, and leaving the tragic death of her parents behind. When a handsome detective asks her for a date, her fresh start seems perfect...until a dangerous family secret bubbles up from the past and puts her life in jeopardy. The oldest of thirteen children, detective Alex Baker has two goals in life: solve murders and avoid anyone under the age of ten. That is, until the day the quirky children's book author foils a carjacking, becomes a target for the mob, and makes his libido sit up and reconsider the whole no-kids thing. If he doesn't protect her, she'll be the next body to turn up in his homicide investigation. As bullets start to fly, Nell can't resist her sexy bodyguard or ignore her past, and Alex must protect the irresistible kid-magnet who has them both in the crosshairs.

Award-winning author Pauline Baird Jones has been committing fictional murder for almost ten years. This author of eight novels of action-adventure, suspense, romantic suspense and comedy-mystery now shares her expertise in a series of writer's handbooks. Made Up Mayhem gives writers the basic tools needed to craft a successful suspense novel. From a book's initial concept to plot, characters and setting, Pauline gives many examples from her own best-selling novels. This handbook also includes great website links for research, a list of recommended reading, and a guide to writer's markets and organizations. Whether you are already an experienced published author or just getting started, Made Up Mayhem is a great addition for your reference library!

Six were taken. Eleven years later, five come back--with no idea of where they've been. A riveting mystery for fans of We Were Liars. Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to. Until today. Today five of those kids return. They're sixteen, and they are . . . fine. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesn't really recognize the person she's supposed to be, either. But she thinks she remembers Lucas. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except they're entirely unable to recall where they've been or what happened to them. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max--the only one who hasn't come back. Which leaves Max's sister, Avery, wanting answers. She wants to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth. This unforgettable novel--with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists--will leave readers breathless.

It’s been two years since Devin Guthrie last saw Captain Makaiden Griggs. But time has done little to dampen his ardor for the beautiful take-charge pilot who used to fly yachts for his wealthy family. While Devin’s soul still burns for Kaidee, she isn’t the kind of woman a Guthrie is allowed to marry—especially in a time of intergalactic upheaval, with the family’s political position made precarious by Devin’s brother Philip, now in open revolt against the Empire. And when Devin’s nineteen-year-old nephew, Trip, inexplicably goes missing after his bodyguard is murdered, this most dutiful of Guthrie sons finds every ounce of family loyalty put to the test. Only by joining forces with Kaidee can Devin complete the mission to bring Trip back alive. And only by breaking every rule can these two renegades redeem the promise of a passion they were never permitted to explore. At risk? A political empire, a personal fortune, and both their hearts and lives. From the Paperback edition.

Unearth the mysteries of suspense writing with Penning Pulse-Pounders: A Spirited Guide to Writing Your Own Suspense Novel. Ever had the urge to spin your own web of intrigue and adventure? Want to venture into the thrilling world of suspense fiction but feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there? Look no further. This vibrant guide acts as a beacon for both the novice and experienced writer, demystifying the process of crafting a suspenseful narrative. Discover the nuts and bolts of plot, character, theme, and scene-setting, and learn to rev up suspense levels to heart-racing heights. Bursting with practical tips and lively advice, this guide takes the reader on a journey to the heart of suspense writing. It's time to stop waiting for your favorite author to deliver the goods. Pick up Penning Pulse-Pounders and write your own suspense-filled adventure today!