The Texan S Tiny Secret

One stolen kiss from hellcat Suzy Crane sent rancher-governor Gil Riley's good intentions skipping straight down the road to San Antone. Their passion was explosive—and so was news of baby-on-the-way! The cattleman vowed to make her First Lady, but Suzy refused to become "wife" only to shush scandal. Gil could care less about tabloid talk—he loved Suzy, body and soul, and she would be his forever-woman! After all, there wasn't a lady alive who could sweep this man out of his cowboy boots, then refuse his heartfelt proposal—not even the sauciest little cowgirl in Texas!

Suzy was chased by the media as a young girl because of her father’s wrongdoings as a religious leader. Ever since, she’s lived quietly, hiding from the public eye. One day she runs into Texas governor Gil Riley and is unprepared when he expresses his interest in her. She sleeps with him only once?she knows there’s no way they could last. She’d never fit into his high-society lifestyle, so Suzy decides to disappear from his life. Little does she know she’s pregnant with his baby!

While on vacation in Italy, Sonia decided to marry Francesco, a beautiful young man she’d only just met. They fell in love in Venice, the thrilling city of water, and it was as if they were under a magic spell. They should have lived happily-ever-after, but all too soon Sonia runs away, back to her hometown. She hadn’t factored in the linguistic and cultural isolation of life in Venice, but what really drove her away was that she, with no family of her own, just couldn’t get used to her husband’s warm, loving clan. When her husband comes to find her, she rejects him again. Can there be any hope for a future between two so very different people?

While on vacation in Italy, Sonia decided to marry Francesco, a beautiful young man she’d only just met. They fell in love in Venice, the thrilling city of water, and it was as if they were under a magic spell. They should have lived happily-ever-after, but all too soon Sonia runs away, back to her hometown. She hadn’t factored in the linguistic and cultural isolation of life in Venice, but what really drove her away was that she, with no family of her own, just couldn’t get used to her husband’s warm, loving clan. When her husband comes to find her, she rejects him again. Can there be any hope for a future between two so very different people?

This is the life story of a brave, anointed woman. I am very kind, loving, trustworthy, a lady that loves to pray, very forgiving toward others, very humble and loves to help people. I am one who repents daily. I really love the Lord. I received Christ at an early age. In 1985, I got filled with the Holy Spirit. I thank God for this beautiful life in Him. A lot of things were stolen from me, but I would not give the devil my peace and joy. The world didn't give it, and the world can't take it away. I love this peace and joy that the Lord has given me. Through all the trials, tribulations, and the storms, it was rough, but I refused to let the storm get in me. I overcame it all through Christ Jesus. I have the favor of God in my life. Without Him, I am nothing. I don't portray myself as a perfect woman because I made mistakes. My family and I didn't deserve to be treated like this. We weren't bothering anybody. This is what happens when people lie on you and it gets out of control. Someone could have gotten killed. I hope no other family has to go through anything like this. I am a single mother of three grown sons. We are very close.

Surprise Family From the moment Rebecca Barlow starts her job at a law firm, she knows she's in for a lot of surprises. Especially when her new boss unexpectedly turns out to be her first love—her son's father. Now she not only has to reveal the five-year-old secret she's been keeping from Jeff Jacobs, but also face her unresolved feelings. And spend day after day with him and his fiancée coaching them about parenthood… Jeff is as delighted as he is shocked to see Rebecca, but her little secret isn't the only one in his life. Because although he's committed to another woman now, he's still in love with Rebecca. Not until she's about to leave with her son does the truth finally come out!

Ann Rule says, "Kathryn Casey is one of the best true crime writers today"—high praise indeed from the author of a host of nonfiction New York Times bestsellers including Green River and The Stranger Beside Me, the story of serial killer Ted Bundy. With Deadly Little Secrets, Casey once again explores the dark side of the Lone Star State, offering a riveting true story of a murderous Texas preacher responsible for the cold-blooded slaying of the mother of his children. Meticulously researched and spellbindingly told, Deadly Little Secrets pulls back the curtain on the horrific crimes of a supposed man of God who was more devoted to the Devil, and it demonstrates why such true crime luminaries as Edgar® Award winner Carleton Stowers and Gregg Olsen are confirmed Kathryn Casey fans. And don't miss Kathryn Casey's latest book, Deliver Us, a riveting account of the brutal murders of young women in the I-45/Texas Killing Fields.

Karen Whiddon's story of abduction in the Lone Star state will have your pulse racing! Every time Brock McCauley locks eyes with Zoe Onella, his heart aches. Though Zoe explains why she skipped town, leaving him at the altar years ago, Brock refuses to go down that road again. After all, she's only back in Anniversary, Texas, to help investigate the bizarre disappearance of her best friend, Shayna. The sooner they find Shayna, the sooner Zoe can return to New York. But Brock can't stop thinking about the hot passion they once shared. And when danger surrounds Zoe, he must protect the only woman he's ever loved. Even if it costs him everything.