Paradise Valley Mystery Series by Debra Burroughs
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#1
The Scent of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #1)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 3.75 of 5 starsEMILY PARKER struggles to move on from the devastating loss of her husband. The young widow finds herself sucked into a desperate search for the killer of both her late husband, a private investigator in the small, affluent town of Paradise Valley, and the unfaithful husband of his last client. The police arrest a convenient suspect, which pulls Emily dangerously into the thick of things... moreEMILY PARKER struggles to move on from the devastating loss of her husband. The young widow finds herself sucked into a desperate search for the killer of both her late husband, a private investigator in the small, affluent town of Paradise Valley, and the unfaithful husband of his last client. The police arrest a convenient suspect, which pulls Emily dangerously into the thick of things. Emily’s world is rocked when she uncovers some clues that reveal her late husband may not have been who he said he was. With the help of her close circle of friends and the sexy new police detective in town, the race is on to find the real killer before the wrong person is sent to prison and Emily winds up dead. Murder, mystery, romance and intrigue—The Scent of Lies will keep you wondering 'who dunnit?' until the very end. less
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#2
The Heart of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #2)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 starsPRAISE for "The Heart of Lies":5 out of 5 STARS -"Loved it! The mystery drew me in but the relationship between Emily and Colin kept me wanting more." ~ Jennifer Douglas, Amazon Reader"This was an amazing book! I read through the first two chapters, but then I couldn't put it down." ~ Mimiruss, Amazon Reader OVERVIEW of The Heart of Lies:Don't be fooled, online dating can be murder... morePRAISE for "The Heart of Lies":5 out of 5 STARS -"Loved it! The mystery drew me in but the relationship between Emily and Colin kept me wanting more." ~ Jennifer Douglas, Amazon Reader"This was an amazing book! I read through the first two chapters, but then I couldn't put it down." ~ Mimiruss, Amazon Reader OVERVIEW of The Heart of Lies:Don't be fooled, online dating can be murder. When one of Emily's BFFs meets a handsome and wealthy man online, this sassy Private Investigator can't help but be suspicious. With the help of the hot new police detective and her close circle of friends, can Emily stop the cyber-hunk from breaking her friend's heart - or worse?***Think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew"***More 5-STAR Praise for The Heart of Lies -"The Heart of Lies has proven to be a five-star sequel! Don't let the author's clean writing fool you, the passion and sexual tension between P.I. Emily and Detective Colin is delicious. ~ jne2003, Amazon Reader"The Heart of Lies is a fantastic read! This book just pulls you in. I can't wait to see what Ms. Burroughs has in store for us next!" ~ yhavens, Amazon ReaderOTHER BOOKS by Debra BurroughsThe Scent of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book One, the first in the series, a sassy small town private eye teams up with a sexy big-city cop to solve a suspicious murder (think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew")Three Days in Seattle, a delicious blend of sweet Romance and intriguing Suspense (light Romantic Suspense - think "Castle" meets "Sleepless in Seattle")She Had No Choice, a Tale of Love and Survival (poignant and gripping Latino Family Saga - think Jennifer Lopez and Antonio Banderas meets "The Color Purple") less
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#2.5
The Edge of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #2.5)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 starsThe Edge of Lies is a bridge short story that tells the captivating love story of Emily and Evan, the secrets he kept from her, and how they ended up in Paradise Valley. Truly, it will be most enjoyed by those who have read at least one of the books in the series. For young Emily, love is blind--maybe she needs her eyes opened... moreThe Edge of Lies is a bridge short story that tells the captivating love story of Emily and Evan, the secrets he kept from her, and how they ended up in Paradise Valley. Truly, it will be most enjoyed by those who have read at least one of the books in the series. For young Emily, love is blind--maybe she needs her eyes opened. ***The Paradise Valley Mysteries***: The Scent of Lies: Book 1The Heart of Lies: Book 2The Edge of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 2 and 3, the story of Evan & EmilyThe Chain of Lies: Book 3The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 The Betrayal of Lies: Book 5and The Color of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 4 and 5, the story of Colin & MirandaThe Harbor of Lies: Book 6(*Most enjoyable if these books are read in order.) The Scent of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 1, When Emily Parker digs into her late husband's murder, she discovers he may not have been who he claimed. Can she discover the truth with the help of her best friends and the handsome new detective in town? A captivating cozy Murder Mystery and Romance that will keep you guessing until the very end. (think "Sex in the City" meets "Nancy Drew") The Heart of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 2, Sassy small town private eye teams up with a sexy big-city cop to solve a murder mystery. (think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew")The Chain of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 3, A headstrong small town private eye and her sexy police detective boyfriend, along with a few friends, fight to save girls from a sex slave ring and solve a murder mystery. (think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew") The Pursuit of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 4, Feisty private eye, Emily Parker, launches on a new case as the man she loves is accused of murder. Struggling against the odds, Emily must prove her boyfriend innocent before she loses him to Death Row. The Betrayal of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 5, Sassy private eye, Emily Parker, is moving forward in her relationship with the hunky police detective--that is, until a friend goes missing. Suspicions are flying that one of Emily's closest friends may be involved. The desperate race is on to solve the mystery of who abducted the woman and rescue her before she winds up dead. The Harbor of Lies - A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 6, Sexy police detective Colin has finally convinced sassy private-eye Emily to marry him, but days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room door, she and Colin are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test. OTHER BOOKS by Debra Burroughs The Lake House Secret, a Jenessa Jones Mystery: Book 1 - With her life going from bad to worse, reporter Jenessa Jones is drawn back to her small hometown by a death in her family. Caught between her old boyfriend, with whom she shares a sordid past, and her new love interest, Jenessa becomes embroiled in a homicide investigation that ends up pointing the finger at someone she cares very much about. Can she uncover the truth of this murder before it destroys her family and any chance she has for a happy life? Three Days in Seattle, a delicious blend of sweet Romance and intriguing Suspense (light Romantic Suspense - think "Castle" meets "Sleepless in Seattle") less
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#3
The Chain of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #3)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 starsThe Paradise Valley Mysteries: The Scent of Lies: Book 1, The Heart of Lies: Book 2, The Chain of Lies: Book 3, The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 (Most enjoyable when read in order.) 5-STAR PRAISE for "The Chain of Lies":"A Great Read! The suspense kept me turning the pages and it had a nice twist of romance... moreThe Paradise Valley Mysteries: The Scent of Lies: Book 1, The Heart of Lies: Book 2, The Chain of Lies: Book 3, The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 (Most enjoyable when read in order.) 5-STAR PRAISE for "The Chain of Lies":"A Great Read! The suspense kept me turning the pages and it had a nice twist of romance. The romance and the suspense were well-balanced and I really enjoyed it!" ~ jne2003, Amazon Reader"The best one in the series! I absolutely love it! The romance between Emily and Colin makes my heart flutter, but at the same time the murder mystery is a real page turner." ~ B. Drewett, Amazon ReaderOVERVIEW of The Chain of Lies: * A headstrong, smokin' hot lady P.I. with a close circle of friends * Two suspicious murders and a sex slave ring * A sexy, heart-throbbing police detective in Paradise ValleyThe Chain of Lies is Book 3 in the Paradise Valley Mystery series. Emily Parker's world was flipped upside down when her private eye husband was killed, and through Books 1 and 2 she began to unravel clues that maybe he wasn't who he claimed to be. With the help of her close circle of friends and the sexy new police detective in town, Emily has taken over her late husband's business and searches for answers to his murder. In the meantime, when disturbing coincidences keep popping up, she suspects there may be a sex slave ring operating in her town. Emily is determined to find out the truth and rescue the girls, even if it means putting her own life in danger. Sensual and gripping with murder, romance, mystery, and intrigue--think "Sex and the City" meets "Women's Murder Club". More 5-STAR Praise for The Chain of Lies:"Debra Burroughs does it again! Debra Burroughs writes in such a way you're sure you know what's going on, and then there's a twist and you aren't sure how it is all going to come together. I hope she has a lot more planned for Emily and her loyal group of friends." ~ yhavens, Amazon ReaderOTHER BOOKS by Debra Burroughs:The Scent of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book One, First in the series, a smokin' hot small town lady private eye solves a provocative murder mystery with the help of her friends and the sexy new police detective in town. (In this entire exciting series, think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew".)The Heart of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book Two, Second in the series, a sassy small town private eye teams up with her sexy police detective boyfriend, along with a few close friends, battle a ring trying to scam their town and solve a murder. The Pursuit of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book Four, Fourth in the series, feisty private eye, Emily Parker, launches on a new case as the man she loves is accused of murdering a lovely blonde Assistant District Attorney. The police believe he was having an affair with her and the District Attorney is asking for the death penalty. Struggling against her own doubts, Emily must prove her boyfriend innocent before she loses him to Death Row.Three Days in Seattle, a delicious blend of Romance and Suspense in the Emerald City (light Romantic Suspense - think "Castle" meets "Sleepless in Seattle") less
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#4
The Pursuit of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #4)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.00 of 5 starsThe 4th book in the Paradise Valley Mystery series, small town private eye Emily Parker's world is flipped upside down when the man she loves is accused of murdering a female Assistant District Attorney. The police believe he was having an affair with the ADA and murdered her to keep her quiet when she threatened to go public with their relationship... moreThe 4th book in the Paradise Valley Mystery series, small town private eye Emily Parker's world is flipped upside down when the man she loves is accused of murdering a female Assistant District Attorney. The police believe he was having an affair with the ADA and murdered her to keep her quiet when she threatened to go public with their relationship. With the District Attorney seeking the death penalty, Emily must fight to prove her man innocent before the police and the press poison the jury pool and he's sent to Death Row. With the help of her close circle of friends, she pursues leads and suspects, at the same time struggling against her own doubts and suspicions. Sensual and suspenseful, you're in for an entertaining read! The Paradise Valley Mysteries: The Scent of Lies: Book 1, The Heart of Lies: Book 2, The Chain of Lies: Book 3, The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 (Most enjoyable if read in order.) less
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#4.5
The Color of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #4.5)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 starsIf you've become hooked on the Paradise Valley Mystery series, no doubt the sizzling romantic chemistry between Emily and Colin has kept you coming back for more. The Color of Lies, a Bridge Short Story, is the story of Colin Andrews before he came to Paradise Valley to become the Police Detective and what really happened to his previous fiancee, Miranda... moreIf you've become hooked on the Paradise Valley Mystery series, no doubt the sizzling romantic chemistry between Emily and Colin has kept you coming back for more. The Color of Lies, a Bridge Short Story, is the story of Colin Andrews before he came to Paradise Valley to become the Police Detective and what really happened to his previous fiancee, Miranda. ***The Paradise Valley Mysteries***The Scent of Lies: Book 1The Heart of Lies: Book 2The Edge of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 2 and 3, the story of Emily & EvanThe Chain of Lies: Book 3The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 The Betrayal of Lies: Book 5The Harbor of Lies: Book 6and The Color of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 4 and 5, the story of Colin & Miranda(*Most enjoyable if these books are read in order.) OTHER BOOKS by Debra Burroughs... The Scent of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery - Book 1, When Emily Parker digs into her late husband's murder, she discovers he may not have been who he claimed. Can she discover the truth with the help of her best friends and the handsome new detective in town? A captivating cozy Murder Mystery and Romance that will keep you guessing until the very end. (think "Sex in the City" meets "Nancy Drew") The Heart of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 2, When the best friend of sassy small-town private-eye Emily Parker begins dating a man she met online, all hell breaks loose. Emily teams up with a sexy big-city cop to solve a murder mystery and save the town, and her friend, from ruin. (think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew")The Chain of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 3, Small-town private eye Emily Parker and her sexy police detective boyfriend, along with a few of her friends, fight to save girls from a sex slave ring and solve a murder mystery. (think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew") The Pursuit of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 4, Feisty private-eye, Emily Parker, launches on a new case when the man she loves is accused of murdering a lovely blonde Assistant DA. Emily must prove her boyfriend innocent before she loses him to Death Row. The Betrayal of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 5, Private-eye Emily Parker is finally moving forward in her relationship with the hunky police detective--that is, until a friend goes missing. Suspicions are flying that one of Emily's closest friends may be involved. The desperate race is on to solve the mystery of who abducted the woman and rescue her before she winds up dead. The Harbor of Lies, A Paradise Valley Mystery: Book 6, Sexy police detective Colin has finally convinced sassy private-eye Emily to marry him, but days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room, she and Colin, along with their wedding party, are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test with a huge twist no one saw coming. The Lake House Secret, a Jenessa Jones Mystery: Book 1, With her life going from bad to worse, reporter Jenessa Jones is drawn back to her small hometown by a homicide investigation that ends up pointing the finger at someone close to her heart. Can she uncover the truth of this murder before it destroys her family and any chance she has for a happy life? Three Days in Seattle, When LA photographer Kate McAllister flies to Seattle in search of her missing sister, she finds irresistible real estate agent Ryan instead. Soon the two are entwined in a vengeful murder plot -- and a simmering love affair.... (A light Romantic Suspense in the Emerald City) less
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#5
The Betrayal of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #5)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 starsMurder and mayhem are afoot! Feisty private eye, Emily Parker, is finally moving forward in her relationship with the hunky police detective--that is, until a new friend suddenly goes missing. Suspicions are flying that one of Emily's closest girlfriends may be involved. Emily and Detective Andrews are locked in a desperate race to solve the mystery of who abducted the woman and rescue her before someone winds up dead... moreMurder and mayhem are afoot! Feisty private eye, Emily Parker, is finally moving forward in her relationship with the hunky police detective--that is, until a new friend suddenly goes missing. Suspicions are flying that one of Emily's closest girlfriends may be involved. Emily and Detective Andrews are locked in a desperate race to solve the mystery of who abducted the woman and rescue her before someone winds up dead. The Betrayal of Lies, Book 5: Mystery, romance, murder--think "Sex and the City" meets "Nancy Drew." less
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#6
The Harbor of Lies, a Romantic Suspense Novel (Paradise Valley Mystery #6)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 starsFrom NY Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes Book 6 in the wildly popular Paradise Valley Mystery series. The captivating romance between sassy private-eye Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews has been filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. He’s finally convinced her to marry him—if only they can make it to the altar unscathed... moreFrom NY Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes Book 6 in the wildly popular Paradise Valley Mystery series. The captivating romance between sassy private-eye Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews has been filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. He’s finally convinced her to marry him—if only they can make it to the altar unscathed. Days before the wedding, when Emily discovers a dead body outside her hotel room door, she and Colin, along with their wedding party, are drawn into another murder mystery, once more putting their love and commitment to the test. Can they solve the murder and make it to the altar before someone else winds up dead? less
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#7
The House of Lies, Mystery with a Romantic Twist (Paradise Valley Mystery #7)
Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 starsFrom New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs... P.I. Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews are back, along with their close circle of friends. The House of Lies is Book 7 and you are in for another exciting and dangerous murder mystery with a thrilling dose of romance. Emily is fighting to clear the prime murder suspect while Colin is working to put him in jail... moreFrom New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs... P.I. Emily Parker and sexy police detective Colin Andrews are back, along with their close circle of friends. The House of Lies is Book 7 and you are in for another exciting and dangerous murder mystery with a thrilling dose of romance. Emily is fighting to clear the prime murder suspect while Colin is working to put him in jail. The challenge is this - can they do their jobs, find the truth, keep from tearing their friendships apart while protecting their newlywed bliss without getting killed? ***Other books available in The Paradise Valley Mysteries*** The Scent of Lies: Book 1 The Heart of Lies: Book 2 The Edge of Lies: A Bridge Short Story between Books 2 and 3, the story of Evan & Emily The Chain of Lies: Book 3 The Pursuit of Lies: Book 4 The Color of Lies: a Bridge Short Story between Books 4 and 5, the story of Colin & Miranda The Betrayal of Lies: Book 5 The Harbor of Lies: Book 6 (*Most enjoyable if these books are read in order.) less
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