Discovered Truth Series by Julie Bawden-Davis

He refused to face his past...so it came crashing into his present.LA Times investigative reporter Jesse McMillan scores the biggest story of his career. An elusive Mexican mafia kingpin agrees to talk--but the price Jesse must pay is greater than he ever imagined.When Jesse reunites with an old girlfriend he has dreamed about, but never thought he'd see again, the increasingly dangerous investigation puts his budding romance in jeopardy... moreHe refused to face his past...so it came crashing into his present.LA Times investigative reporter Jesse McMillan scores the biggest story of his career. An elusive Mexican mafia kingpin agrees to talk--but the price Jesse must pay is greater than he ever imagined.When Jesse reunites with an old girlfriend he has dreamed about, but never thought he'd see again, the increasingly dangerous investigation puts his budding romance in jeopardy.The more Jesse digs, the more disturbing and potentially deadly connections emerge between his childhood home in the Canal Zone, Panama and the Mexican mafia.Can Jesse and Clare survive the deadly secrets he uncovers about their past? Will he live to write the article?If you like Nora Roberts, Kendra Elliot, or Mary Burton, this book is for you. Start reading now! less

Haunted by her Latina mother’s mysterious death when she was just 6, fearless overseas investigative reporter Alexa Kent is up against her toughest case yet. On location in La Paz, Mexico, she uncovers a human trafficking ring and is racing against time to expose the leaders and save the little girls, whose lives and spirits hang in the balance. At the suggestion of her informant, she turns to “Macaw” Sam Elvia, a Panamanian-Italian hiding out in Mexico... moreHaunted by her Latina mother’s mysterious death when she was just 6, fearless overseas investigative reporter Alexa Kent is up against her toughest case yet. On location in La Paz, Mexico, she uncovers a human trafficking ring and is racing against time to expose the leaders and save the little girls, whose lives and spirits hang in the balance. At the suggestion of her informant, she turns to “Macaw” Sam Elvia, a Panamanian-Italian hiding out in Mexico. Macaw steps in to help Alexa, who finds herself drawn to this irresistible bad boy. In this multicultural tale, the duo struggles to save the little girls, stirring up dangerous trouble for themselves with high-ranking officials on both sides of the border. As they get closer to exposing the ring leader, a disturbing link to Alexa’s mother’s premature death slowly emerges. less

Until they met......they had no idea they were looking for each other.Can be read as a standalone. HEA.When a masked, armed man shoves an envelope containing rare orchid photos into Savanah Sanchez’s hands and claims the plants are leading to murder, the FBI agent is skeptical. Until she reaches out to Brent Larson, whose business card was included with the photos. Brent was living a quiet life as a US Forest Ranger until a colleague mysteriously dies... moreUntil they met......they had no idea they were looking for each other.Can be read as a standalone. HEA.When a masked, armed man shoves an envelope containing rare orchid photos into Savanah Sanchez’s hands and claims the plants are leading to murder, the FBI agent is skeptical. Until she reaches out to Brent Larson, whose business card was included with the photos. Brent was living a quiet life as a US Forest Ranger until a colleague mysteriously dies. When Brent meets the beautiful FBI agent and she verifies his coworker’s death was no accident, it soon becomes apparent someone is willing to kill for the horticultural gems. Savannah is surprised at the sparks of interest she feels when she meets Brent. Five years ago, she lost her husband, another FBI agent, and doubted she’d ever have feelings for another man. But as Brent and Savannah become embroiled in a deadly war over the orchids, they soon find their mutual attraction undeniable. less

When FBI agent Cherie Tomlinson decides to take a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, she plans on spending lazy days at the beach. But then she meets a handsome man at the airport café. Before she realizes what’s happening, she’s helping a fugitive board the plane and evade capture.Justin Kincaid is running for his freedom when he plans to get on the first flight to Mexico. The beautiful woman he meets at the café is an added bonus... moreWhen FBI agent Cherie Tomlinson decides to take a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, she plans on spending lazy days at the beach. But then she meets a handsome man at the airport café. Before she realizes what’s happening, she’s helping a fugitive board the plane and evade capture.Justin Kincaid is running for his freedom when he plans to get on the first flight to Mexico. The beautiful woman he meets at the café is an added bonus. Slipping on the plane with her at his side helps him throw off the military police hunting him down.When they land in Mexico, Cherie and Justin plan to go separate ways, but then something happens to Cherie that throws the unlikely duo together, and they soon find themselves running for their lives. Justin has obvious secrets but what he doesn’t know is that Cherie has something to hide, too. She has a hidden agenda while in Mexico that only Justin can help her with. less