Olman County Series by Alex Collins, T.L. Haddix

Two girls, best friends, torn apart as teenagers by a sick and twisted sexual assault. Two women, strangers now, both with dangerous secrets. Charity Vaughn is a newcomer in Leroy, from all appearances a loner with no connection to anyone. Masked with a carefully crafted façade, she waits and observes, watching over the one person in the world she hurt the most—the last person who would ever guess Charity’s truth. Lauren Grant is a single mother, a small-business owner, and a survivor... moreTwo girls, best friends, torn apart as teenagers by a sick and twisted sexual assault. Two women, strangers now, both with dangerous secrets. Charity Vaughn is a newcomer in Leroy, from all appearances a loner with no connection to anyone. Masked with a carefully crafted façade, she waits and observes, watching over the one person in the world she hurt the most—the last person who would ever guess Charity’s truth. Lauren Grant is a single mother, a small-business owner, and a survivor. She’s managed not to let the attack that shattered her when she was sixteen rule her life today. So what if she doesn’t date? She’s happy enough. But when she meets her parents’ handsome new neighbor, she starts to wonder if she’s settling for less because she’s afraid to try for more. Charlie Clark has demons of his own from his teenage years, including a broken relationship with an alcoholic father who wants to make amends. Back in his hometown after finding his way in the world, Charlie longs to build a life and a family. That goal becomes more important than ever when he meets Lauren, but he knows he has to deal with the pain of the past before he can move on to what could be a life full of love and happiness. When the darkness from the assault rises up to take aim at Lauren and Charity, life becomes a game of survival. This time the stakes are higher, and blood will be shed. “Homecoming” is the first book in the Olman County series, novels of Romantic Suspense set in the fictional Ohio River town of Leroy, Indiana. “Homecoming” was previously released as “Secrets in the Shadows” by T.L. Haddix. less

Life in a small town can be dangerous indeed, a chilling reality newspaper reporter Beth Hudson is experiencing firsthand. Following the leads on two seemingly unrelated stories, she’s surprised to find herself entangled in the midst of a deadly web.  When local farmers are plagued by a rash of midnight visitors and police make the discovery of ritualistic altars in their fields, rumors of devil worshipping and animal sacrifice swirl... moreLife in a small town can be dangerous indeed, a chilling reality newspaper reporter Beth Hudson is experiencing firsthand. Following the leads on two seemingly unrelated stories, she’s surprised to find herself entangled in the midst of a deadly web.  When local farmers are plagued by a rash of midnight visitors and police make the discovery of ritualistic altars in their fields, rumors of devil worshipping and animal sacrifice swirl. What Beth discovers is more chilling and more deadly than she ever could have imagined. As Beth is drawn deeper into the mystery, it becomes clear that she’s in the crosshairs of a dangerous stalker. Even as her contentious relationship with Detective Ethan Moore takes an unexpected turn, her investigation leads her straight into the clutches of a killer. Before she and Ethan realize the risk, everything is on the line, and it might not be possible to keep Beth from becoming a victim. Hunted is the second book in the Olman County series, Romantic Suspense novels set in small-town Indiana. It was previously published as Under the Moon’s Shadow by T. L. Haddix. less

Previously published as Hidden in the Shadows by T.L. Haddix. A man’s secrets can be his downfall, a lesson Sheriff Wyatt Dixon knew well. Sworn to protect and serve, he's done just that for the people of Olman County, Indiana, for close to thirty years. He even sacrificed his first marriage on the altar of the office of sheriff... morePreviously published as Hidden in the Shadows by T.L. Haddix. A man’s secrets can be his downfall, a lesson Sheriff Wyatt Dixon knew well. Sworn to protect and serve, he's done just that for the people of Olman County, Indiana, for close to thirty years. He even sacrificed his first marriage on the altar of the office of sheriff. But when an extortionist’s letter arrives, detailing a cold, hard truth Wyatt never thought would see the light of day, the weight of the badge he’s worn so long feels heavier than ever. Wyatt isn’t the only one who receives a letter either. Fighting a deep attraction to a woman he knows better than to become involved with, Wyatt's professional frustration grows as the investigation is thwarted at every turn by a duplicitous extortionist who has the citizens of Olman County in an uproar. Knowing his decision will affect his life and the sheriff's department for a long time to come, he has to make a choice: reach for personal happiness and risk it all, or walk away from the job that has been his life and the woman who could be his soul mate. Injustice is the fourth book in the Olman County series. It was previously published as Hidden in the Shadows by T.L. Haddix. less

Previously published as “In the Heart’s Shadow” by T.L. Haddix. Detective Stacy Kirchner had a less than ideal childhood. For the most part, she’s moved on and put that behind her, and she’s built a respectable if solitary life in Olman County. But following a near-catastrophic injury, she’s emotionally vulnerable. Lonely and needing answers to long-held questions, she opens herself up to a woman who wishes her nothing but ill—her mother... morePreviously published as “In the Heart’s Shadow” by T.L. Haddix. Detective Stacy Kirchner had a less than ideal childhood. For the most part, she’s moved on and put that behind her, and she’s built a respectable if solitary life in Olman County. But following a near-catastrophic injury, she’s emotionally vulnerable. Lonely and needing answers to long-held questions, she opens herself up to a woman who wishes her nothing but ill—her mother. Instead of answers, she ends up opening a Pandora’s box. Galen Gordon has had to come to terms with the blows he’s been dealt—the death of his wife, the loss of his career as an FBI agent—and he’s realizing that he has fallen in love again. Just when he’s ready to take the steps that will bring him closer to Stacy, her mother throws their lives into chaos. Now Gordon has a new realization to deal with—he may have waited too late to start again. Can he and Stacy build a romance while battling the evil that has found them? The stakes couldn’t be any higher, and if they aren’t careful, they’ll find themselves paying with their very lives. “Malice Murder” is the fifth book in the Olman County series. It was previously published as “In the Heart’s Shadow” by T.L. Haddix. less