Bernadette Mackenna Cases Series by D.R. Bailey

Bernadette Mackenna, top criminal barrister in Dublin. Faced with two challenges, one professional, one personal.A kidnapper killed by his victim. The victim is charged with murder. Bernadette wonders if she really can get her acquitted. The victim is hiding something, it’s going to take all Bernadette’s skill to get her to tell. Even then maybe she won’t.Closer to home Bernadette’s new conquest might be girlfriend material or otherwise just too good to be true. Her friends are concerned... moreBernadette Mackenna, top criminal barrister in Dublin. Faced with two challenges, one professional, one personal.A kidnapper killed by his victim. The victim is charged with murder. Bernadette wonders if she really can get her acquitted. The victim is hiding something, it’s going to take all Bernadette’s skill to get her to tell. Even then maybe she won’t.Closer to home Bernadette’s new conquest might be girlfriend material or otherwise just too good to be true. Her friends are concerned. Can Bernadette let go of her past and find new love? As matters move inexorably to trial, Bernadette does her best to prevail, but perhaps this will finally be a case too far. Will she emerge victorious, or lost and alone?Read this riveting first novel of Bernadette’s adventures to find out. less

A famous actress slandered is seeking recourse. She comes to Bernadette for justice.On the surface, the case appears straightforward. But the deeper they dig the more enmeshed Bernadette and her trusty junior counsel Imogen, become. Will the all-consuming world of a celebrity glamour overwhelm their own like a tidal wave? Or will their common sense prevail?For Bernadette there may also be more rocks on the road to romance. For Imogen, perhaps new beginnings... moreA famous actress slandered is seeking recourse. She comes to Bernadette for justice.On the surface, the case appears straightforward. But the deeper they dig the more enmeshed Bernadette and her trusty junior counsel Imogen, become. Will the all-consuming world of a celebrity glamour overwhelm their own like a tidal wave? Or will their common sense prevail?For Bernadette there may also be more rocks on the road to romance. For Imogen, perhaps new beginnings.The case moves inexorably to a courtroom showdown with twists and turns on the way. It presages a climactic and unexpected ending to one of the toughest cases Bernadette has taken on so far. A case which exacts a toll on all of those involved.Don’t miss this racy story of love, betrayal and high courtroom drama with LGBT Themes. less

A new client accused of murder.The forensic evidence is stacked up against her. The prosecution seems to have a watertight case. Bernadette is in two minds about taking it on. But she also loves a challenge. Is her client really innocent? Or is she guilty? Bernadette and her trusty junior counsel Imogen must stay the course and find out the real answer. In the meantime, romance has a few more ups and downs, and revelations for Bernadette... moreA new client accused of murder.The forensic evidence is stacked up against her. The prosecution seems to have a watertight case. Bernadette is in two minds about taking it on. But she also loves a challenge. Is her client really innocent? Or is she guilty? Bernadette and her trusty junior counsel Imogen must stay the course and find out the real answer. In the meantime, romance has a few more ups and downs, and revelations for Bernadette. Can Imogen’s newfound love stay the course of separation?As the court date approaches, Bernadette and her team must turn detective to ferret out the truth. Will they have all the answers in time. How will the high-risk courtroom strategy Bernadette is planning play out for real? Will Emily walk free?Find out in another gripping episode which ends with a riveting final showdown in the Criminal Courts of Justice. Love and high courtroom drama with LGBT Themes. less