Books published by publisher Reily Garrett

"… A playful, well-researched thriller that remains romantically genuine throughout.” – Kirkus Review Lines between predator and prey blur in this action-packed police procedural thriller.The arrival of mysterious packages and a series of dire warnings become Megan’s reality after opening her veterinary practice. Instead of beginning her new career, she must decipher a riddle along with reams of medical reports in order to survive. Failure will change the course of history. Entering a world of advanced surgical techniques, polymer microchips, and nanotechnology, she discovers twisted minds merging the latest science with progressive surgical procedures in a bid for power and wealth.Lucas faces the biggest upheaval of his life. From chick magnet to wounded cop wasn’t a fall he’d foreseen. Now facing retirement and life as a private investigator, he returns home to find a gun-toting amateur sleuth with multiple IDs deciphering stacks of technical, medical jargon and embroiled in a plot destined to alter mankind’s path.Stalkers and assassins draft reality checks that test their survival skills and endurance while uniting them to thwart a bi-coastal conspiracy.

Innocence is a demon’s aphrodisiac.Ancient prophecy dictates an angel and witch must work with vampires to defeat demons bent on reshaping the world. Bargains are struck, blood is shared, but can Sariel and Crystine resist the lure of the only men their bodies have ever craved?Snark, passion, action and adventure. Spend a day with this fun, sexy, and suspenseful paranormal read.Unholy AllianceSariel’s world consists of destroying evil in all its varied forms. Vampires, demons, whatever threatens humanity is fair game. Strike first and ask questions later.With unique skills and a witch as mentor, she’s prepared for anything, until stumbling across an injured vampire requesting her help to save mankind.Her newest opponent has spent many lifetimes perfecting his seductive skills and immediately turns his attention to Sariel. He calls her angel, not understanding her true origins.Vampires lie, but her sixth sense feels the truth in the creature’s words. One night changes her life and challenges her worldview when even her ghostly advisor suggests a truce to prevent mankind’s extinction. Sariel’s soul hangs in the balance as an enemy lures her into his dangerous world of passion, betrayal, demons, and innocence.Blood UnionThe only good vampire is a dead one.Crystine employs every witchy spell and feminine deception in her arsenal to keep her ward safe. Failure would signify mankind’s downfall at the hands of demons. Over the centuries, she’s honed her skills to protect the innocent, but evil forces are now uniting for a common cause. When the odds stack against her, she makes a deal with the very creature she’s spent her life hunting, a vampire who professes to be her destined mate.It’s easier to kill the monsters who slaughter innocents for sadistic pleasure than to face one who claims to support mankind, yet she must set aside her hatred to accommodate the new circumstances.He is everything she’s never encountered, with seductive skills perfected over many centuries with many women. Her mind targets him as the enemy, but her senses crave his touch.Until the threat is ended, he is safe from her blades. In protecting her heart from his carnal sexuality—she has no defense.

She doesn't trust cops.He can't fathom if a she's a snarky victim or clever killer.College student Katherine (Keiki) Tallerman’s focus on designing drones is shattered after her prototype records her roommate’s murder. Captured video details the masked killer’s promise to find his remote witness and finish the job.Experience has taught Keiki good reason for not trusting any cop, especially when they come knocking on her door. Unfortunately for Keiki, their suspicions narrow when the second of her trio of friends disappears without a trace.Conflicting evidence at a brutal crime scene leaves gossamer threads weaving a complicated web of lies and deceit. Every lead Detective Garnett finds steers the investigation to a deeper, darker network entangling the young coed in a labyrinth of cunning subterfuge.Garnett is torn between following the letter of the law and protecting the witness determined to clear her name. Can he earn Keiki’s trust in time to save her life, or will the psychotic killer destroy the woman who is crushing his emotional defenses?

“Digital Velocity… A steamy, seductive police procedural about a cyber predator whose deviant mayhem originates in the dark web.” – BestThrillers.comElite hacker vs. psychopathic killer.One survivor.Armed with snark and determination, white-hat hacker Lexi thrives on leveling the playing field against criminals. Never did she imagine meeting her equal on a keyboard.When a friend is murdered, she discovers the killer’s digital betting arena on the dark web. The cunning psychopath plays a deadly game and leaves riddles to the next victim’s identity hidden in obscure clues.In seeking justice, Lexi directs anonymous tips to Detective McAllister, a cop hard-wired for justice, and inadvertently sends him into a firefight. Her intent to stop the killing spree backfires and centers the killer’s crosshairs on her.The dark net houses a playground for the morally depleted and criminally insane few hackers can easily navigate. However, bits and bytes are Lexi’s weapons of choice, anonymity her shield. With a dog for protection and sarcasm for armor, she straddles the law to bring a killer to justice while navigating the murky waters of betrayal, deception, and passion.Bound By ShadowsThe architect of fear employs many forms.She woke up in a cage… Underground.Kidnapping and murder never crossed Kaylee’s mind when seeking a fresh start in Portland, a new beginning to shed the remnants of tragedy dogging her steps. After escaping an underground prison, she fights to stay one step ahead of the killer bent on silencing his only witness. Kaylee.Two months after dodging a serial killer’s best efforts, Caden McAllister flounders within a social sink hole, unable to move forward, too stubborn to step back. Guarded and wary, the private investigator’s stagnant lifestyle detonates into chaos when a battered and bloody young waif stumbles into his care. Framed for a murdering a past lover, Caden must clear his name and overcome his charge’s doubts while keeping her out of the sex-trafficking trade. When betrayal ends with Kaylee’s re-capture, he must conquer his past and risk all or lose the one he has come to love. Murder, mystery, underground tunnels, and romance intertwine in this standalone romantic thriller, the second installment of the McAllister Justice Series.

She carries a gun for a living… but never expected to be a target.Sabine’s early morning hike ends with discovering her friend sitting in a chair by the canal and gazing at the sunrise. Peace and serenity pervade, except, he’s dead.To discover the how and why of his death, she must first survive the shrewd killer intent on removing human collateral and regaining lost technology.Coyote Waylin hasn’t set foot in the Everglades for six years, not since the night he broke his brother’s jaw and saved his sister’s life. After receiving a desperate call from his sibling, he rushes south to untangle a web of murder and intrigue.Together, Coyote and Sabine sort the snarled web of lies and deceit while struggling to maintain their personal space. Failure to thwart the ingenious killer could result in untraceable mass murders.

“A steamy, seductive police procedural about a cyber predator whose deviant mayhem originates in the dark web.” – BestThrillers.comElite hacker vs. psychopathic killer.One survivor.Armed with snark and grit, white-hat hacker Lexi thrives on leveling the playing field against criminals. Never did she imagine meeting her equal on a keyboard.When a friend is murdered, she discovers the killer’s digital betting arena on the dark web. The cunning psychopath plays a deadly game and leaves riddles to the next victim’s identity hidden in obscure clues.In seeking justice, Lexi directs anonymous tips to Detective McAllister, a cop hard-wired for justice, and inadvertently sends him into a firefight. Her intent to stop the killing spree backfires and centers the killer’s crosshairs on her.The dark net houses a playground for the morally depleted and criminally insane few hackers can easily navigate. However, bits and bytes are Lexi’s weapons of choice, anonymity her shield. With a dog for protection and sarcasm for armor, she straddles the law to bring a killer to justice while navigating the murky waters of betrayal, deception, and passion.

The killer held a knife to her throat…The ultimate decision locked within a dark and deviant gaze.Remie Tallin is a small town, forensic pathologist tasked with unraveling the mystery of a victim’s final moments of life. In returning to her small town in Portland, her fresh start comes complete with a psychopathic stalker designating her a pawn in his disturbing and seductive game of intrigue.Evidence doesn’t lie, yet conflicting discoveries mock the legal system and defy the scientific arena for clarification. The end result will be chaos if she doesn’t survive to decipher fact from fiction. Protection is an elusive dream when even police officers are marked as targets. Detective McAllister’s return from leave includes a new assignment along with a partner well versed in subtle sarcasm and innuendos. Their discovery of the new medical examiner, unconscious at the scene of a grisly murder, forces him to unite with his brothers against a world of manufactured evidence where reality shifts according to a psychopath’s desire. Together, they must uncover a conspiracy and the murderer bent on reshaping the laws of nature.

The architect of fear employs many forms.She woke up in a cage… Underground.Kidnapping and murder never crossed Kaylee’s mind when seeking a fresh start in Portland, a new beginning to shed the remnants of tragedy dogging her steps. After escaping an underground prison, she fights to stay one step ahead of the killer bent on silencing his only witness. Kaylee.Two months after dodging a serial killer’s best efforts, Caden McAllister flounders within a social sink hole, unable to move forward, too stubborn to step back. Guarded and wary, the private investigator’s stagnant lifestyle detonates into chaos when a battered and bloody young waif stumbles into his care. Framed for a murdering a past lover, Caden must clear his name and overcome his charge’s doubts while keeping her out of the sex-trafficking trade. When betrayal ends with Kaylee’s re-capture, he must conquer his past and risk all or lose the one he has come to love. Murder, mystery, underground tunnels, and romance intertwine in this standalone romantic thriller, the second installment of the McAllister Justice Series.

Theft of spirit is no one’s birthright.Alexis is an independent, strong-willed keyboard prodigy who balances the scales of justice with her white-hat skills. After a friend is attacked, she sends anonymous tips to a homicide detective who is hard-wired for the law.Ethan McAllister’s skill for investigation is challenged with the mysterious clues received via text messages. The unidentified hacker remains one step ahead of the department’s IT sleuths. Accurate and sometimes playful, the information received always points in the right direction.Destiny frequently takes us back to our roots. Lexi’s return journey begins when a serial killer targets her and her dog for execution. Relying on courage and wit, she must stay a step ahead and secure evidence to stop a psychopathic murderer.

Unholy AllianceHe’s an alpha male who flows with shadows and radiates passion.Sariel’s world consists of destroying evil in all its varied forms. Vampires, demons, whatever threatens humanity is fair game. Strike first then ask questions later is her mantra.With unique skills and a witch as mentor, she’s prepared for anything, until stumbling across an injured vampire requesting her help to save mankind. Her newest opponent who’s spent many lifetimes perfecting his seductive skills immediately turns his attention to Sariel. He calls her angel, not understanding her origins.Vampires lie, yet her sixth sense feels the truth in the creature’s words. One night changes her life and challenges her worldview when even her ghostly advisor suggests a truce to prevent mankind’s extinction. Ancient prophecy dictates an angel and vampire work together to defeat a prophecy designed to reshape the world. Yet Sariel’s soul hangs in the balance as an enemy lures her into his dangerous world of passion, betrayal, demons, and innocence.

Fierce, snarky women facing impossible odds.Iron-willed detectives sworn to protect.Two dark mysteries with a touch of humor you’ll love.A Critical Tangent She doesn't trust cops.He's uncertain if she's a snarky victim or clever killer.Keiki Tallerman is a strong-willed tech prodigy whose life is shattered when her drone captures video of her best friend’s bizarre murder.Experience has taught her good reason to not trust any police officers, especially when the hard-boiled detectives come knocking on her door. Their suspicions narrow when the second of her trio of friends disappears without a trace from their small urban community.Conflicting evidence at a disturbing crime scene leaves gossamer threads weaving a complicated web of lies and deceit. Every clue Detective Garnett finds steers the investigation to a deep, dark network entangling the young coed in a labyrinth of cunning subterfuge.Unable to piece the evidence together, Garnett is torn between following the letter of the law and protecting the amateur sleuth determined to clear her name. Add a large dose of mutual attraction and sparks fly.Can he earn Keiki’s trust in time to save her life, or will the psychotic killer destroy the woman who is crushing his emotional defenses?Pivotal DecisionsWhatever doesn’t kill us forces us to face the darkness within.On an early morning hike in a remote part of the Everglades, Sabine Guidry discovers her childhood friend sitting by one of the numerous canals common to the area.The only problem is—he’s dead. A note attached to his shirt declares him the first of many, unless she returns a piece of priceless technology. Her duties in Florida’s FWC demands facing all sorts of slithering and ravenous creatures, but the most dangerous by far are the two-footed varieties.Six years ago, Detective Coyote Waylin left the southern beaches for the wilds of Pennsylvania’s mountains and small town living, but a call from his estranged brother forces him to return south to face a vengeful killer in a twisted game of cat and mouse.With the help of their snarky friends, Coyote and Sabine wade through lies, betrayal, and deception while skirting the long term infatuation that threatens to derail them at every turn.

Snark, street-wise hackers, and skill on the dark web entwine for two heart-pounding police procedurals. br>“Shattered Reflections… A playful murder tale that should please longtime fans of this series and seduce new ones…” – Kirkus ReviewA killer plays cat and mouse...but his prey has secrets.Shattered ReflectionsFire and Ice were never meant to coexist.Strong-willed and stubborn, Kathryn Nugle enters man’s arena as a private investigator, untested, inexperienced, and determined to solve a decade-old puzzle.Intuition flagged her client’s deception but didn’t explain the mystery of his jacket’s crimson stain. Blood never lies. When the victim leaves damning evidence behind, fate throws Katt into a cascade of events that will challenge her skills.Kidnapping leads to murder but doesn’t stop Katt’s investigation. When her technique refocuses the killer’s attention, she must stay one step ahead to survive.Mathew McAllister is the eldest of six siblings, all current or former detectives. Practical jokes and pranks are part and parcel of his daily life. The newest addition to the family fold is a wisecracking amateur sleuth who mangles his strained equanimity and tests his patience in Morse code, security breaches, and invasion of his cherished privacy.When a vicious assassin paints a target on one of their own, the McAllisters close ranks to ferret out the twisted intentions of a serial killer.Remnants of EvilFear is an illusion banished by courage.Two months after escaping an underground prison, Abby is determined to test the boundaries defining her existence.Practicing law fulfills her need for order and consistency, but chaos soon decimates her neat and structured life. When a psychopathic killer draws a line in the sand, she’s forced to balance her desire for independence with the security of police protection. Royden has spent his adult life hunting society’s worst criminal offenders. Assigned to work with a McAllister wasn’t what he’d envisioned when relocating to Portland, but everything changed after meeting his partner’s sister. When death comes searching for his new family, each clue leads either to a dead end or more possibilities. Join the McAllisters, their better halves, and their dogs in these two dark, action-packed romantic thrillers.