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COVER REVEAL – After the Verdict

I am excited to reveal the cover for Book 2 in the Search & Recovery International Series – After the Verdict! We are well on our way to ensure a release date in 2023! If you’re interested in knowing what this book is about, keep reading…

After the Verdict – Sneak Preview

A missing groom, a murdered attorney, a massive snowstorm – what else can go wrong with what was supposed to be a storybook wedding?

Gutsy Colorado lawyer Briana Bertelli has just successfully prosecuted a serial killer…or has she? Betrayed in previous relationships, she’s vowed to remain single and dependent on no one but herself. All goes according to plan until her best friend’s wedding rehearsal.

Highly decorated, retired Special Forces veteran Kale McLaren has seen much death and is ready to experience a new life. Now the Chief Operating Officer of a global special ops organization, he’s looking forward to a relaxing weekend at a friend’s wedding. The last thing he expects is to be brought face-to-face with death and the most intriguing woman he has ever met … Briana.

With the highest of stakes and time running out, can Briana and Kale combine forces to discover what happened after the verdict?

Have I intrigued you? I certainly hope so!

The Artist Behind the Cover

L.A. Sartor, Christmas, Best-Selling Author, job, goal, burnout, Prince of Granola, The Chunky Method Handbook, Thyme for Writers

In my last article, I introduced the amazing artist, L.A. Sartor – a true Renaissance woman. She is not only a creative genius when it comes to creating covers, but her books are true page turners. Check out her books with more amazing covers and stories at: L.A. Sartor.

Fact or Fiction

I’ve blended fact and fiction to create this book, just as I did with the first of the SRI series, Search Beyond Lies. If you haven’t read it, now might be the right time, while you’re waiting for this book to be released.

Stay tuned!

Let me know what you think of this cover!

A suspense thriller with a dash of romance, Search Beyond Lies tells the story

suspense thriller, romantic suspense, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, action — Search Beyond Lies, Book One in the Search & Recovery International Series

of the search for a missing scientist, a top-secret project, and a ticking clock. Desperate to find his friend and mentor, James Frankel knows that only former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommer can help him. But how can he trust a woman who’s keeping secrets?

As a former Army Ranger, Charlie Sommers garnered the reputation of having the highest search and rescue success rate, but she’s plagued by the one she left behind. Now she’s on the verge of an exciting new beginning as a part of Search & Recovery International where her secrets are safe. There’s only one problem: the new assignment will take her back to Colorado and the loss that still haunts her.

The clock is ticking down. With their lives–and their hearts–at risk, Charlie and James join forces in an attempt to save the scientist and the world from catastrophe while finding the truth beyond lies in this action-packed thriller. It is available at https://amzn.to/3ueVmTO.

Search & Recovery International – What’s Next?

Today’s article will give you a sneak peek into what is next. The last article, Search Beyond Lies: Fact or Fiction – The Scientist, is the last fact or fiction article for Search Beyond Lies unless I receive specific questions or requests. If you have one, feel free to ask!

Book 2 in the Series

After the Verdict is the second book in the Search & Recovery International Series. I am excited to announce that it will be ready for release later this year. I recently received the final edits, and I’m happy to say it’s definitely in the home stretch.

The Characters

The hero in After the Verdict is Kale McLaren, the Chief Operating Officer for SRI. You will see a few of the characters you met in Search Beyond Lies and meet a few more you will love, and of course those you will love to hate.

You will meet Briana Bertelli, a gutsy Colorado attorney who successfully prosecuted a serial killer – or did she?

The Cover

The cover is still in process, but I am excited by its development. The artist, L.A. Sartor, created the cover for Search Beyond Lies and has assured me that she will create the covers for the entire series. She is an author in her own right and a true Renaissance woman. Her books are page-turners you won’t be able to put down. You can visit her at: www.Lesliesartor.com

Expect a cover reveal in the near future! I can hardly wait!

The Setting

The story is set in a mountain town at the mouth of Rocky Mountain National Park. I don’t want to reveal too much at this point, but I’ll share the back cover copy once the cover is revealed.

Fact or Fiction?

After the Verdict is a work of fiction, but as in most fiction, there is inspiration found in reality. After its release, you will be able to uncover what is fact and what is fiction through my Fact or Fiction blog series.