Bøker av Carmen Desousa

When Alexandra was a child, she thought she was a princess in a fairy-tale life... She didn't know she was one tragedy away from reality. Now twenty-two, disaster strikes again and Alexandra is determined to change her path. Unfortunately, one night of indiscretion propels her into a situation that may cost Alexandra her life. It'll all come down to two men, one decision, and a final encounter that will change her life forever. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The romance is plenty steamy without being graphic. There is suspense to keep you turning pages." - WiLoveBooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn't put it down! The characters draw you right in. Loved it!" - Winding Stairs Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Cinderella up to date ... sorta... One night, after terrible news, she meets her "prince charming" but will her stubborn pride & lack of self-esteem destroy it all?" - AVP

The Midnight Sons Men as Wild and Rugged as The Last Frontier ItselfFive brothers risk their lives to rescue those caught in the death grip of the Alaska wilderness...and find their hearts in danger of falling for women as tough as the Land of the Midnight Sun.Series Description: The siren call of Alaska's untamed wilderness, vast mountain ranges, and majestic glaciers draw thrill-seekers from around the globe. But with more unsolved missing person cases than anywhere else in the world, the Alaska Triangle has an ominous reputation. Enter the Midnight Sons, a team that risks their own lives to rescue those in peril.Being a hero isn't all it's cracked up to be, though. The pay sucks, as does the fact that the team leaders have to be ready to spring into action 24/7, 365 days a year--a lifestyle not conducive to a healthy love life. Worse, while the brothers are experts in their individual fields, they each harbor inner demons and secrets that threaten to tear their family apart... and jeopardize any chance of finding the women who could complete them.Book One: Sam's FollyWhen a bigwig fight promoter needs someone to search for his missing fiancée, he hires expert tracker Sam Belgarde and his search dogs. Sam is more than a little reluctant. His family's company, Search and Rescue Alaska, is in financial trouble, though, so if searching for a spoiled socialite will save it, then he's willing to break the rules--just this once.After witnessing a murder, Nora Molina needs to get away--fast--and her best hope to escape without her passport is Alaska. A native of Argentina, Nora's accustomed to harsh winters and high elevation, so she gets more than a little irritated when some tracker thinks she needs rescuing. Even if he is get-out sexy. And even if he's the guy she stood up before leaving town. It's going to be a long few days.When an unexpected storm rolls in, Sam and Nora find themselves in each other's arms--to keep warm. Things get a little too hot when it's clear someone wants the two of them to stay lost--permanently.

Passion, secrets, murder... Welcome to Land of the Noonday Sun. When new attorney Tom Turner accepts a pro-bono case of an abused woman suspected of attempted murder, he ends up with more than he bargained for. She's the ex-wife of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Asheville, and her in-laws will stop at nothing to conceal family secrets. Unable to ignore his attraction, Tom gets closer than he should. But when all evidence points to the woman he's falling in love with, he will risk everything-his reputation, disbarment, even his life to uncover the truth.Embark on a journey of romance, intrigue, and suspense, where nothing is as it seems. Join the quest for truth and justice along with Tom Turner now!What readers are saying... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The characters are interesting, real-life people, and the plot twists and shifts in ways I didn't see coming." - Top 1000 Vine Voice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Carmen does a fantastic job of balancing the romance and mystery. You will find yourself reading as quickly as you can to get to the end of the story..." - So Many Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good plot. Deals with abuse, and how others are draw in to help..." -Top 1000 Vine Voice

Aspiring journalist Maura Hall dreams of changing the world, but she'll settle for Chicago. Wanting to build a better life and eventually change the world, she uprooted herself and her eight-year-old son from the Sandhills of North Carolina and planted roots in Chicago, Illinois. After three years of struggling to publish even one hope-filled article, Maura's dreams begin to crumble and fade, much like her run-down tenement. She works a second job to make ends meet and struggles to balance parenting with work, while her journalistic responsibilities are reduced to correcting typos for her plagiarizing co-workers. Rick Figueroa seems perfect: he's handsome, smart, and appreciative of Maura's vision for their media company. He's also in a position to share her writing and ideas. Together they launch a Dear Santa project that has the potential to restore hope and Christmas cheer to thousands of children. But things are not always as they seem. As Maura's attraction to Rick grows, so do her questions about his identity and his intentions. Soon she is faced with a choice between love, career, and doing the right thing...all before Christmas. What readers are saying about Chicago Hope: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Definitely could be made into a Hallmark movie..." - Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A charming little story that will make an excellent companion whether you're waiting in line, stuck in traffic, or cuddled up at home!" - AVP

If we allow enmity in our hearts, war is inevitable...For four thousand years, creatus have concealed themselves from the humans who hunted them almost to extinction. Now, one rogue faction plans to retaliate by ridding the world of humankind. Only one division of creatus, with the strength and numbers to fight the sinister sect, stands between humanity and a new world order. What they discover, however, might prove the truth about the creatus myths, and why humans started hunting them so many thousands of years ago.Maybe humans were right...The Creatus series is not your normal paranormal story ... it's a realistic romantic mystery based on the myths you've heard your entire life. Prepare to believe ...

Ancient myths, superheroes, vampires... Forget everything you've heard.For four thousand years, creatus have concealed themselves from the humans who hunted them almost to extinction. Now, one rogue wants the world to know they exist. Victoria doesn't want any of it; she just wants to live in peace without men--humans or creatus--messing with her head. When the rogue decides he wants her to join him, though, only one person is close enough to help her. Only problem, he's her prisoner, and if he escapes, she's supposed to kill him.The Creatus Series is not your normal paranormal story...it's a realistic romantic mystery based on the myths you've heard your entire life. Prepare to believe...

For four thousand years, creatus elders have insisted that the creatus population concealed themselves from human beings because humans had hunted the creatus almost to extinction...But one woman's research reveals that when creatus first arrived on this planet, humans didn't fear the alien beings that looked so much like the human race. That is, until the creatus started to breed with humans, creating a ferocious killer feared by humans and creatus alike. A creature so fierce that its legacy of death and destruction has fed nightmares for millennia. And now, a new breed of creatus has been born -- or rather, reborn.Vev, one of the first generations of creatus talis, finds herself torn between her younger family members and a forbidden love as she fights to save the young talis from being turned into a weapon -- or worse, annihilation.

Derrick is one of the creatus, created beings who have lived on the earth for more than four thousand years. Many questions surround the origin of these sentient beings who are stronger than humans, eat differently, and live longer. But they were created just as we were, maybe even before us. It is from them we obtain our fairy tales--and our nightmares. They are the reason we believe in superheroes--and monsters. Because...they exist. In the past, they kept the human race safe from an anonymous distance. But now Derrick must come out of the darkness to save a woman he has no business loving, even if doing so may threaten his entire race.The Creatus Series is not your normal paranormal story...it's a realistic romantic mystery based on the myths you've heard your entire life. Prepare to believe...

In 1934, the body of a beautiful, but poor young woman was found alongside a riverbank near The Depot. Beaten to a pulp, only recognizable by a tattoo on her ankle, and yet, days after the discovery, the story all but disappears. Eighty years later, locals claim The Depot is haunted. But in all the years homicide detective Mark Waters has visited the historic 1800s train station turned restaurant, he's never seen proof. Until now.As he sifts through evidence of a supposed suicide by train, he learns a murder that took place eighty years ago may directly affect his case. Six months after the strange occurrences at The Depot, there’s another murder. This time, The Library holds secrets of several murders, and the dead won’t rest until the murderer checks out too.