Books by Diane Demetre

The Dreamtime and a Deadly KissShe''s a widowed, city-slicker businesswoman. He''s an enigmatic Aboriginal elder. Will they find the killer in the Outback before another murder is committed or will they be too late?Traveling to the timeless Australian outback has long been on Diana Daniels'' bucket list. With her husband''s death now two years behind her, she heads off on a well-earned vacation to the ancient Kimberley region in northern Western Australia. Accompanied by Mimi, her zany, artistic sister-in-law, Diana plans to trek the imposing gorges, relax in her luxury cliffside retreat, and experience the enchantment of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.But her plans are soon shattered when a young Aboriginal girl goes missing under suspicious circumstances. As if by design, Diana is commissioned by the girl''s grandfather, Tommy George to solve the mystery under the skeptical watch of the local police headed by Senior Constable Mitchell. Against the lavish backdrop of an international art festival and surrounded by a group of secretive guests, Diana finds herself running out of time. She knows a killer lurks among them, and it''s up to her to solve the mystery before more guests are murdered.Killer in the Outback is the second installment in the Diana Daniels Mysteries. If you are a fan of Agatha Christie-style ''whodunnits'' and page-turning plots, then you''ll love this clever, cocktail mystery by award winning author, Diane Demetre.PUBLISHER NOTE: A Cozy Murder Mystery of 75,500 words.

She's a ballerina with a dark secret. He's a retired sniper with a tortured past. Will they find love or fall prey to a stalker's deadly game?Professional ballerina Jessie Hilton wraps her battle scars in satin pointe shoes, but there's a deeper hurt that haunts her sleep. When a handsome man steps in to save her from a mugging, something about her hero makes her heavy heart leap. Though her career can't afford distractions, he may be her sole source of safety when she gains the unwanted attention of a relentless stalker.Ex-sniper Brad Jordan survived his tour of duty, but a tragic accident cost him the lives of those closest to him. With his faithful border collie Whiskey by his side, Brad gets a second chance when he protects the beautiful Jessie from danger. When the ballerina's stalker grows more brazen, Brad's tactical training may be their only weapon against tragedy.Will Jessie and Brad survive a deadly game or will the assailant destroy their chance at love?Retribution is a standalone romantic suspense novel. If you like tough-as-toe-shoes heroines, second-chance romance, and page-turning plots, then you'll love Diane Demetre's heart-stopping saga.Buy Retribution to uncover secrets and rescue romance today!