For the first time in 2 years I have something entirely new to launch. It is definitely a spin-off (of the PAVADs & Finleys, mostly).

I have finally finished a project I have been working on for several years. I generally work on one or two main books at a time especially PAVADs and Finley Creeks, but I always do “warm up” writing before I get really involved. These “warm ups” are fun stories that aren’t a part of my main series. When I get stuck on the other books (especially the Finleys—those books are incredibly hard for me to write!) I’ll work on these warm-ups until I get unstuck. 

(That is where the Masterson County series first originated! Phoebe was an “I’m stuck!” kind of book that just sort of…spiraled out of control, lol. Watch for more Mastersons in 2025, btw!)

Now, I am on to the Hillers of Barratt County. Barratt County first came into existence during PAVAD and the Finley Creek series. Cam Lake, the hero of Hiding, and his heroine Kyra Dillon both came from the Barratt County area (Cam, came from Barrattville, and Kyra from Value). I will admit, while writing that book I absolutely fell in love with Barratt County. I knew that the hero of Finley Creek’s The Price of Silence (Houghton Barratt) also came from the county named after his ancestors. And I knew Houghton had cousins, including the mayor of Finley Creek. And well, Cam’s brother-in-law—George—was the mayor of tiny Value, Texas.

Value was the setting of Bailey’s book Holding the Truth (Small-Town Sheriff’s #1, featuring TSP deputy Bailey Moore and Houghton’s cousin Clay Addy). Then George’s siblings started just randomly popping up in other books. The nurse that helps Nikkie Jean in the opening of Finley Creek Lost in the Wind (who also helps Sydney that day at the Value Elementary School in Hearing Her Cries, Zoey and Murdoch’s book) somehow ended up being George’s younger sister! Even Dylan Talley brushes up against the super-hot identical Hiller brothers Gunn and Grady in her book, Masterson County #12!

And there are a lot more siblings in the Hiller batch—there are eight Hiller siblings in total. Each one of them—including George—gets their stories told in this new Western romantic suspense novella series. This series is different from my others, which are open-ended (I don’t know how many books will be in each series when I start).

The Hillers of Barratt County series will consist of only 8 novellas (and 1 short story featuring a side character that I have just had to write, lol). 

Each book is slightly connected to the others, especially the ones that come immediately before and right after. Each book is between 150-200 pages long and is a complete story (no cliffhangers). They all feature characters you’ve already seen before—in PAVAD books, in Finley Creek books, in Masterson County books, and in the Seasons books. 

Book One: In The Risk, weaver Chantal Fields comes up against violent enemies of her cop older brother. When her life is on the line, only rancher Gene Hiller can save her. Gene—the one neighbor she tried to avoid at all costs. Now, she has no choice but to put her faith in the one man she has never trusted. (Chantal is the much younger sister of TSP Detective Charlie Fields, from Seasons #4).

Book Two: In The Hunt, ER nurse Genny Hiller has always tried to steer clear of Dr. Chad Fields, her best friend’s annoying older brother—until he decides he wants her and begins an intense, protective pursuit as someone with a dangerous obsession targets her. (Genny is the nurse who first helps Nikkie Jean in Finley Creek #9).

Book Three: In The Chance, Dr. Guthrie Hiller’s view of his colleague Aubrey Fisher is upended when a conspiracy at Barratt County General throws them together, revealing a fierce connection neither expected—and an enemy that threatens them both. (Aubrey is Dr. Caine Alvaro’s assistant in Finley Creek #9).

Book Four: In The Plan, George Hiller anxiously waits for news as his pregnant wife, Ronnie, undergoes emergency surgery with their fifth pregnancy. Flashing back to their fiery beginning nine years earlier, he reflects on the love that changed his entire world—and the future he’s determined to protect. (George adores his wife—the younger sister of Cam Lake—PAVAD Hiding, and Murdoch Lake—Small-Town Sheriffs #2. George makes guest appearances in several other books.)

Book Five: In The Truth, Pastor Gunn Hiller falls hard for Ayla Fisher, his sister’s friend with a painful past, but when a jealous admirer threatens their future, Gunn steps in to protect the woman who has brought him unexpected joy. 

Book Six: In The Prey prosecutor Giavonna Hiller finds her world shaken when her determined boss, Hudson Hanan, pushes his way into her life as they face a shared threat that forces Gia to confront her deepest fears. (Hudson is the cousin of Micah Hanan. Micah is the hero of the next PAVAD book, currently in the works.)

Book Seven: In The Fear, rancher Grady Hiller, struggling with past regrets, finds purpose when he steps in to protect Hala Hanan, his sister’s friend, from a dangerous admirer, discovering in the process that love may be his path to redemption. (Hala is also Micah’s cousin! Micah was first introduced in Hiding.)

Book Eight: In The Chase, social worker Greer Hiller never imagined she’d be carrying Kurtland Chase’s revenge baby, but with enemies circling, Kurt is determined to protect her—and prove he wants her for more than just payback against her brother. (Kurt was first introduced in Bailey’s book, Holding the Truth, Small-Town Sheriffs #1).

Book 1, The Risk, is now available for preorder, at a special preorder price of $1.99. It releases on Nov. 22 (***There seems to be a problem with the distributor. The book is not yet available on Apple or Nook. I’m not sure what the hold up is yet, but I have created a support ticket.)

Book 2, The Hunt, is also available for preorder at $3.89. It will release Dec. 5th. (Currently, it is available at Amazon, Kobo, and Google Play. I am not sure what the hold up is with Nook and Apple. I’ll update when they are live).

Book 3, The Chance, will be available for preorder on Dec. 5th!

After that, I’m not entirely certain of the release frequency—each novella will release 3-4 weeks after the previous, and be priced at $3.89. 

For a sneak peek of The Risk, you can visit this page here: