Patricia Sargeant Books in Order

Minister's daughter Joan Brown secretly writes erotic romances and meets fellow author Ronald Montgomery at a conference. Their attraction challenges her carefully divided identities, while his past disappointments make him wary of trusting a woman concealing her life.

Valerie Parker competes with former basketball star Steven Crennell for accounts and advancement at her father's advertising firm. As professional rivalry becomes attraction, she seeks her father's approval while Steven struggles to escape his playboy reputation.

When controversial theologian Maurice Jordan is murdered before speaking at her congregation's celebration, Sister Lou LaSalle sees her fellow sisters fall under suspicion. She joins her nephew and a local reporter to investigate his supporters and enemies.

Reporter Sharon MacCabe investigates a series of fatal Charleston arsons despite losing the assignment to a colleague. Working with fire captain Matthew Payton, whose past includes false accusations, she confronts danger alongside their growing attraction.

Science-fiction writer Nicole Collins discovers that her ex-husband Malcolm Bryant will produce the film adaptation of her novel. Threatening letters and a killing expose an obsessive fan, forcing the estranged couple to face danger and unresolved feelings.

Librarian and activist Gwendolyn Taylor is urged to challenge a state senator, whose campaign manager Noah Barrow defends his candidate's record. Their attraction complicates conflicting political commitments as they consider what their community truly needs.

After Sister Marianna clashes with a resort owner over an Advent retreat, the woman is found strangled and Marianna becomes the chief suspect. Sister Lou recruits her nephew and a reporter to investigate a possible frame-up.

Screenwriter Asher Tomlin asks his ex-wife Zora Dabney to collaborate on a historical documentary, hoping to rebuild their relationship. Zora wants the children they once planned, making their renewed professional partnership a test of deeper commitments.

Film producer DeAndre Portiss turns to marketing consultant Elisha Tomlin to secure an investor for his documentary. Their secret romantic history complicates the pitch, while Elisha believes their horoscopes point toward a future together.

Film director Nathan Fletcher reluctantly seeks out cinematographer Alexis Robicheaux, his college rival and secret crush, for a prized documentary. Old resentments and competing job offers complicate their collaboration as they reconsider their feelings.

When a town official dies while wearing the mayor's coat and driving her car, Sister Lou suspects mistaken identity rather than an accident. She shelters the threatened mayor and investigates with her nephew and reporter Shari Henson.

Brooklyn librarian Marvey is still adjusting to life in a small Georgia town when a body is discovered in a bookstore. With her new friend under suspicion, she uses research skills and crime-fiction knowledge to investigate.

At a library fundraiser, Marvey discovers a list naming a recently deceased resident and her friend Spencer Holt. Suspecting a connection between the list and the death, she and fellow librarians investigate a threat rooted in revenge.

Lyndsay Murray opens a West Indian bakery with her family in Brooklyn's Little Caribbean neighborhood. After she publicly confronts a rival baker and he is found murdered, Lyndsay must investigate to clear her name.

Lyndsay Murray’s family bakery joins a Caribbean festival where a singer’s death is dismissed as an accident. Her cousin’s friend suspects murder, drawing Lyndsay into an investigation that threatens to overshadow the celebration and expose a killer.

Cybersecurity expert Malachi follows a hacker’s trail to former lover Grace, whose dangerous medical formula has been stolen. Distrust complicates their reunion, until a killer targets Grace and forces them to work together before the theft claims more lives.

A principal dies after eating at a retirement dinner hosted by Lyndsay Murray's family bakery. As police scrutiny drives customers away, Lyndsay investigates the woman's death to protect her relatives and their newly established business.

Bodyguard Jeremiah protects philanthropist Symone from threats against her nonprofit and her life, while struggling with attraction to his client. The security team’s discoveries expose painful secrets, testing his ability to keep her safe without crossing professional boundaries.

Security chief Hezekiah hides with private investigator Celeste after a serial killer threatens his family. Her information may protect his brothers, but shared confinement also revives unresolved feelings and tests whether she can trust the man she once resisted loving.

Attorney Amber prepares to prosecute a serial killer and discovers her former lover represents the accused. When a hired murderer targets her, Trent offers protection, forcing Amber to reconsider old hurt while questioning the motives behind his renewed attention.

Rookie detective Crystal investigates her partner’s murder with help from agent Lucas, unaware he suspects her of corruption. Their attraction grows as they profile a serial killer, but his concealed investigation threatens both her trust and their developing relationship.