Book eight of THE RACHAEL O'BRIEN CHRONICLES begins as Rachael, who has now graduated, prepares for a transitional summer before applying to graduate school. Her journey to adulthood takes a detour when she finds herself road tripping with her redheaded nymphomaniac roommate. There's big trouble in the rear view mirror and unexpected mayhem on the horizon, thanks to a voodoo priestess who demands a favor.
Despite bumps in the road, her romantic life takes a turn for the better when she reunites with an illusive old flame. He likes to keep secrets, but this time Rachael is determined to know the real him and what he wants from her. Life turns south, landing her in Mexico where things turn deadly.
This spicy tale of foreign intrigue tests Rachael's resolve and courage and will have you rooting for her to find her way in Paisley Ray's, HOT TAMALE.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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