Crime and thriller novels with strong protagonists and steamy sapphic subplots.

Praise for A.J.’s Writing

"I love everything by this author. It's laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and relatable. The characters are amazing. Can't wait to read all of her books."

Sheila M. Greene about Follow My Lead

“The story is filled with danger, intrigue, and learning powerful lessons about how you perceive other people and how they perceive you.”

C. Melloh about Unbound (Quarter Life #1)

"This book was definitely different, but it certainly kept me on my toes as I read!!! It’s suspenseful and gritty. The storyline was unique and interestingly twisted. I loved the dynamics of the characters as well!"

Melissa Mendoza about Lost & Forsaken: A Detective Grace Story (Missing Persons #1)

Morgan Stone Series

A serial killer. A mad bomber. Follow FBI agent Morgan Stone as she investigates and solves high-stakes cases.

Stone's Mistake

Serial killer investigations need a woman’s touch. Luckily Agent Morgan Stone is the best profiler the FBI has. But when a growing crush clouds her judgement, will Morgan catch the killer in time?

Stone's Homefront

A bomb at a factory. A new case. Morgan will do anything to stop her world from spinning out of control. With her career & love life crumbling around her, does Morgan still have what it takes to stop a mad bomber?

Grace Halling Novels

Two sequential series following the same badass cop: Grace Halling. Whether she’s a deputy or detective, Grace fights for those she cares about, time and time again.

#1: For By Grace

Being a Sheriff’s Deputy is not all about saving lives and arresting criminals, and each day Grace wonders if she’ll make it home. After she looks down the barrel of a gun, Grace struggles to find even ground, worrying that the next time she stares a murderer in the face will be the last.

#2: Fallen From Grace

Parables and riddles can’t undo the confusion Deputy Grace Halling experiences after her close call with death.  While her comrades in blue are murdered one by one with each passing month, Grace pushes for a call to action from her Captain. Her worst fear has become a reality.

#3: Grace Through Redemption

Learning to trust herself again wasn’t easy. Deputy Grace Halling is back patrolling, and soon, murders of her comrades in blue begin again. Scared and determined, Grace follows every lead she can until she finds herself face to face with the barrel of a gun, only this time her finger is on the trigger.

#1: Lost and Forsaken

When Harold Crighton goes missing with seemingly no trace, Grace’s world is thrown into chaos. She’s determined to put as much effort into finding him as possible. At least until she’s saddled with her own case and her focus becomes divided.

#2: Broken and Weary

Detective Grace Halling is determined to solve her two new cases before Christmas. Focused on happy endings, Grace can’t help the feeling someone might break before she can save them. Grace has never been so intent on righting wrongs.

#3: Young and Old

A kid with no name, an investigation into her unit, and her family in crisis. This case is the oddest one Grace has ever had.  With the head of Internal Affairs hot on her tail, Grace must dodge investigations while attempting to solve her own.

#4: Alone and Lonely

 Pulling overtime hours to find her missing baby, Grace wonders if she can continue to work with a supervisor who won’t respect her boundaries. All she wants in the moment, however, is to find Andrew and stay off Paige’s radar.

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