Hatchet Hollow — Amanda McKinney

After an afternoon of mind-numbingly boring surveillance in the woods, Private Investigator Raven Cane goes for a twilight jog to clear her head, only to discover a gruesome murder in the town's most notorious cave, Hatchet Hollow. Minutes later, the impossibly handsome Lieutenant Zander Stone arrives at the scene to take over, but Raven has a hard time letting the case go. Why did the killer cut off the victim's fingers? More importantly, who would do such a thing?After a failed attempt at tracking down the elusive Marden Balik, aka, the legendary witch of the Great Shadow Mountains, Zander dives headfirst into Devil's Den's most recent murder, only to uncover twists and turns at every step -- including a secret book of curses that may, or may not, exist. As the list of suspects grows, Zander does his best to keep Raven at arm's length. But Raven is persistent, nosing her way into his case, making it increasingly difficult to keep his concentration on the task at hand, and off of her sultry body.And when another woman is found brutally murdered, Zander worries that Raven has gotten too close to the investigation… close enough to put her directly in the killer's sights.Praise for Black Rose Mystery Book 1, Devil's Gold:"...smart, full of energetic thrills and chills, it's one of the best novellas I've read in a very long time." -Booked J“With fast-paced action, steamy romance, a strong female lead, suspenseful twists, and a good dose of mystery, Devil's Gold is a solid whodunit that will keep you surprised at every turn.” -Siobhan Novelties"Devil's Gold is an enchanting and sexy murder mystery that I couldn't put down." -Goodreads Member“I cannot wait to read the rest of the series….I think that pretty much says it all!” -The Pursuit of Bookiness