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Author of low-spice romantic suspense, suspense, and endless grocery lists. Find out more at cdgill.com. A girl from the Midwest transplanted to the south and loving the warm weather.

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She fought for change. He fought for vengeance. Together, they'll risk it all to save lives of the poverty-stricken in the favelas.

Ronaldo Cevere, haunted by his sister's murder, turns an international scandal into a shot at redemption by creating a futbol program designed to give outcasts like Daniela Gomes a chance at a better life. But as a former futbol star, his high-profile defiance of the status quo paints a lethal target on his back--and on the girls he's sworn to protect.

When powerful enemies attempt to shut Ronaldo's program down, he and Daniela join forces to defend the girls' chance to escape their life of imprisonment. Two unlikely allies will discover that the greatest threats sometimes come from the most unexpected places. And in a world where bullets speak louder than hope, more innocent blood will run in the streets...and Daniela could be next.

This rags-to-riches, international crime and suspense, sports, and social justice story is packed with family drama, clean romance, and making the world a better place. Fans of Susie May Warren and Robin Patchen will love this international drama.

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He knows he's not supposed to fall in love with the enemy. But what if he turns her into an ally first?

Noah Donovan has one mission: expose Jonaly Corp for the corporate espionage empire it truly is. As a former Army specialist, he’s spent years taking out his enemies in secret. But when he crosses paths with Lexi Jackson—an ambitious employee he’s using for intel—his mission takes an unexpected turn.

Lexi never planned on being a whistleblower, but the deeper she digs, the more she realizes the company she’s trusted is built on lies. When Noah reveals his true identity and his plan to take Jonaly down, she has a choice: protect herself or risk everything for the truth—and the man she’s falling for.

With danger closing in, Noah and Lexi must decide—can they expose Jonaly and get out unscathed, or will their forbidden love give them more to lose against their enemy?

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What happens when the enemies behind the screen don't stay there?

In the high-stakes world of competitive video gaming, Ze Santana is more than just a player—he’s a crusader. Determined to make a difference in a digital landscape, Ze's mission is to protect the vulnerable, especially children, from the predators behind the screen, but nothing he does is enough. They always seem to be one step ahead.

And one step ahead is something Madeleine Parker and her family can never achieve. When a handsome stranger bumps into her in the hotel swimming pool, her life becomes a wild ride that she never saw coming.

As the digital and real worlds collide, Madeleine and Ze discover the enemies in the shadows don't stay behind the screen. They have goals and plans they're willing to fight for, and even die for. The games are over, and there's no extra lives to use in real life. Ze and Madeleine must fight to survive, and the best weapon they have is that they'll fight for each other.

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One reckless decision could cost them everything.

After tragedy claimed his parents, Colton Betlan traded his dreams for responsibility—flying planes and raising his little brother with no room for romance. Then fearless aerial photographer Natalia Brekenhof storms into his carefully ordered world, challenging his every boundary and igniting feelings he can't afford to feel. But when her lens captures a hidden militia bunker in the wilderness, deadly forces emerge from the shadows, determined to silence her. Suddenly the cautious pilot's protective instincts kick into overdrive for the wild-hearted woman who makes him want to risk it all.

Natalia Brekenhof is one heart-stopping shot away from international acclaim—if the handsome, overprotective pilot would just loosen up a little. But as bullets fly and a ruthless enemy closes in, she discovers that the man she once thought too careful might be her only chance at survival.

With danger at every turn and nowhere to hide, Colton and Natalia must trust each other with their secrets... and their hearts. Because against these enemies, they'll need more than skill to stay alive—they'll need the courage to love, even when it means facing their deepest fears. Sometimes the greatest adventure is found in letting go of control.

Romantic suspense fans of Robin Patchen, Tara Grace Ericson, and Jessica Ashley will love this protective hero, woman-in-jeopardy, found family, opposites attract, slow burn romance from C.D. Gill. Binge the whole series!

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She was the very first name on his revenge list. And the very last person he wanted to partner with.

Tessa Ward has built her life on facts, not feelings. A brilliant forensic accountant, she follows financial trails with the precision of a scalpel—never letting emotions get in the way. But when she uncovers a hidden web of stolen money, she’s pulled into a dangerous world far from spreadsheets and safe answers.

Enter Jude Hale—tattooed, muscled, and carrying more secrets than he's willing to share. A reformed con man turned cyber-defense expert, Jude is assigned to work undercover with Tessa. His instincts run hot and impulsive; hers are cold and calculated. They’re oil and water—until a shared mission forces them into tight quarters, tighter secrets, and the kind of tension that can’t be ignored.

As they get closer to uncovering a treasonous espionage plot, the line between deception and truth blurs. Jude’s past could destroy their mission. Tessa’s fear of emotional chaos could destroy them both. And time is running out.

To survive, they’ll have to trust each other with everything—including their hearts.

Fans of Robin Patchen, Kendra Warden, Jessica Ashley, and Tara Grace Ericson will love this romantic suspense that will keep you reading!

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Opposites attract

Forced proximity

Grumpy-sunshine (with reversed gender roles)

Redemption arc

Slow burn with high stakes

Found family

Undercover mission

Emotional wounds from the past

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He's innocent, but he just spent 5 years in prison. Should he be okay with never learning the truth?

Xander Reinerman barely made it out of prison alive. Someone framed him and now he's out to show the world (especially his family) that he isn't the monster the media made him out to be. Doing that in a new town with no money, no friends, and a felony record will take every weapon in his arsenal and what's left of his shredded hope.

After Golden’s philanthropist Gia Carter offers shelter to the handsome, quiet stranger in town, her life begins to unravel at breakneck speed, starting with her growing attraction to this broody man she knows nothing about. Someone's out to ruin her and they won't stop until she's headed back to her parents in a body bag.

They need each other, but neither of them will ever trust easily again.

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A moving story of danger and devotion, book two by Readers' Favorite award-winning author...

Maybe breaking up would save them both.

Desperate to make up to her family for her past absence, Gia Carter agrees to take over a partially finished architecture job from her grieving cousin, which means more time spent in New Orleans. But when the threats from environmental activists turn violent, she’s assigned a bodyguard who is with her more than she’s been with Xander in the last six months. Maybe it would just be easier to be with someone who wasn’t long-distance?

Stuck in Denver trying to clear his name through a settlement, Xander Reinerman can feel the distance creeping into his relationship with Gia. She’s the one he wants to spend forever with, but he’s just not good enough—yet. When anonymous letters appear and local gang members assault him, he questions whether they will ever get their chance at forever after all.

Life and love are on the line. Can Gia and Xander survive when everything is threatening to end them?

**The books in Against All Odds series are meant to be read sequentially.**

In this binge-worthy clean romantic suspense series, family issues are multiplied with a rags-to-riches, love conquers all, interracial love story that fans of Robin Patchen and Susie May Warren will love.

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What would you be willing to sacrifice to get what you want most?

Xander wants justice.

Gia wants to prove that she's got what it takes to be a world-class architect.

Their dreams are within reach, but will they have to sacrifice everything else to get it?

Xander Reinerman believes in justice. He also believes that family stands by each other, regardless of the situation. But when Dad’s sins are aired, he has to choose between letting Dad take the hit and bailing him out of his troubles. What he thought was black and white becomes very gray very quickly. Where is the line when it comes to family?

Gia Carter has been out to prove that she can make it on her own for years. And a mentorship with a top female architect in the country seems like just the ticket to boost her firm’s visibility. That is, until her ethics are challenged and she has to choose between doing what is right and doing what is convenient. The career she’s worked so hard to build is on the verge of sinking like a brick. What is it worth to her to save it?

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Can their love survive distance, danger—and doubt?

Gia Carter thought taking over her late cousin’s architecture project in New Orleans would help heal her family. Instead, it’s made her a target. Eco-activist threats are turning violent, and a bodyguard is suddenly at her side—closer than Xander has been in months. Maybe it would be easier to let go of the man she loves than fight for a relationship stretched to its breaking point.

In Denver, Xander Reinerman is fighting to clear his name once and for all. But settlements and legal battles can’t protect him from the anonymous letters and brutal gang attacks that signal someone is determined to silence him—forever.

With miles between them and enemies on every side, Gia and Xander must decide whether their fragile love can withstand the lies, the danger, and the unseen enemy bent on tearing them apart.

Unprecedented continues the addictive Against All Odds romantic suspense series—where dangerous secrets, heart-stopping twists, and an unstoppable love will keep you breathless until the final page.

**The books in Against All Odds series are meant to be read sequentially.**

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Their dreams are within reach. But how much will they have to sacrifice to hold on to each other?

Xander Reinerman wants justice. He’s fought for it his entire life. But when his father’s darkest secrets come to light, Xander is forced to choose between letting his dad face the consequences—or protecting the very man who abandoned him. What once seemed black and white now blurs into shades of gray…and the cost of loyalty may destroy everything he’s built.

Gia Carter has spent years proving she can stand on her own. Landing a coveted mentorship with one of the nation’s top architects could launch her career into the stratosphere. But when her ethics are put to the test, she must decide if success is worth betraying her principles. One wrong move, and the future she’s fought for could sink overnight.

With their personal battles colliding and enemies closing in from the shadows, Xander and Gia are forced to confront the one truth they can’t outrun: sometimes love means risking everything else.

Unrivaled is the gripping third installment in The Undefeated Series, where family secrets, professional rivalries, and dangerous enemies collide with an interracial romance that refuses to quit.

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