Carmen DeSousa
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Carmen DeSousa is an internationally bestselling author of twenty-three novels and short stories. Her paranormal romantic suspense Creatus series is a USA Today Indie Romance Bestselling Series.
Her novels share her love of the outdoors. She's hiked, kayaked, and dined across the US, so she can bring her stories to life. Other than locations you can feel, she concentrates on the human factor, working to bring her characters the happily ever after that seems impossible. |
New Release ~ Stand-Alone Romantic Suspense
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Secrets… Daire Belgarde knows that Alaska is the hiding place of the nation. Nearly everyone who moves to The Last Frontier is running from someone or hiding something.
Even his family, who was born here, isn't exempt. As the youngest Belgarde brother, Daire has witnessed his share of revelations. With all the skeletons that have already escaped their closets, he would have thought that his family would be an open book. Nope! His very identity is the best kept mystery of all. And now, Daire has another secret. He’s in love with his boss. Falling in love with a coworker is never smart; when she’s your direct supervisor, it’s downright foolhardy. But it’s happened, and now he has to hide his feelings since he practically lives with her—well, at least for their 24-hour shifts. During his agonizing days off, Daire fills his time working search-and-rescue with his Midnight Sons brothers, so he won’t go nuts waiting to see Silvia again. Over the last few weeks, it has gotten worse, though, because it’s clear the woman he loves is also keeping a secret. After almost dying at age sixteen, Silvia was determined to become a rescue worker. By moving to Alaska to pursue her goal, she was able to leave behind her past—good and bad. She had to abandon her beloved mother and sister, the home she loved, and most importantly, her identity. Her greatest fear is that her past will catch up to her. She knows that fact as sure as she knows she can’t act on her feelings for her coworker Daire. She can’t bring anyone else into her nightmare. READ MORE |
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The Midnight Sons ~ Men as Wild and Rugged as The Last Frontier Itself
Five brothers risk their lives to rescue those caught in the death grip of the Alaskan wilderness…and risk losing their hearts to women as tough as the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Five brothers risk their lives to rescue those caught in the death grip of the Alaskan wilderness…and risk losing their hearts to women as tough as the Land of the Midnight Sun.
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More about the series...
The siren call of Alaska’s untamed wilderness, vast mountain ranges, and majestic glaciers draws thrill-seekers from around the globe. But with more unsolved missing-person cases than anywhere else in the world, the Alaska Triangle has an ominous reputation. Enter the Midnight Sons, five brothers who risk their lives to rescue those in peril.
Being a hero isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, though. The pay sucks, as does the fact that the team leaders have to be ready to spring into action 24/7, 365 days a year—a lifestyle not conducive to a healthy love life. Worse, while the brothers are experts in their individual fields, they each harbor inner demons and secrets that threaten to tear their family apart… and jeopardize any chance of finding the women who could complete them.
Being a hero isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, though. The pay sucks, as does the fact that the team leaders have to be ready to spring into action 24/7, 365 days a year—a lifestyle not conducive to a healthy love life. Worse, while the brothers are experts in their individual fields, they each harbor inner demons and secrets that threaten to tear their family apart… and jeopardize any chance of finding the women who could complete them.
What readers are saying...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An Alaskan Adventure... Who doesn't love a bad boy? Match him with a tough, independent female, and you have a dream couple!" — Goodreads (Sam's Folly)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Suspense and sensual romance are expertly combined in this riveting story." — Goodreads (Sam's Folly)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An escape into the remote wilderness, with scenes that'll take your breath away and characters you can't help but love." — TOP 100 VINE VOICE (Alex's Atonement)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Suspense, Romance, Action, and Drama…Midnight Sons Series Has IT ALL!" — Goodreads (Vince’s Chance)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This series just keeps getting better!" — Goodreads (Erik’s Revelation)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Suspense and sensual romance are expertly combined in this riveting story." — Goodreads (Sam's Folly)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An escape into the remote wilderness, with scenes that'll take your breath away and characters you can't help but love." — TOP 100 VINE VOICE (Alex's Atonement)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Suspense, Romance, Action, and Drama…Midnight Sons Series Has IT ALL!" — Goodreads (Vince’s Chance)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This series just keeps getting better!" — Goodreads (Erik’s Revelation)
The Creatus Saga
In every myth, there's a modicum of truth. Prepare to believe!
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More about the series...
For four thousand years, creatus have concealed themselves from the humans who hunted them almost to extinction. Unwittingly, one creatus will endanger them all...
As with most of his family, Derrick Ashton knows his future and what position he's destined to fill within his unique society. Everything changes, however, when he breaks one of his family's strictest laws and falls in love -- with a human.
In his quest to protect the woman he can never have, a twist of fate propels him into a new role that will cause dissension among his family and endanger the anonymity that they've spent thousands of years protecting.
Now, he will risk everything to save the girl from humans and his own kind. The one thing he can't save her from, however...is herself.
The Creatus series is not your normal paranormal story...it's a realistic supernatural romantic suspense based on the myths you've heard your entire life.
As with most of his family, Derrick Ashton knows his future and what position he's destined to fill within his unique society. Everything changes, however, when he breaks one of his family's strictest laws and falls in love -- with a human.
In his quest to protect the woman he can never have, a twist of fate propels him into a new role that will cause dissension among his family and endanger the anonymity that they've spent thousands of years protecting.
Now, he will risk everything to save the girl from humans and his own kind. The one thing he can't save her from, however...is herself.
The Creatus series is not your normal paranormal story...it's a realistic supernatural romantic suspense based on the myths you've heard your entire life.
What readers are saying...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story is completely unique, and is definitely not generic sex and vampires. In fact, I think Creatus will redefine the paranormal genre. Creatus has intrigue, suspense, romance, and tremendous depth." -- Top #50 Amazon Reviewer Vine Voice
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book could easily classify itself as romance / mystery / suspense / thriller... I'm not a big Twilight fan, but I did enjoy the first movie... I found Creatus reminding me somewhat of Twilight, but with actors I loved." -- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda S. Prather
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...well written, compassionately told, and creates characters that make you want to know them better. It is the foundation for a great series, and I believe it will be quite popular." -- Sweet Mystery Books.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book could easily classify itself as romance / mystery / suspense / thriller... I'm not a big Twilight fan, but I did enjoy the first movie... I found Creatus reminding me somewhat of Twilight, but with actors I loved." -- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda S. Prather
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...well written, compassionately told, and creates characters that make you want to know them better. It is the foundation for a great series, and I believe it will be quite popular." -- Sweet Mystery Books.
The Southern Collection
The stories in The Southern Collection all have slight connections so you can read each book individually — without a cliffhanger — then continue the journey and meet new protagonists with different issues and tragedies to overcome. Each story has a mystery, there’s always a gentle message, and above all, there’s always romance and suspense.
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What readers are saying...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" -- New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush (She Belongs to Me)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." -- The Romance Reviews (She Belongs to Me)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The characters are interesting, real-life people, and the plot twists and shifts in ways I didn't see coming." -- Top 1000 Vine Voice (When Noonday Ends)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Carmen does a fantastic job of balancing the romance and mystery. You will find yourself reading as quickly as you can to get to the end of the story..." -- So Many Reads (When Noonday Ends)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Definitely a good suspenseful read. Ms. DeSousa is a talented author and I had no problem in connecting with the characters. The story displayed a realistic relationship between Jordan and Jaynee." -- The Romance Reviews (She Belongs to Me)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The characters are interesting, real-life people, and the plot twists and shifts in ways I didn't see coming." -- Top 1000 Vine Voice (When Noonday Ends)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Carmen does a fantastic job of balancing the romance and mystery. You will find yourself reading as quickly as you can to get to the end of the story..." -- So Many Reads (When Noonday Ends)
American Haunts
Homicide detectives Gino Canale and Mark Waters don't believe in ghosts. Not yet anyway.
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What readers are saying...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The plot is intricate, while also being easy to follow...The paranormal aspect is well done. While not the central focus, the ghosts offer just enough to give Mark — and readers — something to think about.” — TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE VOICE (The Library)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Based on a real life ghost story... Carmen DeSousa unveils the mystery of the haunting with a compelling tale of murder, betrayal, and resolution. Great story. A leisurely read with lots of emotional content. -- Sandy Penny, Founder of Sweet Mystery Books (The Library)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story had my full attention from the dramatic opening, right through to the last sentence." -- Top #1000 Reviewer on Vine Voice (The Pit Stop)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Carmen DeSousa has crafted an excellent ghost story/mystery that kept me reading and made me disappointed when it ended. Well written, romantic and sexy, suspenseful and shocking. Believable characters and dialogue." -- AVP (The Depot)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fun and short mystery..." -- NetGalley Reviewer (The Pit Stop)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Based on a real life ghost story... Carmen DeSousa unveils the mystery of the haunting with a compelling tale of murder, betrayal, and resolution. Great story. A leisurely read with lots of emotional content. -- Sandy Penny, Founder of Sweet Mystery Books (The Library)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story had my full attention from the dramatic opening, right through to the last sentence." -- Top #1000 Reviewer on Vine Voice (The Pit Stop)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Carmen DeSousa has crafted an excellent ghost story/mystery that kept me reading and made me disappointed when it ended. Well written, romantic and sexy, suspenseful and shocking. Believable characters and dialogue." -- AVP (The Depot)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fun and short mystery..." -- NetGalley Reviewer (The Pit Stop)
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