Today is Carter Sykes' last day as a detective in the small, working class city of Kingsport, Tennessee. Monday morning, he and his wife, Connie, embark on a risque excursion to rural South Carolina. When their trip turns deadly, the adventure really begins. Along the way, their marriage, their commitment to each other, and their crime solving skills are put to the test. Product Details

In this page-turning sequel to "Barely Retired," Carter and Connie Sykes return to his rural Central Appalachian hometown, where they discover that after three decades, their homecoming isn't as simple as they imagined. Throw in a murder, a high school nemesis, an ex-girlfriend, and an old family secret, and the atmosphere is ripe for intrigue and danger. Experience their adventure as Carter and Connie face deadly demons from the past as they return back to the hills.

What is a young couple to do when an unexpected snowstorm traps them in their mountain home? Penny and Todd Copeland discover ways to heat up their winter wonderland and rekindle their once torrid romance, which had become chilled by the pressures of professional life. Together, they prove a Snow Day can be the hottest day of the year.