Carmen DeSousa

"I'll Write!" If no one read another word I wrote, I’d write . If no one bought another book I wrote, I’d write . If no more books ended up online, and all the printed ones faded with time, I’d write. And though I ’ve always wrote for me, now I mainly write for you. And because you read what I wrote, I’ll write ! Okay, so clearly, I am not a poet , but I do like to write. So if you’re interested in what I write, read on... To show you, my readers, thanks and to meet new readers too, I wrote a mini-mystery series just for you. Okay, I'm finished rhyming, I swear.  Click any of the links below for your free story.  Until next time, happy reading! Carmen The Depot (When Life and Death Cross Tracks) They say The Depot is haunted. But in all the years homicide detective Mark Waters has visited the ancient train station turned restaurant, he’s never seen proof . Until now . For full description or to download any of...

Choose your poison... as they are all less than a latte Paranormal - Contemporary Romance- Romantic Suspense   "Who holds the key to the ancient power residing within Billy Hitchings?" Find out in this paranormal, action adventure: The Fall of Billy Hitchings   Regan Keller had sworn off office relationships after an affair with her last boss nearly cost Regan her life. So why is she letting it happen all over again with her new boss? Contemporary Romance The Executive’s Decision After secrets and a mysterious background leave a wife’s life hanging by a thread, a husband must look for answers in the only place he knows—the past. Romantic-Suspense She Belongs to Me Thanks for stopping by, please visit my  bio  for more information about what I write and what I like to read and share.  Until next time, happy reading! Carmen DeSousa

My Newest novel will be available this spring, so until then I've been sharing little snippets of the prologue—six sentences at a time—until it publishes. If you’d like a brief look at the mini synopsis and last week’s six sentences, you can sample them through this link: Land of the Noonday Sun We left you off last week with his mother apologizing and Walter wondering why, when she never apologized. This week's six: Especially when she wasn’t responsible. Walter rolled over, drew his legs in tight and repositioned himself into a ball. He wished he could change the past, wished he’d never returned, wished they’d locked him away forever. It was his fault; everything was his fault. He wished he’d never been born. Only fifteen and he’d already ruined his life.   Want more? There is a sneak peek at Land of the Noonday Sun  at the end of She Belongs to Me , available now through Amazon  and Amazon Prime Click here to view all my Six Sentence Sundays . ...

Dear readers, if you enjoy a novel filled with mystery, suspense, and of course, romance, here is an excerpt from my current release, She Belongs to Me . After reading, please leave a comment below of your favorite—if any—novel line from the passage. Out of the remarks, I occasionally will select commenters and send a full novel to read, and hopefully, review. She Belongs To Me A loud crack startled Jordan from his sleep. His hand flew to his pounding head as he looked around the room for the source of the noise. It sounded like a gunshot, or perhaps he was just having another nightmare. Sometimes he couldn’t tell the difference. Years in the military and working as a cop had unquestionably done a number on his psyche, so he always investigated. Often it was the dog chasing a squirrel in his sleep or the cat moving through the wood shutters as she stalked a lizard from behind her prison of glass and brick. These sounds he knew. A gunshot, though also familiar, didn’t encro...

My Newest novel will be available this spring, so until then I figured I’d give you a little taste of the prologue—six sentences at a time—until it publishes. If you’d like a brief look at the mini synopsis and last week’s six sentences, you can sample it through this link: LAND OF THE NOONDAY SUN She sighed; she couldn’t deny the legitimacy of his words. “I love you, Walter, and I’m sorry for everything. Sorry I haven’t been a better mother, a better person. But, I wanted to wish you goodnight.” She kissed him on the forehead and then left without another word, pulling the door closed behind her. She never apologized, why would she start now? Want more? There is a sneak peak of "Land of the Noonday Sun" at the end of She Belongs to Me , available now through Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Smashwords . Click here to view all my Six Sentence Sundays . For more samples from participating authors, visit SixSunday.com.

My newest novel, Land of the Noonday Sun , will be available this spring, so until then, I figured I’d give you a little taste of the prologue — six sentences at a time — until it publishes. “Walter,” his mother whispered as she opened his door. She hadn’t entered his bedroom in years. He cringed as he awaited more of her wrath.   “I’m sorry,” she murmured, sitting down gracefully on the edge of his bed. “It wasn’t your fault; I’m sorry I hit you.” He puckered his lips and sniffed as he attempted to retain the tears, “It’s okay, Mom, it was my fault; everything was my fault.” Want more? There is a sneak peek of Land of the Noonday Sun at the end of She Belongs to Me , available now through Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Smashwords . Click here to view all my Six Sentence Sundays. http://www.carmendesousa.com/p/six-sentence-sunday.html For more samples from participating authors, visit SixSunday.com http://sixsunday.com/

From the first chapter... The gun was unexpected, why did she have a gun? Was she still alive? If so, would she remember the conversation? Would the police suspect foul play? And if so, would there be any evidence to suggest the shooting as anything other than her attempted suicide? These and a hundred other questions swarmed infectiously as the vehicle crawled down the gravel road, the driver watching carefully so as not to be recognized by the officers or paramedics. According to readers,  She Belongs to Me  is a sensual and gripping read that will have you falling in love and wondering if you can trust anyone right up to the last page. Download  She Belongs to Me for only .99 cents until June 30th: Amazon Amazon UK Barnes and Noble iTunes Until next time, happy reading! Carmen DeSousa I love talking about all things books, so please connect with me via one of the links below. Twitter Facebook...

Amazon Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, mystery and great characters! January 17, 2012 By Jaime Rush Jaynee ends up shot just outside her home, her loving husband finding her. As she lies in a coma, a distraught Jordan must untangle the threads of her recent days to find out why she shot herself. Or did she? For Jaynee wasn't the only one keeping secrets ... and one of those secrets is deadly. Can he find the truth before a killer strikes again? I really enjoyed this book, and it's not explicit, so teenagers as well as those with delicate sensibilities will like it. 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! 5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ! January 10, 2012 By Cynthia Ann Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! I was really expecting a different outcome. Carmen kept me in suspes...