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...

After hearing all the comments and reviews during my querying process, I eventually came to the realization that nobody knows exactly what niche a book will fit snugly. One publisher may say not romantic enough, while another says too romantic. One may suggest mystery, another says definitely romance. ( true story) Does it really make people feel better if they can classify a book as romance, modern, contemporary, thriller, mystery, suspense, and the list goes on with so many sub-genres I’ve lost count. The only genres I can easily put a label on are paranormal and fantasy, but then again, even those waters are now muddy with all sorts of sub-genres. Then, I hear, if I write romantic-suspense, I cannot add a little paranormal in the mix. Your fans will not follow you. Who makes these rules? Guess what, my newest series has all the romantic-suspense aspects my readers enjoy, but I threw in a paranormal twist.  Why? Because I make the rules, and I believe ...

Here's a brief description of my male protagonist, Jordan Monroe, from She Belongs to Me,  seen from my female protagonist's POV the first time she sees him. Excerpt: At that precise moment, the man sitting at her booth looked up from his menu, acknowledging her presence. Wow ! Now she understood Amy’s grin and offer to assist. She gawked in awe. The man at her table was a real looker. Not in a generic, Hollywood way. He was a genuine, all-American, striking male. The man’s face, chiseled and sculpted to perfection, stared back: square chin, high cheekbones and angular nose, all framed by a neatly trimmed beard trailing up his jaw that only added to his rugged look. His hair was a deep brown, almost black and cropped short, military-style. His build also resembled an officer of some sort. His shoulders were broad and held back in perfect posture, and based on their width, she now understood the need for a larger booth. According to readers,  She Belongs ...

Excerpt: Jordan had his arm latched around her waist. “It sort of reminds me of our first anniversary, the cruise to San Juan, only safer. I never felt comfortable there.” She laughed. “Exactly where do you feel comfortable?” She leaned back against his chest as they marveled at the street performers who painted and danced for money. He tightened his grip around her and nuzzled her neck, laughing too. “That’s true. When I have such a precious commodity that I’m in charge of protecting, how can I relax?” “You’re so silly, Jordan. I don’t think anyone is going to try to run off with me.” He kissed the top of her head. “They’ll be sorry if they try.” She sighed. She never had to worry when he was with her. Jordan would always protect her. She’d never fretted wherever they went, even Puerto Rico. She knew nobody would take him on. After reading the 600-plus reviews--just on Amazon; there are two hundred more on iTunes and B&N--there seems to be a common c...

Cover for 'The Library' is not available yet, but this library was my inspiration for the description. If you haven't read  The Depot , please skip this sample and grab the FREE book via one of the links at the bottom of this post. This is week three, if you missed the first sample, you can catch up  here . Mark grabbed his radio and keys off his desk, then knocked on the partition surrounding Tim Townsend’s cubicle . His partner seemed oblivious that the captain was even in the office, but then again, Tim was oblivious of most things. Well, except women. If a beautiful woman had walked in, he’d have been on his feet in seconds. “Let’s go, Townsend,” Mark demanded , awakening his partner from his comatose -like state that he’d been in for the last week. Even when he was here, he was rarely present. Tim dropped his newspaper, looking around as if he hadn’t realized he was at work. Based on his crumpled shirt and loose tie, and the fact ...

Meet Michael Sykora in Three Hit Thrillers No Justice Beyond Salvation and Killing Instinct   How far would you go to right a wrong? For Michael Sykora, killing started as blind rage. Then it became something he's good at. To most of those who know him, Michael is a software designer, a smart but average guy with a workaholic nature. To a chosen few, Michael is a part-time hit man whose specialty is eliminating hard-core criminals. A hit man who kills for justice, Michael bends the rules of the system… This five-star rated thriller series starts at only .99 cents, or you can download the entire series for only $6.97. That’s less than a drive-thru meal. So READ UP and enjoy! Amazon US Amazon UK 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

Take No More Seb Kirby Nothing like a murder  to get the blood flowing... When James Blake discovers his wife has been murdered in their London home, he is determined to find her killer. Julia, a conservator - a protector and preserver of fine art - has left him with just two clues: the words help me on her mobile phone and a strange attachment of Michelangelo's Leda and the Swan. As the prime suspect of his wife's murder, James flees England and sets out on a trail of deception and danger across the sweeping landscapes of Venice and Florence into a dark underworld of corruption, a trail that will lead him to the killer - and the shocking truth behind the mystery. With 93 reviews in the US and UK averaging 4.3 stars, you’ll not only want to snatch up this bestseller, but grab the sequel  Regret No More  too. Both are 'less than a latte', so READ UP! Download Book One -  Take No More : Amazon US Amazon UK Download Book Two -  Reg...

The Depot When Life and Death Cross Tracks A 13k-Word Mini-Mystery with a Paranormal Edge They say  The Depot  is haunted. But in all the years homicide detective Mark Waters has visited the old train station turned restaurant, he’s never seen proof.  Until now . As he investigates a supposed suicide by train, he learns secrets of a murder that took place eighty years ago may directly affect his case.  Prologue Edda should have known he’d deny her. Deny seeing her, deny being with her. Her friend had warned her, but she’d thought he was her chance to escape the life she’d been living. A chance to be someone. A chance at love. Ever since she’d moved out of her momma’s home, life had been difficult. She could barely even pay her way at the boarding house where she stayed. At nineteen, the only thing she had going for her was her looks and body, even though it’d been a challenge getting her size back down to fit the few clothes she ...

Fatal Jealousy by Christina Ow Twins Ellsa and Ellie are completely different in character, personality, taste and interests. Apart from the striking resemblance to each other, they share the one thing siblings shouldn’t…. the same taste in men. They keep falling for the same man, creating a quiet rivalry between them. Determined not to let a man come between them ever again, Ellie and Ellsa agree to stay away from each others relationships. But when they meet Dale Carson, an FBI agent and a bachelor, their love lives are turned upside down.  But they aren’t the only ones taken by the rogue. His partner and long time lover, Gwen Johansson, also called dibs. Carson is interested in only one of them. He is pulled by Ellie’s passion for love and art, and most importantly, him. What starts as a sexual chase, ends with his permanent retirement from bachelorhood. But their love story is not a smooth one. ...