Carmen DeSousa

When a new attorney accepts a case of a woman accused of attempted homicide, he finds himself entwined in age-old secrets and a family who will stop at nothing to conceal them—even murder. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know it is tradition to share a first kiss from my novels. For reasons I won't disclose, our heroine is a little tipsy, but she still knows what she wants. If you haven’t and would prefer to read the full prologue first, along with the previous samples, click here . Excerpt : As he escorted Shelby onto the deck, he surveyed the night sky again. Only this time for its beauty, not to hide his sorrow. He loved being away from the city, even one as small as Ashville. The country was so dark that you could see every star. He returned his attention to the lovely woman in front of him, though. A wash of guilt spread over him for not protecting her. He should have seen that the woman had meant her harm. Shelby set her drink on the railing, wat...

When a new attorney accepts a case of a woman accused of attempted homicide, he finds himself entwined in age-old secrets and a family who will stop at nothing to conceal them—even murder. As always, I like to start a new series of excerpts by introducing my protagonists. This is the first glimpse into the psyche of our female protagonist, Shelby. Excerpt : Shelby sat in the cell and stared at the wall. She didn’t cry; she’d stopped crying years ago. The only thing she worried about now was Justin. Her baby was only two, and the thought of him with that monster scared her. Carlin hadn’t laid a hand on him—yet, but he’d threatened. If she didn’t do what he wanted, he would. She’d escaped him once after she discovered what he was. But when he found out that she was pregnant again, he tracked her down. The promises were the same as the first time she’d returned to him. I’ve changed. I’m older now. Please…I’ll never hit you again . When they’d met in college, s...

Join me in these two stories of love, betrayal, and learning to overcome your past through trust and faith.  Nantahala Series Book I When two strangers have nothing left but their dreams, they must forge a relationship in Nantahala, North Carolina, a small town known as Land of the Noonday Sun . Cassandra is the beautiful, yet analytical daughter of a wealthy attorney. Destined to follow in her father’s footsteps, her life of privilege suddenly shatters, and she finds herself with no home, career, or money. A glimmer of hope arrives in a letter from the grave promising a happier existence. Cassandra stands to inherit over half a million dollars if she can live in the sleepy little town of Nantahala for six months. Falling in love, however, was not part of the deal, and without warning, she finds herself fighting for two lives. A man with a traumatic past is able to turn his life around and is happy with his chosen career as ...