The Heat’s On!

An act of kindness to a pregnant teen propels Geri Whittier into the dark world of El Crotalo, a notorious Mexican drug lord who's ready to retire in the high desert of Scottsdale, Arizona. If only he could convince Geri to stay away from his daughter. When her good intentions get in the way of Luis Mendoza's plans, she becomes a target for his revenge.
 

“Engines roar, secrets simmer, and a killer stays one lap ahead."

When race car legend Leroy Crock trades the roar of the track for the quiet town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, locals buzz with excitement. His new auto museum and adjacent racetrack are set to be jewels of the community—until the museum’s grand opening ends in horror. Crock is found stabbed among the vintage cars and gleaming trophies by Darby Alexander, whose talent for snooping throws her into the middle of the investigation.

She digs into the high-stakes world of professional auto racing, where reputations are built on speed, but will crash in the blink of an eye. Trying to stay out of the police chief’s way while she investigates, Darby, along with the help of her best friend Lurlene, uncovers the truth behind Crock’s tangled relationships and bitter feuds, revealing long-buried rivalries, betrayals, and secrets.