Harlequin Intrigue Hidden Secrets Collection

By Rita Herron

On Sale: 5/26/2026

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BODY IN THE WALL
This place had been her home
Now it was a crime scene

The sooner Special Agent Macy Stark can sell her childhood home, the sooner she can escape her small town and shameful past—until she discovers a body in the wall and her childhood nightmares return. Handsome local Sheriff Stone Lawson joins the cold case to help Macy locate her missing mother and uncover a dark web of secrets about both her parents. But someone’s willing to kill to keep the past hidden…for good.

THE SECRET SHE KEPT
To face down a tragic past

She must first confront the long-withheld truth…


A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes…

MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTION
She’ll never give up on finding her baby.

And neither will the sheriff of Whistler.


For five years, Cora Reeves has searched for her baby, who went missing in a fire—a baby she swears is still out there. When the private investigator sniffing out clues ends up dead, Sheriff Jacob Maverick’s on the cold case. As old evidence takes on new meaning, Jacob is desperate to ensure Cora’s safety. Especially once he realizes how far someone is willing to go to keep her from learning the truth behind what really happened that fateful day…

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in the A Badge of Courage Novel series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

Book 1: The Secret She Kept
Book 2: The Body in the Wall
ISBN: 9781488239052
Imprint: Harlequin Audio
On Sale: May 26, 2026
List price: $44.99
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Thrillers / Crime

Rita Herron

Biography

Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didn’t think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded storytelling to kids for writing romance. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero. She loves to hear from readers, so please visit her website, www.ritaherron.com.

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<strong>BODY IN THE WALL</strong><br /><strong>This place had been her home</strong><br /><strong>Now it was a crime scene</strong><br /><br />The sooner Special Agent Macy Stark can sell her childhood home, the sooner she can escape her small town and shameful past—until she discovers a body in the wall and her childhood nightmares return. Handsome local Sheriff Stone Lawson joins the cold case to help Macy locate her missing mother and uncover a dark web of secrets about both her parents. But someone’s willing to kill to keep the past hidden…for good.<br /><br /><strong>THE SECRET SHE KEPT</strong><br /><strong>To face down a tragic past<br /><br />She must first confront the long-withheld truth…</strong><br /><br />A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes…<br /><br /><strong>MYSTERIOUS ABDUCTION</strong><br /><strong>She’ll never give up on finding her baby.<br /><br />And neither will the sheriff of Whistler.</strong><br /><br />For five years, Cora Reeves has searched for her baby, who went missing in a fire—a baby she swears is still out there. When the private investigator sniffing out clues ends up dead, Sheriff Jacob Maverick’s on the cold case. As old evidence takes on new meaning, Jacob is desperate to ensure Cora’s safety. Especially once he realizes how far someone is willing to go to keep her from learning the truth behind what really happened that fateful day…<br /><br /><strong>From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Discover more action-packed stories in the</strong><strong><strong> A Badge of Courage Novel </strong><strong>series. <strong>All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:</strong> </strong></strong><br /><br />Book 1: <em>The Secret She Kept</em><br />Book 2: <em>The Body in the Wall</em>

ISBN: 9781488239052
Imprint: Harlequin Audio
On Sale: May 26, 2026
List price: $44.99
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Thrillers / Crime

Rita Herron

Biography

<p>Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didn’t think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded storytelling to kids for writing romance. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero. She loves to hear from readers, so please visit her website, www.ritaherron.com.</p>gt;