Dark Secrets Of The Bayou

"Catherine Mabry, an up and coming attorney, is shocked by her recent inheritance from her estranged family on the bayou ... With no memory of her mother, she is determined to learn more about her lineage and decides to visit the bayou town of Kane, Louisiana ... She quickly finds herself caught in the middle of a multiple murder investigation--and quite possibly, the prime suspect ... Could a concealed crime from the 1800s, or the family's estate itself, harbor keys to unlocking the past?"--Amazon.com.

In "Amphibians: The Dark Secrets Deep Down in the Bayou" Part 1, readers are transported to the mysterious and dark world of the Louisiana bayou. The story follows a group of friends who stumble upon a voodoo ritual in the swamp, awakening an ancient and terrifying force that has been lying dormant for centuries. As they delve deeper into the secrets of the bayou, they uncover a sinister plot involving amphibian creatures, witchcraft, and a dark science experiment gone wrong. With danger lurking around every corner, the friends must fight for their survival against powerful supernatural forces that threaten to consume them. Full of horror, fantasy, and science fiction elements, "Amphibians" is a thrilling and chilling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Kateland Black is an enigma and an anomaly to all of her readers, making her debut into the world of authorship with her first book, Forbidden Love-Dark Secrets of the Bayou. She lives a peaceful life nestled down in a private and quaint little city surrounded by beautiful and majestic mountains where the sounds of the whippoorwill sing her to sleep at night and wake her each morning. Private and elusive, Kateland Black lives happily; writing and creating worlds within worlds for all of you to experience in her wonderful tales and journeys; fantasy, fiction, dark romance, Voodoo, and werewolves, vampirism and lost and rekindled love will greet you in this wonderful story of Forbidden Love. Complete with a surprising twist of fate that will leave you reeling and lost, and wishing a sudden turn of events had not happened. Does immortality win out? Can a sudden turn of events be changed through the powers that be? Or is there a different fate that is meant to be? Find out, as you read through this story, living life with Caroline and experiencing the hardships of the dark side, and the deep-seated reality of the Dark Secrets of the Bayou, and daunting Forbidden Love.“Thank you to all of my readers.” ~Kateland Black~

Kateland Black is an enigma and an anomaly to all of her readers, making her debut into the world of authorship with her first book, Forbidden Love-Dark Secrets of the Bayou. She lives a peaceful life nestled down in a private and quaint little city surrounded by beautiful and majestic mountains where the sounds of the whippoorwill sing her to sleep at night and wake her each morning. Private and elusive, Kateland Black lives happily; writing and creating worlds within worlds for all of you to experience in her wonderful tales and journeys; fantasy, fiction, dark romance, Voodoo, and werewolves, vampirism and lost and rekindled love will greet you in this wonderful story of Forbidden Love. Complete with a surprising twist of fate that will leave you reeling and lost, and wishing a sudden turn of events had not happened. Does immortality win out? Can a sudden turn of events be changed through the powers that be? Or is there a different fate that is meant to be? Find out, as you read through this story, living life with Caroline and experiencing the hardships of the dark side, and the deep-seated reality of the Dark Secrets of the Bayou, and daunting Forbidden Love. "Thank you to all of my readers." Kateland Black

Dark Secrets, Deep Bayous (A Secrets of the Bayous Novel) by Meg Hennessy A love kindled behind two masks... A wealthy woman of mixed blood, Aurélie Fentonot has few options for marriage, but she also carries a burden: she must break a curse placed on the land of her ancestors. She sells herself to an American planter to reclaim the land he stole, though he stirs a deep, burning passion that could too easily distract her. But her American has dark secrets that threaten her plans...and could shatter her heart. A curse that demands their unmasking... Jordan Kincaid must marry the Creole beauty or face arrest as a pirate before he completes his dire mission. Though he'll risk everything for revenge, Aurèlie's soothing and seductive ways remind him there's more to life than vengeance. But he's not as he pretends and when danger closes in on them, Jordan soon learns...neither is she.

Secrets of the Bayou By Alice Lunsford When Karen receives a letter from a long-lost relative, she doesn’t think much of it. In fact, she just wants to throw the letter away. However, her quirky roommate, Corky, won’t allow that, and before long, Karen is off on a trip to reconnect with her relatives in the bayous of Louisiana. The journey that starts with a turbulent plane ride and talkative seat partner quickly evolves into something else. The Bayou holds secrets, voodoo, and a dark past. While Karen explores her family’s background, she stumbles on a history she forgot long ago. As she tries to unearth her roots, she might just get dragged down to where she can’t escape.

When Leigh Benoit returns home to Louisiana for the funeral of her brother and his wife, she becomes increasingly concerned about the welfare of her orphaned niece, Lyla. She is prompted by her grandmother, Clothilde, to move back to take care of her. Leigh has no desire to take on any responsibility, and being home again brings back painful memories. At the funeral, Leigh's childhood friend, Detective Lucas Castille, tells her the mysterious details of the accident that killed her brother and his wife. Lucas' young son has dreams of a Dark Man who wishes to harm Lyla. Leigh begins to have similar dreams. She struggles with her rational mind but vows to protect her niece. Soon, she finds out there is more to the story and more to her grandmother than she thought.

In this classic from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, two people with secrets must learn to trust each other if they’re to find the answers they’re seeking… She was only six when she walked out of the swamp after the LeBlanc School for Girls caught on fire. Sixteen years after the terrifying night that stole her memory, a child’s scream lures Ginny back into the woods…where a strong arm encircles her. The gun-wielding stranger is Paul Stanton, a cop-turned-P.I., who’s come to Johnson’s Bayou looking for answers of his own. Paul has spent almost two decades searching for his missing sister and now, this Southern beauty could be the key to his quest. But someone would rather see Ginny dead than have her memories resurface. And although uncovering the dark secrets of the past could put them both at risk, it’s a chance Paul’s willing to take if it means finding his future…with Ginny. Originally published in 2012

From the author of the popular Million Dollar Mysteries and Smart Chick Mysteries comes a new stand-alone novel full of hidden staircases, buried secrets, and the promise of hope found in knowing God. Miranda Miller wasn't looking for the news the day the letter came. But, trying to survive in troubled circumstances, she welcomes the chance to change her location for a period of time. The letter informs her that her grandparents' estate is finally about to become hers. She immediately heads down to Louisiana and the old house by the bayou. There Miranda finds secrets that lead to life-changing revelations. This suspenseful story reminiscent of old Gothic tales has a complex mystery and a vivid sense of the Deep South. It shows how God can take the darkest circumstances and use them to light a bright path leading to the future.

"If death had a face it would be hers." Alabaster Bayou is the story of a violet eyed creole vixen named Celestine Clemence and is set in World War 11 era New Orleans. Celestine is the illegitimate child of state Senator Dylan Vaughn, who is a rich political playboy who uses people to get whatever he wants including Celestine's Mother Mary Anne. After Mary Anne threatens to expose the Senator for his forbidden double life Dylan Vaughn kills Celestine's Mother to rid himself of the problem. This in turn sets her off on a revenge seeking path. After Celestine kills Dylan Vaughn she discovers that she has a passion for it and her purpose in life goes from seeking justice to killing for the satisfying thrill of it all. Celestine goes through emotional ups and downs as she dabbles in the dark arts and finally becomes the full-fledged killer she can no longer deny. This story is filled with an ongoing sense of cat and mouse games with her good side and dark side in a constant tug of war as well as dark secrets and forbidden passions. Alabaster Bayou gets up close and personal with an eloquent and very calculated serial killer who sees murder as a necessary art form. However when pieces of Celestine's art begin to surface from the dark waters of Black Water Bayou and Lake Pontchartrain her whole morbidly twisted secret life threatens to destroy her.