Governess (Pierce)

50-year-old governess Mary Wilcox has dealt with more than her fair share of rich families, and she does so with patience and grace. But she's not used to dealing with murder. When Mary moves into the grand Ashford estate to assume her role as a governess to three children, she is met with the polite formality of the estate's matriarch and the curiosity of three children. Little does she know she is stepping foot into a nest of secrets and lies. As Mary becomes more involved with the family, she begins to suspect foul play in the recent death of the family's patriarch. Even as she battles her own past demons and struggles to separate past from present, she is forced to wonder-which of the family members should she be protecting? And who should she be afraid of? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST LIE (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 1) is the first book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the lush, rolling hills of the Cotswolds, governess Mary Wilcox finds her latest charge: the Carlton family. With wealth and elegance that could rival royalty, the Carltons are the epitome of modern aristocracy. But beneath their polished exterior lies a tangle of silent grudges and family secrets. And one of them may lead to murder. Someone in this household harbors a sinister story, cloaked in aristocratic civility-a story that could turn her into the confidant of a troubled soul--or the next unsuspecting victim. As Mary digs deeper, she encounters inexplicable occurrences that mirror her own sister's disappearance, causing her to question if she's uncovering truths--or falling prey to her own haunted psyche. In a house full of masters and secrets, who can she truly trust? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST SMILE (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 2) is the second book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Seasoned governess Mary Wilcox is no stranger to family mysteries, but beneath the charm of Southern gentility, she senses a labyrinth of hidden agendas. In the sultry whispers of Georgia, Mary arrives at the grand estate of the Greenwoods, holding within its walls a legacy steeped in shadows. When Mary uncovers a clandestine garden, the sanctuary of Mrs. Greenwood, she witnesses secret conversations. And before long, someone is killed. As echoes from yesteryear blur reality, Mary finds herself tangled in a web of illusions. What truths lie buried in the heart of Savannah? And will Mary discern them before they consume her whole? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST BREATH (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 3) is the third book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the chilling embrace of a winter by Lake Geneva, governess Mary Wilcox steps into the opulent world of the Jensen estate, where the frost outside is matched only by the coldness between its masters. No stranger to the intricacies of the elite, Mary is prepared to navigate her role-until someone is found dead on a boat, clutching a farewell note. A suicide-or so it seems. As Mary peels back layers of deceit and infidelity, she glimpses motives for murder lurking in every shadowed corner of the mansion. Haunted by nightmares of a past she can't fully recall, Mary wrestles with the trustworthiness of her instincts. With each step closer to unmasking a killer, can she unveil the truth before it's buried beneath the frozen facade? Or will she too sink below the surface? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST GOODBYE (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 4) is the fourth book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mary Wilcox, the perceptive governess with a knack for untangling family secrets, finds herself in a new role amidst the haunting beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Tasked with the care of a once-renowned artist's enigmatic daughter in their cliffside mansion, Mary quickly learns that her charge is no ordinary child. When the artist vanishes, Mary is thrust into a labyrinth of art and illusion. Was it an abduction? A murder? With each step further into the mystery, she risks losing her own sense of self, as she risks losing her grip on reality.... "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST SECRET (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 5) is the fifth book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Governess Mary Wilcox travels to the sultry Garden District of New Orleans, where she goes to work for a family amidst Spanish moss-draped mansions. During preparations for Mardi Gras festivities, one of the children under Mary's care uncovers old sheet music that plays an eerie lament when performed. Soon after, a series of chilling incidents strikes those connected to an old jazz club the family owns. Plagued by the ghostly echoes of a love lost to music and a disappearance shrouded in silence, Mary must untangle the notes of the past from the present. In this symphony of suspense, is every tragedy merely coincidence, or is something more sinister at play in the rhythm of the night? "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST REGRET (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 7) is the seventh book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In Martha's Vineyard, 50-year-old governess Mary Wilcox expects to nurture young minds, not unearth dark family secrets. But as the Bellamy estate's harvest season buzzes with activity, Mary stumbles upon diaries veiled in dust and scandal, revealing forbidden passions that have fermented like the wines around her. As she delves deeper into the past, sabotage strikes at the heart of the Bellamy vineyards, and Mary must discern whether these echoes of yesteryears are warnings-or if history's poisonous roots are sprouting once more beneath her feet. In this tale where every whisper through the grapevines might hold a clue or a threat, can Mary trust her instincts to disentangle truth from treachery before the estate's lush facade wilts to reveal decay?

"An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings... I can't wait to see what happens next." -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the heart of Geneva's cobblestoned old town, Mary Wilcox finds herself in a new role as the governess in a clockmaker's museum-house. As she adapts to caring for the curator's child, the countless clocks begin to chime erratically at midnight. Mary uncovers a sinister plot behind the museum's serene facade, whispers of wartime secrets and cunning espionage. Now, as the hands of every clock point to danger, Mary must parse through history's silent witnesses to unveil a truth that some would prefer remained buried within the gears. "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." -Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE LAST STEP (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 9) is the ninth book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" -Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop... A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." -Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Everything that I look for in a book... a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book... a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" -Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐