Detective sergeant Micki Li is a Korean born adoptee, widowed with a young daughter, and living with her Chinese mother-in-law in Boston's Chinatown. Her partner's heritage is Irish (of course...it's Boston!), and her current boyfriend (much to her mother-in-law's dismay) is Italian and lives in the North End. So her life is pretty complex, but not as complex as the murders she must solve. One From Column Murder, the first book in the series, has Micki and her partner trying to find out who is killing convicted and suspected pedophiles at the same time someone begins to stalk kids in Boston, sending the media and the residents into a tizzy. It's not easy trying to save the lives of scum, but she's determined to get to solve the crimes. Look for Micki Li coming from ImaJinn Books!

writing as Marianne Ellis with co-author Cameron Dokey

Time moves slowly in Amish country, but as the seasons unfold, love touches hearts and makes dreams come true. Look for Amish Seasons books -- Summer Promise and Autumn Grace -- starting in August 2013 from Berkley.

writing as Jo Ann Brown

Sanctuary Bay, a narrow bay between steep cliffs on the northeastern English shore, has provided a haven for centuries. A grand manor house, Meriweather Hall, is set atop one cliff, and those who live in the village and the manor have always had their lives intertwined. In the days after peace has come to Europe with Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, hearts and faith will be challenged. In Sanctuary Bay, both will find a home.

writing as Jo Ann Brown

Look for this series from Guideposts Books and coming in July 2012 The Thousand Stories Quilt by Jo Ann Brown.