Trapped: Dark Romantic Suspense Novels

Finally out of hiding, Charlie Hart suddenly has to navigate the real world: living on the grid, partnering in Mitch’s PI business, and worst of all, facing down her abuser in court. She nearly runs away again—but her friend Ian has vanished without a trace, and she needs Mitch’s help to get him back.

Mitch Saunders regrets pushing Charlie to join Retrieval, Inc. The Ian Cross investigation is driving them apart, and she refuses to be sidelined when it becomes dangerous. He can't lose someone else he loves—yet this rescue mission could easily cost both their lives—or worse, leave them all trapped.

The Retrieval, Inc. Series is gritty, edgy, fast-paced, and emotional romantic suspense! Books can be read stand-alone—but you'll want to start at the beginning and read the whole series.

RUNAWAY - Book 1

TRAPPED - Book 2

BLINDED - Book 3

What readers say about TRAPPED:

“Wow! What a great romantic thriller. If you can put this book down, you have more self-discipline than I do.” —Ed S.

“Lots of action and cling to your armchair suspense.” —Natalie S.

“Fast paced, dark and so entertaining this suspenseful romantic thriller kept me wanting to read late into the night!" —Meredith

“Action packed drama, mystery, suspense, betrayal and a dose of romance that will keep you intrigued throughout the story."—Romaine

“The suspense intensified as the danger became imminent, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages." —Stephanie

“Most suspenseful JB Schroeder book yet. I was reading as fast as I could to find out how it might end…I’m looking forward to more heartbreaking suspense surrounding them in the next book! ”—Susan

Awards:

Winner of the 2023 Book Buyers Best Contest for Romantic Suspense!

Fifth Place in the 2023 National Excellence in Story Telling Contest for Suspense!

Honorable Mention in the Readers’ Favorite 2022 International Book Awards for Romantic Suspense!

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Fans of JB Schroeder’s romantic suspense are also reading books by: Lisa Regan, Toni Anderson, Rebecca Zanetti, Debra Webb, Laura Griffin, Tee O'Fallon, Roxanne St. Claire, Lynn Raye Harris, Kat Martin, Lilliana Hart, Blake Pierce, Christie Craig, Janie Crouch, Trish Loye, Charlee James, Barb Warner Deane, Laylea Cross, Diane Benefiel, Misty Evans, Cynthia Eden, Barbara Freethy, Kathleen Brooks, Kelsey Browning, Karen Robards, Alison Kent, Sybil Bartel, Rachel Grant, Debbie Baldwin, Dawn Altieri, Patricia Eddy, Karin Slaughter, Alex Grayson, Morgan James, Karen Rose, Katie Reus, Kylie Brandt, Brenda Novak, Lisa Gardner, Leslie Wolfe, Jemma Westbrook, Mia Kent, Lori Matthews, Adrienne Giordano, Gwen Hernandez, and Ivy Smoak.

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