A sexy psychological thriller that takes jabs at the real estate industry--suspenseful with a touch of romance. Someone is killing off the unethical Realtors in Rock Canyon (meaning all of them!) and the clues are all pointing toward Dana Black, a kinky, sharp-witted yet emotionally skittish Realtor with memory lapses, who has no alibi for the crimes because during each, she was using her empty listings for games like Bondage Bingo with her twisted lover, Dare. When alluring but vanilla detective Aidan Cummings comes onto the scene, Dana has increased motivation to investigate by his side and clear her name. What she learns startles her on many levels and leaves her to wonder about her romantic future and more importantly--is she the 'Realtor Retaliator' or will she be his next victim?
Winner/Bronze Medal (Mystery)--2017 Global E-Book AwardsWinner/Honorable Mention (Humor)--2017 Readers Favorite AwardsFinalist (BDSM Light)--2017 Golden Flogger Awards

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Most people are dying to lose a few pounds. Not so in Slashing Mona Lisa, where it's the weight-loss advocates who are losing their lives... Whenever Terry Mangel's body acceptance revival meeting rolls into town, local diet execs and "fat shamers" turn up dead, often in grotesque, ironic ways. All single murders in small suburbs, no one's noticed a pattern, until rookie journalist Camarin Torres takes a closer look. Torres is a crusader against discrimination, partially to assuage the guilt she feels over her involvement in the suicide of her obese, bullied twin sister. She reluctantly accepts a job offered by handsome publisher Lyle Fletcher, a widower with a vendetta, who sees the recent college grad as salvation for Trend, his fledgling fashion magazine. Torres, however, detests everything the publication stands for, and joins solely to transform its judgmental, objectifying content. As an unexpected romance blossoms, the overconfident, justice-hungry reporter defies orders and infiltrates Mangel's world, only to find herself in the crosshairs of a vigilante group targeting the $60 billion diet industry. Unmasking the killer may save her life but shatter her heart: every clue seems to implicate Fletcher, her mercurial mentor and lover, as the group's mastermind. Slashing Mona Lisa explores body shaming and its victims: the disenfranchised who don't conform to society's arbitrary norms and the lengths they will go to for love and acceptance.

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Saving Grace: A Psychological Thriller

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Review\n***WINNER: 2021 READERS FAVORITE BRONZE MEDAL FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS!***\n**FINALIST: 2021 BEST BOOK AWARDS (MYSTERY/SUSPENSE)**\nPraise for Saving Grace: A Psychological Thriller 
... Ms. Barr's storytelling is a master class of Oooh! Whee! delight ensuring her fans, old and new, a "just-one-more-chapter" reading experience they will not soon forget! -Tonya Mathenia, InD'tale Magazine\n... Expert pacing...A wild ride whose propulsive energy will keep readers turning pages. An intriguing murder mystery that readers will rush to finish." - Kirkus Reviews\nSaving Grace is a psychological thriller with more than enough twists, turns, and misdirection to keep even the most jaded reader turning pages all night long. It is beautifully paced and convincingly narrated, and the suspense builds to a most satisfying conclusion. A terrific read, from start to finish. - Lori Robbins, author of the Silver Falchion Award-winning novel, Lesson Plan for Murder\nSaving Grace is a fun and fast-paced mystery that will have you laughing out loud, while you're wondering if Grace will save herself and catch the bad guys. If you like Susan Isaacs, you'll love D.M. Barr. - Cathi Stoler, author of BAR NONE A Murder On The Rocks Mystery\nIs Grace a delusional paranoid in need of psychiatric help or is she reallyin danger of being murdered by the husband who seems so solicitous? That's the question in Saving Grace, an unstoppable rollercoaster of anovel that is one part Gaslight and one part Suspicion, topped with a twist of Me-Too. Reality itself shifts, as the suspense builds and Grace fights to define who and what she is. Masterfully written and plotted with memorable characters, Saving Grace asks the reader to look beneath the surface to find the truth. I give this novel an enthusiastic two thumbs up. - S. Lee Manning, author of Trojan Horse\nSaving Grace is a roller coaster ride of fun and frantic sleuthing that steadily builds to a thrilling climax. A page turner, Saving Grace was impossible to put down! -Suzanne Trauth, Author, Dodie O'Dell Mystery Series 
This twist-filled mystery by D.M. Barr offers plenty of wit, a nice supporting cast, heart-stopping finale and, best of all, an underestimated, in-over-her-head hero worth rooting for. - Deb Pines, author of the Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Murder Mystery Series.\nThe latest treat for mystery lovers and a contemporary story of riveting suspense. - June Trop, author of the Miriam bat Isaac Mystery Series\nSaving Grace is a testament to a main character literally writing her way out of mortal danger, with more than one dead body along the way. - Rona Bell, author of the award-winning short story, Prey of New York.\nThis book is a page-turner, with many twists and turns. The writing is well crafted, creating a fast-paced, exciting scenario. Author D. M. Barr will keep every reader on the edge of her/his seat in this compelling work. A fascinating read! - Deborah Lloyd, Readers' Favorite 
Saving Grace by D.M. Barr was an exciting psychological thriller. I haven't read anything quite like it before. I would highly recommend this book to others and am excited to see what else this author has in store! - Shannon Winings for Readers' Favorite\nI enjoyed Saving Grace because it is a complex novel that will keep you intrigued. D.M. Barr has done a great job of writing a wonderful suspense thriller that will keep you intrigued to the very last page. - Sherri Fulmer Moorer for Readers' Favorite 
D.M. Barr weaves a yarn with strong themes and characters that are real and fascinating. I couldn't put it down. Saving Grace: A Psychological Thriller was a wonderful companion for the night. - Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite\n"A psychological thriller with more than enough twists, turns, and misdirection to keep even the most jaded reader turning pages all night long." –Lori Robbins, author of the Silver Falchion Award-winning novel, Lesson Plan for Murder 
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