Welcome to the literary world of Kay Brooks, award-winning author of romantic thrillers, heartfelt biographies, and keepsake journals that capture stories worth remembering.
What began on quiet afternoons while my children napped, collected dust during my working career but were polished in my retirement, has grown into a catalog of over eighteen published works and a passionate community of readers who love small-town secrets, second chances, and stories that keep you turning pages long past bedtime. Writing has never just been a hobby for me. It is how I make sense of the world, and hopefully, how I help you escape it for a little while.
All of my romantic thrillers are rooted in small towns but seven of them are set in Edmondsville, Virginia, a small town with a big heart and even bigger secrets. Whether you are discovering it for the first time through The Row Series or diving into the mystery and suspense of the Bennett Auction Series, Edmondsville has a way of pulling you in and refusing to let go. Beyond fiction, my biographies and journals celebrate real lives and the legacies worth preserving because every life has a story that deserves to be told.
I am honored that my work has been recognized by the American Writing Awards, the CIBA Hearten Book Awards, the Indie Gold Awards, the Author Shout Book Awards, and the Outstanding Creator Awards. But the recognition that matters most? Knowing my stories have found a place in your heart.
So, browse the bookshelf below, find your next favorite read, and do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.
My Bookshelf
The Row Series
Spicer's Challenge
When Aunt Claude plays Cupid from beyond the grave and second chances don’t come with instruction manuals.
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Dreams Fulfilled
He hired her to shop, she stole his heart instead. This season’s hottest trend: love, family and second chances.
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Newfound Love
She’s fighting for her kids, her career, and a chance at love. Sometimes the most unexpected projects lead to the most beautiful results.
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Victory Hill Trilogy
Northwest to Love
Sometimes, the greatest adventures begin with a mis-placed email. From misty coastlines to snow-capped peaks, their love story unfolds with every mile.
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Journey Back to Love
Fate and second chances served with a side of supernatural mystery brought them together again, but will forgiveness make them a couple again?
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Possessed by Love
Two couples, two centuries, one undying love. Sometimes, to find your own love story, you need to help write the ending for another.
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Bennett Auction Series
Mirror Image
She found her reflection in a ghost. Now a killer wants to make it permanent. Can she solve a century-old mystery before she becomes his forever?
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Broken Image
She came home to heal. Someone wants to make sure she doesn’t. Can she trust the man offering her a lifeline before the truth she’s been chasing destroys them both?
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False Image
Women are disappearing. The killer is close. And the one person who can stop him is already in his sights.
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Final Image
The killer has a face he knows. The woman he loves is missing. And somewhere in Edmondsville, someone subconsciously knows the truth — but will they realize it in time?
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Standalones
Persistent Intruder
Two authors, one passionate affair, and a stalker who won’t take “The End” for an answer and the most dangerous plot twist isn’t on the page – it’s in real life.
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Love Again
When old rivals become in-laws, sparks are bound to fly! Sometimes, love deserves a second inning.
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Shadows of Deja Vu
A reporter’s hunch. A psychic’s warning. A killer’s game. Some shadows follow you, even in broad daylight.
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Invincible
She rebuilt her life. Now she’s fighting to keep it. He trained her to be invincible. But can he protect her heart?
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Because I Said So
Every ‘Because I said so’ has a story behind it. Capture your grandmother’s wisdom, recipes, and precious memories in this keepsake journal that bridges generations.
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Wednesdays @3:30 PM
Two cups of coffee, one remarkable life story. Make every Wednesday an opportunity to capture your grandfather’s legacy, one memory at a time.
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Biographies
The Dancing Couple
From towel twists to track triumphs, finish lines to dance floor glides, Nick and Emma’s love story never misses a beat.
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I've Still Got Sand in my SHoes
From a small-town saxophone to international stages, one man’s musical journey proves that when you follow your passion, the beat goes on and leaves a little sand in your shoes.
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White Oak: Tales from the Heart
When outsiders saw trouble, they found family. Through one man’s eyes, discover the true heart of White Oak, where loyalty wasn’t just promised – it was lived.
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Behind the White Beard
With candid honesty and gentle humor, Dale Ballew shares touching stories of hope, loss and the special responsibility of keeping Christmas magic alive.
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Newest Release!
Broken Image
Two losses. One accident that wasn’t. And a town full of secrets that won’t stay buried. Sage must uncover the truth before it finishes what it started.