Murder in the Mountains

By Danica Winters

On Sale: 3/31/2026
He thought he’d escaped the violence…

But it followed him home.

Military contractor Wade Trapper thought he’d left the horrors of his job behind. Until the refuge he seeks at his family’s ranch is marred by violence. Now he’s suspected of treason and murder. And Marie Costa is the operative tasked with investigating him. Working as an extra on a TV shoot at the ranch allows Marie to get close to Wade. But as the danger escalates, their inability to trust clashes with their powerful mutual attraction. Now they must overcome their suspicions to bring down those behind the murders.

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in the West Glacier Ranch Suspense series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

 Book 1: Rodeo Crime Ring
Book 2: Mystery on the Range
Book 3: Stalked in the Mountains
Book 4: Murder in the Mountains
ISBN: 9780369770929
Imprint: Harlequin Intrigue
On Sale: Mar 31, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural

Danica Winters

Biography

Danica Winters is a bestselling romance author with more than one-million books sold. Her works have earned her bestseller’s recognition from Publishers Weekly, Neilson Bookscan, Walmart, and Amazon. Beyond her writing career, Danica wears multiple hats in the literary world. Currently Danica is a PAN (Published Author Network) Advisor, she provides guidance and support to fellow romance authors, helping them navigate the industry and elevate their craft.
Danica’s passion extends to mentoring aspiring writers. She serves as a guide for Pen 2 Paper and Paper 2 Polished where she assists emerging talents in honing their storytelling skills and finding their unique voice.
Danica is committed to making a positive impact. Her speaking engagements focus on writing and philanthropic causes close to her heart, whether supporting literacy programs, championing environmental conservation, or aiding local communities.
When she’s not immersed in the world of words, Danica can be found in the wilds of Montana, she is usually in the woods hiking or on the river flyfishing.gt;

<i>He thought he’d escaped the violence…</i><br><br><i>But it followed him home.</i><br><br> Military contractor Wade Trapper thought he’d left the horrors of his job behind. Until the refuge he seeks at his family’s ranch is marred by violence. Now he’s suspected of treason and murder. And Marie Costa is the operative tasked with investigating him. Working as an extra on a TV shoot at the ranch allows Marie to get close to Wade. But as the danger escalates, their inability to trust clashes with their powerful mutual attraction. Now they must overcome their suspicions to bring down those behind the murders.<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.</strong><br><br><strong>Discover more action-packed stories in the</strong><strong><strong> West Glacier Ranch Suspense </strong><strong>series. <strong>All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:</strong></strong></strong><br><br> Book 1: <i>Rodeo Crime Ring</i><br>Book 2: <i>Mystery on the Range</i><br>Book 3: <i>Stalked in the Mountains</i><br>Book 4: <i>Murder in the Mountains</i>

ISBN: 9780369770929
Imprint: Harlequin Intrigue
On Sale: Mar 31, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Police & Law Enforcement
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural

Danica Winters

Biography

Danica Winters is a bestselling romance author with more than one-million books sold. Her works have earned her bestseller’s recognition from Publishers Weekly, Neilson Bookscan, Walmart, and Amazon. Beyond her writing career, Danica wears multiple hats in the literary world. Currently Danica is a PAN (Published Author Network) Advisor, she provides guidance and support to fellow romance authors, helping them navigate the industry and elevate their craft.<br>Danica’s passion extends to mentoring aspiring writers. She serves as a guide for Pen 2 Paper and Paper 2 Polished where she assists emerging talents in honing their storytelling skills and finding their unique voice.<br>Danica is committed to making a positive impact. Her speaking engagements focus on writing and philanthropic causes close to her heart, whether supporting literacy programs, championing environmental conservation, or aiding local communities.<br>When she’s not immersed in the world of words, Danica can be found in the wilds of Montana, she is usually in the woods hiking or on the river flyfishing.gt;