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Payback Mountain #5
Boroughs Publishing Group
November 2025
On Sale: November 11, 2025
304 pages
Kindle: B0FY4H5XD5
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Romance Contemporary
If you love small towns, strong heroines, and protective heroes, USA Today Bestselling author Diane Benefiel's Forbidden Secrets is the book for you.
Some Secrets Refuse To Stay Buried
Melanie Brennan’s world revolves around her daughter, and she’s worked hard to build a life rooted in safety and love. But when a disturbing incident shakes their quiet town, Melanie turns to former FBI agent Gage Landry, the one man she shouldn’t trust but can’t ignore.
He’s intense, protective, and far too perceptive for Melanie’s comfort. Yet Gage sees through the walls she’s built, and he refuses to back down from either the mystery at hand or the connection growing between them. But uncovering the truth may demand more than she’s ready to give.
As long-buried secrets surface and danger looms closer, Melanie and Gage must learn to trust each other if they want to protect what matters most.
Set against the rugged backdrop of Sisters, California, Forbidden Secrets delivers emotional depth, pulse-pounding suspense, and the unforgettable power of found family. Get your copy today!
Payback Mountain DANGEROUS SECRETS
#1.0
β’ June 2022
 HONEST SECRETS
#2.0
β’ March 2023
 SECRET LIES
#3.0
β’ May 2024
 GUARDED SECRETS
#4.0
β’ December 2024
 FORBIDDEN SECRETS
#5.0
β’ November 2025
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