title: A River Moves Forward: A mind-blowing drama of betrayal, mystery, and heartbreak
author:  Selena Haskins 
description: Selena Haskins is a native Washingtonian. She loves reading, writing, and spending quality time with her family. When she's not writing, she loves to watch a good game of NBA basketball. A River Moves Forward, is Selena's first published book. It's a story that evokes every human emotion as it addresses family dynamics, love and relationships, and issues of poverty and race. Selena creates a mix of uncertainty and infuses events that come together like a well-pieced puzzle. Throughout the book are messages of hope, love, and forgiveness. She is currently working on the sequel, Riding the Waves. For more information about Selena please visit: www.booksbyselena.com facebook.com/booksbyselena Twitter@booksbyselena
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  River of Danger (Secrets of Rios Azules, Prequel)
  
  
  > Number 0 of Secrets of Rios Azules
  
  
  > Alexa Verde
  
  > (2015)
  
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  > Tags: Romance
  
  > Romancettt
  
  
  
  
  
  "Loved it! Alexa's Christian Suspense stories are awesome." - Laura Scott,
  award-winning author of inspirational romantic suspense  
  Dallas reporter River Montenegro returns to her hometown, Rios Azules, in
  south Texas to aid her father, a constantly recovering alcoholic. After the
  notorious Smiling Killer strikes close to her home -- and her own neck, River
  grudgingly accepts help from her childhood friend and first love, who
  unknowingly crushed her heart.  
  When his formerly awkward school buddy is being stalked and attacked, local
  newspaper editor and town favorite Jacob Forrester decides to protect River.
  Falling for River, who blossomed into a confident, beautiful woman, Jacob is
  also eager to take their friendship to a different level. But River always
  made it clear she wouldn't stick around.  
  Scarred and scared, Ri