title: Deadly Remains: A Clairvoyant's Complicated Life
author: Katherine M Bayless
description: Daydreamer and committed late sleeper, Katherine Bayless writes paranormal fantasy and romance for fun and occasional profit. When she isn't adventuring vicariously through her stories, Katherine crafts handmade greeting cards, lays waste to the Scourge in World Of Warcraft, and indulges various addictions to cooking shows, science documentaries, and digital photography. She lives in view of ancient volcanoes with her husband, three children, and a sweet but shamelessly spoiled whippet named Patches.
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  _**Sometimes secrets are better left in the past**_
  
  Renowned anthropologist Catherine March fears she’s the biological daughter of
  a convicted serial killer. Tormented for years by nightmares and vague
  memories, she’d make a deal with the devil to investigate her mysterious
  adoption. Nick LaSalle eagerly takes the case, determined to prove someone is
  willing to kill to keep Catherine’s past buried. But when the evidence hits
  too close to Nick’s home, he has a choice to make—uncover the truth or protect
  his reputation and family name…
  
   _ **“You’re trembling,” he said.**_
  
  “I think I’m still in shock.”
  
  He slipped his fingers through her hair, lifting her face so that he could
  stare into her eyes. “Maybe I should stay.”
  
   _Yes, please stay. The sun will be setting soon and I don’t want to be alone
  in the dark._
  
  “I’m fine. I don’t want you to think that I’m some frightened little bunny who
  can’t take care of herself.” She paused on a sharpened breath. “I re