When Rachel, Mariah's best friend in murdered, she doesn't buy the official story that Rachel was using again and helping to smuggle drugs. But when Mariah digel deeper into the murder, she uncovers more than she bargained for--the roots of a conspiracy sunk deep into the bedrock of Cuidad Juarea and El Paso. Now the sinister powers think Mariah has learned too much. She is now the one being hunted. Framed. Threatened. Mariah finds herself dodgine corrupt local cops and a murderous drug cartel, not sure where to turn or who to turst. On one hand there's hasnsome DEA Agent Dale Warner. As teenagers, Mariah fell in love with Dale, but cand she turst him now? Then there is suave, sexy Phillip Ortiz--a man in the Security business with a dangerous side. He says he loves her, willing to do whaever it takes to win her and keep her safe. Caught between the two of them, Maraih's facing a fight for her life and her heart--and there's no telling who or what will surive the outcome. Mariah: Blood of the New Moon is a thrilling, romantic suspense featuring a storyline ripped from today's headlines.