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 digs deeper into the murder, she uncovers more than she bargained for--the roots of a conspiracy sunk deep into the bedrock of Ciudad Juarez 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 dodging corrupt local cops and a murderous drug cartel, not sure where to turn or who to trust. On one hand there's handsome DEA Agent Dale Warner. As teenagers, Mariah fell in love with Dale, but can she trust 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 whatever it takes to win her and keep her safe. Caught between the two of them, Mariah's facing a fight for her life and her heart--and there's no telling who or what will survive the outcome. Mariah: Blood of the New Moon is a thrilling, romantic suspense featuring a storyline ripped from today's headlines.