A murder investigation at a San Francisco hospital forces personal and professional worlds to collide.
ER physician Jen Dawson has built a life she understands, with long shifts at San Francisco Community Hospital, triathlon training, and a steady relationship with homicide detective Tommy Vietti. But when one of Jen’s colleagues becomes the prime suspect in a murder, her personal and professional worlds collide.
As the investigation deepens, Jen is forced into close contact with Amanda Hawthorne, a formidable District Attorney whose sharp instincts and dangerous appeal challenge everything Jen thought she knew about herself. When they clash over Jen’s role as a witness in the case, professional tension exposes fault lines of desire and loyalty that no one involved is prepared to face.
With a murderer still at large and careers and relationships on the line, Jen must decide whether to reveal the truth, and what it may cost when it finally comes out.
Bourbon Chase is the first book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, blending legal and crime thrillers with a slow-burn, character-driven romance.
★★★★★ "Couldn't love this series more if I tried. It has the most amazing mix between love, action, thriller, and some comedy!" Amazon Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A wild ride… it hooks you and doesn’t let go."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Messy, emotional, and impossible not to care about."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A who-done-it until the end."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The slow, honest relationship between Amanda and Jen was beautifully written."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "These are characters you want to spend time with. "
★★★★★ "This book (heck, the whole series) is FANTASTIC! Rarely do books get into my thoughts like these did - I would think about them during the day at work. The two main characters, Amanda & Jen, are people I wish were my real friends...The books are so good & I cannot recommend them highly enough...More! More! More Venice! :)" Goodreads Reviewer
A high-profile murder trial ignites a war between the District Attorney’s office and the Italian mafia.
District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne is preparing to prosecute the murder of a hospital employee and the attempted killing of a physician when the case begins to escalate beyond the courtroom. Witnesses disappear. Threats multiply. Violence follows close behind.
As the pressure mounts, Amanda’s personal life becomes increasingly exposed. Her relationship with ER physician Jen Dawson is tested as the danger moves closer to home, and safety is no longer guaranteed. When Jen’s ex, Detective Tommy Vietti, resurfaces with unfinished business tying all three of them together, old loyalties and unresolved tensions complicate an already volatile case.
With lives at risk and the judicial system less than satisfactory, Amanda must decide whether to take justice into her own hands and what lines she is prepared to cross to protect the people she loves.
Amanda’s Dragonfly is the second book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, blending legal and crime thrillers with high-stakes danger and a slow-burn, character-driven sapphic romance.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Everything you want in a legal thriller, and more."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Amanda Hawthorne is a total badass!"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Nice balance of mystery, terror and romance."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Not just a lover. Not just her best friend. Her soul mate."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Strong female lead characters."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This series just keeps getting better and more involved all the time. I don't know how a person writes a book like this, but I bet it's not easy! So involved, so detailed and so, so good! And you get to find out what Amanda's Dragonfly is, too!" Goodreads Reviewer
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A murder tied to global finance drags the DA’s office into a game no one is meant to win.
When a young cybersecurity analyst is found dead on a tranquil California beach, Detective Tommy Vietti expects the feds to snatch up the case. Instead, he and DA Amanda Hawthorne are requested to work with an unexpected partner: Roxanne “Roxy” MacNeil, a sharp-edged Scottish banking investigator whose authority, methods, and true purpose remain deliberately unclear.
As the case pulls Amanda and Tommy from San Francisco into the shadowy intersection between banking, intelligence agencies, and organized crime, the stakes escalate beyond anything either of them can foresee. What begins as a single homicide exposes a financial crime so sensitive that silence becomes policy—and justice negotiable.
But the danger isn’t only professional. Roxy’s presence unsettles more than the investigation. Amanda’s relationship with her fiancée, Dr. Jen Dawson, fractures under the weight of secrets, ambition, and a temptation Amanda knows she should avoid—but may not.
In a world where truth is rationed and loyalty is currency, one wrong move can cost a career, a family, or a life.
Stabscotch is the third book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a legal and crime thriller where politics, power, and desire collide—with consequences no one walks away from unscathed.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "You will want to immediately read the next installment."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Filled with intrigue, deception and betrayal."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Alexi Venice delivers again!"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The ending had me gnashing my teeth in anticipation."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Be prepared not to get anything done until you finish this book. "
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "An emotional & entertaining story with characters that become so authentic they truly become like they're your family in your mind. The riveting plot lines draws you in without you even noticing & the action is compelling enough to grab, hold & keep you anticipating the "end game.'" Goodreads Reviewer
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When private secrets become political weapons, reputations aren’t the only fallout.
District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne returns to San Francisco determined to rebuild her life after treatment for prescription drug addiction. Instead, she walks straight into the most brutal re-election campaign of her career. Her opponent is ruthless and well financed. The media is circling. And someone is digging where they shouldn’t.
When confidential therapy records from the Cohen Clinic are leaked online, Amanda’s recovery, credibility, and career are weaponized overnight. The attack bears the fingerprints of an old enemy—one who understands that reputations are easier to destroy than lives.
Dr. Jen Dawson is already rebuilding after Amanda’s betrayal, trying to carve out a future that doesn’t revolve around politics or damage control. But when a manufactured malpractice claim drags her into the smear campaign, Jen is forced back into Amanda’s orbit—and into a public role she never wanted.
As digital attacks spill into real-world violence and the line between political strategy and personal revenge disappears, Amanda and Jen must decide what they’re willing to risk to protect their family—and whether forgiveness is possible when every mistake has been archived, leaked, and replayed.
Because in this race, survival matters more than winning—and some truths are deadlier than lies.
Tinted Chapstick is the fourth book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a legal and crime thriller where recovery, revenge, and power collide, and love is tested under a spotlight that never switches off.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This series just took it to another level."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Full of suspense and very engaging."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Flawed as they are lovable."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Some of the best writing available to LGBTQ readers."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Crime, broken trusts, passion, drive."
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Power makes enemies, and not all of them announce themselves.
Newly re-elected, San Francisco District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne should be at the height of her authority. Instead, she is pulled into a volatile case when a senior tech executive accuses a presidential candidate of sexual assault, only to be found murdered days later in his own home.
Working with Detective Tommy Vietti, Amanda is forced to navigate a case where sex, consent, and political ambition collide under intense public scrutiny. As evidence points toward blackmail and hidden surveillance within Silicon Valley’s elite, the investigation unexpectedly spirals out of control while becoming increasingly dangerous to pursue.
The pressure does not stop at the Hall of Justice. Amanda’s private life is targeted, her credibility tested, and her office destabilized from within. Someone close to her is watching, waiting, and driven by a very personal motive.
In a city where influence outweighs truth, Amanda must decide how far she is willing to go to protect justice, her career, and the people she loves.
Sativa Strain is the fifth book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a legal and crime thriller where power corrupts quietly and the most dangerous threats are the ones already inside the system.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Sexy deeply written characters."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Totally riveting!"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Thrilling murder mystery."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Love the relationship between Jen, Amanda and Tommy."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The all-consuming love between the two women is perfect. "
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Another Hit! This series is such a great read and Sativa Strain was another fantastic installment. The author kept me engaged with the characters and plot twists throughout. Intrigue and romance abounds in each novel. I cannot wait for the next book in this series." Goodreads Reviewer
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When a private mistake becomes a public weapon, lives and careers fall apart.
District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne has no one to blame but herself when an intimate photo from her past explodes across the internet. The fallout is immediate and devastating. Her career collapses. Her credibility evaporates. And her relationship with Dr. Jen Dawson shatters overnight.
Humiliated and furious, Jen leaves San Francisco with their daughter, seeking refuge with her family in rural Wisconsin. Away from the city, the politics, and the constant danger, Jen begins to imagine a life that feels calmer, safer, and entirely her own. When an old acquaintance offers her something new and intoxicating, the distance between her and Amanda grows wider.
Left behind, stripped of her authority and spiralling under the weight of addiction and regret, Amanda must confront who she is without the job that once defined her. As the consequences of the scandal continue to unfold, she realises that repairing the damage will require more than apologies or grand gestures.
Because some betrayals do not fade quietly, and forgiveness is never guaranteed.
#SandyBottom is the sixth book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a legal and crime thriller where scandal destroys certainty, love is tested by distance, and the hardest fight is rebuilding what has been broken.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A fast paced dramatic thriller romance."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Overflowing with mystery and intrigue."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The writing keeps you on the edge of your seat."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Complicated relationships, intriguing characters and compelling drama."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Well written with authentic characters."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Couldn't love this series more if I tried. It has the most amazing mix between love, action, thriller, and some comedy!" Amazon Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Wow, this is a great series!!! Loved it!! I feel that I know the main characters: Jen, Amanda and Tommy." Goodreads Reviewer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "#Fabulous. I was excited to see this new book in the series and was unable to put it down. The drama around Amanda's job and relationship kept me hooked. A fabulous book and I can't wait for the next!" Goodreads Reviewer
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Lady Hawthorne is the Winner of two 2022 Lesfic Bard Awards: in Mystery and in Action & Adventure
A global attack forces three professionals back onto the same battlefield.
After a bioterrorist attack leaves communities across the Midwest and Europe in crisis, District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne, Detective Tommy Vietti, and Dr. Jen Dawson are pulled into the aftermath from different professional angles. What begins as emergency response quickly becomes something far more lethal.
Amanda and Tommy are drawn into an international investigation that pushes them beyond the limits of law enforcement and onto the international stage. Jen stays on the front line, treating victims and confronting the human cost of decisions made far above her pay grade. Separated by duty and distance, all three are forced to rely on trust that has already been tested.
As the search for answers leads overseas and the pressure intensifies, personal history collides with global consequences. Survival depends not on weapons or expertise, but on whether they can still function as a unit when everything around them is breaking apart.
Because when the threat is this catastrophic, no one walks away untouched.
Lady Hawthorne is the seventh book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a crime and conspiracy thriller where loyalty is tested under global pressure and survival demands unity.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Twists! Turns! Terror! Drama, death, dedication!"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A wild international ride of intrigue."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Fast-paced thrillers that are served over lovely helpings of romance."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This whole series was captivating."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Another great book by Alexi."
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They fought to get to the altar. Now something is determined to tear them apart.
At last, Amanda Hawthorne and Dr. Jen Dawson are ready to marry. Surrounded by family, friends, and the wild beauty of the Northern California coast, the wedding weekend is designed to mark their celebration after enduring years of danger, distance, and sacrifice.
But peace has never come easily to them.
As celebrations begin, unease shadows the happiness. Amanda is unsettled by instincts she does not fully understand and fears she cannot ignore. Detective Tommy Vietti, standing beside them as always, is struggling with news that could change everything he thought his future would be.
When an unexpected threat turns the wedding weekend into something dangerous, the bond between Amanda, Jen, and Tommy is tested one last time. Not as investigators or agents, but as a family fighting to protect what they have built.
Because some happily ever afters are not guaranteed, they are survived.
Wedding Balloon is the eighth book in The San Francisco Mystery Series, a crime and conspiracy thriller where love, loyalty, and survival collide at the moment everything is meant to begin.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Flawed and very relatable characters."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "You’ll smile along with the whole family."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "High stake, roller-coaster moments."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The characters felt so real, I wished they were my real friends."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Can’t wait for book 9!"
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