All the Guns and Whistles

by Katy Lee

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She’s hiding from killers. He’s hunting the truth. Neither expected murder, the mafia…or each other.

Jayda Simone, a law student, never expected to stun—literally—a mob boss at the library. Now, going on the run is her only option, and a Christmas reunion cross-country train trip with her quirky former foster family offers the perfect escape. The catch? The mob’s onboard too. And so is Michael Blair, a charming New York journalist—and her former foster brother, who has a nose for a story—and eyes that rattle Jayda more than her Taser. As the train heads into the snowy Rockies and bodies start to drop, Jayda must stay a step ahead of the mob, protect her heart from the man she never dared trust, and fake Christmas cheer to keep her foster family in the dark.

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Book Details

Genre

Romantic Suspense/Romantic Mystery

Subgenre

Holiday (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc.), Mystery/Suspense, Inspirational, Christian, Action/Adventure

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

May 15, 2026

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Gun violence / shootings, Murder or attempted murder

Representation

Adoption or foster-care representation

Editorial Reviews

The story takes place on a train. Who doesn’t like trains? Add a damsel in distress who asks the help of a handsome investigative journalist, and we have the makings of a fine Hitchcock movie. Christmas with North by Northwest vibes. I felt like I was watching film noire. I don’t know why train stories make me imagine scenes in black and white, but they do. The characters spend some time hiding in shadows, and there’s even a Christmas ghost, or angel, or something. Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn take a ride on the Polar Express. ~Reader ReviewA frenemies to lovers, you’ll find this story packed with on the run action with touches of kisses only. The characters are likeable and the author did a fairly good job creating depth despite the shorter book length. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the book’s plot. One that will keep you guessing to the end and yet still leaving you with a happily ever after. ~Reader Review

About the Author

#1 Publishers Weekly best-selling author Katy Lee has penned over forty novels full of character-driven suspense, romance and inspiration. She is a multi-award finalist for the RITA® Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award, and the Selah Award celebrating excellence in mystery and suspense.