The Russell House

A grieving young widow. An absent father. A grand estate built on silence, ghost stories, and generations of secrets.

When Roxanne Russell's mother dies, her father is nowhere to be found—away on an extended business trip. Desperate and alone, the young military widow leaves dozens of messages, but receives nothing in return: no call back, no answer, only deafening silence.

Forced to return to The Russell House, Roxanne steps back into an estate shadowed by shifting fortunes, scandalous affairs, and long-buried family mysteries. From an heirloom quilt passed down through generations to whispers of a ghost haunting its halls, the house keeps its own history—and guards its secrets fiercely.

As Roxanne uncovers the truth behind her father's silence and the resilient women who came before her, she must confront a haunting choice: remain trapped by the legacy of the past, or break free to forge her own future.

Why Readers Love The Russell House:

• Suspenseful Family Mystery: A young military widow searching for answers amidst deep family secrets.
• Rich Multi-Generational Heritage: Haunting family lore, heirloom quilts, and decades of hidden rivalries.
• Resilient Female Lead: An unforgettable story of grief, strength, and uncovering the truth.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric family sagas, historical drama, and mystery-laced women's fiction.

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A Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. That first book blossomed into a series set in Las Vegas, The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries; 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas', 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower', 'The Las Vegas Special', 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate'.
Donna has since published dozens of novels covering many themes and genres. She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, lyrics for classic country songs and even a delightful children's book. Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and has spent multiple weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with her shelter rescues furbabies. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas, a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!