Who This Author Is

Stephanie Bond writes sharp, witty romantic suspense and women's fiction that leans into spirited heroines and messy, entertaining situations. Kill the Competition showcases her brisk pacing and comic instincts, following a determined protagonist whose plans clash with unexpected complications and romantic tension.

Bond pairs breezy dialogue with high-stakes everyday dilemmas, making emotional stakes feel immediate without slowing the plot. Readers can expect clever banter, plot twists, and a focus on relationships tested under pressure rather than melodrama or longwinded exposition.

Best Place To Start

In a bind

Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Quirky small-town settings • Romantic suspense with humor • Strong-willed heroines

Genres and themes: Romantic suspense • Contemporary romance • Lighthearted mystery

Who this author is best for: Readers who like romance with a dash of danger and playful, character-driven plots will enjoy these books.

Start with the standalone thriller listed here to sample Bond's mix of humor and suspense before exploring other titles.

Top Books To Start With

  1. In a bind

    Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 217 pages.

  2. No peeking...

    Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  3. Watch and learn

    Harlequin • 2008 • standard commitment

  4. Un Error Muy Deseable

    Harlequin • 2006 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  5. Two Guys Detective Agency

    [Stephanie Bond Incorporated] • 2013 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2013 • 197 pages.

  6. Body Movers

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2012 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 400 pages.

  7. Baby, I'm Yours

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2011 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 400 pages.

  8. 4 bodies and a funeral

    MIRA • 2009 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2009 • 347 pages.

  9. Finding Your Mojo

    Harpercollins • 2006 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 372 pages.

  10. In Deep Voodoo

    Avon Books • 2005 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 384 pages.

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