Kindle
$3.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$12.99
Kindle Price: $3.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Marilyn Baron
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Alibi Kindle Edition

by Marilyn Baron (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
See all formats and editions
Merritt Saxe, newly hired public relations specialist with the Florida prison system, answers an urgent plea from their division’s director, Willard Ware Baintree. Following his orders, she finds him in the apartment of his mistress, his bloody T-shirt and the mistress’s dead body convincing her the criminal justice superstar is himself a criminal. The director claims he didn’t kill the woman and coerces Merritt into being his alibi.

Meanwhile, as the director pulls her farther into his web of lies, Merritt breaks with her longstanding boyfriend and begins a steamy relationship with hunky attorney Israel Goodspeed, whose brother works for the director. Yet how can she trust Israel with her secret or her heart when she suspects the director has been orchestrating their relationship to keep her in line? Speaking out about the cover-up could cost her more than time in jail…it could cost her life.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    194 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    September 13, 2017
  5. File size
    2186 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074LYFHKV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (September 13, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2186 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1509216111
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Marilyn Baron

Marilyn Baron

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

I'm a public relations consultant in Atlanta and a member of Georgia Romance Writers (GRW) and Atlanta Writers Club. I am the past co-chair and current steering committee member of Roswell Reads and a member of the Atlanta Authors Committee. I've won writing awards in Single Title, Suspense Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy, and Novels with Strong Romantic Elements. I was The Finalist in the 2017 Georgia Author of the Year Awards in the Romance category for Stumble Stones: A Novel, and the 2018 Georgia Author of the Year Finalist in the Romance Category for The Alibi. I write in a variety of genres, including humorous Women's Fiction; Romantic Suspense/Thrillers; Historical Romance, Fantasy and Cozy Mysteries. I write short stories, have written for anthologies, and I've even written a musical with my sister, Florida artist Sharon Goldman, called Memory Lane about Alzheimer's. Please visit my Web site to find out more about my novels at www.marilynbaron.com.

I graduated from The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a major in Public Relations. Born in Miami, Florida, I live in Roswell, Georgia, with my husband.

What's unique about my writing? I try to inject humor into everything I write, from romantic suspense to women's fiction. I like to laugh and I think my readers do too. I tend to feature older heroines, because let's face it, we're not getting any younger.

DESTINATION FICTION: While I'm not writing, I enjoy reading, traveling, eating Italian food and hovering over my two daughters and two granddaughters. I studied in Florence, Italy, for six months during my senior year in college and set many of my books in Florence and other places I've visited.

Connect with me on:

Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

New Release: Blame it on the Moon, released June 21, 2023, from The Wild Rose Press, my 30th work of fiction.

Here is a 5+-star review from N.N. Light's Book Heaven.

Strange things can happen on a blood moon, as Petra soon discovers. Everything has changed but is this a nightmare or a second chance at life. I can safely say this book is the most original premise I’ve ever read. It had me thinking thoughts I haven’t had since I was in university. Blame it on the Moon is an unputdownable read you’ll finish in one sitting.

It starts with the world-building. Marilyn Baron is a prolific author who knows how to create an addictive yet relatable world. She uses words to lure the reader into the world she’s created. It’s such an immersive reading experience.

The characters are well-written with emotional tension. I connected with Petra right away. She’s a woman who’s been through a lot and then deals with what happens as a result of the blood moon. Her family has moved on without her. What should she do? This is her dilemma and it’s a realistic one. The other characters are well-drawn and make an impact.

The writing is sophisticated and yet has a realistic vibe. Marilyn Baron describes each scene with emotion and accuracy. Her characterization and descriptive narration paint a picture that draws the reader into the story. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop until the very last page.

If you’re looking for an original story, pick up Blame it on the Moon. I strongly recommend this book to all readers.

My Rating: 5+ stars

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
12 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Phyllis G. Weiss
5.0 out of 5 stars As someone who can't wait to read the next book ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
Verified Purchase
As someone who can't wait to read the next book by Marilyn Baron, I have to say she continues to deliver clever writing, interesting and compelling characters and plot as well sizzling romance. Once I started "The Alibi," I couldn't put it down. Read any of her books, and you too will be hooked on this outstanding author.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars The Alibi
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
Verified Purchase
If you like romantic mysteries, you will love Marilyn Baron's latest book. An entertaining and quick read from the first to last page.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
booklover
3.0 out of 5 stars More Romance Than Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
3.5 Stars

Many thanks to the author / Wild Rose Press, Inc / Netgalley for the digital copy of THE ALIBI. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

How would you react if your boss used you as an alibi? He says he didn't kill his pregnant lover ... but Meritt Saxe sawthe body and saw her boss covered in blood. Although she is appalled and scared, he forces her to help him cover up the crime.

She's new at her job and doesn't want to mess that up ... but now she's convinced her boss is a murderer ... so will he come after her if she doesn't keep quiet?

Meritt blames the stress on the breakup with her boyfriend, but then she meets attorney Israel Goodspeed. When she finally breaks down and tells him what she knows, he becomes her protector.

But what will her boss do when confronted?

This is a very short read... less than 150 pages. While well-written, it comes across as more romance than mystery. There is very little suspense and most of the action revolves around Meritt and her boyfriends.
Helpful
 Report
Turning Another Page
5.0 out of 5 stars The Alibi
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
So you go to school for four years. You have a boyfriend who says that he loves you and wants to marry you. You get out of school and can't find a job in your town that fits your degree. What do you do? Where does that leave you? For Merritt Saxe, this is so not an easy decision. She is faced with moving out of town to work in her field as a Public Relations Specialist OR stay where she is in a dead-end job and hope for her boyfriend to propose after he gets out of law school in three years. Baron has a compelling and entertaining story that will leave readers craving more of these characters lives!

What Merritt thought was a perfect entry-level job in her suited field, turns quickly into a nightmare. What do you do when you have a love struck boss, and an arrogant director who runs the Florida prison system? You suck up and hope that you are doing your job right! When Merritt's boss leaves for the day unexpectedly, she puts Merritt in charge and tells her that nothing should go wrong in her absence. But that is EXACTLY what happens. Shortly after Peggy leaves the office, Director Willard Baintree calls to request assistance. He provides her the address and tells her to get over to him as soon as possible, without letting anyone know of his whereabouts. What seems a little suspicious at first, becomes downright criminal upon seeing the director in blood-stained clothes and his mistress's dead body in the next room. After telling her that he didn't kill her, Merritt knows that she is now his alibi and fears for her life. She has to be at his every beck and call, right? Wouldn't that make her an accessory to murder if she told anyone? Their secret cannot stay bottled up forever, especially once she finds the man of her dreams who happens to be...a lawyer.

Baron does a superb job with character development and credibility. As this mystery slowly unfolds, so many things are thrown at these characters in rapid succession--making the story fun and enticing! The pace is fast, which is a preference for most and the story is creative. If you are a reader of mystery, suspense, and crime fiction, you may want to pick this up!

A copy of this book was provided to Turning Another Page by Book Unleashed, but this in no way affects our honest opinion of the book or the review that has been written. We provide a five-star rating for The Alibi by Marilyn Baron.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Lilly's Book World
5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017
Oh, a mystery that has gripped me from the start. I am not sure why I don’t read much of these stories, but this particular book was all to my liking. I was intrigued from the blurb and so happy to find out it was definitely a time well spent while reading. Meritt Saxe answer her boss’ request to come pick him up and finds herself caught up in a murder that puts her in a very undesirable position. She tells her story about how she had to deal with a secret, all the while trying to find her happiness and regain a balance in life.

 What made me like the book even more was the tone of the narration. Merritt’s voice is like listening to a friend confessing her secret, simple and even regretful at times. The difference between the innocent and young PR specialist and the mature character that relates the events is well defined. We see her struggle to prove herself in a rather aggressive world – working in the prison system is not a difficult job, especially for a woman.

The Romance blends beautifully with the thriller side of the story. I believe the author did a wonderful job combining the two, so that the story never leaves its focus. Merritt and Israel’s relationship is under the same painful secret and she will struggle if she should trust him or not.

All in all, I am really pleased with “The Alibi”. It is a great book for fans of crime and thriller, but as well for romance lovers. This is my first book by Marilyn Baron, but I’ve heard so many great things about her writing and our current story is a proof of that. She is definitely an author worth following. Enjoy !  

(I have received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour organized by Book Unleashed)
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report