
Welcome to the Gem Provenance Legacy series by Kiva Wolfe — a world where rare gemstones, hidden motives, and quiet dangers influence the lives of those seeking the truth. In this high-stakes romantic suspense, everyone has a secret, and every secret comes with a price — sometimes one worth killing for. Each book reveals a new chapter of international intrigue and personal discovery, woven with the subtle pull of redemption.
Meet the characters whose stories bring this legacy to life.

Spanning decades and continents, this three‑book romantic-suspense series follows the Stanovic family as they are pulled ever deeper into the glittering, treacherous world of the international gem trade. A murdered child and a missing shipment of rare paraíbá tourmalines unravel into a web of obsession, betrayal, and the deadly pursuit of a fabled red diamond.
Former triathlete, Dominick Stanovic, stumbles into a violent underworld after discovering the Russian Mafia’s role in his nephew’s death. His search for answers exposes a Brazilian criminal syndicate and a cache of stolen tourmalines. Torn between loyalty, forbidden love, and the truth he can no longer ignore, he is thrust into a world where every alliance is dangerous, and every choice has a cost.
Dominick returns to Brazil chasing a ghost and a promise. A cryptic message suggests that Mala — the woman he loved and lost — may still be alive. As he searches for answers, he resumes his failed quest for a legendary diamond and ventures once more into the unforgiving Amazon, where old enemies hunt him, and the truth behind the missing tourmalines threatens to ignite a war.
Red Flash has been honored across multiple genres and communities. In 2026, the Manhattan Book Awards presented Red Flash with a Silver Seal, praising its “quiet brilliance” and the soft afterglow it leaves behind. Also in 2026, it was an Indies Today Honoree for Romance–Suspense and earned recognition from the American Legacy Book Awards for its blend of Family Saga and Multicultural Mystery/Suspense. Most recently, it received the International Impact Book Award for Multicultural & Interracial Romance.
"Readers who appreciate slow-burn suspense, morally complex characters, and romantic tension infused with danger will find much to admire in this moody, character-driven thriller.” —Booklife (appearing in the March 2026 issue of Publishers Weekly)
“Wolfe’s narrative is packed with dramatic events… the high stakes will keep readers engaged.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Rare jewels, passion, surprise, murder, revenge – and characters we care about. Who could ask for anything more? Kiva Wolfe’s RED FLASH is a terrific, involving yarn.” Thomas Sawyer – bestselling author of The Sixteenth Man and No Place to Run, and Head Writer of Murder, She Wrote
"Red Flash gives us a thrilling ride toward a shocking climax and an ending that has further story to reveal...This is a superb debut novel for Wolfe, and we'll look forward to more.” —Barbara Steiner, bestselling author of Mystery at Chilkoot Pass
"Kiva Wolfe captures the reader with a tale as exotic and colorful as the gemstones glittering its pages." — 06/05 Christone Goff, bestselling author of the Birdwatcher Mysteries

2026 International Impact Book Award winner for Romance - Multicultural & Interracial.
Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards for Multicultural Fiction.
Recipient of the Manhattan Book Award Bronze Seal for a story that speaks with a steady heart and lingers in its own honest, memorable way.

At the July 2026 IIBA Event, the author celebrated her Multicultural and Interracial Romance Award for Red Flash and Tears of Iemanjá alongside an inspiring community of fiction and nonfiction authors whose work continues to shape and uplift readers around the world.
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