A Wrongful Death, Kate Wilhelm

A chance encounter while trying to withdraw from the world entangles Barbara Holloway in murder and intrigue. She doesn't do any lawyering in this one. Hard to put down, and I was busy when I was reading this, too.

Wolf Star, Tanith Lee

Claidi is kidnapped on her wedding day in retaliation for the havoc she caused in the last book.

I liked this story, but I'm not sure about where this series is going. Way more set up for a sequel than the first one.