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Her Mistletoe Protector
by Laura ScottTAKEN! Pinned inside her wrecked car, Rachel Simon is powerless to stop her son's abduction. Unless she can come up with one million dollars, Joey won't survive until Christmas. With her son's life hanging in the balance, Rachel turns to the one lawman who can help her. His own painful past still shadowing him, Detective Nick Butler is determined not to fail. Racing against a ticking clock, Nick will have to put all his investigative skills to the test if mother and son are to be reunited-and then perhaps he might have a chance at the redeeming power of love.
Holiday with the Millionaire: His Princess Of Convenience Holiday With The Millionaire The Husband She'd Never Met Unlocking Her Boss's Heart (Tycoons in a Million #1)
by Scarlet WilsonAfter a breakup, a woman takes a vacation with a sexy stranger and falls in love in this romantic comedy.Lara Callaway has been cheated on for the last time. She’s enjoying a peaceful stay at her employer’s London town house before embarking on the holiday of a lifetime—alone! Until the unexpected arrival of Reuben Tyler throws her senses into overdrive. . . . The rebellious millionaire becomes her unlikely travel companion, and somewhere between romantic Venice and glamorous Monte Carlo, he is beginning to make Lara feel beautiful again. But can Lara return the favor and show cynical playboy Reuben that he, too, is worthy of love?
Treacherous Slopes
by Terri ReedKILLER COMPETITION A champion ski jumper, Nick Walsh wants one thing: to win the gold for his late brother. Nick has always blamed himself for his family's tragic loss-and so does everyone else. To complicate things, sweet and shy reporter Julie Frost insists on doing a story about him. But as Nick gets closer to achieving his dream, someone will do anything to stop him. Somehow, Nick must keep Julie from getting too close as they confront a threat that can destroy them both. Julie and Nick are on the verge of discovering the truth about his brother's death...unless an unknown murderer finds them first.
Undercover Twin: Twins Separated At Birth (Twins Separated at Birth #1)
by Heather WoodhavenAn academic must trade places with her undercover FBI agent twin in this inspirational romantic suspense thriller.Audrey Clark never knew she was a twin—until she stumbled onto a covert operation. Now with her FBI agent sister shot and in critical condition, going undercover with Agent Lee Benson is the only way to protect her newfound twin. And as her pretend husband, Lee must keep Audrey safe . . . or pay twice the deadly price.The first exciting Twins Separated at Birth novel
Deadly Holiday Reunion
by Lenora WorthA child’s life is in jeopardy in an inspirational romance “full of suspense with a twisted and sinister plot” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Fresh Fiction).Texas Ranger Jake Cavanaugh will do anything to rescue his kidnapped daughter from the clutches of a killer. And that means turning to Ella Terrell—his high school sweetheart—for help. The former FBI agent is lucky to be alive after her own encounter with the vengeful madman. And now history seems to be repeating itself this holiday season. Ella needs time to sort through the past—yet time is a luxury they don’t have. For the kidnapper is taunting them with misleading clues and a ticking clock. But Ella will bring Jake’s child home at all costs—even at the risk of losing her heart and her life . . . From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
The Diamond Secret
by Lenora WorthA New Orleans shop owner turns to a dashing outlaw for safety—and a hunt for treasure—in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Christian romance.He’s a pirate, an adventurer—and Esther Carlisle has just let him into her New Orleans antiques shop. Cullen Murphy claims he knew Esther’s late father . . . and that her wild-dreaming daddy discovered the true location of the legendary chocolate diamond. Esther knows she should show the handsome treasure hunter the door. And she will. In a minute.Then everything changes when gun-wielding thugs barge in and start shooting. Esther may not trust Cullen, but staying at his side is the only way for her to find the diamond first—and stay alive. And some treasures can be found only with the heart . . .
Guarding His Midnight Witness (Honor Bound #4)
by Anna J. StewartShe knows what she saw…Can he believe her?Detective Jack McTavish can’t afford another slipup. So when artist Greta Renault claims to have witnessed a murder without a shred of evidence, he’s tempted to walk. Jack’s gut propels him to pursue this case—and his attraction to Greta. Soon, not only is his job on the line, but Greta’s life is, too…and only Jack can keep her safe.USA TODAY Bestselling Author
He'd Rather Be Dead (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries)
by George BellairsThe mayor of a seaside town is murdered, and a London police detective must sort through motives both political and personal . . . Thanks to its mayor, Sir Gideon Ware, the quiet harbor town of Westcombe has turned into a crowded and rather garish seaside destination where visitors can come to escape the stress of wartime. When Ware collapses at a lavish luncheon, felled by strychnine, Inspector Littlejohn must travel from London to solve the seemingly inexplicable murder. Ware was surrounded by local bigwigs at his table—but that&’s just the beginning of the suspect list, as Littlejohn untangles the rivalries, resentments, and corrupt dealings that permeate this picturesque but troubled community . . . Praise for the Inspector Littlejohn mysteries &“Assured prose, well-drawn characters, and the atmosphere of 1940s wartime England . . . well worth the reader&’s time.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Everything is quite comparable in tone to a really good Simenon.&” —The New York Times &“Dryly ceremonious wit [that] shines from the very first page.&” —Kirkus Reviews
A Secret Colton Baby: Snowstorm Confessions A Secret Colton Baby The Agent's Surrender Cody Walker's Woman (The Coltons: Return to Wyoming #1)
by Karen WhiddonA new addition to Wyoming's most scandalous family Is Theo Colton the father of a baby dropped at his doorstep by a dying socialite? Even more shocked than the sexy bronc-riding champ is his beautiful cook, Ellie Parker. Just as she becomes the baby's nanny, she discovers a terrifying stalker has followed her to Dead River. What's worse-as a mysterious virus quarantines the town, danger goes viral, too. But to Theo and Ellie, the biggest dangers are their sizzling attraction and profound new feelings. Can Ellie tame the cowboy who wants nothing more than a wild ride with women? Or must she deny her heart to save his life?
Death Drops the Pilot (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries)
by George BellairsThings get murky when a ferry captain is found dead in the water in this mystery starring Inspector Littlejohn, &“the model of a calm, rational policeman&” (Publishers Weekly). After a ferry to Falbright carrying forty people runs aground, the skipper is nowhere to be found. When the ferry pilot is discovered under a pier with a knife in his back, Inspector Littlejohn is called in. But he and Sergeant Cromwell are struggling to find clues. Some of the villagers seem to be going out of their way to mislead the police, and there are secrets dating back to the war that need to be unearthed or the entire investigation could be sunk . . . &“When you get a George Bellairs story you get something worth reading.&” —Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Dawn of Legacy: The Monsters And Men Trilogy, Book Three (The Monsters and Men Trilogy)
by Lawrence DavisA wizard turned private security agent takes on crime in Cleveland in the conclusion to The Monsters and Men urban fantasy trilogy.Unexpected crucibles, gut-wrenching loss, and time in prison . . . The last few years have not been kind to Janzen Robinson. His tenure as the unelected Champion of Cleveland was rough, but it’s hard not to catch glimpses of hope as tides of change have rippled throughout the city. Now out of prison, the Artificer is surprised to see just how much his mission and influence have taken root. Full Circle Protection grew from being an operation run out of a beatdown truck to needing a fully functional office. Their ragtag crew of castaways are only a uniform away from seeming professional. And all that ugly that went bump in the night? It began to see that there are no easy meals in the land of Clev. This newfound order is put to the test, though, as a new kind of enemy emerges, launching an attack that isn’t motivated by old vendettas or orchestrated by some secret manipulator. This is an assault that threatens to blur the lines between this world and the sleepy mask it wears, and to take not only their lives but the world Balance with it. The Monsters And Men Trilogy by Lawrence Davis is fast-paced, heart-pounding urban fantasy at its best and no one will see this twist coming.Praise for Blunt Force Magic, book one of the Monsters and Men trilogy;“A modern fantasy with a touch of noir, a dash of detective thriller, and a sprinkling of humor throughout.” —Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Monster
The Return of Mr. Campion: 13 Collected Stories (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
by Margery AllinghamA collection of thirteen short stories brings back an acclaimed Golden Age mystery author’s beloved sleuth, as well as a host of fresh characters and genres.Margery Allingham fans will delight at being reunited with the Queen of Crime’s most thrilling detective, Albert Campion. From capers and traditional mysteries to slice-of-life stories, romantic tales, and even a Christmas story, this anthology is a must-have for Allingham enthusiasts, as well as readers who have yet to discover the esteemed English author.Praise for Margery Allingham“Margery Allingham stands out like a shining knight.” —Agatha Christie“My very favourite of the four Queens of crime is Allingham.” —J.K. Rowling“Margery Allingham deserves to be rediscovered.” —P.D. James“Spending an evening with Campion is one of life’s pure pleasures.” —The Sunday Times“Startlingly good.” —The Guardian“At once exciting and amusing.” —The New York Times
Death on a Quiet Day (The Inspector Appleby Mysteries #Vol. 16)
by Michael InnesFrom a British Golden Age author “in a class by himself among detective story writers,” Scotland Yard Inspector Appleby helps a student solve a murder (The Times Literary Supplement).On holiday in the English countryside with his fellow university students, young David Henchman sets out alone for a hike across the moor. But instead of finding tranquil solitude, he stumbles upon a dead body. At first, David suspects suicide—until he spots a stranger on the moor. At the sound of gunfire, David flees for his life. Once Inspector Appleby heads to the moors, it seems as if Scotland Yard’s most respected detective might have the matter in hand. But things go south when Appleby discovers the corpse on the moor has been swapped with another dead body. With the investigation underway, are Appleby and David bound to become victims of some perilous game? Praise for Michael Innes and the Inspector Appleby series“Wickedly witty.” —Daily Mail“As farfetched and literary as Sayers.” —The Cambridge Companion to Crime Fiction
Gadget
by Nicolas FreelingFrom an Edgar award winner, this thriller about a physicist forced to make an A-bomb is &“a splendid account of the excesses of science and bureaucracy&” (The New York Times). An American physicist working in Hamburg, Jim Hawkins is on his way home from his job at a German nuclear institute when he is rammed off the road and abducted by terrorists. Drugged and taken to a secret location, he wakes to find himself being held hostage alongside his terrified wife and daughters. With nothing else to do but comply with the terrorists&’ demands, Jim begins to build a weapon powerful enough to destroy the world. The target: a conference in Lake Geneva, where heads of state are meeting, even as news of his abduction has reached the ears of the American president, only to be dismissed as rumor. Will anyone be able to convince the world leaders of the threat in time? &“Freeling moves from straight suspense to a science thriller and keeps his kinkiness intact. . . . Brilliant.&” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A Dressing of Diamonds (The Henri Castang Mysteries)
by Nicolas FreelingUnorthodox French detective Henri Castang investigates a kidnapping in this police procedural from an Edgar award–winning British crime novelist.When the daughter of a prominent official goes missing, Inspector Henri Castang is certain the abduction is an act of revenge against the child’s mother. Not only is Collette Delavigne one of France’s youngest judges, but as a magistrate of crimes involving children, Delavigne has certainly aroused a few enemies. But how to find the perpetrator in a sea of cases that could easily have inspired a vengeful kidnapping? All Castang knows for sure is that he needs to act fast, in case the kidnapper has murder on his mind . . . Praise for Nicolas Freeling:“In depth of characterization, command of language and breadth of thought, Mr. Freeling has few peers when it comes to the international policier.” —The New York Times“Nicolas Freeling . . . liberated the detective story from page-turning puzzler into a critique of society and an investigation of character.” —The Daily Telegraph“Freeling rewards with his oblique, subtly comic style.” —Publishers Weekly“Freeling writes like no one. . . . He is one of the most literate and idiosyncratic of crime writers.” —Los Angeles Times
Shotgun Baby (Marriage of Inconvenience #2)
by Tara Taylor QuinnMarriage of InconvenienceHe's fathered a baby-now he needs to find a wife!FBI agent Con Randolph's six-month-old son has been abandoned. The state has arranged an adoption-they just need Con's signature.Con knows they've made a mistake. He's never fathered a baby. But it turns out he's wrong.Horrified and guilty, he tries to claim his son. Yet, as far as the state is concerned, Con doesn't have much to offer a child. He has a risk-filled job; even his marital status is against him.Con doesn't know a single woman who would marry him-or whom he wants to marry. But he does have a best friend-Robyn Blair-who could benefit from a temporary marriage of convenience.Marriage of Inconvenience.
A Knife for Harry Dodd (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries #Vol. 8)
by George BellairsThis night at the pub will be his last . . . A classic whodunit starring the &“affable Scotland Yarder&” (Publishers Weekly). Harry Dodd needs a ride home from the pub—but it&’s not because he&’s schnockered. He&’s actually been stabbed. Unfortunately, no one realizes it until it&’s too late. Who would want to kill such a well-liked fellow? Inspector Littlejohn is called in, and his investigation reveals a recent woeful turn in Dodd&’s life, the ambitious family that cast him out, and a cesspit of jealousy, greed, and tawdry secrets. Then another body turns up, and another . . . Praise for the Inspector Littlejohn mysteries &“Solid and ingenious.&” —The New York Times &“Littlejohn achieves his goal spectacularly and successfully.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“When you get a George Bellairs story you get something worth reading.&” —Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Cold Iron (The Henri Castang Mysteries)
by Nicolas FreelingThe ninth Inspector Castang murder mystery is “a heady pleasure” in which “learning the identity of the miscreant is only one of the delights” (Publishers Weekly).Recently promoted to Commissaire of a small province in northeastern France, Inspector Castang must tread lightly when the wife of a prominent wine merchant is murdered. Especially since the victim’s sister is very well-connected in political circles. Castang has his work cut out for him, especially when his lead suspect turns up dead. . . . Praise for Nicolas Freeling:“In depth of characterization, command of language and breadth of thought, Mr. Freeling has few peers when it comes to the international policier.” —The New York Times“Nicolas Freeling . . . liberated the detective story from page-turning puzzler into a critique of society and an investigation of character.” —The Daily Telegraph“Freeling rewards with his oblique, subtly comic style.” —Publishers Weekly“Freeling writes like no one. . . . He is one of the most literate and idiosyncratic of crime writers.” —Los Angeles Times
Another Man's Child (9 Months Later #8)
by Tara Taylor Quinn9 Months LaterHer baby. His heartache.Her baby. His heartache.Marcus Cartwright is rich and handsome. What's more, he's in love with his wife. And Lisa Cartwright adores her husband. Their marriage, however, is falling apart.That's because Marcus can't give Lisa the baby they've always longed for.Now he's determined to give Lisa her freedom-to find and marry someone else. To have her own child. It's a freedom Lisa doesn't want, but she can't convince Marcus of that.So Lisa decides to take matters into her own hands. She decides to have a baby. And she's not going to tell Marcus until the artificial insemination procedure is over....But will Marcus be able to accept another man's child?
The Rake: A Novel
by William F. Buckley Jr.A prototypical child of the sixties, Senator Reuben Castle coasted through his early life on a cloud of easy charisma, leaving behind more skeletons than Arlington: a highly questionable Vietnam record, an abandoned wife, and worse. Now, two decades later, his greatest dream is within reach. But his personal history is about to become his political epitaph—unless he takes the direst of measures to protect himself.From William F. Buckley Jr.—nationally bestselling author and one of the keenest political minds of our time—comes an ingenious blending of satire and suspense, the riveting tale of an all-too-recognizable presidential candidate and the dark shadows cast behind him.
Rescue from Darkness (Mills And Boon Heroes Ser. #5)
by Bonnie VanakAn FBI agent and a doctor must rely on each other to find a missing child in this romantic suspense thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author.After losing his family years before, Special Agent Kyle Anderson nurses a deep distrust of doctors. But he’d do just about anything—even team up with Dr. Belle North—in order to track a kidnapped child. With time running out, Kyle knows his attention should be focused solely on the case. Yet Belle has him rethinking many of his beliefs, including his vow to never get involved with a witness . . .
Colton's Rescue Mission: Rules In Defiance (blackhawk Security) / Colton's Rescue Mission (the Coltons Of Mustang Valley) (The Coltons of Roaring Springs #12)
by Karen WhiddonWhen a serial killer threatens a ski resort town, a man will do anything to protect the one woman who’s off limits in this holiday romantic suspense.Although the Avalanche Killer has been caught, Remy Colton fears the criminal’s shadow still looms over Roaring Springs, Colorado. With the holiday season approaching, he does his best to keep his mind on his family’s luxury ski resort. But when he meets his brother’s ex-fiancée, Vanessa Fisher, protecting her becomes his first priority. Remy is determined not to fall for the self-assured beauty. But someone is targeting her, and staying close is the only way to keep her safe. And as their connection becomes increasingly undeniable, Remy vows to finally stop a ruthless threat—once and for all.
The Body Next Door: A Novel
by Maia Chance&“Moody and mesmerizing, The Body Next Door takes readers on a twisty, creepy, and compelling ride through family dysfunction and betrayal.&”—Darby Kane, internationally bestselling author of The Engagement PartyThey buried their secrets, but not deep enough…Hannah McCullough&’s life is far from perfect, but you&’d never know it by looking at her. Instead, you&’d see a beautiful young mother wholly devoted to her two children and a docile wife utterly besotted with her self-made millionaire husband, Allan. You&’d see the designer clothes she wears, the luxury car she drives, the dewy-eyed au pair she employs.You wouldn&’t see the dark secret she carries.But when a construction crew unearths the body of a young girl near the McCulloughs&’ vacation home on Orcas Island, Hannah has no choice but to confront her past. She wonders how much Allan knows about the victim and the apocalyptic cult she was connected to. Meanwhile, Allan can&’t seem to understand why his beautiful young bride, as polished and pristine as the collectible artifacts in his glass case, would threaten their fairy-tale lifestyle by digging too deep, in places she knows she shouldn&’t.As the police investigation into the gruesome discovery deepens, the facade of Hannah&’s picture-perfect marriage starts to crumble, and she soon finds herself on a dire hunt for answers. And Hannah&’s search takes an unexpected turn after she crosses paths with three strangers with shocking secrets of their own.
Death in Room Five (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries)
by George BellairsInspector Littlejohn confronts a challenging case across the Channel in this classic mystery from the &“venerable&” British author (Kirkus Reviews). When Alderman Dawson is stabbed to death while visiting the Riviera with a group of English tourists, Inspector Littlejohn puts his holiday on hold to assist the French police. But the suspects are plentiful. The culprit could be one of Dawson&’s fellow travelers—or perhaps someone who encountered him years ago during World War II. While Littlejohn fends off complaints from the impatient members of the tour group and delves into potential motives, he can only hope that his investigation doesn&’t go south along with his much-needed vacation. . . . &“One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story . . . his adroit ironic Inspector Littlejohn is one of the more popular members of the fictional C.I.D.&” —The New York Times &“Mr. Bellairs always gives good value.&” —The Sunday Times
Totally Killer: A Novel
by Greg OlearA young woman’s temp job leads her into a winding and deadly conspiracy in this acclaimed satirical thriller set in 1990s NYC.It was 1991, the era of grunge music, slackers, and Prozac. Taylor Schmidt had just arrived in the Big Apple—twenty-three, single, and jobless. Through the Quid Pro Quo Employment Agency she found the perfect job and the perfect boyfriend. But perfection has its price . . . and within a matter of months, Taylor Schmidt will be gone.In Totally Killer, debut novelist Greg Olear offers a fiendishly clever blend of satire and suspense, pop culture and conspiracy. As Taylor makes her way in the big city, she is quickly ensnared in a plot involving assassination, politics, paranoia, Dick Cheney, the CIA, and Duran Duran.“The title doesn’t lie—Totally Killer truly is.” —Jerry Stahl, author of Permanent Midnight