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Deceptions: Deceptions Heavy Artillery Husband Full Force Fatherhood (The Battling McGuire Boys #5)
by Cynthia EdenOld sins cause new problems in the beloved fifth book in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden’s Battling McGuire Boys, which was originally released by Harlequin Intrigue in 2016.People called Elizabeth Snow wild, and once she was. Now she’s the straitlaced librarian with no interest in the wildest McGuire…until she needs him to protect her from a murderous stalker. But her proximity to Delta Force Mac forces her to face the tension simmering between them.Secrets from their pasts threaten Elizabeth and Mac as much as “The Fixer,” who seems to know their every move as they hunt this monstrous killer. Can they trust each other enough to go forward? Or will a shocking truth prove fatal?
Deceptions: A Novel
by Rebecca FraynHOW WELL CAN A MOTHER EVER REALLY KNOW HER CHILD? Julian and Annie have only just announced their forthcoming marriage when Annie’s twelve-year-old son, Dan, fails to come home from school. Despite an extensive police investigation, the days turn into weeks and it is as if Dan has vanished into thin air. Over the next three years Annie refuses to give up hope that somewhere her son is alive and will one day return home. Julian, meanwhile, can’t help but yearn for Annie to put the past behind her and move on. Then, out of the blue, a call brings shocking news of Dan’s fate. And far from being over, it seems the mystery of his disappearance is only just beginning. In spare, searing prose, Deceptions addresses our simultaneous need for—and wariness of—human connection and the extremes that we are driven to by these competing impulses. Marking British literary star Rebecca Frayn’s arrival in the United States, this is fiction at its riveting best.
Deceptions
by Rebecca FraynJulian and Annie have only just announced their forthcoming marriage, when Annie's twelve-year old son Dan mysteriously fails to come home from school. Despite an extensive police investigation, the days turn into weeks and it is as if he has vanished into thin air. Over the next three years, Annie refuses to give up hope that somewhere her son is alive and will one day return home. Julian, meanwhile, can't help but yearn for Annie to put the past behind her and move on. Then, out of the blue, a call from Glasgow brings shocking news of Dan's fate. And far from being over, it seems the mystery of his disappearance is only just beginning. . .
Deceptions
by Judith MichaelDeceptions weaves the spellbinding tale of identical twin sisters who dared to exchange lives. A smashing New York Times bestsellers from Judith Michael.In a glittering world of lazy luxury, Sabrina reigns supreme. Invited to the most elegant parties, pursued by the most desirable men, she yearned for something more. . . . Her twin, Stephanie, is safely married with two adorable children and has everything in life that Sabrina lacks. But Stephanie longs to live like her rich and carefree sister. Changing places was to be their little secret. The game was never meant to get out of control. Neither of them dreamed how easy it would be to get lost in a maze of deceptions. . . .
Deceptions (Sweet Valley High #14)
by Francine PascalAlthough Elizabeth Wakefield knows that Todd is the only boy for her, she agrees to go out with handsome, wealthy Nicholas. She later learns that Jessica is interested in Nicholas. Can she keep Todd and Jessica from finding out?
Deceptions
by Michael WeaverWhen a corrupt U.S. Attorney General unleashes a global network of assassins to hunt down a woman who could destroy both his career and his life, two Mafia-connected men find themselves unwitting protectors of the innocent woman. By the author of Impulse.
Deceptions and Desires
by Melinda Di Lorenzo Melinda Di LorenzoWell, if I'm going to die, at least it's under a man who looks like that. And feels like this.Funny the things that leap to mind when your apartment has just exploded in front of you. Jane Greene wasn't always her name. But she left the original behind the night she finally killed her vicious mobbed-up husband and then bolted.Eight years lying low. Now the only thing standing-lying, really-between her and a crew of vengeful Abruzzi family goons is a man. He says his name is Leo. He wants to save her even more than he just plain wants her. Adrenaline and lust are powerful allies. So they run, together.But more potent than the sheen of sweat between Jane and Leo is a secret. A past that one remembers with grief and regret, and that the other can't begin to guess. Both know that the Abruzzis cannot be stopped. That a tryst is not trust. And that no one will escape unscathed.
Deception's Daughter: The Conjurer, Deception's Daughter, And Without Fear (The Martha Beale Mysteries #2)
by Cordelia Frances BiddlePhiladelphia heiress and amateur sleuth Martha Beale investigates the kidnapping of a society girl on the verge of marriage in Cordelia Frances Biddle&’s second Martha Beale mysteryMartha Beale, now the guardian of seven-year-old Ella and five-year-old Cai, has just returned to Philadelphia after summering in the country. The children have to begin school, and Martha looks forward to a reunion with Thomas Kelman, even though she isn&’t sure where their relationship stands. But a string of robberies is plaguing the city and the nineteen-year-old daughter of one of Philadelphia&’s wealthiest families has vanished. With no unified police force, the mayor depends on Thomas Kelman to sort out criminal matters. Martha reluctantly acts as a liaison between Thomas and the missing girl&’s parents, but the investigation soon takes a darker turn. As suspicion falls on rich and poor alike, both the guilty and innocent become ensnared in a web of deception and escalating violence.
Deceptions (Laws of the Blood #4)
by Susan SizemoreOlympias has long reigned as the Enforcer of Washington, DC, but now her devoted human servant is questioning her command. With no allies, Olympias must stand-alone against those bent on her destruction-no matter the personal cost.
Deception's Pawn
by Esther FriesnerFortune favors the bold in this adventurous tale of broken friendships, forbidden love, and a fiery heroine's journey to escape the role into which she was born. Perfect for YA fantasy fans of Shannon Hale, Malinda Lo, and Tamora Pierce. Maeve, princess of Connacht, seems to have won her freedom. Her father, the High King, is finally allowing her to explore the world beyond his castle. But Maeve soon discovers that being the High King's daughter doesn't protect her from bullying or the attention of unwelcome suitors. Struggling to navigate a new court, she must discourage the advances of her father's rival, who is vying with her host's son for her hand in marriage. Maeve is a pawn trapped between these two boys. Her bold defiance will bring her to the brink of disaster, but her clever gamble may also lead to her independence. Though she faces danger and intrigue, Maeve will also discover what kind of person--and queen--she's destined to become. Praise for award-winning author Esther Friesner: "Fans of Disney's Brave will be delighted to explore the Celtic landscape with another determined, redheaded princess." --SLJ "Bring on the adventure!" --Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author "A perfect blend of the historical and fantastic." --Cindy Pon, author of Silver Phoenix
Deception's Princess
by Esther FriesnerSome lies lead to true adventure. . . .Maeve, princess of Connacht, was born with her fists clenched. And it's her spirit and courage that make Maeve her father's favorite daughter. But once he becomes the High King, powerful men begin to circle--it's easy to love the girl who brings her husband a kingdom.Yet Maeve is more than a prize to be won, and she's determined to win the right to decide her own fate. In the court's deadly game of intrigue, she uses her wits to keep her father's friends and enemies close--but not too close. When she strikes up an unlikely friendship with the son of a visiting druid, Maeve faces a brutal decision between her loyalty to her family and to her own heart.Award-winning author Esther Friesner has a remarkable gift for combining exciting myth and richly researched history. This fiery heroine's fight for independence in first-century Ireland is truly worthy of a bard's tale. Hand Deception's Princess to fans of Tamora Pierce, Shannon Hale, and Malinda Lo.From the Hardcover edition.
Deceptive (Illusive #2)
by Emily Lloyd-JonesYou don't belong with us. These are the words that echo through the minds of all immune Americans-those suffering the so-called adverse effects of an experimental vaccine, including perfect recall, telepathy, precognition, levitation, mind control, and the ability to change one's appearance at will. When great numbers of immune individuals begin to disappear, fear and tension mount, and unrest begins to brew across the country. Through separate channels, superpowered teenagers Ciere, Daniel, and Devon find themselves on the case: super criminals and government agents working side by side. It's an effort that will ultimately define them all, for better or for worse. Pairing high-stakes action with a compelling cast of superhuman characters, Emily Lloyd-Jones's thrilling sequel to Illusive will have readers on the edge of their seats. Look for Emily's first NOVL digital original--Murder on the Disoriented Express--releasing June 9th 2015!
A Deceptive Clarity: Book One) (The Chris Norgren Mysteries #1)
by Aaron ElkinsAn American museum curator in Berlin must find a fake painting—and a real killer—in this mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author of Switcheroo. Chris Norgren, museum curator and Renaissance art expert, heads to Berlin to assist in mounting a sensational exhibit: The Plundered Past—twenty priceless Old Masters looted by the Nazis, thought for decades to be lost forever, and only recently rediscovered. But things quickly get out of hand when Chris&’s patrician, fastidious boss, after sensing a forgery in the lot, turns up dead the very next day—on the steps of a dismal Frankfurt brothel, of all places. Now, Chris faces a daunting task: finding a counterfeit artwork among the masterpieces—and an all-too-real killer whose sights are now set on him. A Deceptive Clarity is the first in the Chris Norgren Mysteries by the multiple award–winning creator of the Gideon Oliver &“Skeleton Detective&” novels—a celebrated master who &“thoroughly understands the art of the murder mystery&” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
A Deceptive Composition (A Lady Darby Mystery #12)
by Anna Lee HuberLady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage, hope they&’ve finally found peace after a tumultuous summer, but long-buried family secrets soon threaten to unravel their lives . . .October 1832. Kiera is enjoying the slower pace of the English countryside. She, Sebastian, and their infant daughter have accompanied her father-in-law, Lord Gage, home so that he can recuperate from the injuries he sustained in a foiled attempt on his life. But as the chill of autumn sweeps across the land, they receive a summons from an unexpected quarter. Lord Gage&’s estranged uncle—a member of the notorious Roscarrock family—has been murdered, and his family is desperate for answers. Despite Lord Gage&’s protests, Kiera and Sebastian press on to Cornwall to assist.It isn&’t long before they discover that almost nothing is as it seems among the Roscarrocks, and they&’ve been lured to their isolated cove under false pretenses. There are whispers of a lost treasure and frightening allusions to a series of murders stretching back decades that touch the lives of the family personally. Kiera and Sebastian are left with no choice but to uncover the truth before the secrets of the past threaten to destroy them all.
A Deceptive Homecoming: A Hattie Davish Mystery (A Hattie Davish Mystery #4)
by Clara McKennaTraveling secretary Hattie Davish is returning to her once-quiet hometown, where a deluge of deadly secrets leaves her feeling anything but welcome…When her good friend Virginia Hayward’s father passes away, Hattie Davish rushes to her hometown of St. Joseph, Missouri. She’s looking forward to visiting the place where she grew up, even if the circumstances bringing her there are bleak. But upon her arrival, she learns that all is not well in St. Joe. Virginia is cold and distant, Frank Hayward’s death is shrouded in mystery, and a string of troubling incidents have descended on Hattie’s alma mater, Mrs. Chaplin’s School for Women. Frank was the school’s bookkeeper, and as Hattie begins investigating the bizarre goings-on, she becomes convinced that someone other than Frank was in the casket—but who? Her search for the truth takes her from the town cemetery, to the home of an infamous outlaw, to the dungeon-like tunnels beneath the State Lunatic Asylum—and brings her face-to-face with a killer bent on the deadliest lesson of all…
Deceptive Innocence (Pure Sin)
by Kyra DavisKyra Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of Just One Night, returns with book one in the thrillingly erotic Pure Sin series featuring a beautiful young woman out for revenge—until she falls in love with the one man whose secrets are as dangerous as her own. (Note: this volume collects Parts 1 - 3 of the previously serialized Deceptive Innocence ebook series.)Ever since Bell’s mother died while serving time for a murder she didn’t commit, Bell’s been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by Jonathon Gable, the head of both the powerful Gable family and an international banking corporation. Now she’s determined to take him down—from the inside.Bell needs access to the Gable home and offices, so she poses as a bartender to seduce her way into the bed—and life—of Jonathon’s rebellious youngest son, Lander. He’s not a typical Gable, spending more time in the dive bars of Harlem than the posh cocktail lounges of the Upper East Side. He has an attraction to danger, a vulnerability Bell isn’t shy about exploiting. It should be easy to uncover the secrets she needs to destroy his family and clear her mother’s name.But it turns out Lander is much more complicated than she ever imagined. He’s enticing, intelligent, mysterious—plus their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Even though Bell knows he’s the enemy, she can’t help but be moved, both physically and emotionally, by the man she swore was just a target. When he finds out the truth she’s sure both their hearts and her plan will be crushed...until she begins to realize that Lander might be hiding his own secrets, darker than she ever imagined.
Deceptive Innocence, Part One
by Kyra DavisPart 1 of Deceptive Innocence--the first book in the sensual, thrilling Pure Sin trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Kyra Davis (Just One Night). A beautiful young woman is out for revenge--only to find the man she's targeting has secrets as dangerous as her own, and a passion she cannot resist.Ever since her mother died while serving time for a murder she didn't commit, Bell's been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by the head of the powerful Gable family, international bankers who will crush anyone for profit, or amusement. Now she's determined to take the Gables down--from the inside. Seducing her way into the life--and bed--of the family's rebellious youngest son, Lander, she figures it should be easy to uncover the secrets she needs to destroy his family. But Lander turns out to be much more complicated than Bell ever could have imagined. He's enticing, intelligent, mysterious--and their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Lander is still the target, but once Bell gives in to her desire to touch him, he starts seeming much less like an enemy... Which is why her anger is more necessary than ever: Memories of her mother must help fuel her quest for justice to the very end.
Deceptive Innocence, Part Three
by Kyra DavisPart 3 of Deceptive Innocence--the first book in the sensual, thrilling Pure Sin trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Kyra Davis (Just One Night). A beautiful young woman is out for revenge--only to find the man she's targeting has secrets as dangerous as her own, and a passion she cannot resist.Ever since her mother died while serving time for a murder she didn't commit, Bellhas been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by the head of the powerful Gable family, international bankers who will crush anyone for profit, or amusement. Now she's determined to take the Gables down--from the inside. Seducing her way into the life--and bed--of the family's rebellious youngest son, Lander, she figures it should be easy to uncover the secrets she needs to destroy the Gables. But Lander turns out to be much more complicated than Bell ever could have imagined. He's enticing, intelligent, mysterious--and their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Lander is still the target, but when he touches her, he starts seeming much less like an enemy... Which is why her anger is so necessary: memories of her mother must help fuel her quest for justice to the very end.
Deceptive Innocence, Part Two
by Kyra DavisPart 2 of Deceptive Innocence--the first book in the sensual, thrilling Pure Sin trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Kyra Davis (Just One Night). A beautiful young woman is out for revenge--only to find the man she's targeting has secrets as dangerous as her own, and a passion she cannot resist.Ever since her mother died while serving time for a murder she didn't commit, Bell has been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by the head of the powerful Gable family, international bankers who will crush anyone for profit, or amusement. Now she's determined to take the Gables down--from the inside. Seducing her way into the life--and bed--of the family's rebellious youngest son, Lander, she figures it should be easy to uncover the secrets she needs to destroy the Gables. But Lander turns out to be much more complicated than Bell ever could have imagined. He's enticing, intelligent, mysterious--and their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Lander is still the target, but when he touches her, he starts seeming much less like an enemy... Which is why her anger is so necessary: memories of her mother must help fuel her quest for justice to the very end.
Deceptive Passion
by Sophie WestonWould he charm her a second time?Her estranged husband was the very last person Diana had expected to meet on a working holiday in Greece. Miles Tabard hadn't changed-he was still as dynamic, sophisticated...and gorgeous. But since he'd walked out of her life two years ago, Diana had become much more confident in herself and had painstakingly built up her career.She had no intention of being seduced by Miles's devastating charm a second time. History was not about to repeat itself. But would she really be able to walk away...?
Deceptive Promises
by Amber MillerMargret wants to believe Samuel’s promises. Is deception fair in wartime? Margret Scott must deal with this question as she finds herself attracted to the enigmatic Samuel Lowe. As the tensions grow between the colonists and the British soldiers and loyalists, Margret cannot always tell where Samuel’s loyalties lie. Samuel’s duties have him working for both sides of this war, and he often finds himself torn between what is right and what is wrong. He promises Margret she can trust him, and Margret promises him she does. But can promises born in deception be trusted? Can a relationship built in uncertainty survive? "If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; Let me be weighed in an even balance that God may know mine integrity." Job 31:5-6
The Decibel Penguin Prize Anthology: New Voices from a Diverse Culture (The Decibel Penguin Prize #1)
by Anon Sylvia Jean Dickinson Crista Ermiya Rowena Fan Ahtzaz Hassan Pauline Kam Patrice Lawrence Aoi Matsushima Kachi A. Ozumba Saman Shad Neil WellappiliAnthology of winning entries in The decibel Penguin Prize.
Decidedly Married
by Carole Gift PageBLESSINGS IN DISGUISE?Her life looked perfect, but Julie Ryan wondered why she felt so empty inside. Why did her charming husband and teenage daughter seem so distant? Julie whispered a simple prayer, asking that her family grow closer.Suddenly her world went into a tailspin. First, a shocking suspicion about her husband, Michael. Then, just as the couple were weathering stormy emotions, their daughter made a startling confession. As Julie fought to save her family, she looked to the Lord for a helping hand...and prayed for the wisdom to understand His answers....Welcome to Love Inspired™-stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
Decider
by Dick FrancisArchitect Lee Morris has plans to restore Stratton Park racecourse to its former grandeur. But the combative Stratton heirs have violent plans of their own.
Decidida a matar: Un oscuro thriller psicológico lleno de suspenso
by Ana Sthal John NichollLos cazadores se convierten en presa ‘Estoy aquí. Ven. Estoy aquí. Ven a jugar conmigo. Te he estado esperando…’ Cuando el hombre que abusó de Rebecca en su infancia se salva de ser condenado, ella se lanza en el camino de la venganza, venganza contra cualquier hombre que abuse de los inocentes. Rebecca, de veintitrés años de edad, se hace pasar por una niña en internet e instala su trampa, atrayendo a un pederasta tras otro hacia sus muertes. Cuando la cabeza cercenada de un hombre aparece arrastrada por las olas en una playa estuario, la policía comienza su investigación. El autor éxito de ventas internacional de Blanco es el color más frío está de vuelta con un electrizante thriller psicológico plagado de suspenso. Brillante y apasionante, Decidida a matar te enganchará desde la primera página y te hará contener el aliento hasta el impresionante final. Lo que la gente está diciendo sobre Decidida a matar: ‘Si estás buscando un libro que no puedas soltar, empieza a leer este asombroso thriller psicológico hoy.’ Book Reader Magazine ‘Este libro es perfecto. Una historia brillante, mordaz que no podrás dejar de leer. ¡Me encantó!’ Renita D’Silva - autora éxito de ventas ‘Un emocionante thriller psicológico que no podrás soltar.’ Angela Kay’s Books ‘Me dejó helado.’ Book Reviews To Ponder ‘No se pierdan este apasionante thriller psicológico, no lo podrán soltar.’ Goodreads ‘Un muy oscuro thriller psicológico plagado de tensión y de la sensación del mal que irradia de entre las páginas.’ The Book Revue Cafe ‘Este es un autor a quien le gusta escribir y saltar un poco por la borda para mantener a sus lectores aguantando la respiración.’ Read Along With Sue ‘Otra historia elegante y exquisitamente compuesta.’ Melanie Lewis - The Book Club ‘Este libro trae consigo un golpe entre los oj