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A Family Concern (The Rona Parish Mysteries #4)
by Anthea FraserIn this “surefire hit” mystery, a journalist uncovers the secrets of a prominent local family—secrets that might destroy an old friend’s life (Booklist). Journalist and amateur sleuth Rona Parish is eager for a fresh challenge, so she begins to research the histories of several long-established families in town, including the Tarltons, long-time owners of the Clarendon Hotel. But a chance encounter with old friend Kate lands Rona in the midst of another case. Kate, now married to a Tarlton, asks Rona for her help with a delicate family problem: determining the cause of her sister-in-law Freya’s terrifying nightmares. But as Rona begins to uncover disturbing facts about the Tarltons’ past, she wonders whether solving the mystery of Freya’s nightmares might destroy the family. The fourth book in the Rona Parish Mystery series. “Smooth writing style, inventive plotting, and insights into family life . . . For readers who like to mix cozy mysteries with gentle women’s fiction.” —Booklist
A Family For Carter Jones
by Ana Seymour10TH ANNIVERSARYCarter Jones had plans...big plansAnd free-spirited Jennie Sheridan didn't figure into them. Courting a woman with a houseful of misfits was an invitation to disaster. But when Jennie got that soft look in her big brown eyes, courting disaster seemed very inviting.Jennie knew she could support herself, and her family, without the help of Carter Jones. Being the district attorney didn't mean he had all the answers...so why did the circle of his arms around her have to feel like such heaven?
A Family Made at Christmas (Large Print Medical Romance Ser. #Vol. 923)
by Scarlet WilsonA woman with a lifechanging secret struggles not to fall for the single dad doctor she works with in this holiday medical romance.For physiotherapist April Henderson, gorgeous army doc Riley Callaghan is off-limits. With her life-altering surgery looming, she can’t afford to consider anyone else right now. But when Riley is given the biggest news of his life—a son he knew nothing about—April can’t help but offer him support.Spending time with Riley and his adorable son, Finn, at Christmas gives April a glimpse of the life she’s always wanted. But can she risk her heart when her future is so uncertain?
A Family Party
by John O'HaraJohn O’Hara’s A Family Party is a sharp and intimate novella that delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the often unspoken tensions that define relationships. Set in the mid-20th century, this compelling story showcases O’Hara’s trademark ability to illuminate the complexities of human behavior with precision and subtlety.The story revolves around a family gathering, ostensibly meant to celebrate a special occasion, but beneath the surface lies a web of secrets, rivalries, and long-simmering resentments. As the day unfolds, O’Hara expertly captures the nuances of conversation and interaction, exposing the fragile veneer of civility that masks deeper conflicts and hidden truths.Through his incisive characterizations, O’Hara presents a cast of individuals whose desires, insecurities, and ambitions clash in ways that feel both poignant and universal. The narrative deftly explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the weight of tradition, offering a vivid portrayal of how personal and societal pressures shape the choices we make—and the relationships we keep.With its razor-sharp dialogue and evocative prose, A Family Party is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delivering a story that is as relatable as it is thought-provoking. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and keen social observation, this novella is a testament to O’Hara’s skill as one of America’s great chroniclers of life and relationships.
A Family To Cherish
by Carole Gift PageLITTLE GIRL LOST...The tragic loss of their beloved daughter had been shattering for Doug and Barbara Logan. Even now, years later, grief shadowed their every waking moment, and it threatened to destroy the marriage they had been certain would last a lifetime....LITTLE GIRL FOUND...Now another child-with no one to care for her-needed them desperately. But could they overcome their anguish and reach out to her, and to each other? Could love and faith-and the healing power of a little girl's smile-make them truly a family again...?
A Family for Jana
by Eileen Berger"Between struggling to balance school and parenthood, Jana Jenson's hands were full. The single mother was not in the market for romance-especially after experiencing the heartache of having her son's father abandon her. Still, Jana was grateful for the support of the Sylvan Falls community, particularly the kindness of handsome college professor Ray Hawkins....Although a painful lesson from the past had taught Ray to guard his heart, he couldn't get Jana off his mind. He wanted to shower her with affection and favor her son with the fatherly attention he'd missed. With the ready-made family by his side, he could imagine happily-ever-after was possible. But could he and Jana find strength from above to heal their hurts and face their pasts when their newfoundhappiness was threatened?"
A Family for the Holidays (Prairie Courtships)
by Sherri ShackelfordIn this inspirational historical romance, a federal law officer offers a convenient marriage as protection to a woman and the two orphans in her care.Her Guardian GroomPaid to accompany two orphaned siblings to their grandfather in Nebraska, Lily Winter is dismayed to discover the old man has gone missing. And when the children’s inheritance makes them a target, buying protection is Lily’s only option. Until a handsome gun-for-hire suggests another solution: marriage.Undercover US Marshal Jake Elder can’t reveal his true identity without blowing his mission. Nor can he leave the town’s pretty new arrival unguarded. But while uncovering a plot against her charges is difficult and risky, falling for Lily is all too easy. Especially once their marriage in name only gives Jake a glimpse of how wonderful Christmas—and their future as a family—could be.
A Family for the Titanic Survivor: An uplifting love story (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Lauri RobinsonFrom third class on the Titanic……to upper-class bride?When barmaid Bridget McGowen boarded the Titanic, she never could have imagined the crossing ahead of her. The resilient Irishwoman saves four-year-old Elsie, the niece of New York banker Karl Wingard. Swept into Karl’s world, Bridget feels like a fish out of water, except for the quiet moments she shares with him. As her connection to Karl and Elsie grows, can she break free from the shackles of society so they can be a family?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Family of Killers
by Bryce MooreFrom the author of The Perfect Place to Die and Don't Go to Sleep comes another chilling horror that explores the eerie story of America's first serial killer family.Warren Bullock always thought he was a decent person. But lately he's been haunted by a sinister voice in his head urging him to commit unspeakable acts of violence against the people around him.And then the rumors start... There have been a string of disappearances in southeastern Kansas, and his father's friend is one of the missing travelers. When Warren's father leaves to investigate and doesn't return, Warren knows this is his chance to prove that he is stronger than his darkest impulses. As he makes his way through Kansas, he finds himself at a suspicious inn run by the Benders, a family with deeply unsettling mannerisms. They watch every move he makes, stand over him in his sleep, and the daughter seems to be able to see into both the past and future.As he delves further into the disappearances, he realizes one or all of the Benders may be responsible for all the missing people—and might be the reason his father never came home. It's up to Warren to set things right, even if that means giving into the voice he has been working so hard to ignore.
A Family of Strangers: A Novel
by Emilie RichardsFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, an &“electrifying family drama&” about a woman protecting her sister, who may not be innocent, from a murder charge (Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times–bestselling author of Sleep No More). All her life, Ryan Gracey watched her perfect older sister from afar. Knowing she could never top Wendy&’s achievements, she didn&’t even try. Instead Ryan forged her own path while her family barely seemed to notice. Now Wendy shares two little girls with her perfect husband, while Ryan mourns the man she lost after a nearly fatal mistake in judgment. The sisters&’ choices have taken them in different directions, which is why Ryan is stunned when Wendy calls, begging for her help. There&’s been a murder—and Wendy believes she&’ll be wrongfully accused. While Wendy lies low, Ryan moves back to their hometown to care for the nieces she hardly knows. Using the sleuthing skills she developed as a true crime podcaster, Ryan digs for answers with the help of an unexpected ally. Yet the trail of clues Wendy&’s left behind leads to nothing but questions. Blood may be thicker than water, but what does Ryan owe a sister who becomes more and more a stranger with every revelation? &“In A Family of Strangers, Emilie seamlessly mixes intrigue, romance and emotional drama as she puts family ties to the test with a protagonist you won&’t soon forget. A page-turner to the end!&” —Diane Chamberlain, New York Times–bestselling author of The Dream Daughter &“Richards deftly shifts from women&’s fiction into domestic suspense, but she doesn&’t sacrifice the emotional acuity that her fans expect. Readers of relationship-focused domestic-suspense authors such as Lisa Jewell will enjoy Richards&’ pivot into the genre.&” —Booklist
A Famine of Horses
by P F ChisholmIn the year 1592, Sir Robert Carey, a handsome courtier, comes north to Carlisle to take up his new post as Deputy Warden of the West March. He has wangled his appointment to be nearer his true love, a married woman, and farther from the gimlet eyes of his creditors and the disapproving eye of his father (the Queen's cousin--possibly her half-brother). And of course, he can use the money.... Sir Robert is quick to realize he won't see a profit from the perks if he fails to keep the peace. Alas, he is quickly challenged by the murder of a local lad, the possible betrayal of a disappointed rival, the ire of the lady's husband, and the question of the horses--the hundreds of horses being stolen from all over the neighborhood. It's hard to say whether the greater danger lies without the city walls amidst the scheming Scots--or within, amidst the unruly English garrison. Rich in atmosphere and packed with vivid real and fictional characters, few novels are as well imagined or as much fun as this romp through roguish courtiers, rival gangs, rustling, treason, and high ambition.
A Famine of Horses: A Sir Robert Carey Mystery (Sir Robert Carey Series #1)
by P. F. ChisholmWith a Note From the Author. In the year 1592, Sir Robert Carey, a handsome courtier, comes north to Carlisle to take up his new post as Deputy Warden of the West March. He has wrangled his appointment to be nearer to his true love, a married woman, and farther from the gimlet eyes of his creditors and the disapproving eye of his father (the Queen’s cousin—possibly her half-brother). And of course, he can use the money…. Sir Robert is quick to realize he won’t see a profit from the perks if he fails to keep the peace. Alas, he is quickly challenged by the murder of a local lad, the possible betrayal of a disappointed rival, the ire of the lady’s husband, and the question of the horses—the hundreds of horses being stolen from all over the neighborhood. It’s hard to say whether the greater danger lies without the city walls amidst the scheming Scots—or within, amidst the unruly English garrison. Rich in atmosphere and packed with vivid real and fictional characters, few novels are as well imagined or as much fun as this romp through roguish courtiers, rival gangs, rustling, treason, and high ambition.
A Famished Heart
by Nicola WhiteHer head was bowed, and the hands braced on the chair arms were not like hands at all, but the dry dark claws of a bird...The Macnamara sisters hadn't been seen for months before anyone noticed. <p><p>It was Father Timoney who finally broke down the door. One woman was sitting in her armchair, surrounded by religious tracts, the other was crouched under her own bed. Both had starved themselves to death. <p><p>Francesca Macnamara returns to Dublin after decades in the US, to find her family in ruins. Meanwhile, Detectives Vincent Swan and Gina Considine are convinced that there is more to the deaths than suicide. Because what little evidence there is, shows that someone was watching the sisters die...
A Far Cry from Kensington
by Muriel SparkThis book is a fictional retrospective first-person narrative in which the narrator recalls events which took place in 1954 and 1955 from the vantage point of 1980s. The backdrop for the story is the London publishing scene, especially its eccentric fringe. The plot is laced with a mystery involving blackmail, suicide, and other dastardly acts.
A Far and Deadly Cry (Gale Grayson #1)
by Teri HolbrookThe crime scene showed that a cunning mind and a passionate hatred lay behind the killing of Lisa Stillwell. But New Scotland Yard would not have been called to this remote Hampshire village if the baby-sitter's employer hadn't been Gale Grayson, a self-exiled American with a suspicious past. Three years before, Chief Inspector Daniel Halford had watched helplessly as Gale's husband put a gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger -- seconds before Halford could arrest him for terrorism. Halford has never forgotten the scene or the pregnant young widow whose life was shattered -- and as he questions her now, he finds past and present emotions blurring his judgment. Yet piece by piece he is discovering some unsettling truths about the life of Lisa Stillwell. . . and a chilling picture is forming of a village that is not quite as sleepy as it seems.
A Farewell to Arfs: A Chet & Bernie Mystery (A Chet & Bernie Mystery #15)
by Spencer QuinnChet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction" (Boston Globe) and his human partner PI Bernie Little are on to a new case, and this time they're entangled in a web of crime unlike anything they've ever seen before.Their elderly next door neighbor, Mr. Parsons, thought he was doing the right thing by loaning his ne'er do well son, Billy, some money to help get himself settled. But soon, Mr. Parsons discovers that his entire life savings is gone. A run-of-the-mill scam? Bernie isn’t so sure that the case is that simple, but it's Chet who senses what they're really up against.Only Billy knows the truth, but he's disappeared. Can Chet and Bernie track him down before it's too late? Someone else is also in the hunt, an enemy with a mysterious, cutting-edge power who will test Chet and Bernie to their limit—or maybe beyond. Even poker, not the kind of game they're good at, plays a role.Spencer Quinn's A Farewell to Arfs ups the ante in the action-packed and witty New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls "without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available."At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Farewell to Yarns (A Jane Jeffry Mystery, Book #2)
by Jill ChurchillLife is hectic enough for suburban single mom Jane Jeffry this Christmas season-what with her having to survive cutthroat church bazaar politics and finish knitting the "afghan from Hell" at the same time. The last thing the harried homemaker needs is an unwelcome visit from old acquaintance Phyllis Wagner and her ill-mannered brat of a teenage son. And the Wagner picture becomes even more complicated when a dead body is woven into the design. Solving a murder, however, is a lot more interesting than knitting, so Jane's determined to sew the whole thing up. But with a plethora of suspects and the appearance of a second corpse, this deadly tapestry is getting quite complex indeed. And Jane has to be very careful not to get strangled herself by the twisted threads she's attempting to unravel.
A Farsa Vermelha: Um thriller investigativo de Katerina Carter (Série de Aventuras de Suspense e Mistério com a Investigadora Katerina Carter #1)
by Colleen CrossUma curta história Quando a investigadora em perícia contábil Katerina Carter e seu namorado jornalista Jace Burton aceitam um convite espontâneo para uma festa, o crime é a última coisa na cabeça deles. Então, um investimento extraordinário de vinhos deixa dúvidas e um sabor amargo na boca de Kat e ela descobre pistas para uma fraude milionária. Tudo isso antes do jantar!
A Farsa da Marquesa (O Guia Essencial de uma Dama para a Arte da Sedução #2)
by Claire DelacroixEla não é a mulher com quem ele se casou… Philomena Wright, Marquesa de Arlingview, é universalmente admirada por seu intelecto, bom senso e esforços de caridade em favor das viúvas e dos órfãos. Uma mulher com todas as vantagens, também guarda um segredo que a enche de culpa: na verdade, ela é a irmã gêmea de Philomena, Penelope. Temendo acabar solteirona, ela comparece a um baile de máscaras na esperança de encontrar um pretendente, antes de admitir a verdade a todos, apenas para encontrar um cavalheiro que a afeta como nenhum outro... Garrett Wright sente falta do propósito, e do perigo, de seu trabalho como espião durante a guerra. Ele percebe estar entediado com o disfarce de libertino imprudente. Quando concorda em ajudar a desvendar um ladrão de joias infernizando a sociedade londrina, ele é seduzido por uma beldade que desperta um sonho, e se vê determinado a desvendar a verdade, custe o que custar. Quando ele encontra joias roubadas com a dama, Garrett teme que ela guarde um segredo mais perigoso do que a própria identidade. Forçado a escolher entre a honra e um amor inesperado, como ele cumprirá seu dever e garantirá um futuro feliz com a mulher que conquistou seu coração para sempre?
A Fashionable Fatality (A Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery #8)
by Alyssa MaxwellSet in the Downton Abbey era of post-WW1 England, this evocative historical series features Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady&’s maid, Eva Huntford, solving crimes among the gentry, in a well-crafted mystery that will appeal to fans of Deanna Raybourn and Victoria Thompson. A house party attended by fashion royalty becomes the backdrop for a murder that only Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady&’s maid, Eva Huntford, can untangle ... Amid the aftermath of the Great War and its hardships, it&’s no wonder that many wish to rediscover life&’s pleasures—parties, fashion, dancing. Still, Lady Phoebe and Eva are disconcerted when a small gathering at the home of Phoebe&’s sister, Julia, becomes a far larger and more glamorous affair . . . Julia has invited her favorite French fashion designer, Gabrielle &“Coco&” Chanel, and Coco&’s current beau, the Earl of Chesterhaven. Coco has brought an entourage of her own, including two models, and intends to use the gardens as a photographic setting for her latest creations. Madame Chanel is as outspoken as she is talented, offering a scathing critique of Phoebe&’s fashion sense. There is tense competition between the models as well. When one of the guests is found dead of smoke inhalation, it appears to be a tragic accident. But was a footman really to blame for mistakenly closing the fireplace flue, or is there a more sinister explanation? Phoebe is determined to find out, despite the protestations of her sweetheart, Owen Seabright. Both above and below stairs, Phoebe and Eva uncover myriad motives—career ambition, romantic rivalries, and even deeper betrayals. For despite the surface beauty, there are ugly secrets in the world of Maison Chanel, ones that a killer will risk anything to protect.
A Fashionable Murder
by Valerie WolzienHIGH SOCIETY HOMOCIDE When amateur sleuth Josie Pigeon joins her longtime beau, Sam, on a trip to New York City for a week, she suspects she'll be looking at engagement rings, not mug shots. Once they arrive in the Big Apple though, the constant reminders of Sam's wealthy, glamorous past make Josie feel like she's way out of her league. Then the body of his ex-girlfriend, the elegant Pamela Peel, turns up in Sam's apartment--and he becomes the police's prime suspect in her murder. Emotionally shut out by a shell-shocked Sam, Josie knows there's only one thing she can do. With a few friends to help her navigate some of New York's high class circles, she'll investigate Pamela's murder herself--and prove to everyone what she already knows: that Sam could never murder anyone. With the clues piling up like a socialite's discarded party dresses, Josie moves in on the truth, all the while knowing that each step she takes is one step closer to a killer.
A Fashionable Mystery (Thea Stilton Mouseford Academy #8)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure through Mouseford Academy!Anna Winmouse, the fabumouse editor-in-chief of Cosmouse magazine, is renting Cheddarton House, a cottage that overlooks Whale Island's Seashell Beach. She's trying to get away from the media for a while, but it hasn't been easy. Can the Thea Sisters help her keep her visit to Whale Island a secret?
A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery)
by Colleen CambridgeAmerican expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city&’s most famous fashion houses. If there&’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it&’s haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes, influenced by Christian Dior&’s &“New Look.&” Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but when Tabitha returns later that evening to search for a lost glove, she finds the lights still on—and the couturier dead, strangled by a length of lace. The shop manager suspects that a jealous rival—perhaps Dior himself—committed the crime. Tabitha dismisses that idea, but when another body is found, it&’s apparent that someone is targeting employees of Maison Lannet. Meanwhile, Tabitha&’s Grand-père and Oncle Rafe are in the midst of their own design-related fracas, as they squabble over how to decorate their new restaurant. And there are strange break-ins at a nearby shoe store—but are the crimes related? It&’s up to Tabitha to don her investigative hat and find answers before someone commits another fatal fashion faux pas.
A Fatal Advent (A Claire Aldington - St. Anselm's Mystery #4)
by Isabelle Holland[from the back cover] Mystery/Suspense A Fatal Advent takes place just before Christmas at St. Anselm's, the famous and fashionable Episcopal parish on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The Norwich Boys' Choir from England is expected shortly to join together with St. Anselm's own choir in a festival of Advent music. The rector's Christmas guest, a former dean of St. Paul's in London, has already arrived. Tragically, so has death when the dean's body is found at the foot of the parish house stairs. When another murder takes place a day later, the Reverend Claire Aldington, St. Anselm's pastoral counselor and self-styled sleuth, is plunged into her most baffling and complex case. It is also the most nerve-racking as more and more, suspicion points to her husband, Brett Cunningham, as the murderer. Isabelle Holland is the author of A Bump in the Night, A Lover Scorned and A Death at St. Anselm's. Look for more of her books in the Bookshare collection.
A Fatal Affair: A short story psychological thriller (The Mental Madness Suspense Series #2)
by Pamela CraneA husband in love with his wife. A wife willing to do anything to escape him. An affair turned deadly.From USA Today bestselling author Pamela Crane comes a domestic noir short story about a deadly obsession.The pregnancy test he found in the garbage confirmed it: Fatherhood at last. But when his wife announces her desire for divorce—and a majority of their assets—Hollywood icon Allen Michaels loses not only his wife, but his sanity. As Allen reveals the gory secrets of his mysterious past, with love leaving him battered and broke, how far is too far to avenge the promise of “til death do us part”?Unleash Allen’s hidden demons as he takes justice into his own demented hands…The companion story to the bestselling psychological thriller, The Admirer's Secret. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni's Third Watch and Dean Koontz's The Neighbor.“Crane delivers a taut literary thriller that fans of Jeffery Deaver will devour. If you love dark, brooding characters and domestic drama turned murder, you’ll love A Fatal Affair.” – reader review“Mesmeric … chilling … Pamela Crane is a new thriller author to watch.” – reader review