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Heartwood: 'nearly impossible to put down' Jennifer Egan
by Amity Gaige'Fast-paced and full of grace . . . a memorable meditation on the forms of care' Sarah Moss'An unforgettable treat' Janice Hallett'An absolute must-read' Elin HildebrandIn the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the centre of the search is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who managing the search on the ground. While Beverly is searching, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie's disappearance may not be accidental.
Hearty Homestyle Murder (The Darling Deli #9)
by Patti BenningCompetition can be murder. Will a delicious recipe be the death of the deli? Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full, preparing for the county fair — a big deal in her quaint small town. While her daughter, Candice, embarks upon her new adventure, opening her candy shop, Moira plans to enter a delicious Vegetarian Gumbo recipe from her best employee, Darrin, in the soup competition. The competition is going very well, with the gumbo taking a healthy lead, until the head judge dies, under mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on Moira and the deli once again, and as she and her hunky boyfriend, David, investigate, the evidence points to a very surprising culprit.
Heat (Fearless #8)
by Francine PascalEveryone longs for something. And everyone gives in to temptation sometimes. Mary. Heather. Sam. Now it's my turn.
Heat (The Frank Pagan Novels #5)
by Campbell ArmstrongWhile pursuing a seductive female terrorist, Detective Frank Pagan crosses the line between duty and sexual obsession in international bestselling author Campbell Armstrong&’s spellbinding thriller. It&’s a name that makes counterterrorism agents&’ blood run cold because it is attached to hundreds of deaths—murders by hand, by bomb, by knife. Carlotta. She haunts Frank Pagan&’s dreams and seems to taunt him at every turn. Despite following every lead, the renegade detective can&’t catch the female terrorist he needs to thwart and bring to justice. As their cat-and-mouse game heats up, Frank can&’t admit to anyone but himself that he finds the woman fascinating—and that she seems to be equally attracted to him. With his final Frank Pagan novel, Campbell Armstrong delivers an incendiary psychological thriller.Heat is the 5th book in the Frank Pagan Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Heat 2: A Novel
by Michael Mann Meg GardinerMichael Mann, four-time-Oscar-nominated writer-director of The Last of the Mohicans, The Insider, Ali, Miami Vice, Collateral, and Heat teams up with Edgar Award–winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann’s first novel, an explosive return to the universe and characters of his classic crime film—with an all-new story unfolding in the years before and after the iconic movie. <p><p>One day after the end of Heat, Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) is holed up in Koreatown, wounded, half delirious, and desperately trying to escape LA. Hunting him is LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino). Hours earlier, Hanna killed Shiherlis’s brother in arms Neil McCauley (De Niro) in a gunfight under the strobe lights at the foot of an LAX runway. Now Hanna’s determined to capture or kill Shiherlis, the last survivor of McCauley’s crew, before he ghosts out of the city. <p><p>In 1988, seven years earlier, McCauley, Shiherlis, and their highline crew are taking scores on the West Coast, the US-Mexican border, and now in Chicago. Driven, daring, they’re pulling in money and living vivid lives. And Chicago homicide detective Vincent Hanna—a man unreconciled with his history—is following his calling, the pursuit of armed and dangerous men into the dark and wild places, hunting an ultra violent gang of home invaders. <p><p>Meanwhile, the fallout from McCauley’s scores and Hanna’s pursuit cause unexpected repercussions in a parallel narrative, driving through the years following Heat. Heat 2 projects its dimensional and richly drawn men and women into whole new worlds—from the inner sanctums of rival crime syndicates in a South American free-trade zone to transnational criminal enterprises in Southeast Asia. The novel brings you intimately into these lives. <p><p>In Michael Mann’s Heat universe, they will confront new adversaries in lethal circumstances beyond all boundaries.Heat 2 is engrossing, moving, and tragic—a masterpiece of crime fiction with the same extraordinary ambitions, scope, and rich characterizations as the epic film. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Heat Lightning
by Colleen ThompsonA killer is terrorizing Luz Maria Montoya. She has no idea who it could be. Is it someone she's antagonized in her role as the spokesperson for Voice of Poverty? Or is it her former lover who hid a violent side she deplores? Or maybe the partner of a cop whose life Luz Maria inadvertently destroyed.
Heat Lightning (A Virgil Flowers Novel #2)
by John SandfordThe second Virgil Flowers novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author John SandfordOn a hot, humid summer night in Minnesota, Virgil Flowers gets a call from Lucas Davenport. A body has been found near a veterans’ memorial in Stillwater with two shots to the head and a lemon in his mouth—exactly like the body they found two weeks ago.Working the murders, Flowers becomes convinced that someone is keeping a list—with many more names on it. And when he discovers what connects them all, he’s almost sorry. Because if it’s true, then this whole thing leads down a lot more trails than he thought it did—and every one of them is booby-trapped.
Heat Lightning: Virgil Flowers 2 (Virgil Flowers Ser. #No. 2)
by John SandfordThe second Virgil Flowers novel by internationally bestselling author John Sandford.'When the going gets tough, try to unload it on that f****** Flowers' On a hot, humid summer night in Minnesota, Virgil Flowers gets a call from Lucas Davenport. A body has been found near a veterans’ memorial in Stillwater, Minnesota, with two shots to the head and a lemon in his mouth. That's strange. What's stranger still, however, is this: two weeks ago, a body was discovered... with two shots to the head and a lemon in the victim's mouth. Davenport needs a man he can trust on this case, and there's no one he trusts more than Virgil Flowers. Flowers becomes convinced that someone is keeping a list—with many more names on it. And when he discovers what connects them all, he’s almost sorry. Because if it’s true, then this whole thing leads down a lot more trails than he thought it did—and every one of them is booby-trapped. But even Flowers has no idea how strange things are going to get. * * * Praise for John Sandford and the Virgil Flower novels * * * ‘Along the way to the satisfying ending, Virgil displays the rough humor and rough justice that make him such an appealing character’ Publishers Weekly on Deep Freeze ‘A knowing portrait of small-town life layered into a very well plotted mystery. Virgil understands that, in small towns, no one ever outgrows high school... One of the very best novels in a superior series’Booklist (starred review) on Deep Freeze ‘Add a gripping storyline, a generous helping of exquisitely conceived characters and laugh-out-loud humor that produce explosive guffaws, not muted chuckles, and you’re in for the usual late-night, don’t-even-think-of-stopping treat when Flowers hits town’ Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deep Freeze ‘An outstanding novel’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Escape Clause ‘Perfect entertainment’ Kirkus Reviews on Escape Clause
Heat Wave (Nikki Heat #1)
by Richard CastleA New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis.
Heat Wave (Paradise Cafe #1)
by Maureen JenningsJuly 1936 and Toronto is under a record-breaking heat wave. Charlotte Frayne is the junior associate in a two-person private investigation firm, owned by T. Gilmore. Two events set the book’s plot in motion: an anti-Semitic hate letter is delivered to Gilmore, who up to now has not acknowledged his religion, and Hilliard Taylor, a veteran of the First World War requests the firm’s assistance in uncovering what he believes is systematic embezzlement of the Paradise Café, which he owns and operates with three other men, all of whom were prisoners of war. The two events, although seemingly completely unrelated, come together in this wonderful novel that brings to life characters who are as real to the reader as those of the Murdoch series.
Heat of Night
by Harry WhittingtonHell broke loose in a heavenly way when he first laid eyes on the girl. She was ravishing and rare-a Cuban blonde with olive skin and deep, dark eyes.A simple conquest-until he made the mistake of falling in love with her.
Heat of Passion
by Alice OrrSHE'D TRADED DANGEROUS DAYS...Phoenix Farraday never dreamed her image-enhancement business could lead to something sinister. Until she took on a very dangerous client. She fled to save herself-and suddenly found one sexy Slater McCain by her side, ready and willing to offer protection....FOR NIGHTS OF PURE PASSION....Lean and strong, with dark, unruly hair and a chiseled profile, Slater could sweet-talk a woman into anything. Into his life. Into his arms. Into his bed. Sun-drenched days and star-filled nights with the man proved Phoenix had found her future. But would this paradise last, once her disastrous past caught up with her?
Heated Pursuit (Alpha Security #1)
by April HuntTROPICAL HEATPenny Kline didn't come to Honduras on a pleasure trip. She's here to rescue her kidnapped niece, the only family she's got left. What she didn't plan on was walking into a covert ops mission---or being wrapped up in the hard-muscled arms of Rafe Ortega. The cool-as-ice operative's touch may get her all hot and bothered, but no man can have a hold on her heart until her niece is home where she belongs.Even in the tropics, Alpha Security operative Rafe can take down the bad guys without breaking a sweat. Hostage extractions. Clandestine missions. Those are the things he's been trained to handle. Relationships? Not so much. But one look at this strong, sexy redhead and he's seized by a fierce urge to protect her at all costs. Now Penny and Rafe will have to up their game because they're about to go into a master criminal's lair without backup, and the danger---and passion---is about to explode . . .***The Alpha Security seriesBook 1 - Heated Pursuit (Rafe and Penny)Book 2 - Holding Fire (Trey and Elle)Book 3 - Hard Justice (Vince and Charlie)
Heated: Most Wanted Book 2 (Most Wanted)
by J. KennerPerfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Stark series, the brand erotic romance trilogy of three enigmatic and powerful men, and the striking women who can bring them to their knees continues.I know better than to trust him, that I should never risk my heart. But fierce passion comes at a high price. I grew up believing in right and wrong, good and evil, black and white - that there were some boundaries that could never be crossed. And then I met Tyler Sharp. Bold, charming, and dangerously sexy, Tyler always gets what he wants. But his smile can be deceiving, his dealings sordid, his ambitions ruthless. I thought I was the one woman strong enough to resist him, but our need for each other is too urgent to deny. One look and I'm in trouble. One touch and I'm hooked. One night and I'm his. And once I fall, there's no going back.INCLUDES, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PRINT, THE STARK BONUS STORY, TAKE ME.Want more of J. Kenner's sizzling reads? Check out the first Most Wanted novel, Evan Black's story in Wanted and Cole August's story in Ignited. Fall in love with J. Kenner's hot and addictive bestselling Stark series charting the romance of Nikki and Damien Stark in Release Me, Claim Me, Complete Me, Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, Seduce Me and Unwrap Me. And follow the passionate relationship of Sylvia Brooks and Jackson Steele in the Stark International trilogy: Say My Name, On My Knees and Under My Skin.
Heated: Most Wanted Book 2 (Most Wanted)
by J. KennerPerfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Stark series, the brand erotic romance trilogy of three enigmatic and powerful men, and the striking women who can bring them to their knees continues.I know better than to trust him, that I should never risk my heart. But fierce passion comes at a high price. I grew up believing in right and wrong, good and evil, black and white - that there were some boundaries that could never be crossed. And then I met Tyler Sharp. Bold, charming, and dangerously sexy, Tyler always gets what he wants. But his smile can be deceiving, his dealings sordid, his ambitions ruthless. I thought I was the one woman strong enough to resist him, but our need for each other is too urgent to deny. One look and I'm in trouble. One touch and I'm hooked. One night and I'm his. And once I fall, there's no going back.INCLUDES, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PRINT, THE STARK BONUS STORY, TAKE ME.Want more of J. Kenner's sizzling reads? Check out the first Most Wanted novel, Evan Black's story in Wanted and Cole August's story in Ignited. Fall in love with J. Kenner's hot and addictive bestselling Stark series charting the romance of Nikki and Damien Stark in Release Me, Claim Me, Complete Me, Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, Seduce Me and Unwrap Me. And follow the passionate relationship of Sylvia Brooks and Jackson Steele in the Stark International trilogy: Say My Name, On My Knees and Under My Skin.(P)2014 Random House Audio
Heathcliff
by Sue BarnardThis &“exciting, unpredictable and impeccably told&” novel delves into the secret life of the mysterious Wuthering Heights antihero (Susan Roebuck, author of Joseph Barnaby).It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff now. Cathy&’s immortal words had far-reaching repercussions. At just seventeen years of age, heartbroken and penniless, Heathcliff left behind all he knew and headed into an unknown future. Three years later, he returned—much improved in manners, appearance, and wealth. But what happened during those years? How did he make his fortune from nothing? And what fate turned him into literature&’s most famous antihero? For almost two centuries, these questions have remained unanswered. Until now . . .
Heather Graham Bundle
by Heather GrahamDon't miss this thrilling collection of romance, suspense and a dash of paranormal from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Bestselling titles include: The Island, Ghost Walk, Killing Kelly and The Vision.
Heather Graham Cafferty & Quinn Series Books 1-3
by Heather GrahamEnjoy all three books in the Cafferty & Quinn series by New York Times bestselling author and master of romantic suspense Heather Graham! LET THE DEAD SLEEP An object of desire? Or of fear? It was stolen from a New Orleans grave--the centuries-old bust of an evil man, a demonic man. One day its current owner shows up at Danni Cafferty's antiques shop on Royal Street, but before Danni can buy the statue, it disappears... Michael Quinn, former cop and now private investigator, is determined to find and destroy this object with its long history of evil. But Cafferty and Quinn know that their story won't end, even when this case is closed and the dead rest in peace once again. WAKING THE DEAD They say a painting can have a life of its own. In the case of Ghosts in the Mind, painted by Henry Sebastian Hubert, that's more than just an expression. The characters are reputed to come to life--and to kill. Wherever it goes, death seems to follow. Danielle Cafferty and Michael Quinn, occasional partners in solving crime, are drawn into the case. They have to discover what brings this work of art--and evil--to life. And they have to destroy it. Before it destroys them... THE DEAD PLAY ON Play a song for me... Musicians are being murdered in New Orleans, but Arnie Watson apparently died by his own hand. When Tyler Anderson plays the saxophone he inherited from Arnie, he believes he sees visions of his friend's life--and death. He becomes convinced Arnie was murdered and that the instrument had something to do with it, and with whatever's happening all over the city... Tyler knows his theory sounds crazy, so he approaches Danni Cafferty, hoping she and Michael Quinn will find out what the cops couldn't.
Heather Graham Classic Suspenseful Romances Collection Volume 1: An Anthology
by Heather GrahamTogether for the first time in one value-priced digital box set, three classic stories of love and danger, only from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.The Di Medici BrideThe ancient and seductive city of Venice hides secrets and danger for Christine Tarleton. She’s there to solve her father’s murder. Marcus di Medici, the sexy and mysterious descendant of her father’s alleged murderer, is the only man who can protect her when her life is threatened. But is she falling in love with him, or into a trap?A Matter of CircumstanceThe tranquil waters of a Bahamian paradise turn dark and treacherous when Amanda is ruthlessly abducted. Sean, a Miami undercover cop, witnessed the crime and throws himself into danger, pretending he’s Amanda’s lover. It’s a perilous game, but Amanda knows there’s no one to pay her captors, and she finds it’s easy to play along with her irresistible mystery man…Lucia in LoveIn town for a family reunion, Lucia Lorenzo crashes into bed at her cousin’s condo…but wakes up next to someone who is definitely not her cousin. It’s Ryan Dandridge, the infuriating ex who still sets her aflame. Dealing with Ryan amid the antics of the extended Lorenzo clan is hard enough, and then disturbing events suggest Lucia has a dangerous stalker. Maybe it’s a good thing Ryan is at her side, after all…
Heather Graham Classic Suspenseful Romances Collection Volume 2: An Anthology
by Heather GrahamKeep the mystery and romance alive! Together for the first time in one value-priced digital box set, three more classic stories from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.King of the CastleBack in Ireland for the first time since the mysterious death of her husband, Kit McHennessey finds herself haunted by the unanswered questions from that night. Justin O’Niall, the man who comforted her through the tragedy eight years ago, is as darkly compelling now as he was then. And while she is passionately drawn to him, she is also certain she cannot trust him. Kit must uncover the deadly truths she once fled in order to confront the danger that threatens their future.This Rough MagicWolves were howling and the moon was full on the night Carly Kiernan reached Castle Vadim. Its walls rose forbiddingly, as if part of the mountains themselves. No less forbidding was Jon, Count Vadim, who dressed in black and called to mind another man, one who feared to face the sun and consorted with the creatures of the night. But this was Halloween! Surely, Carly told herself, by day the count would prove to be no more mysterious than the trick-or-treaters she would have faced at home. But the morning brought only another question: why was she falling in love with such an enigmatic man?If Looks Could KillMadison Adair didn’t witness her famous mother’s brutal murder. But she saw it. That was a lifetime ago, but the nightmares have returned. Only this time they’re of a faceless serial killer stalking women in south Florida. A killer she can’t see but who knows she is watching. Surrounded by her family, Madison knows she should feel safe, but she doesn’t. And how much can FBI agent Kyle Montgomery protect her, when he can’t let go of the past they’ve shared? Madison is Kyle’s only link to the killer, but can they find the truth before the killer strikes again? Because sometimes, it’s what—or who—you can’t see that holds the greatest danger…
Heather Graham Classic Suspenseful Romances Collection Volume 3: An Anthology
by Heather GrahamRelive the love and danger! Together for the first time in one value-priced digital box set, three more classic stories from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Bride of the TigerRafe Tyler needs answers. Two years ago, his brother was lured into danger by Tara Hill’s bewitching beauty, and he disappeared. Rafe has to know what really happened, and he can only find out by being as ruthless as he believes Tara was.Slow BurnAfter her husband is brutally gunned down, Spencer Huntington suspects it wasn’t a random act. She demands answers from the one man who should have them: ex-cop David Delgado, her husband’s former partner and best friend since childhood. And her own ex lover. Bound in a reluctant partnership, Spencer and David search for the killer from the glittering Gold Coast of Miami to the mansions of Newport, but their loyalties are tested by desires they cannot deny…Picture Me DeadNothing has prepared police rookie Ashley Montague for the shocking discovery of a corpse on the highway. At another crime scene in the heart of the Everglades, Detective Jake Dilessio stares at the mutilated body of a woman. As they join their investigations, Ashley and Jake are dragged deeper into a dangerous conspiracy. Now, with time running out and their lives on the line, they have everything to fight for...and everything to lose.
Heather Graham Classic Suspenseful Romances Collection Volume 4
by Heather GrahamTogether for the first time in one box set, three spine-tingling classic romantic suspense stories from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham. Killing KellyAlong with fame, actress Kelly Trent has acquired a deranged fan who has confused her with the malicious diva she plays on a popular daytime soap. For her safety, she takes a break from the show, but agrees to appear in a music video. Miami cop turned dance instructor Doug O’Casey has realized that someone close to Kelly wants more than her character killed off the show—they want her dead for real!Double EntendreBret McAllistair’s determination to always get the scoop built his career but destroyed his marriage. So when Bret revives his connection with his estranged wife, Colleen, she thinks he’s after her big story. Being together again stirs up old passions, but Colleen can’t decide if she can trust him…or her own heart.The Killing EdgeChloe Marin was a teenager when a beachside party turned into a bloodbath. She was lucky to escape. Ten years later, as a psychologist consulting with the police, Chloe is brought in on the case of a missing swimsuit model with PI Luke Cane. Chloe will have to learn to trust him if they’re going to discover what happened to the girl. When another mass murder occurs, Chloe is beginning to think her presence isn’t a coincidence…
Heather Graham Classic Suspenseful Romances Collection Volume 5
by Heather GrahamTogether for the first time in one volume, three thrilling stories of love and danger from the “Queen of Romantic Suspense”(—RT Book Reviews), New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.EYES OF FIRESamantha Carlyle wants nothing to do with deep-sea treasure hunts. She wants to be left in peace to run her dive resort on Seafire Isle. Then Samantha’s ex-lover arrives unannounced on the tiny island, and Samantha becomes the target of an attempted kidnapping. As she discovers that none of the resort’s guests are who they claim to be, she also realizes that what she knows about lost treasure is more than enough to get her killed.NEVER SLEEP WITH STRANGERSFour years ago, while vacationing at their country estate in Scotland, Jon Stuart watched his wife plummet from the balcony to a horrific death. Although cleared of any involvement, he’s now determined to prove it was murder. Orchestrating a dangerous plan, Jon has gathered the prime suspects at the scene of the crime. As past and present collide, old lovers reunite...and a killer plots another perfect crime.NIGHT OF THE BLACKBIRDMoira Kelly has come home to Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the family pub, but soon confronts an undercurrent of danger as talk turns to politics. She’s caught in the clash between the convictions of her new boyfriend and the anger of her old flame. When suspicious events at the bar turn into cold-blooded murder, she doesn’t know who to trust, and Moira discovers that a generation is not long enough to soften the desire for revenge.
Heather Graham Krewe of Hunters Series Volume 4: The Cursed\The Hexed\The Betrayed
by Heather GrahamSecrets, ghosts and witchcraft! Join the Krewe of Hunters, an elite FBI unit of paranormal investigators, as they delve into the past to right the wrongs of the present. THE CURSED Hannah O'Brien runs her haunted Key West house as a B and B. She's always been able to see the resident ghosts, and when a man is killed in the alley behind her place, his spirit appeals to her for help. Agent Dallas Samson, who has psychic abilities of his own, is investigating the murder in connection with a smuggling ring--linked to a historic mystery involving salvagers, a curse and a sunken ship. Danger and desire bring Hannah and Dallas together, but they have to solve the mysteries of the past...and stay alive long enough to solve the crimes of the present! THE HEXED Shortly after Devin Lyle moves back to Salem, into an eighteenthcentury cabin she inherited, a woman is murdered in the woods nearby. New agent Craig Rockwell never got over finding a friend dead in those same woods. And then Devin is led to yet another body...by a ghost? Her discovery draws them both deeper into the case and into the local history of disturbing secrets and witchcraft. Even as Devin and Rocky begin to fall for each other, they'll need every special skill they possess to learn the truth--or Devin's might be the next body in the woods.../p> THE BETRAYED Agent Aiden Mahoney receives a visit in a dream from an old friend who's gone missingthe night before he's sent to Sleepy Hollow to search for him. Maureen Deauville lives in the historic town. Working with her search dog, Rollo, she finds a head stuck on a statue of the legendary Headless Horseman. Mo and Aiden must explore both past and present events to find the killer, who now wants them gone, too. As they work together, they discover that they share an unusual ability--speaking to the dead. They also share an attraction that's as intense as it is unexpected...if they live long enough to enjoy it.
Heather, the Totality
by Matthew WeinerOne of People magazine's 'People Picks'Named a must-read book for fall by Huffington Post, USA Today, Oprah.com, and the NY Post, a "Favorite Book So Far" by Popsugar, and one of the Most Anticipated books of November by The Millions. The explosive debut novel - about family, power and privilege - from the creator of the award-winning Mad Men.Mark and Karen Breakstone have constructed the idyllic life of wealth and status they always wanted, made complete by their beautiful and extraordinary daughter Heather. But they are still not quite at the top. When the new owners of the penthouse above them begin construction, an unstable stranger penetrates the security of their comfortable lives and threatens to destroy everything they've created.