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Hard Time: V.I. Warshawski 9
by Sara ParetskyWhile driving home after celebrating friend Murray Ryerson's big break into TV hosting, V.I. almost collides with a fatally wounded woman lying in the street.The deceased is Nicola Aguinaldo, former employee of security giant B.B. Baladine and recent prison runaway. Taking on the case, V.I. finds herself plunged into a sinister network of corruption that pits her against the police, the prison and the entertainment industry - with potentially lethal results.
Hard Time: V.I. Warshawski 9 (The V.I. Warshawski series #9)
by Sara ParetskyThe ninth V.I. Warshawski thriller from one of America's greatest female crime writers, combining contemporary issues, social injustice and fast-paced suspense.While driving home after celebrating friend Murray Ryerson's big break into TV hosting, V.I. almost collides with a fatally wounded woman lying in the street.The deceased is Nicola Aguinaldo, former employee of security giant B.B. Baladine and recent prison runaway. Taking on the case, V.I. finds herself plunged into a sinister network of corruption that pits her against the police, the prison and the entertainment industry - with potentially lethal results.(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Hard to Be Good
by Laura KayeTwo damaged men.One dangerous mission.One healing love.These are the men of Hard Ink.Hard Ink Tattoo owner Jeremy Rixey has taken on his brother's stateside fight against the enemies that nearly killed Nick and his Special Forces team a year ago. Now Jeremy's whole world has been turned upside down by the chaos--and by a brilliant, quiet blond man who tempts him to settle down for the first time ever.Recent kidnapping victim Charlie Merritt has always been better with computers than with people, so when he's drawn into the SF team's investigation of his army colonel father's corruption, he's surprised to find acceptance and friendship--especially since his father never accepted who he was. Even more surprising is the heated tension he feels with sexy, tattooed Jeremy, Charlie's opposite in almost every way.With tragedy and chaos all around them, temptation flashes hot, and Jeremy and Charlie can't help but wonder why they're trying so hard to be good ...
Hard to Break
by Bella JewelQuinn has spent her whole life working in her dad's garage, leaving her more comfortable with a carburetor than a curling iron. Her world is turned upside down when her beloved garage is bought by none other than world famous, sexy as sin, custom car builder, Tazen Watts. He's the one man she can't stand...even though he makes her hotter than a high performance engine in top gear.Tazen has no use for Quinn, at least not professionally, and he's making sure she knows it. But there's a spark between them that she's finding hard to ignore. She's determined to prove her talent is as impressive as her sassy mouth. When she finds out Tazen is hiding a secret that could bring down his career and everyone involved in it, she wonders: is falling for him is going to be worth the risk?*This book is a standalone that contains a HEA*
Hard to Break: 'GREAT STORYTELLING.' JAMES PATTERSON,
by Michael LedwidgeEx-Navy Seal Mike Gannon - a man used to being in the firing line - has always wanted to travel to Alaska. So when the opportunity for a bucket-list trip to the northern wilds comes up, he doesn't hesitate to take it. However, he soon discovers other hunters are already there...and he's in their targets.Soon Gannon finds himself caught and captured, forced onto a private jet bound for an unknown destination. He may not know who took him or why, but he's certain that lethal danger awaits.Those determined to hold Gannon seem to have all the power. But they have overlooked one simple thing: some men can be intimidated but others will never break.(P) 2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Hard to Break
by Michael LedwidgeEx-Navy Seal Mike Gannon - a man used to being in the firing line - has always wanted to travel to Alaska. So when the opportunity for a bucket-list trip to the northern wilds comes up, he doesn't hesitate to take it. However, he soon discovers other hunters are already there...and he's in their targets.Soon Gannon finds himself caught and captured, forced onto a private jet bound for an unknown destination. He may not know who took him or why, but he's certain that lethal danger awaits.Those determined to hold Gannon seem to have all the power. But they have overlooked one simple thing: some men can be intimidated but others will never break.
Hard to Break: A Michael Gannon Thriller (Michael Gannon Series #3)
by Michael LedwidgeTHE NEXT INSTALLMENT IN THE PULSE-POUNDING GANNON SERIES FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING COAUTHOR OF JAMES PATTERSON&’S MICHAEL BENNETT SERIES Mike Gannon always wanted to go to Alaska. That&’s why when a bucket-list grizzly bear trip to the Klondike comes up, he&’s on it with both feet. But as he arrives up in the northern wilds, he discovers other hunters are there. And they&’re not looking for grizzly. Soon Mike finds himself alone and captured on a corporate plane heading southbound for an incredibly lethal encounter that is about to blow his mind before it tries to blow him away. Mike&’s enemies are in the driver&’s seat until they realize they overlooked one simple thing. Some men are easy to handle, but there are other men who are…hard to break.
Hard to Come By
by Laura KayeFive dishonored soldiers.Former Special Forces.One last mission.These are the men of Hard Ink.Derek DiMarzio would do anything for the members of his disgraced Special Forces team--sacrifice his body, help a former teammate with a covert operation to restore their honor, and even go behind enemy lines. He just never expected to want the beautiful woman he found there.When a sexy stranger asks questions about her brother, Emilie Garza is torn between loyalty to the sibling she once idolized and fear of the war-changed man he's become. Derek's easy smile and quiet strength tempt Emilie to open up, igniting their desire and leading Derek to crave a woman he shouldn't trust.As the team's investigation reveals how powerful their enemies are, Derek and Emilie must prove where their loyalties lie before hearts are broken and lives are lost. Because love is too hard to come by to let it slip away . . .
Hard to Fight
by Bella JewelGrace is a bounty hunter who wants to be taken seriously, but her boss refuses to believe that a woman can bring down a dangerous criminal. She finally gets a chance to prove herself when she's given the case of a lifetime: capture Raide Knox and bring him to justice. Raide is a dangerous fugitive on the run...and the sexiest man Grace has ever met. Catching Raide won't be easy. He's not the kind of man to go down without a fight. Raide is more intense and frustrating than any man she's ever had to deal with, and the instantaneous attraction that sparks between them is undeniable. One thing is for sure...it's going to be a case they will never forget.**Hard To Fight is a full-length standalone romance with a HEA**"Funny, sassy and sexy, with an anti-hero you won't soon forget!" - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chantal Fernando
Hard to Forget
by Bella JewelDelaney is a professional bodyguard who's spent years trying to prove herself in a male dominated industry. Now she's facing her greatest challenge yet. Bad boy billionaire Jax Shields has made plenty of enemies on his climb to the top, and now his life is at risk. When he hires a bodyguard, he never expected to put his life in the hands of a petite woman with a big attitude. Jax demands the best in everything, and he doesn't think Delaney has what it takes to protect him. He'd rather have her on her back then covering his. Will Delaney be able to prove herself to the most arrogant--and devastatingly handsome--man she's ever met? *This book is a standalone that contains a HEA*
Hard to Get (Nancy Drew on Campus #14)
by Carolyn KeeneIt's time to party, and everyone on campus is playing games. What's with Emmet, anyway? Eileen just can't seem to figure the guy out. Great-looking, fun to be with, but just when the going is good, he's sure to say or do something guaranteed to kill the mood. And talking about awkward, the only thing Stephanie likes about her job is her manager, and she likes him a lot! Problem is, he may be running a major scam on the side. Maybe Nancy can get to the bottom of it... if she can find the time. She's got her hands full, running a scam of her own -- on Jake! One of his articles has been picked up by the Chicago Daily Herald and Nancy's planning a celebration. It'll involve secrecy, deception, maybe even a bit of melodrama, but if it works, it'll be a night Jake will never forget.
Hard to Handle (Charmed And Dangerous Ser. #1)
by Kylie BrantShe had secrets in her eyes and lies on her lips, and Detective Gabe Connally knew that Meghan Patterson would give him more than a few sleepless nights. Still, with her young nephew a valuable witness, Gabe had to pursue Meghan. And even without the case, it would be impossible to forget the vulnerable woman trying to protect her family....While Meghan admired Gabe's persistence, she dared not let him get close enough to realize her nephew--her only remaining family--was psychic. Yet her own burning desire made it impossible to resist Gabe's persuasive ways....
Hard to Handle (A Fortis Novel #3)
by Raven ScottA covert ops specialist, a cyber-surveillance expert, and an unmatched international security and recovery pro. These are the men of Fortis. When money is no object, discretion is essential, and the police are not an option, the wealthy and powerful call on this trio of former government agents with elite military training--not to mention charm and good looks...Samuel Mackenzie has his hands full with Fortis' latest assignment. Their client is a European real estate investor who is trying to close a multi-million dollar acquisition. But a competitor is attempting to block the deal by any means necessary, including threats and vandalism that quickly escalate to life threatening assault. For Samuel it's all in a day's work--except for one unexpected twist...The mission requires protective detail for the client and his mistress, who is also his personal assistant. But the mistress is Mikayla Stone-Clement--the only woman Samuel has ever loved, and who always seems out of his reach. Yet things aren't what they seem. Because Mikayla has a hidden agenda of her own, one that puts her directly in the crossfire. Now Samuel will have one chance to save her life...and make her his forever.Praise for Hard as Ice"Well-written, suspenseful, steamy and full of surprises."--Romance in Color"Sexiness galore."--USAToday.com
Hard to Kill (Cape Charade)
by Christina DoddWhen Captain Kellen Adams receives a job offer that sounds too good to be true, she finds herself balanced between fascination and fear. All she has to do is break a code and find a long-lost fortune…or die trying.New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off her Cape Charade suspense series with Hard to Kill, a short story of treasure, treachery…and murder.
Hard to Let Go
by Laura KayeFive dishonored soldiers.Former Special Forces.One last mission.These are the men of Hard Ink.Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters his biggest complication yet--a seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers' Hard Ink Tattoo shop following a bad break-up--and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger's gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he's also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat's brothers are at war with the criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett's sights . . . and in his arms. Not to mention their enemies' crosshairs. Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.
Hard to Tame (The Charmed and Dangerous Series #3)
by Kylie BrantThey had secrets...Sara Parker was her real name--but she'd changed it to hide from the murderer she'd seen. She had no one to turn to, no one to trust....Nick Doucet was his real name--but he'd used others while working undercover. Cynical and smart, nothing and no one touched him--until he was sent to find Sara for the killer's trial.With consummate skill Nick located Sara and won her trust. And then she realized Nick's real plan. Caught in his arms, she struggled between their rising passion and her long-held fear. Because loving Nick could be more dangerous than anything she had ever known....
Hard Truth
by Nevada BarrJust days after marrying Sheriff Paul Davidson, Anna Pigeon moves to Colorado to assume her new post as district ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park. When two of three children who'd gone missing from a religious retreat reappear, Anna's investigation brings her face-to-face with a paranoid sect--and with a villain so evil, he'll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end
Hard Truth: A gripping hunt for a deadly enemy (Anna Pigeon Mysteries #13)
by Nevada BarrThe mountains hold secrets of their own... Hard Truth is the thirteenth thrilling Anna Pigeon mystery by acclaimed author Nevada Barr. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo and Paul Doiron.'Vivid prose, a surprising plot... Barr solidifies her position as the preeminent writer of outdoor mysteries' - BooklistAnna finds herself in a new job - that of District Ranger in Rocky Mountain's National Park. Paul Davidson, her long-time love, is a thousand miles away. Dropped into the middle of a mystery that has had the park in a state of turmoil for six weeks, she at first thinks it's solved itself... until the voices start... voices without bodies... until the small slayings turn bigger, and even the most obtuse administrator must realize something is desperately wrong in the mountains. What readers are saying about Hard Truth: 'Each [Nevada Barr] book I read just keeps getting better and more fascinating''Sit-on-the-edge-of-your-chair mix of mystery and psychological terror... inexorably bound in a suspense no one could anticipate, against the grandeur of the Colorado Parks' 'How Barr can sustain such wonderful character, description and in-your-face situations so adeptly is a testament to the author's mastery'
Hard Truth (Anna Pigeon Mysteries #13)
by Nevada BarrJust days after marrying Sheriff Paul Davidson, Anna Pigeon moves to Colorado to assume her new post as district ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park. When two of three children who'd gone missing from a religious retreat reappear, Anna's investigation brings her face-to-face with a paranoid sect--and with a villain so evil, he'll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end
Hard Truth: A Novel (Dead #6)
by Mariah StewartTELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL. Two children who mysteriously disappeared twenty-one years ago are the last thing on Lorna Temple's mind when she returns to her Pennsylvania hometown to sell the old family property in the wake of her parents' passing. But instead of memories, the fields where Lorna grew up yield something utterly chilling. All those years ago, when nine-year-old Melinda Eagan vanished on her birthday, her foulmouthed older brother, Jason, quickly became the lone suspect. Yet when he went missing, too, the case turned cold. But Jason, it seems, never got far: His bones have been moldering on the Temples' land for two decades. As far as the local police are concerned, the book is closed on Melinda's murder-and Jason's death is justice served. But Lorna refuses to let the dead rest uneasily. She turns to private eye T. J. Dawson to dig up the dirt of the past and see what lies beneath. Only there's someone out there who hasn't forgotten-and who won't be the least bit forgiving about being exposed as a killer.In matters of crime, there are many versions of the truth.
The Hard Way
by Carol Lea BenjaminA lifelong New Yorker, Private Investigator Rachel Alexander has lived through some rough times--from 9/11, to a difficult divorce, to cases that have taken her to the depths of the city's dark underbelly. But when wealthy business owner Eleanor Redstone approaches Rachel to ask if she can investigate her father's murder--a brutal slaying that occurred when he was pushed onto the subway tracks--Rachel takes the case, plunging herself into parts of the city only its poorest residents have ever known. Because to solve Gardner Redstone's murder, Rachel must disguise herself as a homeless woman and live on the streets, searching for the dispossessed man witnesses say made the fatal push. In one of the coldest winters New York City has seen in years, Rachel is helped by a homeless Iraq War veteran, a man whose sad circumstances leave Rachel pondering her own fortunate life. From critically-acclaimed author Carol Lea Benjamin, a writer the Cleveland Plain-Dealer calls "first rate," this is another illuminating look into the heart of New York, a mystery with heartbreaking characters, and a story you'll never forget.
The Hard Way (Rachael Alexander and Dash Mystery #9)
by Carol Lea Benjamin[From the Dust Jacket:] "A lifelong New Yorker, Rachel Alexander has seen her city change shape through the years. But while New York has never been cleaner and crime is rapidly in decline, a vestige of grittier days remains. When wealthy business owner Eleanor Redstone approaches Rachel to ask if she can investigate her father's murder--a brutal slaying that occurred when he was pushed onto the subway tracks--Rachel takes the case, plunging herself into parts of the city only its poorest residents have ever known. Because to solve Gardner Redstone's murder, Rachel must disguise herself as a homeless woman and live on the streets, searching for the dispossessed man witnesses say made the fatal push. In one of the coldest winters New York City has seen in years, Rachel is helped by a homeless Iraq War veteran, a man whose sad circumstances leave Rachel pondering her own fortunate life. This is a once-in-a-lifetime case that, before it's over, will engulf Rachel in a dangerous new world and change the way that she sees her city forever. In her previous eight critically acclaimed mysteries, Carol Lea Benjamin has explored some extremely difficult subjects. Private investigator Rachel Alexander's cases have led her from an encounter with a troubled child accused of murder to the shadows where the Twin Towers once stood. But in her newest case, the stalwart Alexander must inhabit a world that few New Yorkers would care to explore--a world that most think should be left alone, out of sight and out of mind." All of the books in this absorbing, sensitively observed series which will appeal to fans of dogs, mysteries and books that explore current social issues are in the Bookshare Collection. They are: #1 This Dog for Hire, #2 The Dog Who Knew Too Much, #3 A Hell of a Dog, #4 Lady Vanishes, #5 The Wrong Dog, #6 The Long Good Boy, #7 Fall Guy and #8 Without A Word.
The Hard Way: An Edge of Your Seat Crime Thriller
by Duncan BrockwellSometimes there is only one course of action... When intruders enter a radio station and kill a famed presenter it sets in motion a chain of events that will push the Metropolitan Police to their limits. Officers Hayes and Miller are on the trail of a suspect and when Eric Helsey is detained, the police realise they have arrested the wrong man. As the case grows more complicated with each revelation, and the body count rises, they find themselves investigating a series of crimes, all of which may be linked. But what ties the murder of the radio host with a Turkish casino owner and the killing of two employees at a valve factory? Hayes and Miller find themselves in a race against time to get to the truth before more people are hurt…
The Hard Way: A Jack Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #10)
by Lee Child<P><P>In Lee Child’s astonishing new thriller, ex–military cop Reacher sees more than most people would...and because of that, he’s thrust into an explosive situation that’s about to blow up in his face. For the only way to find the truth—and save two innocent lives—is to do it the way Jack Reacher does it best: the hard way…. <P><P>Jack Reacher was alone, the way he liked it, soaking up the hot, electric New York City night, watching a man cross the street to a parked Mercedes and drive it away. The car contained one million dollars in ransom money. And Edward Lane, the man who paid it, will pay even more to get his family back. Lane runs a highly illegal soldiers-for-hire operation. He will use any amount of money and any tool to find his beautiful wife and child. And then he’ll turn Jack Reacher loose with a vengeance—because Reacher is the best man hunter in the world. <P><P>On the trail of a vicious kidnapper, Reacher is learning the chilling secrets of his employer’s past…and of a horrific drama in the heart of a nasty little war. He’s beginning to realize that Edward Lane is hiding something. Something dirty. Something big. But Reacher also knows this: he’s already in way too deep to stop now.
A Hard Winter Rain: A Joe Shoe Mystery
by Michael BlairSomeone walked up to Joe "Shoe" Schumacher’s best friend, Patrick O’Neill, in a Vancouver restaurant and shot him dead. It looks like a professional hit, but who wanted O’Neill dead? Was it, as police believe, a "settling of accounts"? Was it Victoria, O’Neill’s beautiful but damaged wife? Or was it O’Neill’s boss, industrialist William Hammond, with whom O’Neill had a falling-out and with whom Victoria had once had a short-lived affair? Former cop, chauffeur, and bodyguard Joe Shoe sets out to find Patrick’s killer, and along the way he uncovers dark secrets going back years -secrets some people will kill to keep.