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The Housekeeper: A Novel
by Joy FieldingA woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parents—only to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey calls &“an ingenious master of domestic suspense.&”In the end, I have only myself to blame. I&’m the one who let her in.Jodi Bishop knows success. She&’s the breadwinner, a top-notch real estate agent. Her husband, Harrison . . . not so much. Once, he had big dreams. But now, he&’s a middling writer who resents his wife&’s success.Jodi&’s father, Vic, now in his late seventies and retired, is a very controlling man. His wife, Audrey, was herself no shrinking violet. But things changed when Audrey developed Parkinson&’s ten years ago and Vic retired to devote himself to her care. But while still reasonably spry and rakishly handsome, Vic is worn down by his wife&’s deteriorating condition.Exhausted from trying to balance her career, her family, and her parents&’ needs, Jodi starts interviewing housekeepers to help care for Audrey and Vic. She settles on Elyse Woodley, an energetic and attractive widow in her early sixties, who seems perfect for the job. While Vic is initially resistant, he soon warms to Elyse&’s sunny personality and engaging ways.And Jodi is pleased to have an ally, someone she can talk to and occasionally even confide in. Until . . .She shuts Jodi out. And Audrey&’s condition worsens—rapidly. Who is this woman suddenly wearing her mother&’s jewelry? What is she after? And how far will she go to get it?
The Housekeeper: A Novel
by Joy FieldingA woman hires a housekeeper to care for her aging parents--only to watch as she takes over their lives in this riveting novel of suspense from the New York Times bestselling author called "an ingenious master of domestic suspense" (Samantha M. Bailey).In the end, I have only myself to blame. I&’m the one who let her in. Jodi Bishop knows success. She's the breadwinner, a top-notch real estate agent. Her husband, Harrison . . . not so much. Once, he had big dreams. But now, he's a middling writer who resents his wife's success. Jodi's father, Vic, now seventy-nine and retired, is a very controlling man. His wife, Audrey, was herself no shrinking violet. But things changed when Audrey developed Parkinson's eight years ago, and Vic retired to devote himself to her care. But while still reasonably spry and rakishly handsome, Vic is worn down by his wife's deteriorating condition. Exhausted from trying to be all things to all people, Jodi finally decides she's had enough and starts interviewing housekeepers to help care for her parents. She settles on Elyse Woodley, an energetic and attractive widow in her early sixties, who seems perfect for the job. While Vic is initially resistant, he soon warms to Elyse's sunny personality and engaging ways. And Jodi is pleased to have an ally, someone she can talk to and occasionally even confide in. Until . . . She shuts Jodi out. And Audrey's condition worsens--rapidly. Who is this woman suddenly wearing her mother&’s jewelry? What is she after? And how far will she go to get it?
The Housekeepers: A Novel
by Alex HayThe night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs plot a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and classNamed a Best Book of Summer by The Washington Post * Good Housekeeping * Harper's Bazaar * Reader's Digest&“Rollicking fun and entirely original... Anyone who relishes a good party gone wrong will devour this.&”—Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost ApothecaryMrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she&’s made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows.When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in revenge: A black market queen out to settle her scores. An actress desperate for a magnificent part. A seamstress dreaming of a better life. And Mrs. King&’s predecessor, with her own desire for vengeance.Their plan? On the night of the house&’s highly anticipated costume ball—set to be the most illustrious of the year—they will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But there&’s one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And she&’ll run any risk to get it…After all, one should never underestimate the women downstairs.&“A deliciously clever novel... You&’ll never have so much fun cheering on grand larceny.&”—Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair, a Reese&’s Book Club Pick*Don't miss Alex Hay's clever next novel, The Queen of Fives, in which a mysterious heiress with a secret sets her sights on London's biggest wedding of the season
The Housemaid
by Freida McFaddenDon't miss the New York Times and USA Today bestseller and addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that’s burning up Instagram and TikTok--Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity. <p><p> Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. <p><p> I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. <p><p> I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. <p><p> But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am. <p><p> They don’t know what I’m capable of…
The Housemaid is Watching
by Freida McFaddenA twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker "You must be our new neighbors!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. At that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way…I used to clean other people's houses, but now, I can't believe this home is mine—the charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, and the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills… The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all? From the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Freida McFadden comes the next installment of the unbelievably twisty, tension-packed, and globally bestselling Housemaid series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone read: and once you start, it will have you up all night racing through the pages until the final explosive twist.
The Housemaid's Secret
by Freida McFaddenAs he continued showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I had a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe . . . It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything.... That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go.... An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us, and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!
The Housemate: a gripping psychological thriller with an ending you'll never forget
by C. L. PattisonYOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE LET HER IN.A gripping and twisting psychological thriller with an ending you'll never forget, THE HOUSEMATE is perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Jane Corry, Shari Lapena and Louse Candlish.'Kept me on the edge of my toes...I never saw the ending coming. A fantastic read.' ***** Goodreads reviewerYOU LET A STRANGER INTO YOUR HOMEBest friends Megan and Chloe have finally found the perfect house.And when they meet Samantha, she seems like the perfect housemate.YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S HIDINGBut Megan thinks there might be more to Samantha than meets the eye. Why is she so secretive? Where are her friends and family? And why is she desperate to get close to Chloe?YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUTWhen strange things start happening in the house, Megan and Chloe grow more and more alarmed. They soon realise that letting a stranger into their home - and their lives - might be the worst idea they've ever had...READERS ARE HOOKED ON THE HOUSEMATE:'I really enjoyed this twisty page-turner...I was convinced I had it all worked out, but I got it sooo wrong!' ***** Goodreads reviewer'A fab and fast read that will spook anyone who's ever shared a house with strangers.' ***** Goodreads reviewer'I can so recommend this book....very gripping' ***** Goodreads reviewer
The Housemate: a gripping psychological thriller with an ending you'll never forget
by C. L. PattisonYOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE LET HER IN.A gripping and twisting psychological thriller with an ending you'll never forget, THE HOUSEMATE is perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Jane Corry, Shari Lapena's THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR and Laura Marshall's FRIEND REQUEST. YOU LET A STRANGER INTO YOUR HOMEBest friends Megan and Chloe have finally found the perfect house.And when they meet Samantha, she seems like the perfect housemate.YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S HIDINGBut Megan thinks there might be more to Samantha than meets the eye. Why is she so secretive? Where are her friends and family? And why is she desperate to get close to Chloe?YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUTWhen strange things start happening in the house, Megan and Chloe grow more and more alarmed. They soon realise that letting a stranger into their home - and their lives - might be the worst idea they've ever had...
The Housemate: a gripping psychological thriller with an ending you'll never forget
by C. L. PattisonTHE HOUSEMATE.SHE'S HERE TO STAY.You've let a stranger into your home.You don't know her secrets.You don't know what she wants.Megan and Chloe have found the perfect house. And when they meet Sammi, she seems like the perfect housemate to share it with. It could be the beginning of a brilliant friendship.But Megan isn't so sure about this new girl. She knows they need to be careful about who they invite in.Because once she's in, she's here to stay . . .A brilliant and gripping psychological thriller coming MARCH 2019 - perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Jane Corry and FRIEND REQUEST. (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Housewife Assassin's Deadly Dossier: Prequel - The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownFinally--Donna Stone, as you've never seen her before: through the eyes of those who affected her life the most. In this full-length prequel to The Housewife Assassin series, Acme Industries black-ops agent Jack Craig is tasked with investigating the mysterious death of his organization's most prolific hit man, Carl Stone, only to fall in love with the dead man's wife, Donna--a woman he must never contact, but who may hold the key to her husband's disappearance. When Acme approaches Donna to join their organization as an assassin, Jack's undercover mission will change both their lives forever.
The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Killing: Book 2 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownOn Donna's to-do list: First, exterminate a rogue operative out to assassinate the newly elected Russian President. Next: file for divorce!
The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
by Josie BrownEvery desperate housewife wants an alias. Donna Stone has one, and it happens to be government-sanctions. But when terrorism hits close to home, espionage makes for strange bedfellows -- and brings new meaning to the old adage, "Honey, I'm home..."
The Housewife Assassin’s Hollywood Scream Play: Book 7 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIn Book 7 of The Housewife Assassin series: Lights, camera and non-stop action await Donna and Jack when they are hired as espionage consultants on a movie set. There will be plenty of close-ups, and too many close calls as they use the movie's many location shoots to track down crucial intel needed to take down the Quorum. But nothing--including a lascivious leading lady, deadly stunt doubles, or being on Interpol's Most Wanted list-will stand in their way.
The Housewife Assassin's Hostage Hosting Tips: Book 9 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIt's up to Donna Stone to save a hotel filled with international dignitaries from terrorists whose usual demands are million-dollar ransoms. But this time, the price is much higher, and much more personal, for the housewife assassin.
The Housewife Assassin's Husband Hunting Hints: Book 12: The Housewife Assassin Series (The\housewife Assassin Ser. #12)
by Josie BrownIN BOOK 12 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:There is only one way for housewife assassin Donna Stone to save her husband and mission leader, Jack Craig, from torture and termination: become a traitor and act as a double agent for the terrorist organization known as the Quorum. Her shocking decision comes with consequences that will forever change the lives of those nearest and dearest to her.
The Housewife Assassin's Killer 2-Book Set
by Josie BrownOwn them together! Book 1: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook / Book 2: The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Killing Murder, suspense, sex--and some handy household tips. In Book 1: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook: Every desperate housewife wants an alias. Donna Stone has one -- and it happens to be government-sanctioned. Unfortunately, she earned it the hard way: her husband was killed the day she delivered their third child. To avenge his murder, Donna leads a secret life: as an assassin. But espionage makes for strange bedfellows, and brings new meaning to that old adage, "Honey, I'm home..." In Book 2 -- The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Living: Donna Stone's mission is to stop a rogue operative before he assassinates the newly elected Russian president on U.S. soil. She must also follow through on her divorce -- but first she's got to serve a summons to a deadbeat dad who is also a terrorist! As for Donna's love life, turns out the spy who loves her has a bombshell of his own.
The Housewife Assassin’s Killer 3-Book Set: A Funny Romantic Mystery
by Josie Brown3 Full-Length Novels, by Josie Brown Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some handy household tips.THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK (Book 1)Every desperate housewife wants an alias. Donna Stone has one...and it happens to be government-sanctioned. She earned it the hard way: her husband was killed the day she delivered her third child. To avenge his death, she leads a secret life - as an assassin. But espionage makes for strange bedfellows - and brings new meaning to that old adage, "Honey, I'm home..." THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S GUIDE TO GRACIOUS KILLING (Book 2)Donna and Jack are in the kind of hot mess that can cause an international incident. A nuclear arms summit, hosted by a politically-connected American billionaire industrialist, provides the perfect opportunity for a rogue operative to assassinate of the newly-elected Russian president on US soil. Acme operative Donna Stone's mission: seek and exterminate the shooter, before all hell--and World War III--break loose. Also on Donna's to-do list: file for divorce. Throw in a couple of play dates and a few naughty neighbors, you've got a whole lot of fun.THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S DEADLY DOSSIER (Full-Length Prequel)Acme Industries black-ops agent Jack Craig is tasked with investigating the mysterious death of his organization's most prolific hit man, Carl Stone, only to fall in love with the dead man's wife, Donna--a woman he must never contact, but who may hold the key to her husband's disappearance. When Acme approaches Donna to join their organization as an assassin, Jack's undercover mission will change both their lives forever.
The Housewife Assassin’s Killer App: A Funny Romantic Mystery
by Josie BrownIn order to flush out an internationally renowned hacker who is wreaking havoc with top secret documents inside the United States' Intelligence Community's secured database, housewife assassin Donna Stone infiltrates three very successful high tech corporations: *A company providing smart phones and other wireless devices with an operating system that contains artificial intelligence designed to meet your every need--even if it kills you; *A tech conglomerate CEO who plans to broker the country's intelligence secrets to the highest bidder, be it a terrorist or enemy state; *And an interactive game start-up with an avatar on the deadliest mission of all: kill Donna. Can she save the world from terror--and at the same time protect her children from the painful knowledge of the father who deserted them?
The Housewife Assassin’s Killer Christmas Tips: Book 3 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIn Book 3 of The Housewife Assassin series: Tis the season for murder, mayhem, and missing missiles! Housewife Assassin Donna Stone's mission: Stop a terrorist cell before it launches a heat-seeking missile at a plane landing in Los Angeles. But Naughty Santa is everywhere. It's hard to convince your child that Santa is so good when everywhere you turn he's being very, very bad!
The Housewife Assassin’s Recipes for Disaster: Book 6 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIn Book 6 of The Housewife Assassin series: Housewife Assassin Donna Stone's executive mission is crystal clear: stop the assassination of both US political parties' presidential candidates. When she discovers she has a long-term vendetta with one of the targets, can she put her animosity aside long enough to save the candidate's life?
The Housewife Assassin’s Relationship Survival Guide: Book 4 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIn Book 4 of The Housewife Assassin series: London. Paris. Guantanamo Bay. Donna Stone is looking for love -- and terrorists -- in all the wrong places. Donna Stone finds out that breaking up is hard to do. Then again, so is dating a terrorist, let alone eleven of them! Does this make Donna a serial dater, or a serial killer? Worse yet, an old flame gets in the way of Donna's chance for true love. But she doesn't cry...She gets even.
The Housewife Assassin’s Vacation to Die For: Book 5 – The Housewife Assassin Series
by Josie BrownIn Book 5 of The Housewife Assassin series: An NSA scientist has disappeared with a deadly plague virus. Donna and Jack must find him before it is unleashed on Fantasy island. But first they'll have to deal with a nude sunbathing serial killer, a Lord of the Flies 'tween takeover, poison dart-throwing pygmies, and a hunt club with the most unusual prey. And you call this a vacation?
Houston Attack (Hawker #5)
by Randy Wayne WhiteHawker infiltrates a human trafficking operation at the Mexican border In a forgotten town on the wrong side of Texas, James Hawker stumbles into a fetid dive bar. The most dangerous vigilante in America is blind drunk, and stinks of mescal. He begs the bartender for help getting back across the border, and the man obliges--for a fee. He introduces Hawker to a pair of toughs, who chain him up in the back of a truck and begin the long trip north. Hawker has been captured by a modern-day slaving outfit--and it's exactly what he had in mind. Hawker's nationwide war against organized crime has led him to Houston, where the land barons of Texas have found a way to save money on labor: Capture vagrants in Mexico and put them to work as field hands--and worse. To break the slave ring, Hawker has placed himself right in the line of fire. Houston Attack is the 5th book in the Hawker series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Houston Crime Scene Collection: The Chase, The Survivor (Crime Scene: Houston)
by DiAnn MillsBestselling author DiAnn Mills's romantic suspense Crime Scene: Houston novels are now available in one e-collection.The ChaseTo the FBI it&’s a cold case. To Kariss Walker it&’s a hot idea that could either reshape or ruin her writing career. And it&’s a burning mission to revisit an event she can never forget.Five years ago, an unidentified little girl was found starved to death in the woods behind a Houston apartment complex. A TV news anchor at the time, Kariss reported on the terrifying case. Today, as a New York Times bestselling author, Kariss intends to turn the unsolved mystery into a suspense novel.Enlisting the help of FBI Special Agent Tigo Harris, Kariss succeeds in getting the case reopened. But the search for the dead girl&’s missing mother yields a discovery that plunges the partners into a witch&’s brew of danger. The old crime lives on in more ways than either of them could ever imagine. Will Kariss&’s pursuit of her dream as a writer carry a deadly price tag?Drawing from a real-life cold case, bestselling novelist DiAnn Mills presents a taut collage of suspense, faith, and romance in The Chase.The SurvivorIs it her next bestseller . . . Or her last words? Kariss gets the chance to tell her most powerful story yet. But will it revitalize her writing career? Or bring it to a violent end?Kariss meets Dr. Amy Garrett, who survived a brutal childhood attack in which the assailant was never found. Now Dr. Garrett wants her story written in a novel. Kariss wishes she could seek the advice of Special Agent Tigo Harris, but she broke off the relationship a few months prior and seeing him again would be too painful. She interviews Amy and conducts her own research, stepping unaware into danger.Tigo misses Kariss and wants her back, but he understands why she broke off their relationship. Instead, he concentrates on solving a car bombing and bringing the killer to justice. As Kariss&’s new story attracts an onslaught of danger that she never expected, can Tigo save the woman he loves and find out who wants her dead for writing about an unsolved cold case?
Houston Noir (Akashic Noir #0)
by Tom Abrahams Robert Boswell Sarah Cortez Anton DiSclafani Stephanie Jaye Evans Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton Wanjikũ Wa Ngũgĩ Adrienne Perry Pia Pico Reyes Ramirez Icess Fernandez Rojas Sehba Sarwar Leslie Contreras Schwartz Larry Watts"Brooklyn Noir came first in 2004, and now, 15 years later, Houston Noir--14 stories of intrigue, betrayal and death set from Tanglewood to Third Ward penned by current or former Houston authors--goes on sale."--Houston Chronicle"Akashic Books's long-running Noir Series tasks writers with imagining the dark sides of their communities, spinning gritty, shocking tales atop the local landscape. Recently the publisher tapped writer and former Houston poet laureate Gwendolyn Zepeda to serve as editor on a collection of stories about her native Bayou City. The end result is Houston Noir, out this month, whose 14 entries explore the murder, betrayal, and brujería lurking everywhere from River Oaks to the Ship Channel to a trailer park off FM 1960."--Houstonia Magazine"Houston is a city on the rise when it comes to crime fiction--something about all those lonely highways, gravity-defying overpasses, and drastic urban sprawl (and of course, the crime rate) make Houston a perfect setting for noir. This port city of close to five million residents is ready for a new reputation as a world capital of literature, and we're here to support Akashic's new collection of noir tales from Texas's most complex city."--CrimeReads, included in The Best New Crime Fiction of May 2019"With sprawl and serial killers, Houston Noir packs a mean punch...Houston Noir is a welcome addition to the city's slowly filling bookcase."--Texas Observer"Editor Gwendolyn Zepeda has cannily divided the collection into four separate areas of the city, which only serves to multiply a reader's certainty: Like the sodden sheet covering a much-lacerated corpse, all of Houston is pretty much dripping with crime. Best to experience it, we suggest, only between the covers of this new paperback."--Austin ChronicleAkashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.Brand-new stories by: Tom Abrahams, Robert Boswell, Sarah Cortez, Anton DiSclafani, Stephanie Jaye Evans, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, Adrienne Perry, Pia Pico, Reyes Ramirez, Icess Fernandez Rojas, Sehba Sarwar, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, Larry Watts, and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton.From the introduction by Gwendolyn Zepeda:In a 2004 essay, Hunter S. Thompson described Houston as a "cruel, crazy town on a filthy river in East Texas with no zoning laws and a culture of sex, money and violence. It's a shabby, sprawling metropolis ruled by brazen women, crooked cops and super-rich pansexual cowboys who live by the code of the West--which can mean just about anything you need it to mean, in a pinch." For what it's worth, that quote is now posted on a banner somewhere downtown and regularly, gleefully repeated by our local feature writers.Houston is a port city on top of a swamp and, yes, it has no zoning laws. And that means it's culturally diverse, internally incongruous, and ever-changing. At any intersection here, I might look out my car window and see a horse idly munching St. Augustine grass. And, within spitting distance of that horse, I might see a "spa" that's an obvious brothel, a house turned drug den, or a swiftly rising bayou that might overtake a car if the rain doesn't let up...Overall, this collection represents the very worst our city has to offer, for residents and visitors alike. But it also presents some of our best voices, veteran and emerging, to any reader lucky enough to pick up this book.