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In Love
by Frederic Raphael Alfred HayesNew York in the 1950s. A man on a barstool is telling a story about a woman he met in a bar, early married and soon divorced, her child farmed out to her parents, good-looking, if a little past her prime. They'd gone out, they'd grown close, but as far as he was concerned it didn't add up to much. He was a busy man. Then one day, out dancing, she runs into a rich awkward lovelorn businessman. He'll pay for her to be his, pay her a lot. And now the narrator discovers that he is as much in love with her as she is with him, perhaps more, though it will take him a while to realize just how utterly lost he is. Executed with the cool smoky brilliance of a classic Miles Davis track, In Love is an unequaled exploration of the tethered--and untethered--heart.
In Love with My Enemy
by A'zaylerDon&’t count on forever . . . Beautiful and educated, with just enough Atlanta street smarts to give her a sexy edge, hood princess Danna Mendoza has a dream life. Her temporary bodyguard-turned-undercover lover Don makes it complete. As her father&’s best friend and longtime drug partner, Don&’s devoted to keeping her safe. But Don&’s underlying vendetta against her father is one danger Danna never saw coming . . . Never say never . . . Cannon Collier has finally found her way in the world—as the newfound love interest of handsome basketball superstar on the rise, Ezra Mendoza. But Ezra doesn&’t plan on falling for her. And he doesn&’t plan on her becoming a casualty of his father&’s game. Yet things don&’t always go as planned. And soon, all hell will break loose, loyalties will be torn, and the tension between love, desire, and a thirst for revenge will converge at a fateful crossroads . . . PRAISE FOR A&’ZAYLER &“A&’zayler&’s Heart of the Hustle is filled with heart, warmth and compelling storytelling that will leave you breathless.&” —Keisha Ervin, bestselling author &“A&’zayler weaves a web of dramatic secrets and surprise twists.&” —Booklist on Passion of the Streets
In Malice, Quite Close
by Ryder Brandi LynnFrench ex-pat Tristan Mourault is the wealthy, urbane heir to a world-renowned collection of art – and an insatiable voyeur enamored with Karen Miller, a fifteen-year-old from a working-class family in San Francisco. Deciding he must 'rescue' Karen from her unhappy circumstances, Tristan kidnaps her and stages her death to mask his true crime. Years later, Karen is now Gisele and the pair lead an opulent life in idyllic and rarefied Devon, Washington. But when Nicola, Gisele's young daughter, stumbles upon a secret cache of paintings – all nudes of Gisele – Tristan's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. As Nicola grapples with the tragedy that follows, she crosses paths with Amanda Miller, who comes to Devon to investigate the portraits' uncanny resemblance to her long-lost sister. Set against a byzantine backdrop of greed, artifice, and dangerous manipulations, this is an intoxicating debut that keeps its darkest secrets until the very last page.
In Medias Res Box Set: (Seasoned Romances with unforgettable characters)
by J. L. CampbellThe In Medias Res Box Set (seasoned romances with unforgettable characters) The Thick of Things Life has a way of going awry when you least expect it, and Khalila Skyers learns this lesson the hard way. In several devastating blows, she loses everything she holds dear. When Douglas Blythe overtakes her life like a flood, her body and heart are at odds. Khalila’s reckless actions make her wonder if she ever knew herself at all. The Heart of Things After a year-long, Jamaica-Miami romance, Douglas Blythe succeeds in putting a ring on Khalila Skyers's finger. Though gun-shy, Khalila is willing to marry Douglas, under one condition. She wants a baby. Their commitment to each other is unquestionable, but will their individual needs and challenges bind them together ... or force them apart? The Pain of Things Roger Blythe has a reputation for being here today and gone tomorrow. That's fine with Corinne Walker, until he decides to take their relationship to the next level. Roger's turnaround unsettles her, because just when she reconsiders her casual approach to romance, his secret life destroys everything they're building together.
In Memoriam
by Cari Z.Lee Summers is past expecting to find love. He has a fulfilling career and a few human connections, and he's determined to be happy with those. When he meets Felix Clymenos during a vacation in Colorado, he doesn't expect to feel so passionate about him. Felix is intriguing, but when he starts to feature in Lee's dreams--and his slowly strengthening nightmares--Lee wonders if it wouldn't be a better idea to walk away. There's a mystery behind Felix's affections and somehow Lee feels like he's known Felix his whole life. Before they can be happy together, Lee has to know why that is... and what that means for their future.
In The Miso Soup
by Ryu Murakami Ralph MccarthyFrom postmodern Renaissance man Ryu Murakami, master of the psychothriller and director of Tokyo Decadence, comes this hair-raising roller-coaster ride through the nefarious neon-lit world of Tokyo’s sex industry. <P> In the Miso Soup tells of Frank, an overweight American tourist who has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo’s sleazy nightlife. But Frank’s behavior is so strange that Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion—that his new client is in fact the serial killer currently terrorizing the city. It is not until later, however, that Kenji learns exactly how much he has to fear and how irrevocably his encounter with this great white whale of an American will change his life.
In The Moon of Red Ponies (Billy Bob Holland)
by James Lee BurkeA fourth novel featuring former Texas Ranger turned lawyer turned crime fighter, Billy Bob Holland, set in the savage and beautiful landscape of Montana.Wyatt Dixon, rodeo cowboy and 'the most dangerous, depraved, twisted and unpredictable human I ever knew' is certainly not one of Billy Bob Holland's favourite people. Sentenced to sixty years in jail for murder, Dixon is out after only a year, due to the DA's failure to disclose a piece of information. He swears he's a changed man and needs Billy Bob's help, but how can Billy Bob believe the man who tortured his wife?And then there's Johnny American Horse, who has been caught carrying a gun. He says he needs it for protection; in a dream he saw two men coming for him and it isn't long before his prediction proves him right . . .Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:'James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed.' Michael Connelly'A gorgeous prose stylist.' Stephen King'Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced.' Daily MailFans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke: Billy Bob Holland Series1. Cimarron Rose 2. Heartwood 3. Bitterroot 4. In The Moon of Red Ponies Dave Robicheaux Series1. The Neon Rain 2. Heaven's Prisoners 3. Black Cherry Blues 4. A Morning for Flamingos 5. A Stained White Radiance 6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead 7. Dixie City Jam 8. Burning Angel 9. Cadillac Jukebox 10. Sunset Limited 11. Purple Cane Road 12. Jolie Blon's Bounce 13. Last Car to Elysian Fields 14. Crusader's Cross 15. Pegasus Descending 16. The Tin Roof Blowdown 17. Swan Peak 18. The Glass Rainbow 19. Creole Belle 20. Light of the World 21. Robicheaux Hackberry Holland Series1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield 2. Rain Gods 3. Feast Day of Fools 4. House of the Rising Sun* Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
In My Dark Dreams: A Novel
by J. F. FreedmanA public defender must defend the rarest of clients—someone she believes to be innocent Jessica Thompson is training for a marathon, running fifty miles a week not just to stay in shape, but to help her forget that she spends her days in service to some of California&’s worst criminals. As a public defender in Los Angeles, this is par for the course. But Roberto Salazar is an unusual client: a kind, mild-mannered man with a clean record who has been accused of trafficking stolen goods. Jessica is happy to get this churchgoing gardener acquitted, but she&’s shocked when he&’s accused of murder. Roberto is arrested in connection with three savage murders, each committed on the night of a full moon. Is he innocent? Or did Jessica let a madman go free?
In My Destiny
by Sarah LibardiUma história que não fala de amor Luana, a young university student from São Paulo, with low self-esteem, sees her dream boyfriend become the biggest of her nightmares. Facing an abusive relationship, without understanding what is happening, goes a long way in pain and self-knowledge. Find friends a support to overcome their biggest challenges. A suspense that takes you down uncertain paths, where pain and love go hand in hand and the greatest enemy is what she believes.
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife: A Novel
by Ashley Winstead“Deeply drawn characters and masterful storytelling come together to create an addictive and riveting psychological thriller. Put this one at the very top of your 2021 reading list.” —Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish Six friends. One college reunion. One unsolved murder. Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has been invited back to her university for a reunion and she is obsessed with dazzling everyone with her beauty and success. This time when they see her, it has to be perfect because she is perfect. Not the girl she was when she left campus, back when Heather Shelby’s murder fractured everything, including the tight bond linking the six friends she’d been closest to since freshman year. But there’s more at stake than the delicious envy of her peers—not everyone is ready to move on. Not everyone can let Heather’s murder go unsolved. In fact, someone has orchestrated the whole weekend to trap the real killer. As the weekend unfolds and they get closer to the truth, the group finds there was more than murder hidden amongst them on campus. Told in racing dual timelines, with a dark campus setting and a darker look at friendship, love, obsession and ambition, In My Dreams I Hold a Knife is an addictive, propulsive thriller you won’t be able to put down.
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife: A Novel
by Ashley Winstead"[A] mordant debut novel....examines what it means to covet the lives of others, no matter the cost."—The New York Times"Tense, twisty, and packed with shocks."—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Survive The NightSix friends.One college reunion.One unsolved murder.Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has planned her triumphant return to her southern, elite Duquette University, down to the envious whispers that are sure to follow in her wake. Everyone is going to see the girl she wants them to see—confident, beautiful, indifferent. Not the girl she was when she left campus, back when Heather Shelby's murder fractured everything, including the tight bond linking the six friends she'd been closest to since freshman year.But not everyone is ready to move on. Not everyone left Duquette ten years ago, and not everyone can let Heather's murder go unsolved. Someone is determined to trap the real killer, to make the guilty pay. When the six friends are reunited, they will be forced to confront what happened that night—and the years' worth of secrets each of them would do anything to keep hidden.Told in racing dual timelines, with a dark campus setting and a darker look at friendship, love, obsession, and ambition, In My Dreams I Hold A Knife is an addictive, propulsive read you won't be able to put down."Beautiful writing, juicy secrets, complex female characters, and drumbeat suspense—what more could you want from a debut thriller?"—Andrea Bartz, author of Reese's Book Club pick We Were Never Here
In Myrtle Peril (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery #4)
by Elizabeth C. BunceThis twisty, cozy murder mystery finds Amateur Detective Myrtle Hardcastle investigating the case of an heiress lost at sea—an inquiry that runs aground when a murder in plain sight has no apparent victim. When a mysterious girl attempts to stake her claim to the Snowcroft family fortune, Myrtle Hardcastle&’s father, a lawyer, is asked to help prove—or disprove—the girl&’s identity. Is this truly Ethel Snowcroft, believed to be lost at sea with her parents, or a con artist chasing a windfall? Mr. Hardcastle&’s pursuit of the case takes a detour when he&’s hospitalized for a tonsillectomy—only to witness a murder. Or does he? With no body at the scene, Myrtle and her governess, Miss Judson, fear the so-called murder was a feverish delusion—until a critical piece of evidence appears. But where&’s the victim? And who at the hospital could be harboring murderous intent? Myrtle is determined to find out before the killer comes after her father. With stakes this high, her sleuthing has put Myrtle, her family, and the patients and staff at the Royal Swinburne Hospital In Myrtle Peril.
In The Name Of Honor
by Richard North PattersonAnthony McCarran, one of the army's most distinguished generals, was devastated by the loss of his longtime friend Jack Gallagher, who was killed in Vietnam. For years, the McCarran and Gallagher families have remained close, watching a new generation of soldiers face combat. Today, the general's son Lt. Brian McCarran is back from Iraq. Traumatized by the experience, there's only one person Brian wishes to confide in: Kate Gallagher. As the daughter of a fallen soldier, Kate understands the pain of war. But as the wife of Brian's commanding officer, the volatile and shell-shocked Capt. Joe D'Abruzzo, there's only so much Kate can do to offer comfort--and only so many secrets Brian can share... Tragedy strikes when Brian shoots and kills D'Abruzzo on their army post in Virginia after a bitter confrontation. Now, in a high-profile court-martial, Brian must face old demons and new enemies as he fights to prove his innocence with the help of Paul Terry, one of the army's most accomplished lawyers; Terry's co-counsel, who happens to be Brian's sister, Meghan; and Kate's unwavering support. But before the case is over, Brian will learn that families, like war, can break the sturdiest of souls--and hardest of hearts.
In Need of Protection
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonIn order to get the babythey’ll have to get through him first…A ruthless escaped convict will do anything to abduct his baby girl, and it’s US deputy marshal Ethan Ridgeway’s duty to protect the infant and her new guardian, Lara Werth. But as they flee from hired gunmen, Ethan must avoid falling for Lara and little Maisy. Because shielding the pair who are slowly capturing his heart might be Ethan’s hardest assignment yet…From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
In Nomine Patris
by Valeria Bragante Alexander CopperwhiteInverno del 1487 d.C. In un monastero sui Pirenei, un monaco assiste ad un miracolo … o ad un atto del diavolo. Una scrofa si solleva su due zampe, avanza verso di lui e, dopo molta sofferenza dà la vita ad un neonato umano. Immediatamente dopo averlo dato alla luce, cade nel fango e scompare senza lasciare traccia. L’avvenimento arriva alle orecchie della Chiesa e la Santa Inquisizione invia Lucio, uno dei suoi membri, ad indagare sull’accaduto. Che aspetto ha il bambino? è opera del diavolo o di Dio? Perché il custode del neonato consulta il Necronomicon? I misteri della fede soffocano la ragione ed intimoriscono l’uomo.
In nomine Patris
by Georgia Bulancea Alexander CopperwhiteIn nomine Patris by Alexander Copperwhite An envoy of the Holy Inquisition investigates in a monastery Winter of 1487 d. C. In a monastery, in the Pyrenees, a monk witnesses a miracle ... or an act of the devil. A sow stands, walks towards him and, after much suffering, gives birth to a human baby. After giving birth, it falls into the mud and disappears without a trace. The event comes to the church’s attention and the Holy Inquisition sends Lucius, one of its members, to investigate the event. What does the baby look like? Is it the work of the Devil or God? Why does the guardian of the newborn consult the Necronomicon? The mysteries of faith drown reason and frighten the man.
In Nomine Patris
by Alexander CopperwhiteIn nomine Patris by Alexander Copperwhite Un envoyé de la Sainte Inquisition enquête dans un monastère. [In nomine patris] Hiver 1487 ap J.C. Dans un monastère, dans les Pyrénées, un moine assiste à un miracle… ou un acte du diable. Une truie se met sur ses pieds, marcha vers lui, et après beaucoup de souffrance, met au monde un bébé humain. Dans la minute qui suit la naissance, elle tombe dans la boue et disparait sans laisser de trace A quoi ressemble le bébé ? Est-il une œuvre de Dieu ? Pourquoi le gardien du nouveu-né consulte-t’il le Necronomicon ? Les mystères de la foi noient la raison et terrorisent l’homme.
IN NOMINE PATRIS
by Alexander Copperwhite André LevyIdeal para desfrutar entre leituras longas. Inverno de 1487 d. C. Num mosteiro, nos Pirenéus, um monge presencia um milagre… ou um ato do diabo. Uma porca põe-se de pé, caminha até ele e, depois de muito sofrimento, dá vida a um bebé humano. Após dar à luz, cai na lama e desaparece sem deixar rastro. O sucedido chega aos ouvidos da igreja e a Santa Inquisição envia Lúcio, um dos seus membros, a investigar o evento. Que aspeto terá o bebé? É obra do diabo ou de Deus? Porque será que o protetor do recém-nascido consulta o Necronomicon? Os mistérios da fé afogam a razão e atemorizam o homem.
In Odd We Trust (Odd Thomas Graphic Novels #1)
by Dean Koontz“Meet a young man named Odd . . . who helps the dead get even."From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of a natural-born hero with a supernatural twist.Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with an unusual gift: the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it’s not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company . . . others want justice. When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability–plus the local police and his pistol-packing girlfriend, Stormy, backing him–is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who’s always a step ahead . . . and determined to kill again?
El (in)olvidable verano de 1990
by Nicola ValleraA bordo de un tren, Alan y Ralph se hacen amigos hasta el punto de contarse unos inquietantes secretos. ALAN es un representante reservado, frío y cínico, pero racional y resolutivo. Dice que es de Boston y que viaja en tren desde Nueva Orleans a Chicago por asuntos de negocios. RALPH, por otro lado, es un vendedor amigable y animado, pero, a menudo, indiscreto. A diferencia de su amigo, su vida está llena de sorpresas: esconde unos sorprendentes misterios, como la muerte de sus parejas. Primero, a su novia hippie la estrangulan en una playa en los años 70; después, su mujer se cae por un acantilado varios años después. Finalmente, una mujer a la que conoció y a la que deseaba aparece muerta. Por si fuera poco, Ralph sufre una severa amnesia que él asocia a un accidente de tráfico que ocurrió años antes. Ralph ha olvidado su verdadero nombre, que parece ser JERRY y no Ralph, y a la gente que conoce. Está desesperado por encontrar respuestas a los asesinatos de sus parejas. Alan propone resolver los problemas de Ralph empleando el raciocinio. Ralph confía en él y se lo cuenta todo, y los dos pasan toda la noche en el tren intercambiando ideas, aunque la memoria de Ralph parece seriamente afectada. Alan cree que el asesino podría ser alguien que odie a Ralph por alguna oscura razón y respalda su argumento demostrándole algunos conocimientos de psicología. La historia tiene un final estremecedor.
In Pale Battalions
by Robert GoddardSix months after her husband's sudden death, Leonora Galloway sets off for a holiday in Paris with her daughter Penelope. At last the time has come when secrets can be shared and explanations begin. . . Their journey starts with an unscheduled stop at the imposing Thiepval Memorial to the dead of the Battle of the Somme near Amiens. Amongst those commemorated is Leonora's father. The date of his death is recorded and 30th April, 1916. But Leonora wasn't born until 14th March 1917. Penelope at once supposes a simple wartime illegitimacy as the clue to her mother's unhappy childhood and the family's sundered connections with her aristocratic heritage, about which she has always known so little. But nothing could have prepared her, or the reader, for the extraordinary story that is about to unfold. From the Paperback edition.
In Peppermint Peril: A Tea and a Read Mystery (A Tea and a Read Mystery)
by Joy AvonJoy Avon’s festive series debut featuring a book-themed tea party organizer will be tons of fun this Christmas for Lorna Barrett and Jenn McKinlay fans. In the run-up to Christmas Eve, organizer of book-themed tea parties Callie Aspen and her lovable Boston terrier will have to conquer threefold trouble—a mysterious will, a missing heirloom and a dead body—to restore the festive spirit to their small town.This Christmas, Callie Aspen returns to her childhood hideout Heart's Harbor, Maine where her great aunt runs Book Tea, a vintage tearoom where every sweet treat contains a bookish clue. Upon arrival in the fairy-tale snowy town, Callie is drawn into the preparations for a special tea party at Haywood Hall, the rambling house of Heart's Harbor's oldest resident, rich but lonely widow Dorothea Finster, who invited her estranged relatives, old friends and the elite of the town to make a mysterious announcement about her will. Believing they can touch a part of her fortune, everybody is determined to come, despite not liking each other or even their hostess. And Callie's old friend Sheila complicates things by using the tea party to announce her daughter's engagement, even though her daughter isn't sure she's in love with the young lawyer her mother thinks so perfect for her. Catering to people who each have their own agenda isn't easy for the Book Tea crew, especially once the valuable engagement ring goes missing and a dead body turns up in the conservatory. Can Callie and her great aunt use their love of clues to dig into the crimes and show their unhappy hostess and squabbling guests the true Christmas spirit?
In Place of Death
by Craig RobertsonA young man enters the culverted remains of an ancient Glasgow stream, looking for thrills. Deep below the city, it is decaying and claustrophobic and gets more so with every step. As the ceiling lowers to no more than a couple of feet above the ground, the man finds his path blocked by another person. Someone with his throat cut.As DS Rachel Narey leads the official investigation, photographer Tony Winter follows a lead of his own, through the shadowy world of urbexers, people who pursue a dangerous and illegal hobby, a world that Winter knows more about than he lets on. And it soon becomes clear that the murderer has killed before, and has no qualms about doing so again.
In Place of Fear
by Catriona McPherson'Authentic social history at the birth of the NHS, an intriguing murder, a strong and convincing central character, and McPherson's wonderful story-telling skills make this a very classy mystery' ANN CLEEVESHelen leaned close enough to fog the mirror with her breath and whispered, 'You, my girl, are a qualified medical almoner and at eight o'clock tomorrow morning you will be on the front line of the National Health Service of Scotland.' Her eyes looked huge and scared. 'So take a shake to yourself!'' Edinburgh, 1948. Helen Crowther leaves a crowded tenement home for her very own office in a doctor's surgery. Upstart, ungrateful, out of your depth - the words of disapproval come at her from everywhere but she's determined to take her chance and play her part. She's barely begun when she stumbles over a murder and learns that, in this most respectable of cities, no one will fight for justice at the risk of scandal. As Helen resolves to find a killer, she's propelled into a darker world than she knew existed, hardscrabble as her own can be. Disapproval is the least of her worries now. IN PLACE OF FEAR is a gripping new historical crime novel that is both enthralling and entertaining, and perfect for fans of AJ Pearce and Nicola Upson.Readers love IN PLACE OF FEAR:'What a wonderful book this is!''I loved [it] ... Helen is another cracker of a heroine from McPherson and I hope to read much more of her story in future' 'Historical crime from a talented pen. Intriguing and compelling in equal measure''An excellent read'
In Place of Fear
by Catriona McPherson'Authentic social history at the birth of the NHS, an intriguing murder, a strong and convincing central character, and McPherson's wonderful story-telling skills make this a very classy mystery' ANN CLEEVESHelen leaned close enough to fog the mirror with her breath and whispered, 'You, my girl, are a qualified medical almoner and at eight o'clock tomorrow morning you will be on the front line of the National Health Service of Scotland.' Her eyes looked huge and scared. 'So take a shake to yourself!'' Edinburgh, 1948. Helen Crowther leaves a crowded tenement home for her very own office in a doctor's surgery. Upstart, ungrateful, out of your depth - the words of disapproval come at her from everywhere but she's determined to take her chance and play her part. She's barely begun when she stumbles over a murder and learns that, in this most respectable of cities, no one will fight for justice at the risk of scandal. As Helen resolves to find a killer, she's propelled into a darker world than she knew existed, hardscrabble as her own can be. Disapproval is the least of her worries now. IN PLACE OF FEAR is a gripping new historical crime novel that is both enthralling and entertaining, and perfect for fans of AJ Pearce and Nicola Upson.Readers love IN PLACE OF FEAR:'What a wonderful book this is!''I loved [it] ... Helen is another cracker of a heroine from McPherson and I hope to read much more of her story in future' 'Historical crime from a talented pen. Intriguing and compelling in equal measure''An excellent read'