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Mistletoe Cake Murder (All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery #6)
by Lena Gregory&’Tis the season for celebrating when Gia Morelli&’s holidays include both a wedding and yuletide festivities. Until someone naughty delivers a most unwanted Christmas gift—murder. . . For a native New Yorker, palm trees and warm temperatures don&’t equal winter, much less Christmastime. Nevertheless, Gia Morelli&’s friends have decked the halls and trimmed the trees to truly welcome her into their &“family&” with an old-fashioned Boggy Creek, Florida holiday season. Even more joyous, Savannah Mills is getting married on Christmas Eve—the greatest gift Gia could ever wish for her best friend. But when Gia and Savannah stop by the caterer for a final tasting a week before the wedding, they overhear another bride arguing with her son about her husband-to-be. Moments later, the woman is sampling a piece of wedding cake—gorgeously decorated with mistletoe frosting—then suddenly dies. Now Gia&’s caterer friends are the prime suspects in what appears to be murder by poisoning. To clear their names and ensure Savannah has a merry matrimony will require Gia to conjure up a Christmas miracle . . . Includes recipes from the All-Day Breakfast Café! Praise for Lena Gregory &“As breezy and salty as a gust of wind off the chilly bay waters.&” —Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchcraft Mysteries on Death at First Sight &“An intriguing opening to a fun new series.&” —E. J. Copperman, national bestselling author of the Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries on Death at First Sight &“Hold on to your plates for this fast-paced mystery that will leave you hungering for more!&”—J.C. Eaton, author of the Sophie Kimball Mysteries, on Scone Cold Killer &“It&’s fast paced, [Gregory] never misses a beat. There&’s mystery mixed with just a small hint of romance and paranormal activity. It&’s the perfect blend for cozy mystery fans. I&’m hoping to read more in this captivating series.&” —Socrates Book Review on Occult and Battery
Mistletoe Cottage (Harmony Harbor #1)
by Debbie Mason'Tis the season for love . . . Sophie DiRossi loved growing up in Harmony Harbor. But after fleeing in disgrace many years ago, it is the last place she wants to be. Left homeless by a fire, she's forced to go back to the small coastal town that harbors a million secrets, including her own. Sophie sees this secret reflected every day in her daughter's blue eyes-and she must keep it hidden from the only man she has ever loved.Sophie's return is a shock for everyone . . . especially Liam Gallagher. The firefighter had some serious feelings for Sophie-and seeing her again sparks a desire so fierce it takes his breath away. Now Liam will do whatever it takes to show Sophie that they deserve a second chance at love, even if everything they've concealed threatens to keep them apart. In this special town at this special time of the year, Sophie and Liam can only hope for a little holiday magic...
Mistletoe Justice
by Carol J. PostFRAME-UP Someone has framed Darci Tucker for embezzlement-and she's pretty sure it's her boss. The real criminal will do anything to make sure she doesn't talk, from breaking into her home to hacking her computer. Her only hope for regaining control, and protecting her young son from danger, is Conner Stevenson. Desperate for answers about his sister's sudden disappearance, Conner is determined to uncover why the bookkeeper was named a target. Now Darci and her son have become pawns in a deadly game, and as Conner races to protect them, he finds he wants more than justice. He may want a family for Christmas after all...if they live that long.
Mistletoe Justice: Deadly Christmas Secrets Holiday On The Run Mistletoe Justice
by Carol J. PostFRAME-UP Someone has framed Darci Tucker for embezzlement-and she's pretty sure it's her boss. The real criminal will do anything to make sure she doesn't talk, from breaking into her home to hacking her computer. Her only hope for regaining control, and protecting her young son from danger, is Conner Stevenson. Desperate for answers about his sister's sudden disappearance, Conner is determined to uncover why the bookkeeper was named a target. Now Darci and her son have become pawns in a deadly game, and as Conner races to protect them, he finds he wants more than justice. He may want a family for Christmas after all...if they live that long.
Mistletoe Magic (Men of Danger #1)
by Sophia JamesA paragon of virtue, Miss Lillian Davenport has an unrivaled reputation. So why has she offered to pay dangerous American, Lucas Clairmont, for a single kiss?Lucas refuses to be molded by society and often walks on the wrong side of right, but Lillian's pure goodness and pale, correct life fascinate him. He senses that beneath the manners there's a woman of rare sensuality.For Lillian, buying a kiss from Lucas has released a wildness within. Her ordered, virtuous world may never be the same again….
Mistletoe Man (China Bayles #9)
by Susan Wittig AlbertIn this "intelligently plotted and deliciously descriptive tale" (Publishers Weekly), national bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert tells the story of a woman's search for justice--and of her struggle to reconcile the demands of her business with the desires of her heart...<P> Former big-city lawyer China Bayles worked hard to make her Texas herb shop, Thyme and Seasons, a success. Now business is booming at her charming new tea room, Thyme for Tea--but China is too distracted to revel in her latest entrepreneurial triumph. When she's not trying to spend more time with her new husband and stepson, she's worrying about her best friend, Ruby, who just hasn't been herself lately. To further complicate matters, China has to round up a supply of mistletoe, the season's most popular herb. It seems an easy enough task--until her chief supplier turns up dead...
Mistletoe Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #1)
by Leslie MeierCelebrate the holidays with the very first mystery in the ever-popular series featuring sleuth Lucy Stone as she unravels unsolved murders in picturesque Maine. &“Meier continues to exploit the charm factor in her small-town setting, while keeping the murder plots as realistic as possible in such a cozy world.&” —Booklist As if baking holiday cookies, knitting a sweater for her husband&’s gift, and making her daughter&’s angel costume for the church pageant weren&’t enough things for Lucy Stone&’s busy Christmas schedule, she&’s also working nights at the famous mail-order company Country Cousins. But when she discovers Sam Miller, its very wealthy founder, dead in his car from an apparent suicide, the sleuth in her knows something just doesn&’t smell right. Taking time out from her hectic holiday life to find out what really happened, her investigation leads to a backlog of secrets as long as Santa&’s Christmas Eve route. Lucy is convinced that someone murdered Sam Miller. But who and why? With each harrowing twist she uncovers in this bizarre case, another shocking revelation is exposed. Now, as Christmas draws near and Lucy gets dangerously closer to the truth, she&’s about to receive a present from Santa she didn&’t ask for—a killer who won&’t be satisfied until everyone on his shopping list is dead, including Lucy herself . . .
Mistletoe Mysteries: Tales of Yuletide Murder
by Mary Higgins Clark Isaac Asimov Peter Lovesey Marcia Muller Aaron Elkins Bill Pronzini Howard Engel Susan Dunlap Edward D. Hoch Eric Wright John Lutz Dorothy Salisbury Davis Henry Slesar Sharyn McCrumbHave yourself a mysterious little Christmas with fifteen whodunits from New York Times–bestselling authors Sharyn McCrumb, Mary Higgins Clark, and more! Peace on Earth isn&’t everyone&’s cup of tea in Charlotte MacLeod&’s &“A Cozy for Christmas.&” Peter Lovesey&’s &“The Haunted Crescent&” delivers a holiday ghost story with a twist. A training session for department-store Santas turns up Saint Nicks who are anything but angels in Isaac Asimov&’s &“Ho, Ho, Ho.&” Marcia Muller&’s &“Silent Night&” finds a tough private investigator searching San Francisco&’s Tenderloin district—and discovering something unexpected. A long-married couple&’s ship finally comes in—only to spring a mysterious leak—in Mary Higgins Clark&’s &“That&’s the Ticket.&” Scottish superstition catches up with a cat burglar in Sharyn McCrumb&’s &“A Wee Doch and Doris.&” These and many more stories will keep you turning pages and gathering evidence of yuletide mayhem. So when holiday shopping brings out your inner Grinch, hunker down with a hot toddy—and leave the murder to the experts.This festive collection includes stories by Charlotte MacLeod, Peter Lovesey, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, Eric Wright, John Lutz, Howard Engel, Mary Higgins Clark, Bill Pronzini, Sharyn McCrumb, Henry Slesar, Edward D. Hoch, Aaron Elkins, Susan Dunlap, Isaac Asimov, and Marcia Muller.
Mistletoe Mystery
by Carolyn KeeneCIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE DOESN'T PROVE THE IDENTITY OF CRAFTY THIEVES! Nancy's friend Bess has been hired by Special Effects, a River Heights company, to decorate Albemarle's department store for the holidays. When Bess discovers that her friend Ali Marie is now working at the store, she's thrilled -- the two of them can have lunch and try on clothes for fun! But when some dresses are swiped, Ali is accused of stealing, and the party's over. Sure of her friend's innocence, Bess calls in Nancy to help find the real thief. With all the suspects and misleading clues, Nancy and her friends are running in circles -- and the holiday shopping rush isn't helping! Can they figure out the identity of a clothes-hungry kleptomaniac before the holiday season turns sour?
Mistletoe Redemption
by Janet Tronstad Allie PleiterA small-town holidayA Dry Creek Christmas by Janet Tronstad Millie Corwin had sneaked into Dry Creek's café to leave gifts for the townspeople, not to rob them. But now that she is in the custody of one infuriatingly handsome Good Samaritan, the entire town has branded her a criminal. Brad Parker isn&’t sure what to believe. But one thing is certain. Robber or not, this stranger seems to be stealing his love-resistant heart…Bluegrass Christmas by Allie Pleiter As director of the church's Christmas pageant, Mary Thorpe is responsible for bringing the townspeople of Middleburg, Kentucky, together and reminding them of what the season is really about. But everyone is riled up over the handsome man daring to run against Middleburg's popular long-standing mayor. Mac MacCarthy wants change. Mary wants things to stay the same. Now Mac and Mary are in for one very big Christmas surprise.New York Times Bestselling Author Janet Tronstad2 Uplifting Stories A Dry Creek Christmas and Bluegrass Christmas
Mistletoe Reunion Threat
by Virginia VaughanMISSING CHILD Someone wants Mississippi prosecutor Ashlynn Morris dead...and they've taken her son to get to her. The only person she can trust to get him back is his father, a man who doesn't even know about their secret child. When grief and survivor guilt pushed army ranger Garrett Lewis to run out on their wedding five years ago, he knew he was leaving behind the love of his life. But a son? Finding out he's a father has him reeling, especially since his little boy is missing. But now the tormented ex-soldier has a new mission, one that can't fail. Protect the woman he's never stopped loving...and bring her son-their son-home for Christmas.
Mistletoe and Mayhem
by Kate KingsburyAt the Pennyfoot Hotel, Cecily Sinclair Baxter and her staff are hustling and bustling more than ever. Cecily's dear friend Madeline arrives with her new baby and adds a kissing bough to the holiday decorations. But after a footman and a new maid are seen kissing under the bough and turn up dead, the staff is convinced a serial killer is spending the holidays at the Pennyfoot. And when Madeline's baby disappears, Cecily has her hands full desperately trying to find the child. If she doesn't catch the killer in time, everyone's cheer will quickly turn to fear...
Mistletoe and Murder
by Jenna RyanTWELVE NIGHTS AND COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMASEvery Christmas the threats started again. They came delivered in red greeting cards, and this year Romana was forced to take them seriously. Even if it meant turning to Jacob Knight—the sexy detective she'd always kept at arm's length. After seven years, he was bigger, stronger and more man than she was prepared for. His dark past endangered Romana—but only his arms could provide protection from the convicted killer bent on exacting revenge. And as the nights grew longer and more difficult, their passions threatened to erupt—and expose them to dangers as irresistible as they were reckless.
Mistletoe and Murder
by Laura StewartMurder interrupts Christmas at a Scottish hotel, but which of the guests are guilty? Amelia Adams has turned the Scottish mansion she inherited into a luxurious hotel. The holiday season is looking busy with the upcoming wedding of a self-made millionaire to his young fiancée—and a wide assortment of guests. When Amelia gets a mysterious call from a stranger who says he has something to tell her, she is intrigued. But as a string of shocking events unfold, Amelia must turn her attention from merriment to murder . . .
Mistletoe and Murder (A Kate Hamilton Mystery)
by Connie BerryIn Connie Berry&’s festive holiday novella Mistletoe and Murder, American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton has a long way to go before she gets down the aisle, but will someone stand in the way of her happily ever after?Five days before her wedding to Detective Inspector Tom Mallory, Kate Hamilton finds her friend Sheila in need of her help. Sheila, a soon-to-be bride herself, needs Kate&’s help to get Carl Curtis, her fiancé, out of Venezuela. His passport was taken from him by the authorities, and they say he owes them money. Carl says it&’s a bribe, but he&’s unable to leave unless it&’s paid.Sheila decides to sell her grandfather&’s coin collection, including a valuable gold coin presented by Queen Victoria to her great-grandmother. Among her grandfather&’s stored possessions is a letter from the Queen. When someone breaks into Sheila&’s house, all signs point to even more foul play. As Kate deals with a disturbing number of wedding-plan hitches, a fire in town reveals a body. Unfortunately, the burned-out flat is next to the bridal salon where Kate&’s dress is being altered. Can the cleaners really eliminate the odor of smoke?As the clock ticks down to Kate and Tom&’s &“I do&”s, Kate goes to Sheila&’s house to help her search for the royal letter, but she&’s nowhere to be found. The house has been torn apart, and Sheila is missing. Could Sheila&’s disappearance be connected to the death in town? Kate will have to piece together the clues.
Mistletoe and Murder (Daisy Dalrymple #11)
by Carola DunnIn December 1923, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher yields to the demands of her mother and the needs of her writing career and brings her family to an old Cornish estate for Christmas. The estate, occupied by the poor relations of the ancestral lord, has a rich history of lore, ghost stories, and festering resentments some or all of which leaves them all trapped in a house with the corpse of a despotic chaplin and a murderer. Daisy's husband Inspector Alec is forced to give up his Christmas break to help Daisy solve the mystery. Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple novels by Carola Dunn:"The period sense remains vivid, the characterizations are excellent, and the mysteries are, if anything, more perplexing than ever." The Oregonian on Rattle His Bones"Styx and Stones is a swift, deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn's influences are many, she ultimately makes this territory her own." The Register-Guard "Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller, Rattle His Bones is a charming look at life after the first World War." Romantic Times "Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations and a vivid sense of place, and with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure." Publisher's Weekly on The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
Mistletoe and Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery (A Wells & Wong Mystery #5)
by Robin StevensHazel and Daisy trade mistletoe for a murder investigation and set out to save the day (Christmas Day that is!) in this fabulously festive fifth novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series.Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas holidays in snowy Cambridge. Hazel is looking forward to a calm vacation among the beautiful spires, cozy libraries, and inviting tea-rooms. But there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College and two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident—until the Detective Society looks a little closer, and realizes a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage if they’re going to find the killer before Christmas dinner.
Mistletoe and the Lost Stiletto (The Fun Factor)
by Liz FieldingLucy Bright can't believe it when she's plucked from secretarial obscurity and transformed into the pampered fiancée of a slick retail guru. But then she discovers it was all a publicity stunt! Rushing away from the media frenzy, she bumps-literally-into the arms of delicious tycoon Nathaniel Hart....Spooked by their instantaneous chemistry, Lucy flees-but Nathaniel is determined to find his barefoot beauty. Though all he has is one very expensive red designer stiletto to help him!
Mistletoe, Merriment, and Murder (An Ellie Avery Mystery #7)
by Sara RosettSuper organizer Ellie Avery could really use some Christmas cheer when Gabrielle Matheson, a grinchy professional rival, sets up shop in the same small Georgia town. But before the halls are even halfway decked with holly, someone uses Ellie's terrifically tasteless white elephant swap gift as. . .a murder weapon!Ellie's now a suspect. Besides playing Mrs. Santa for her Air Force pilot husband and their two kids, shielding her eyes from the garishly over-decorated house down the street, and helping a client who's a hardcore hoarder, Ellie also has to solve this ho-ho-homicide. . .and find a killer who wishes her a very deadly Christmas. Don't miss Ellie Avery's great tips for a relaxed and stress-free holiday season! "Sara Rosett's Ellie Avery series is a winner. Rosett always delivers a terrific mystery with believable characters and lots of heart. The insider look at the life of a military spouse makes this series a fascinating read. I look forward to each new book." --Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River and Devereaux's Dime mystery series."Sara Rosett once again presents readers with intriguing characters, a strong setting, more than a dash of humor and a suspenseful plot that ably keeps us guessing until the end. No mean achievement! Yet, what places her sleuth, Air Force wife Ellie Avery, at the top of my list are the poignant descriptions of what military families face every day, bringing an essential reminder of their sacrifices to us all, especially at this time of year." --Katherine Hall Page, Agatha Award-winning author of The Body in the BoudoirPraise for Sara Rosett's Ellie Avery Mysteries"Some cozies just hit on all cylinders, and Rosett's Ellie Avery titles are among the best." --Library Journal"Charm, Southern sass, and suspense abound. . .delightful." --Fresh Fiction"Intriguing characters, a dash of humor, and a suspenseful plot that keeps us guessing until the end." --Katherine Hall Pag
Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery #5)
by Tina KashianNot even her impending nuptials can keep Lucy Berberian, manager of her family-owned Kebab Kitchen, from the Jersey Shore&’s annual Polar Bear Plunge. But her dive into the icy ocean is especially chilling when she finds a fellow swimmer doing the dead man&’s float—for real . . . Who would kill a man in cold blood during Ocean Crest, New Jersey&’s most popular winter event? When Lucy learns the victim is Deacon Spooner, the reception hall owner who turned up his nose—and his price—at her wedding plans, she can&’t help wondering who wouldn&’t kill the pompous caterer . . . Perhaps the culprit is the wedding cake baker whose career Deacon nearly destroyed? Or the angry bride whose reception he ruined? With her maid of honor, Katie, busily planning Lucy&’s wedding without her, Lucy will have to get to the bottom of this cold-hearted business in time for Kebab Kitchen&’s mouthwatering Christmas celebration—and before her hometown&’s holiday spirit washes out to sea . . . Recipes included! &“With a warm cast of characters and an ingenious main character, this is a series that will prove delightful for cozy fans.&” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Stabbed in the Baklava &“Clever and charming . . . A culinary delight that will have readers salivating over the food and hungry for literary answers.&” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Hummus and Homicide
Mistress
by James Patterson David EllisDiscover a dangerous world of manipulation, obsession, and murder in James Patterson's scary, sexy standalone thriller.Ben isn't like most people. Unable to control his racing thoughts, he's a man consumed by his obsessions: movies, motorcycles, presidential trivia-and Diana Hotchkiss, a beautiful woman Ben knows he can never have.When Diana is found dead outside her apartment, Ben's infatuation drives him on a hunt to find out what happened to the love of his life. He soon discovers that the woman he pined for was hiding a shocking secret. And now someone is out to stop Ben from uncovering the truth about Diana's illicit affairs.In his most heart-pumping thriller yet, James Patterson plunges us into the depths of a mind tortured by paranoia and obsession, on an action-packed chase through a world of danger and deceit.
Mistress At Midnight (Men of Danger #2)
by Sophia JamesThe darkest hours of the night bring the deepest passions... Haunted by rumors following her husband's suspicious death, Aurelia St. Harlow has withdrawn from society. To secure her family's future, there's only one man who can help. And that man demands payment-with a kiss! Lord Stephen Hawkhurst finds the troubled beauty impossible to resist. But Aurelia is suspected of treason and, as England's greatest spy, Hawkhurst must uncover her every secret. As the truth unfolds, so does their desire. Drawn together in the dark of the night, they unleash passions neither has ever experienced before....
Mistress Murder
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed crime writer Bernard Knight, featuring Chief Inspector Archie Benbow as he delves into the murky underworld of 1960s London. Gambling dens, drug dealers, dodgy antiques salesmen, and a mysterious link to post-war Germany feature in this pacy retro thriller.
Mistress Murder: The Sixties Crime Series (The Sixties Crime Series #3)
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed author Bernard Knight.When a beautiful woman is found dead in a wrecked car, it’s assumed that she simply lost control and crashed while drunk – a sad but not unfamiliar story. Soon, though, a series of events makes the police re-examine the facts of the case. It transpires that the woman, a part-time model, was brutally murdered before her body was placed in the car. But why? The trail leads through the sleazy clubs and backstreets of 1960s Soho, complete with drug dealers, bookies, and gangsters…and a tale of murder and mayhem that has its roots in Germany, many years earlier…
Mistress Murder: The Sixties Crime Series (The\sixties Crime Ser. #3)
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed author Bernard Knight.When a beautiful woman is found dead in a wrecked car, it’s assumed that she simply lost control and crashed while drunk – a sad but not unfamiliar story. Soon, though, a series of events makes the police re-examine the facts of the case. It transpires that the woman, a part-time model, was brutally murdered before her body was placed in the car. But why? The trail leads through the sleazy clubs and backstreets of 1960s Soho, complete with drug dealers, bookies, and gangsters…and a tale of murder and mayhem that has its roots in Germany, many years earlier…