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It Had to Be You
by Delynn RoyerNew York City, 1924Determined to pursue her dream of becoming a crime reporter, heiress Trixie Frank believes she's off to a running start when she lands a job at the most successful tabloid in Manhattan. Unfortunately, her high hopes fade fast when she's assigned to the rewrite desk.Sean Costigan is a demoted homicide detective on the commissioner's blacklist. The last thing he needs complicating his life is a perky debutante with delusions of becoming the next great American journalist. Too bad she happens to hold one of the keys to solving his latest case, the Central Park murder of a notorious gangster. The other key? Sean's childhood sweetheart, the victim's widow, who has gone missing.Sean soon has more trouble with dames than any good man deserves. But that's the least of his worries. When he suspects deadly corruption within his own department, it's not just his and Trixie's careers that depend on finding the killer. It's their lives.98,000 words
It Had to Be You
by Linda WindsorTrust is not high on straight-talking rancher Dan Jarrett's list. He doesn't believe there are many people worthy of it. Case-in-point: his new stepfather. His widowed mother says it was love at first sight, but Dan is convinced the man is a con artist spending his mother's nest egg. And the only reason Dan's going on the family holiday cruise is to gain time to prove his suspicions. After losing both of her parents to cancer, E.R. nurse Sunny Elders cherishes any time she can spend with the loved ones she has left-her sister's family. Relaxing together on a cruise filled with love and laughter sounds like the perfect prescription for healing. And Sunny's unsinkable spirit and her maddening penchant for zany disasters provide an ample dose of both.Collision Course. Troubles Waters Ahead! Rancher Dan Jarrett, a true stickler for tradition, doesn't believe in the love-at-first sight bug that bit his widowed mom. In fact, he's sure the man she met and married on a seniors' cruise is a fraud, out to break her bankbook and her heart. Dan's mission? Endure a family holiday cruise till he gets enough proof to expose his stepfather for the scoundrel he is. But will his plans go aground when he bumps headlong into a "walking accident-waiting-to-happen" with an infectious smile? Nurse Fix-It to the Rescue! Sunny Elders is determined. True, being paired with Dan Jarrett-time after time after time-might result in disaster, but it's no coincidnece. The recent loss of her parents and her nurse's training make it impossible to ignore the obvious: This bull-headed cowpoke and his folks need help. Enter Sunny, a woman with a mission. But can she set Dan's Stetson on straight without tripping over her heart? One thing is certain: Before this hilarious high-sea adventure is over, these two stubborn hearts will hit the unfamiliar waters of trust - trust in each other and in the One who orders our steps, who knows better than we ever could exactly what - and who - we need to be whole.From the Trade Paperback edition.
It Happened At Two in the Morning: A Novel
by Alan HruskaA New York lawyer gets wrapped up in a deadly conspiracy in this “legal thriller that really thrills” by the author of Pardon the Ravens (Phoef Sutton, New York Times–bestselling author). At two in the morning, after another long night at work, brash young lawyer Tom Weldon learns that he’s being passed over for partner at his top-drawer New York firm. Maybe his response is rash, or maybe it was a long time coming, but he quits on the spot. Now Tom knows his life is about to change. He just has no idea how different—and dangerous—it’s about to get. On his walk home, Tom discovers a professional hit in progress—and attempting to stop the attack only gets him knocked out. Suddenly, he finds himself held captive in a rural shed somewhere in Pennsylvania. And he’s not alone. The daughter of the murder victim, beautiful playwright Elena Riles, has also been taken hostage. Miles from nowhere, getting out alive will only be the start of their troubles. As Tom and Elena head into Kentucky to evade their captors, they also work feverishly to unravel a criminal conspiracy in this fast-moving thriller. “It hits hard and you keep off balance until the last page. I couldn’t put it down.” —Phoef Sutton, New York Times–bestselling author of Heart Attack and Vine
It happened on Christmas Eve, and I fell in love
by Jc SanzLiss is left standing at the altar and her life falls into complete chaos. Lies, fear and heartbreak take its toll on it to such an extent that his life will be in danger because of an ancient vengeance, disguised as a curse, that has to do with his surname. Accompany this girl to discover her origins in a story where uncertainty, fear and love will take you by the hand...
It Happened on the Lake: Sneak Peek
by Lisa JacksonBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!In an intense, twisty, Hitchcockian standalone spin on Rear Window from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a woman returns to the Oregon town where a nightmare unfolded 20 years ago—and is waiting to engulf her again. For fans of J.T. Ellison, Paula Hawkins, Karin Slaughter, and Riley Sager.The huge Victorian house on Lake Twilight belongs to Harper Reed Prescott, as does the private island on which it sits. Harper wants little to do with either. Twenty years ago, Harper&’s grandmother died suspiciously while in her care, on the same night that Harper&’s boyfriend disappeared. His body was never found, and no charges were filed. But the rumors haven&’t faded. There have been other deaths, other accidents. All revolving around Harper and her family.Now Harper&’s marriage is over, her college-age daughter is estranged, and Harper just wants to sell the property and make a fresh start. Except returning to the lake has stirred everything up again. Whispers. Memories. And the persistent feeling that, as she gazes out at the houses across the water, she&’s being watched in turn.The whole town has always thought Harper has something to hide, and they&’re right. But she might have even more to fear . . .
It Happens in the Dark
by Carol O'ConnellThe reviews called it "A Play to Die For" after a woman was found dead in the front row. It didn't seem so funny the next night when another body was found--this time the playwright himself, his throat slashed. Detective Kathy Mallory of the NYPD Special Crimes Unit takes over, but isn't getting a straight answer from anyone. Not the lead actor, a movie star fallen on hard luck; not the lead actress, a nervous sort with a dependence on pharmaceuticals; not even the wardrobe mistress, working under an alias; and certainly not the twin actors so unnervingly convincing playing psychos.Now, backstage, someone has left Mallory a message on the blackboard: Tonight's the night. Nothing personal. It appears that she is being written into the play itself, a play about a long-ago massacre that may not be fictional after all.If Mallory can find out who's responsible, heads will roll. Unfortunately, one of them might be her own.
It Happens in the Dark
by Carol O'ConnellMallory Book 11: the eleventh NYPD detective Kathy Mallory novel from New York Times bestseller Carol O'Connell, master of knife-edge suspense and intricate plotting.The reviews called it 'A Play to Die For' after the woman was found dead in the front row. The next night, there's another front-row death. Detective Kathy Mallory takes over, but no matter what she asks, no one seems to be giving her a straight answer. The only person - if 'person' is the right word - who seems to be clear is the ghostwriter. Every night, an unseen backstage hand chalks up line changes and messages on a blackboard. And the ghostwriter is now writing Mallory into the play itself, a play about a long-ago massacre that may not be at all fictional. 'MALLORY,' the blackboard reads, 'TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. NOTHING PERSONAL.' If Mallory can't find out who's responsible, heads will roll. Unfortunately, one of them might be her own...
It Happens in the Dark: Kathy Mallory: Book Eleven
by Carol O'ConnellMallory Book 11: the eleventh NYPD detective Kathy Mallory novel from New York Times bestseller Carol O'Connell, master of knife-edge suspense and intricate plotting.The reviews called it 'A Play to Die For' after the woman was found dead in the front row. The next night, there's another front-row death. Detective Kathy Mallory takes over, but no matter what she asks, no one seems to be giving her a straight answer. The only person - if 'person' is the right word - who seems to be clear is the ghostwriter. Every night, an unseen backstage hand chalks up line changes and messages on a blackboard. And the ghostwriter is now writing Mallory into the play itself, a play about a long-ago massacre that may not be at all fictional. 'MALLORY,' the blackboard reads, 'TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. NOTHING PERSONAL.' If Mallory can't find out who's responsible, heads will roll. Unfortunately, one of them might be her own...(P)2013 Recorded Books
It Only Takes a Moment
by Mary Jane ClarkA seasoned television professional--the host of the top-rated KEY News morning show--Eliza Blake has reported on tragedies many times from behind the anchor's desk . . . and she has survived devastating crises of her own. But only now is she learning the true meaning of terror when her seven-year-old daughter, Janie, is kidnapped from summer camp. Forced to suffer through a mother's worst nightmare in the glare of the camera lights, Eliza finds herself trapped in a media circus as the police and FBI explore every avenue . . . and every lead winds up at a dead end.But Eliza isn't going to just sit around and wait for answers--because every minute wasted in the desperate race to reveal the shocking motives of a ruthless abductor brings a frightened little girl one minute closer to her death.
It Rides a Pale Horse
by Andy MarinoFrom a new star in horror fiction comes a terrifying novel of obsession, greed, and the shocking actions we&’ll take to protect those we love, all set in a small town filled with dark secrets. &“If you like Grady Hendrix&’s novels, Clive Barker, or just a dash of Lovecraftian horror, you&’re going to love this one.&” – San Francisco Book Review Peter Larkin — Lark to his friends — is a local hero in the small town of Wofford Falls. The one who went to the big city, found fame in the art world, then returned home to settle down. He's the kind of guy who becomes fast friends with almost anyone. His sister, Betsy, is talented as well. And eccentric. Unlike Lark, she keeps to herself. When Lark meets with a fabulously rich client, it seems like a regular transaction. Even being met at the gate of the sprawling, secluded estate by an intimidating security guard seems normal. Until the guard plays him a live feed: Betsy being abducted in real time. Lark is informed that she's safe for now, but her well-being is entirely in his hands. He's given a book. Do what the book says, and betsy will go free."Marino draws readers in quickly, creating sympathy for the characters, unveiling the necessary details to immerse them in a world of art, siblings, deadly intrigue, and a centuries-long nefarious quest. Dread is present from the start, but it quickly escalates into a disorienting cosmic terror that touches everyone." — Booklist"Marino offers horrors both existential and visceral." — M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts, on The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess"Dark and fascinating . . . Not quite like anything I've ever read before. A strange, compelling, late-night page-turner. It kept me reading way past my bedtime." —T. Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places, on The Seven Visitations of Sydney BurgessAlso by Andy Marino:The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess
It Spells Z-O-M-B-I-E!
by P. J. NightDon’t miss the frights and fun at a Halloween sleepover you’ll never forget in this scary Creepover tale.Abby Miller is having a Halloween sleepover with her best friends. They’ll go trick-or-treating and then come back to Abby’s house to discover their destinies on her spirit board. But the prophecy the board tells Abby and her friends has nothing to do with crushes, grades, or even the distant future. Instead, the board spells out a warning: Z-O-M-B-I-E. Zombies are real…and they are coming for them! This terrifying tale is rated a Level 5 on the Creep-O-Meter.
It Started at Christmas . . .
by Janice LynnA no-strings holiday affair turns to forever love between two doctors in this medical romance.All she wants for Christmas is . . . him!This Christmas Dr. McKenzie Sanders knows exactly what she wants in her stocking: her gorgeous colleague Lance Spencer. He’s a sexy, brilliant, caring doctor and, best of all, he’s just as averse to walking down the aisle as she is!They agree to indulge in a sizzling fling that will absolutely not end in wedded bliss. But even the best laid plans can go awry . . . Will risking their hearts lead to wedding bells?
It Takes a Coven (A Witch City Mystery #6)
by Carol J. PerryThere’s a new witch-hunt in Salem, Massachusetts . . . When Lee Barrett joins a former student’s bridal party as maid of honor, she expects cake tastings and dress fittings. But wedding planning becomes more peculiar than Lee’s scrying talents could ever predict. There’s a magical baker, a best man with a checkered past, and a talking crow named Poe as the ring bearer. There’s also a kindly old man dead under his apple tree—one of a series of unexplained deaths hanging over the Wiccan community . . . With witches dropping dead before they even come out of the proverbial broom closet, Lee’s best friend, River, fears she might have somehow unleashed a terrible curse on the city. Now, aided by Poe and her clairvoyant cat, Lee sets out to investigate. Are lives being claimed by vengeful supernatural forces—or by something more shocking? She soon discovers, casting light on the wicked truth can be one killer commitment . . . Praise for the Witch City Mysteries “This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.” —Library Journal on Caught Dead Handed “Perfectly relaxing and readable.” —Kirkus Reviews on Look Both Ways
It Takes a Murder
by Anu KumarA darkly lyrical and slyly ambiguous account of love, loss and fury. When Gautam Dogra is found murdered in his study one afternoon in the small hill station of Brooks Town, the police dismiss it as a relatively simple case. But Charlotte Hyde knows well that a murder never happens in a day ? it follows its own timeline. As Kerketta, Charlotte?s old retainer, always said, a murder is written into your life at the very beginning. As Charlotte begins telling the story of Dogra?s death, it soon becomes clear that his story can only be fully understood in the light of many other stories. Of her estranged daughter, Maddy, of the political climes in which they lived. Of lost hopes and lost loves, of small humiliations and disillusionments and, above all, of the slow incitement to violence that the terror of loss brings into quiet lives.
It Takes a Thief
by Kay HooperFrom New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper comes the story of a gambler who's not all he seems--and the woman who teaches him what it means to risk everything. Jennifer Chantry's life was upended when her father lost their family plantation, Belle Retour, in a foolish bet. And now that he's passed away, Jennifer vows to reclaim what's hers. Falling for a gambler--especially given her father's weakness--wasn't supposed to be in the cards. But the dashing, dark-eyed hustler who rolls into town for a high-stakes poker game awakens Jennifer's deepest desires, even before he offers his services in a bold plan to win back her home. Dane Prescott isn't a professional gambler--he's a federal agent investigating rumors surrounding the scoundrel who swindled an innocent family out of Belle Retour. Used to going deep undercover, Dane knows how to play with other people's money. But when he teams up with the blond beauty bent on revenge, he learns just how much he stands to lose if he can't do right by her. Now Dane will need all the tricks up his sleeve to win his biggest score yet: Jennifer's wounded heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
It Takes a Thief: A Heist Romance (Counterfeit Capers #1)
by Sloane Steele&“A charming, action-packed heist.&” —Publishers WeeklyDon&’t miss this new high-stakes romantic caper series, where they&’re planning the art heist of the century—to right the wrongs of the past.When catching a thief requires becoming one.Jared Towers has skills. One of them is being able to talk his way out of—or into—anything.Audrey Abbott has skills, too. Need something hacked and only the best will do? She&’s your girl.He&’s charming.She&’s reclusive.They have absolutely nothing in common—except for a driving desire to take care of those who need it the most.For Jared, that means assembling a team of thieves to steal back what rightfully belongs to the victims of a crime perpetrated by his own father. For Audrey, it means doing whatever she can to make sure her grandma never has to worry again.And now they have something else in common: the art heist of the century.It was supposed to be all business. Get in and get out, then move on to the next target. But when Jared finds himself falling for Audrey, artwork isn&’t the only thing at risk of being stolen...Counterfeit CapersBook 1: It Takes a ThiefBook 2: Between Two ThievesBook 3: To Catch a Thief
It Takes a Witch
by Heather BlakeDarcy Merriweather has just discovered she hails from a long line of Wishcrafters-witches with the power to cast spells by making a wish. She's come to Enchanted Village to learn her trade but finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation...
It Takes a Witch: A Wishcraft Mystery
by Heather BlakeDarcy Merriweather and her sister, Harper, hail from a long line of witches who have the power to grant wishes using spells. They've come to Enchanted Village in Salem, Massachusetts, to join the family business, but they soon find themselves knee deep in murder. Until three weeks ago, Darcy and Harper were working dead-end jobs and trying to put their troubles behind them. Then their aunt Velma delivered a bombshell: They're actually Wishcrafters--witches with the power to grant wishes with a mere spell. Wanting a fresh start, they head to their aunt's magic-themed tourist town to master their newfound skills. But their magic fails them when a wannabe witch turns up dead--strangled with Aunt Ve's scarf--and Ve's sweetheart, Sylar, is found looming over the body. Ve is standing by her man, but Darcy overheard Skylar wish that the victim would disappear--forever. With Harper distracted by her handsome new crush, Darcy is determined to sleuth her way to the truth. But it'll take more than a wish to unravel this mystery. . .
It Takes Monsters
by Mandy McHughA SheReads "Most Anticipated" Thriller She had decided to kill her husband. But then somebody else got there first.… Victoria Tate has had enough of her controlling, incompetent husband Warren. But planning the perfect murder is more difficult than she expected. When the social event of the year, an over-the-top costume ball, is rescheduled for the date she has selected for her crime, Victoria has to scramble to make sure she will still be able to follow through. But even hours of listening to crime podcasts cannot prepare her for the next wrench that is thrown into her plans: Warren turns up dead by someone else’s hand. Now Victoria finds herself at the center of a murder investigation in which she is actually innocent. The real killer taunts her, making it clear that they knew what she was planning all along. With the police closing in and her neighbors turning on her, Victoria stands to lose everything she had hoped to gain from Warren’s death, unless she can figure out who wanted her husband dead—and why. It turns out that Warren was better at keeping secrets than she ever could have guessed. But which secret is the one that led to his death? And even if she can find the answers, does Victoria have what it takes to confront a real murderer? In this twisty thriller from the author of Chloe Cates Is Missing, danger comes from both the monsters among us and the monsters that lurk inside us.
It Takes One (An Audrey Harte novel #1)
by Kate Kessler"Deliciously twisted and genre-bending, Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet." -- Sara Blaedel Criminal psychologist Audrey Harte is returning home after seven years. Less than 24 hours later, her best friend is murdered. Audrey is both the prime suspect and the only person who can solve the case. . . It Takes One is the first in a brand new thriller series where a criminal psychologist uses her own dark past to help law enforcement catch dangerous killers.
It Takes Two
by Nancy KrulikAmanda Lemmon and Alyssa Callaway don't know each other. But when they meet, they are in for the weirdest surprise! They look exactly alike! But that's not all they have in common! Each girl has a really big wish. Amanda is an orphan. She wishes more than anything that she had a mom and a dad. Alyssa is a rich girl. She has a dad. but she wishes he would spend more time with her. Can Amanda and Alyssa come up with the perfect plan to make their wishes come true?
It Takes Two to Mango (Trouble in Paradise! #1)
by Carrie DoyleFIRST BOOK IN A BRAND-NEW ISLAND COZY MYSTERY SERIESIt's all fun in the sun until there's a murder in paradiseLooking for an escape to the Caribbean? Check out this new series:Great beach readPerfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Vicki DelanyFor readers of mysteries set in paradiseAfter Plum Lockhart's job as a travel magazine editor is eliminated in corporate cuts, she decides she's sick of cold winters in NYC and fruitless swiping on dating apps—what she needs is a dramatic change of scenery. On a whim, she accepts a job as a villa broker and moves to a beautiful Caribbean island.However, paradise isn't as perfect as it seems: the slow pace of island life, the language barrier, and a cutthroat office rival make Plum question leaving her old life behind. But when a client is found dead in the jacuzzi of Casa Mango—a property Plum manages—she knows she's really in a jam. With a killer loose on the island Plum will have to deal with a stonewalling police chief, a string of baffling clues, and a handsome Director of Security to solve this deadly case!
It Walks by Night: A Paris Mystery (British Library Crime Classics)
by John Dickson CarrMystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderWith an introduction by Martin Edwards and featuring the Dickson Carr short story "The Shadow of the Goat"We are thrilled to welcome John Dickson Carr into the Crime Classics series with his first novel, a brooding locked room mystery in the gathering dusk of the French capital.In the smoke-wreathed gloom of a Parisian salon, Inspector Bencolin has summoned his allies to discuss a peculiar case. A would-be murderer, imprisoned for his attempt to kill his wife, has escaped and is known to have visited a plastic surgeon. His whereabouts remain a mystery, though with his former wife poised to marry another, Bencolin predicts his return.Sure enough, the Inspector's worst suspicions are realized when the beheaded body of the new suitor is discovered in a locked room of the salon, with no apparent exit. Bencolin sets off into the Parisian night to unravel the dumbfounding mystery and track down the sadistic killer.
It Was An Accident (Nicky Burkett #2)
by Jerermy CameronNicky Burkett, still incarcerated at the end of Vinnie Got Blown Away, is released on to the streets of Walthamstow in It Was An Accident. He wants to go straight. His girlfriend Noreen wants him to go straight and she won't go near him if he doesn't. He tries. But events and people conspire against him. He is offered "work." He is attacked. His mates are attacked. He runs to Jamaica and is attacked again. Now the fight back begins . . . Filmed starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Max Beesley, and James Bolam, It Was An Accident is the fast, furious, bloody and hilarious follow up to the acclaimed Vinnie Got Blown Away.
It Was Always You: A Gripping Psychological Suspense Novel
by Sarah K. StephensA woman struggles to navigate a new relationship until a sudden tragedy dredges up her troubled past in “this gripping psychological suspense” novel (Dea Poirier, bestselling author of Next Girl to Die).Morgan isn’t sure about her new boyfriend, Justin. He seems great most of the time, but a recent argument left her feeling shaken. Morgan’s neurologist—who she’s been seeing ever since the hit and run accident she survived as a child—reminds her that she has a bad history of sabotaging relationships. It would be disastrous if she fell back into that pattern.Now Justin and Morgan are taking a romantic weekend getaway. But Justin’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic—and runs the car into a tree. When Morgan wakes up in the hospital to find that Justin is dead, she has little time to grapple with the news before detectives arrive to question her about the crash. The detectives think Morgan is responsible for Justin’s death, and to in order to prove her innocence, she’ll have to unlock the dark secrets of her past.