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Playing with Danger (The Sorority Detectives #1)
by Deborah Fletcher MelloMurder on the bayou…forcing rivals to unite. When a young woman is found in a Louisiana swamp, police detective King Randolph finds his investigation hindered by private investigator Lenore Martin. He&’s loath to share this murder investigation with such a problematic person. But despite mutual distrust, they forge a combative alliance. Soon, as more bodies drop, heat rises between the partners. And grave danger threatens from every corner of New Orleans.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Sorority Detectives series:Book 1: Playing with Danger
Playing with Fire
by April HenryWhen a fire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group trapped by the flames must find another way out—or die—in Playing with Fire, an unrelenting teen-vs-nature YA thriller by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.Natalia is not the kind of girl who takes risks. Six years ago, she barely survived the house fire that killed her baby brother. Now she is cautious and always plays it safe. For months, her co-worker Wyatt has begged her to come hiking with him, and Natalia finally agrees. But when a wildfire breaks out, blocking the trail back, a perfect sunny day quickly morphs into a nightmare. With no cell service, few supplies, and no clear way out of the burning forest, a group of strangers will have to become allies if they’re going to survive. Hiking in the dark, they must deal with injuries, wild animals and even a criminal on the lam—before the fire catches them. Christy Ottaviano Books
Playing with Fire
by Carolyn KeeneNancy is sent to Los Angeles to investigate a case of arson in a luxury hotel--and has a hot time in Hollywood!
Playing with Fire
by Molly Kate GrayWelcome home! Glad you got my message.Cryptic words written on a note taped to the fire station door welcomed Della Chambers back to Crockett, Texas. When she was seventeen years old, she watched her life go up in flames. After the loss of her mother, she turned her back on her hometown - forever. Now one of the most respected members of the FBI's arson investigation team, her knowledge of the town makes her the logical choice when the residents experience a string of suspicious fires.That's what the arsonist is hoping as well.Camden Gibson is the reason Della is still alive, and she's never forgiven him for it. Returning to Crockett means she has to finally put ghosts from her past to rest while trying to navigate the choppy waters of working side by side with Camden.Della has always been the one - the reason no other women were quite right for Camden. He never expected to see her again, and now he's placed her directly within reach of the arsonist's dangerous obsession.Now the pair is forced to work side by side, and they discover the heat between them has nothing to do with fire.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Playing with Fire (A School for Spies Novel #1)
by Bruce HaleJuvenile delinquent and budding pyromaniac Max Segredo belongs in juvie hall. At least, that's what his most recent foster family would tell you. Instead, Max ends up on the doorstep of Merry Sunshine Orphanage-their very heavily guarded doorstep. As he begins to acclimate to his new home, Max learns a few things straightaway: first, cracking a Caesar Cipher isn't as hard as it seems; second, never sass your instructor if she's also holding throwing knives; and third, he may not be an orphan after all. Soon, Max and the rest of the students are sent on a mission to keep a dangerous weapon out of the hands of LOTUS, an international group bent on world domination. Of course, all Max cares about is finding out more about his father, the man he's now sure is still alive. As the stakes get higher, Max must make some difficult choices, including who to trust, and finally learns the true meaning of family.
Playing with Fire (Inspector Banks #14)
by Peter RobinsonFire--It consumes futures and pasts in a terrified heartbeat, devouring damning secrets while leaving even greater mysteries in the ashes. The night sky is ablaze as flames engulf two barges moored side by side on an otherwise empty canal. On board are the blackened remains of two human beings. To the seasoned eye, this horror was no accident, the method so cruel and calculated that only the worst sort of fiend could have committed it. There are shocking secrets to be uncovered in the charred wreckage, grim evidence of lethal greed and twisted hunger, and of nightmare occurrences within the private confines of family. A terrible feeling is driving police inspector Alan Banks in his desperate hunt for answers--an unshakable fear that this killer's work will not be done until Banks's own world is burned to the ground.
Playing with Fire (Playing Dirty)
by Kiki SwinsonNational bestselling author Kiki Swinson never lets up with relentless characters, unpredictable twists, and a merciless depiction of Southern striving, scheming—and dying. Now she takes you to the explosive beginnings of wild-card lawyer Yoshi Lomax, who discovers the easy way to success is an inescapable nightmare . . .The perfect edge . . . Brilliant, calculating, and reckless, Yoshi hungers to be a great lawyer, to make a difference—and to make her hard-working mother proud. But her prestigious law school is a rigged system of overwhelming work and hostile professors. On the outs with her best friend, and on the verge of flunking out, she soon finds a shortcut that could make all her dreams come true. The perfect elite . . . The school&’s wealthiest students live in a world where they make their own rules, are born into priceless connections, and enjoy endless entitlement. And Yoshi wastes no time infiltrating their privileged circle, learning their ways, adopting their bad habits—and getting much too close. The perfect trap . . . Until Yoshi goes one step too far—and discovers that every little lie, dirty secret, and easy betrayal has locked her into a lethal conspiracy. Now with her family, friends, and all she loves at stake, she must make a wrenching choice that could cost her more than her life . . .
Playing with Fire (Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade #2)
by J. J. CookFire Chief Stella Griffin is working to solve the mysterious death of her predecessor, Eric Gamlyn--who also haunts her cabin. Yet the more she learns, the more burning questions she must answer. Just as Stella thinks she has a lead from Deputy Chum, someone snuffs her hopes--and the lawman. <P><P> Adding fuel to the fire, Stella's parents soon arrive--with her ex-boyfriend--hoping to persuade her to return to Chicago. Now Stella is torn between the life she left behind and uncovering what happened to her ghostly friend. But she'd better think fast or more than her investigation could go up in flames...
Playing with Fire (Tales of an Extraordinary Girl #1)
by Gena ShowalterA classic tale from the queen of paranormal romance, Gena Showalter!Twenty-four-year-old barista Belle Jamison dreams of a better job and a decent love life. Until a crazy scientist spikes her mocha latte! Suddenly Belle can wield the four elements—earth, wind, fire and water—with only a thought. Coffee too hot? No problem. Hair in need of a blow-dry? Done.Gorgeous government agent Rome Masters has been sent to neutralize Belle. But he’s not the only one after her. Together they must outrun the rogue agents on their trail and find a way to control her powers. There’s just one problem: the sparks Belle and Rome generate are even hotter than the ones flying from her eyes—and with her future on the line, now is the worst possible time to fall in love….Originally published in 2006
Playing with Fire (The Daniel Jacobus Mysteries #5)
by Gerald EliasThe blind musician pursues a deadly case of fraud among high-end violin dealers in this &“consistently entertaining series&” by the author of Devil&’s Trill (Booklist). When an anxious phone call from violinmaker Amadeo Borlotti disturbs Daniel Jacobus&’s Christmas Eve festivities, he and his dear friends Nathaniel and Yumi make light of it. Surely whatever Amadeo needs to discuss can wait until morning. But shocking news arrives on Christmas Day: Borlotti&’s home has burned to the ground and Borlotti himself has disappeared—with a fortune far beyond that of a humble violinmaker. It seems Borlotti had more than his share of secrets. What began for him as an innocent mistake escalated into fraud and larceny. A helpless captive to his past indiscretions, he was consumed by them. Now it is up to Jacobus and his team to find out how and why. In the fifth Daniel Jacobus mystery, the curmudgeonly, blind recluse &“indulges his inner Sherlock in a low-key tale that examines music as metaphor, provides insights into the creation of world-class violins, and exposes how some people can turn arson and insurance fraud into lucrative careers&” (Publishers Weekly). &“Readers . . . will enjoy a most unseasonal fable of the little insurance fraud that grew and grew.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Playing with Fire (The Secret Life of Samantha Mcgregor, Book #3)
by Melody CarlsonIf your vision led you straight into the fire,would you follow it anyway?Samantha's brother, Zach, is finally home after a ninety-day rehab for his meth addiction, and life seems to be getting back to normal. That is, until Sam starts having dreams about dangerous situations involving drugs. But her visions are so vague that she doesn't know who needs help. Of course she's worried about Zach staying clean, especially since he's hanging with the wrong crowd. But the whole school seems to be buzzing about drugs, and Sam doesn't know who's using and who's not. What is wrong with these people anyway?Then Sam has a vision of a burning cabin, and this time someone has been shot. Convinced that Zach is involved somehow, Sam chooses to leave Detective Ebony Hamilton out of the loop. If Zach really is involved, this will land him in jail for sure! But her own investigation is getting too hot to handle, and Sam must decide whether to risk getting Zach in trouble with the law- or ultimately risk his life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Playing with Fire: A Novel
by Renee GrazianoReign Grazi is no stranger to dangerous men. Her whole life, they've been there. Grandfathers, uncles, cousins…she knows the difference between people who made the rules and those who broke them. But she has no idea why someone might want her dead. Nick Fattelli is handsome, sophisticated, and…an assassin. He doesn't know who hired him to take out Reign, but after they meet and sparks fly, he vows to protect her. Unless it's really him they are after…Thus begins PLAYING WITH FIRE, a sexy thriller by Renee Graziano, star of VH1's hit show Mob Wives.The author knows this lifestyle firsthand: She is the daughter of one of the most famous mobsters of our day, with an ex-husband now in witness protection, and a trail of "connected" boyfriends a mile long. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Playing with Fire: A Novel
by Tess GerritsenA gripping standalone thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series In a shadowy antiques shop in Rome, violinist Julia Ansdell happens upon a curious piece of music--the Incendio waltz--and is immediately entranced by its unusual composition. Full of passion, torment, and chilling beauty, and seemingly unknown to the world, the waltz, its mournful minor key, its feverish arpeggios, appear to dance with a strange life of their own. Julia is determined to master the complex work and make its melody heard. Back home in Boston, from the moment Julia's bow moves across the strings, drawing the waltz's fiery notes into the air, something strange is stirred--and Julia's world comes under threat. The music has a terrifying and inexplicable effect on her young daughter, who seems violently transformed. Convinced that the hypnotic strains of Incendio are weaving a malevolent spell, Julia sets out to discover the man and the meaning behind the score. Her quest beckons Julia to the ancient city of Venice, where she uncovers a dark, decades-old secret involving a dangerously powerful family that will stop at nothing to keep Julia from bringing the truth to light. Praise for Tess Gerritsen and her Rizzoli & Isles novels "Gerritsen has a knack for creating great characters and mysterious plots that seem straightforward but also dazzle with complexity and twists."--Associated Press "[Gerritsen's] books should be mandatory reading for all mystery lovers."--Miami Examiner "[Gerritsen] has an imagination that allows her to conjure up depths of human behavior so dark and frightening that she makes Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft seem like goody-two-shoes."--Chicago Tribune "One of the most versatile voices in thriller fiction today."--Providence JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Playing with Fire: Playing With Fire The Temptation Of Dr. Colton Operation Homecoming Alec's Royal Assignment (Conard County: The Next Generation #25)
by Rachel LeeIn New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee's latest Conard County romance, passion blazes between a fire chief and a beautiful arson investigator The cunning arsonist targeting Conard County has fire chief Wayne Camden stymied. Teaming up with investigator Charity Atkins seems like a no-brainer. She has the expertise to track down the firebug before he kills someone. But Wayne never anticipated making Charity a target. Since his wife left, Wayne's had little interest in relationships. The single dad is unsettled by the electrifying attraction Charity ignites. Wayne is rooted in the community, and Charity's a nomad. But with danger stalking them, irresistible desire forces them both to reevaluate their lives.
Playing with Temptation (Pleasure Cove)
by Reese RyanA love for all timeNorth Carolina pro footballer Nate Johnston built his reputation on talent, drive and good sportsmanship. But a devastating recent loss derails his team’s shot at winning the championship…and Nate’s career when a compromising video goes viral. In need of a miracle, the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache.Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of Kendra’s life. Now her son needs a closer relationship with his father…and Kendra needs to win back Nate’s trust. After breaking his heart, repairing his career is the least she can do to help save his dream. Powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and a family that’s almost within reach?
Playland
by John Gregory DunneA critically acclaimed best-seller set in the glamorous, gangster-dominated Hollywood of the 1940s tells the story of Blue Tyler, a child star who disappears from Hollywood and becomes a bag lady in New York City.
Playland
by John Gregory DunneA critically acclaimed best-seller set in the glamorous, gangster-dominated Hollywood of the 1940s tells the story of Blue Tyler, a child star who disappears from Hollywood and becomes a bag lady in New York City.
Playlist for a Paper Angel: A tense and twisting psychological crime thriller (The Jan Pearce Series)
by Jacqueline WardWhen one child is found and another is lost, a British police detective is pulled into a dark underworld as she tries to find a connection . . . DS Jan Pearce has become the go-to for missing persons cases—even though she has yet to find her son who disappeared. So when an abandoned toddler in a stroller is found in an alleyway, Jan is put in charge. She doesn&’t yet know that the little girl&’s mother, Lisa, is being manipulated by a criminal gang. All Lisa wants is her child back. When another kid is abducted, the events, at first, don&’t seem to be linked. Lisa, however, knows otherwise. Determined to somehow get word to DS Pearce, she puts herself in grave danger. But will the message reach Jan before it&’s too late for all of them?
Playmates (Spenser #16)
by Robert B. ParkerSpenser goes back to school--to investigate corruption in college town. Taft University's hottest basketball star is shaving points for quick cash. And if Spenser doesn't watch his own footwork, the guilty parties will shave a few years off his life...
Playmates (The Spenser Series #17)
by Robert B. ParkerBoston PI Spenser is in for the closest shaves of his career in this entry in Robert B. Parker's acclaimed series.When Spenser is hired to look into rumours of match fixing in university basketball, his investigations lead him deep into the gambling underworld - and into the most dangerous job of his career.College basketball can be a killer sport.
Plea of Insanity
by Jilliane HoffmanIn her third and most riveting novel, international bestselling author Jilliane Hoffman sweeps readers on a wild ride of murder and mayhem, confirming herself yet again as a major thriller-writing talent at the peak of her powers.The prosecutor-Julia Vacanti. Young, ambitious, and facing a case that could launch her career. The defendant-David Marquette. A successful Miami surgeon and devoted family man. The victims- Marquette's own wife and three small children. The plea-Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. The perfect father and model husband, David Marquette seemingly just snapped one night. Or did he? His experienced defense team claims paranoid delusions caused by schizophrenia drove him to slaughter his entire family.But the state suspects Marquette's insanity defense is being fabricated to disguise murders that were cold-blooded and calculated. If convicted, Marquette faces the death penalty. If found insane, he could walk free. To bring a killer to justice, Julia will have to journey into the mind of madness herself, embarking on a terrifying journey back into her own past-something she has struggled with for fifteen years. And this will lead her to confront a future so chilling, she's not sure she will ever be able to face it.
Pleading Guilty
by Scott TurowA compelling character in his most accomplished story to date, a partner in a law firm is on the trail of a colleague.
Pleading the Fish (Seaside Café Mysteries #7)
by Bree BakerIn the seventh and final book of Bree Baker's critically acclaimed Seaside Café Mystery series, Pleading the Fish, Everly Swan's wedding plans are upended by a dead body. She'll have to run her teashop, find a dress, and catch a murderer all before she can walk down the aisle!Hitting all the sweet-tea spots, this series is:A delightful Tea Shop and Café Culinary MysteryThe ideal cozy beach readPerfect for fans of Laura Childs and Kate CarlisleCafé owner and amateur sleuth Everly Swan, like every Swan woman before her, is cursed in love. The only problem? Her fiancé Detective Grady Hayes has something to say about it—he doesn't believe in magic and is determined to prove the curse wrong so they can spend their lives together. Everly wishes it could be so simple!It feels like a sign when a historian looking into Swan history is found dead in an antique wishing well, and Everly fears the curse is spreading. Grady takes the case, looking to find justice and prove the curse wrong, while Everly does a bit of investigating on her own. Big change is coming for Everly and her friends, but with mysterious strangers lurking about and someone leaving increasingly threatening messages for the happy couple, Everly's not sure she'll get her happily-ever-after!"A smart and likable protagonist, a vividly rendered setting, a suitably twisty plot, and some colorful supporting characters are the ingredients for a concoction as appealing as any of Everly Swan's specialty sweet teas."—Livia J. Washburn, national bestselling author, for Live and Let ChaiINCLUDES DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES
Pleamar
by Antonio MerceroEl thriller del momento por «un enamorado de la maldad de Patricia Highsmith, que cayó en la tentación de la novela negra»(El País). «Brillante. Mercero nos lleva de sorpresa en sorpresa hasta un final inesperado.»Santiago Díaz «Exquisita. Mercero domina la receta para que no puedas parar de leer.»Susana Martín Gijón Las hermanas Müller cuentan cada jueves su vida a millones de seguidores en el canal de YouTube Pleamar, pero en el vídeo de esta semana aparecen amordazadas y maniatadas, en un lugar oscuro, y llorando desesperadamente. Las visualizaciones crecen por horas sin que nadie sepa si va en serio o es una broma macabra. Los padres denuncian la desaparición y el caso es asignado a una extraña pareja de investigadores: Darío Mur, divorciado y enamorado de la literatura clásica, y Nieves González, adicta a las citas online y víctima de acoso en la comisaría. Cuando la muerte de Martina Müller es retransmitida en directo, Darío se enfrentará al mundo de los influencers, al que su propia hija es adicta y que la ha convertido en una chica violenta y conflictiva. Sobre sus libros anteriores...«Un estilo claro y directo y capacidad de enganchar al lector.»Lluís Fernández, La Razón «El noir español seguirá de enhorabuena mientras contemos con personajes como Sofía Luna y con narraciones vertiginosas que llevan al lector en volandas en cada página. Desde ahora mismo estamos esperando la siguiente entrega de la serie.»Antonio Parra Sanz, La Verdad «Un policial estupendo, bien planteado y escrito, con protagonistas y secundarios perfilados y diferenciados y un fundamento ideológico o social profundo y, por fortuna, nada maniqueo: el mundo es de las mujeres y los hombres deambulan como dinosaurios añorando los días antes del meteorito.»Carlos Zanón, El País «Un excelente debut. [...] Una protagonista original e insólita en el panorama negro criminal en castellano.»Paco Camarasa «Mercero es un guionista enamorado de la maldad de Patricia Highsmith, que cayó en la tentación de la novela [...]. Con una estructura clásica de “quién lo hizo”, usa la novela negra para entretener, contar el drama de Sofía y su cambio de sexo, y mostrar las miserias que todos llevamos dentro.»Juan Carlos Galindo, El País «Un talento prodigioso para hilvanar historias en las que late la vida cotidiana; historias con las que el lector se identifica al instante.»Todo Literatura
Pleasantville
by Attica LockeFrom Attica Locke, a writer and producer of FOX's Empire, this sophisticated thriller sees lawyer Jay Porter--hero of her bestseller Black Water Rising--return to fight one last case, only to become embroiled in a dangerous game of shadowy politics and a witness to how far those in power are willing to go to win. Fifteen years after his career-defining case against Cole Oil, Jay Porter is broke and tired. That victory might have won the environmental lawyer fame, but thanks to a string of appeals, he hasn't seen a dime. His latest case--representing Pleasantville in the wake of a chemical fire--is dragging on, shaking his confidence and raising doubts about him within this upwardly mobile black community on Houston's north side. Though Jay still believes in doing what's right, he is done fighting other people's battles. Once he has his piece of the settlement, the single father is going to devote himself to what matters most--his children. His plans are abruptly derailed when a female campaign volunteer vanishes on the night of Houston's mayoral election, throwing an already contentious campaign into chaos. The accused is none other than the nephew and campaign manager of one of the leading candidates--a scion of a prominent Houston family headed by the formidable Sam Hathorne. Despite all the signs suggesting that his client is guilty--and his own misgivings--Jay can't refuse when a man as wealthy and connected as Sam asks him to head up the defense. Not if he wants that new life with his kids. But he has to win. Plunging into a shadowy world of ambitious enemies and treacherous allies armed with money, lies, and secrets, Jay reluctantly takes on his first murder trial--a case that will put him and his client, and an entire political process, on trial.