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Secrets Of The Nile (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #25)
by Carolyn KeeneAMERICA'S HOTTEST TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO FOIL A DEADLY FRAUD IN THE LAND OF PHARAOHS! FRANK and JOE HARDY...both married and on their honeymoon. Not! But State Department official Jonathan Kimball has asked them to travel to Egypt and pose as a wealthy banker's two newlywed sons, allegedly targeted for kidnapping by a terrorist group. There's only one catch: The boys quickly discover they've been set up. They've become pawns in a high-stakes game of international intrigue, deception, and betrayal! Meanwhile... Posing as the Hardys' wives are NANCY DREW and her friend Bess Marvin, and they've been drawn into a desperate and dangerous game of their own. An American woman, her daughter abducted by her ex-husband, has asked for Nancy's help. But in this land of ancient tombs and mysteries, nothing is what it seems, and the truth lies buried in a snake pit of treachery...
Secrets On Saturday
by Ann PurserLois usually steers clear of local gossip, but after tidying up the house that newcomer Reg Abthorpe claims to have inherited, she has more suspicions than she can keep to herself. The home's previous resident was known for his beloved terrier, robust nature, and deficiency of living relatives. So why is Reg presenting himself as the old man's nephew-and where could the sprightly geriatric (and his dog) possibly have gone?
Secrets On Saturday
by Ann PurserLois usually steers clear of local gossip, but after tidying up the house that newcomer Reg Abthorpe claims to have inherited, she has more suspicions than she can keep to herself. The home's previous resident was known for his beloved terrier, robust nature, and deficiency of living relatives. So why is Reg presenting himself as the old man's nephew-and where could the sprightly geriatric (and his dog) possibly have gone?
Secrets On Saturday
by Ann PurserLois usually steers clear of local gossip, but after tidying up the house that newcomer Reg Abthorpe claims to have inherited, she has more suspicions than she can keep to herself. The home's previous resident was known for his beloved terrier, robust nature, and deficiency of living relatives. So why is Reg presenting himself as the old man's nephew-and where could the sprightly geriatric (and his dog) possibly have gone?
Secrets Resurfaced (Roughwater Ranch Cowboys #4)
by Dana MentinkSearching for the truthcould get them killed…When new evidence surfaces about a tragic boating accident that put her ex-boyfriend’s father in prison, private investigator Dory Winslow’s determined to look into it. But now someone’s dead set on silencing her. And working with Chad Jaggert—the father of her secret child—may be the only way to survive the treacherous truth about the tragedy that once tore them apart.
Secrets She Kept
by Debra Webb Carol EricsonCan she trust him?The Safest Lies by Debra WebbThe only way for Special Agent Sadie Buchanan to retrieve a hostage from a criminal camp embedded deep in the Tennessee wilderness is to team up with a stranger she can’t figure out. He’s attractive and smart, yes. Trustworthy, maybe. But when hardheaded Sadie and operative Flynn move to outsmart the enemy, extreme danger lies ahead…Undercover Accomplice by Carol EricsonA terrorist attack is looming, and Delta Force soldier Hunter Mancini must team up with CIA operative Sue Chandler—again. Their mission: find and stop a radical group before it obtains and detonates a nuclear weapon. But as disaster threatens and everything is on the line, Sue reveals a secret even this action-hardened warrior couldn’t imagine…
Secrets So Deep
by Ginny Myers SainFor fans of We Were Liars and from the bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a paranormal thriller about a seventeen-year-old girl returning to camp to uncover the truth of what really happened there twelve years ago, the night her mother drowned.Twelve years ago, Avril&’s mother drowned at Whisper Cove theater, just off the rocky Connecticut coastline. It was ruled an accident, but Avril&’s never been totally convinced. Local legend claims that the women in the waves—ghosts from old whaling stories—called her mother into the ocean with their whispering. Because, as they say at Whisper Cove, what the sea wants, the sea will have.While Avril doesn&’t believe in ghosts, she knows there are lots of different ways for places, and people, to be haunted. She&’s spent the past twelve years trying to make sense of the strange bits and pieces she does remember from the night she lost her mother. Stars falling into the sea. A blinding light. A tight grip on her wrist. The odd sensation of flying. Now, at seventeen, she&’s returning to Whisper Cove for the first time, and she might finally unravel the mystery of what really happened.As Avril becomes more involved with camp director Willa and her mysterious son Cole, Whisper Cove reveals itself to her. Distances seem to shift in the strange fog. Echoes of long-past moments bounce off the marsh. And Avril keeps meeting herself—and her dead mother—late at night, at the edge of the ocean.The truth Avril seeks is ready to be discovered. But it will come at a terrible cost.
Secrets Typed in Blood: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery (A Pentecost and Parker Mystery #3)
by Stephen SpotswoodA NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR • In the newest entry into the Nero Award-winning Pentecost & Parker Mystery series, Lillian and Will are hot on the trail of a serial killer whose murders are stranger than fiction. The Pentecost & Parker series "takes gritty 40s noir, shakes it up, gives it a charming twist, and serves it up with unforgettable style" (Deanna Raybourn, author of the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries). From the author of Fortune Favors the Dead and Murder Under Her Skin.New York City, 1947: For years, Holly Quick has made a good living off of murder, filling up the pages of pulp detective magazines with gruesome tales of revenge. Now someone is bringing her stories to life and leaving a trail of blood-soaked bodies behind. With the threat of another murder looming, and reluctant to go to the police, Holly turns to the best crime-solving duo in or out of the pulps, Willowjean &“Will&” Parker and her boss, famed detective Lillian Pentecost. The pair are handed the seemingly-impossible task of investigating three murders at once without tipping off the cops or the press that the crimes are connected. A tall order made even more difficult by the fact that Will is already signed up to spend her daylight hours undercover as a guileless secretary in the hopes of digging up a lead on an old adversary, Dr. Olivia Waterhouse. But even if Will is stuck in pencil skirts and sensible shoes, she&’s not about to let her boss have all the fun. Soon she&’s diving into an underground world of people obsessed with murder and the men and women who commit them. Can the killer be found in the Black Museum Club, run by a philanthropist whose collection of grim murder memorabilia may not be enough to satisfy his lust for the homicidal? Or is it Holly Quick&’s pair of editors, who read about murder all day, but clearly aren&’t telling the full story?With victims seemingly chosen at random and a murderer who thrives on spectacle, the case has the great Lillian Pentecost questioning her methods. But whatever she does, she&’d better do it fast. Holly Quick has a secret, too and it&’s about to bring death right to Pentecost and Parker&’s doorstep.
Secrets Typed in Blood: Pentecost and Parker 3
by Stephen SpotswoodThe dynamic detectives Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean 'Will' Parker are back in another hugely entertaining and gripping 1940s Manhattan murder mysteryPentecost and Parker, the most audacious and iconic detective duo in 1940s Manhattan, are back. If you're a fan of Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Agatha Christie and M. C. Beaton you'll love this hugely entertaining murder mystery.Following on from Fortune Favours the Dead and Murder Under Her Skin, the third Pentecost and Parker mystery is 'even smarter, spikier and more surprising than the first two' New York TimesNew York City, 1947. For years, Holly Quick has written gruesome tales of revenge for pulp detective magazines. Now someone is bringing her stories to life and leaving a trail of blood behind. With the threat of another murder looming, and reluctant to go to the police, Holly turns to the renowned detective duo Willowjean "Will" Parker and her boss Lillian Pentecost.Soon they are diving into an underground world of people obsessed with murder. Can the killer be found in the Black Museum Club, run by a philanthropist whose collection of grim murder memorabilia may not be enough to satisfy him? Or is it Holly's pair of editors aren't telling the full story?With victims seemingly chosen at random and a murderer who thrives on spectacle, Pentecost and Parker need to act fast. For Holly Quick has her own secret and it's about to bring death to their door . . .(P)2022 Random House Audio
Secrets Typed in Blood: Pentecost and Parker 3
by Stephen SpotswoodPentecost and Parker, the most audacious and iconic detective duo in 1940s Manhattan, are back. If you're a fan of Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Agatha Christie and M. C. Beaton you'll love this hugely entertaining murder mystery.Following on from Fortune Favours the Dead and Murder Under Her Skin, the third Pentecost and Parker mystery is 'even smarter, spikier and more surprising than the first two' New York TimesNew York City, 1947. For years, Holly Quick has written gruesome tales of revenge for pulp detective magazines. Now someone is bringing her stories to life and leaving a trail of blood behind. With the threat of another murder looming, and reluctant to go to the police, Holly turns to the renowned detective duo Willowjean "Will" Parker and her boss Lillian Pentecost.Soon they are diving into an underground world of people obsessed with murder. Can the killer be found in the Black Museum Club, run by a philanthropist whose collection of grim murder memorabilia may not be enough to satisfy him? Or is it Holly's pair of editors aren't telling the full story?With victims seemingly chosen at random and a murderer who thrives on spectacle, Pentecost and Parker need to act fast. For Holly Quick has her own secret and it's about to bring death to their door . . .
Secrets Uncovered: Never Say Die\Kansas City Cover-Up\Infiltration
by Tess Gerritsen Julie Miller Janie CrouchFor the first time in one collection, three romantic suspense stories from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, Julie Miller, and Janie Crouch. <p><p> Never Say Never by Tess Gerritsen <p><p> Twenty years after her father's plane crashes, Willy Jane Maitland is finally tracking his last moves. She recognizes the danger, but her search for the truth is the only thing that matters. Willy knows she can't proceed without the help of ex-army officer Guy Barnard. But in a place where truth has many faces, she suspects even Guy has hidden motives... <p><p> Kansas City Cover-Up by Julie Miller <p><p> As the Kansas City Police Department's archenemy, reporter Gabriel Knight never expected to need its help. But the sexy journalist suspects the death of a politician's aide will shed light on the long-unsolved murder of his fiancee. He demands to team up with tough, beautiful detective Olivia Watson. Sharing a mutual distrust--and a disturbingly mutual attraction--Gabe and Olivia discover that someone's working hard to keep old secrets buried and stop their investigation dead. <p><p>Infiltration by Janie Crouch <p><p>Omega Sector agent Cameron Branson is on the most important case of his career: recovery of classified software that has fallen into the wrong hands. After months of undercover work, he's on the verge of cracking the case. Until Sophia Reardon -a familiar face from his past- shows up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing that she could expose him, Cameron is forced to hurl Sophia into his world of deception and terror. And as it all begins to unravel, Cameron must choose—finish the mission or save the one woman he's never been able to forget.
Secrets Unsealed (Triggerman Inc. #2)
by Marie HarteAn assassin with a baby? Inconceivable...The second stand-alone romantic suspense in the Triggerman Inc. series featuring sexy assassins, a baby, and a devious bad guy from New York Times bestseller Marie Harte. Deacon’s life could be better. Deacon—the Shadow—kills people for a living. He’s a choosy assassin, and he makes no bones about his life choices. But a baby… That’s something he knows he’d never conceive of—pun intended. While he’s looking into this baby situation, snarky ex-supermodel Solene Hansen is in trouble. Deacon’s sticking to her 24/7. Before long, he's learning that there's a lot more to Solene than sharp words and a gorgeous face. But his enemies are close, and they've taken note of his interest.. It'll take all his talent to keep Solene safe, learn who wants him dead and what the baby has to do with any of it, and figure out how to get Solene to realize that while he might not be a safe bet, he'll be a sure one.
Secrets and Lies
by Janet WoodsDepression Era London and Sydney come to life in this historical novel as young women traveling the world confront secrets that could unravel their lives. London, 1933. Having just graduated from nursing school, Esmé Carr and her best friend Minnie are hungry for adventure. They take a cruise to Australia, providing onboard medical assistance in exchange for their passage. Left behind is Esmé&’s adolescent niece, Meggie, who is every bit as independent and full of life as Esmé. But there is mystery surrounding Meggie&’s birth—one she intends to unravel, despite her mother&’s warnings to leave the past alone. When the truth finally comes out, it upends Meggie&’s life in ways she never could have expected. And while Minnie needs Esmé more than ever, Esmé finds herself traversing a rift between mother and daughter even more challenging than the journey between London and Sydney. &“A terrific novel.&” —Historical Novel Society
Secrets and Lies
by Lisa JacksonHe's a bad boyFamous criminal defense attorney Jackson Moore thought he had left his bad-boy past behind him-but his childhood sweetheart had different plans for him.Rachelle Remont thought she could forget her tragic small-town history by writing about it in her nationally syndicated column. She hadn't counted on Jackson Moore's return, or on the way her blood ran hot at the sight of him. He was determined to discover the town's secrets with Rachelle-and in doing so, uncover some secrets of their own....He's just a cowboyFor six agonizing years Heather Tremont Leonetti tried to make a lie of the breathless summer when rodeo rider Turner Brooks broke her innocence and branded her heart. But now only the truth could save her most precious, cherished memento.Which meant she'd have to beg the help of the one man who could drive her to her knees-the proud, unforgiving loner she'd loved...the unforgettable cowboy who'd sired her son.
Secrets and Lies
by Nancy Ann RoseFor reclusive rancher Jordan Chandler, life holds little meaning--until fate throws him a curve ball in the form of a raven-haired shrew with a temper to match. Secrets and Lies by Nancy Ann Rose is an action packed read that will keep you turning the pages of this contemporary, romantic suspense. Discover what happens when love is the best kept secret of all!When Neave Sinclair flees unjust prosecution, she happens upon rancher Jordan Chandler, a man short on words and long on intimidation.A tragic accident has left Jordan emotionally scarred and hiding from a past he can't escape. But a traumatic past isn't the only thing he's hiding. The raven-haired spitfire with a heart of gold ignites a spark of hope and he is drawn to her strength, compassion, and wisecracking wit, which masks a soul in torment and elicits his protective instincts.Neave is a romance novelist who ironically doesn't believe in love or happily ever after. She is no stranger to loss and senses a kindred spirit in Jordan. His loyalty and dogged determination fuel a need her guarded heart yearns to embrace. But falling in love is a dangerous game of chance when the unresolved issues of his past threaten their relationship.Sometimes things don't go as planned. And not all secrets are meant to be kept.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Western, Romantic Suspense, Action, Adventure
Secrets and Lies
by Quintin JardineThe latest Bob Skinner mystery from the legendary Quintin Jardine.'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICKAn expensive mobile home, abandoned in a new housing development, reveals a fearful secret when finally it is opened by police: the decomposed body of a former colleague. But what became of Sandra Bulloch after she left the police service? What chain of events led to her murder?DCI Lottie Mann is tasked with finding the killer of her former boss, and investigation that draws Bob Skinner into its web, just as a second mystery develops for him in his new Spanish base..
Secrets and Lies
by Quintin JardineThe latest Bob Skinner mystery from the legendary Quintin Jardine.'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICKAn expensive mobile home, abandoned in a new housing development, reveals a fearful secret when finally it is opened by police: the decomposed body of a former colleague. But what became of Sandra Bulloch after she left the police service? What chain of events led to her murder?DCI Lottie Mann is tasked with finding the killer of her former boss, and investigation that draws Bob Skinner into its web, just as a second mystery develops for him in his new Spanish base..
Secrets and Lies
by Quintin JardineThe latest Bob Skinner mystery from the legendary Quintin Jardine.'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICKAn expensive mobile home, abandoned in a new housing development, reveals a fearful secret when finally it is opened by police: the decomposed body of a former colleague. But what became of Sandra Bulloch after she left the police service? What chain of events led to her murder?DCI Lottie Mann is tasked with finding the killer of her former boss, and investigation that draws Bob Skinner into its web, just as a second mystery develops for him in his new Spanish base..
Secrets and Lies
by Shay LacyLies are his specialty, but sometimes the truth can be deadly.Actor turned private investigator Charlie Ziffkin has traced a stolen sculpture to the hometown that haunts him. He needs to find the statue and get out of town fast, but when he learns the police use his former sweetheart Juliana Sanchez’s psychic abilities to locate stolen goods, their reunion seems fated. He loved her as a boy; as a man with a terrible secret, he has to let her go.Juliana knows firsthand how well Charlie plays whatever role suits him, whether P.I. or lover, so he could be pretending to desire her while using her to find the sculpture. He stole her teenage heart and now she’s risking it again, but if she doesn’t help him, he’ll be in even greater danger. Being with him is the ultimate thrill . . . until bullets fly.Charlie and Juliana are in over their heads with ruthless men willing to kill, and with the sizzling attraction they can’t control. Will this be the last role this chameleon ever plays?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secrets and Lies
by Shirlee MccoyEXPECTING-AND IN DANGER Attacked in her classroom, widowed teacher Ariel Martin's only thought is for her unborn child. When her student's brother, rookie K-9 officer Tristan McKeller, and his faithful dog save her life, she can't thank him enough. She knows Tristan won't rest until she's safe, but she doesn't want him or his police colleagues digging into her dangerous past. After all, the only person who would want to hurt her is dead...or is he? With her and her child's life on the line, she'll have to trust Tristan with her secrets if she wants to finally get the fresh start she's been desperately seeking.
Secrets and Lies (Truth or Dare #2)
by Jacqueline GreenCan you keep a secret?Tenley Reed and Sydney Morgan have never seen eye to eye -- until now. United by a common goal, they are determined to find out who was behind their friend's murder. Joined by Emerson Cunningham, a gorgeous but troubled teen model, the girls start their own investigation. But in the isolated beach town of Echo Bay, it's hard to know who's a friend and who's an enemy.Secrets and Lies is the second book in the Truth or Dare series -- and will keep readers in suspense from beginning to end.
Secrets and Lies: A Novel
by Selena MontgomeryShe may be smart and beautiful, but she’s also standing between him and a very lucrative item he needs to “recover” in this African-American love story that blends passion with action that is sure to thrill romance readers.She just witnessed her uncle’s murder, she’s running for her life, and now Dr. Katelyn Lyda is face-to-face with a breathtaking man who could be her salvation. Tall, sexy, his eyes full of mysterious promises, he seems to have the answer she needs.It’s too bad Sebastian Caine is one of the bad guys . . . A “recovery specialist” skilled at separating prized possessions from their owners, Sebastian is after an ancient relic. But he reconsiders the job when he finds himself staring at the wrong end of a gun. The beautiful lady with her finger on the trigger seems to have everything he needs—and not just the artifact. Sebastian’s conscience has never bothered him before—but then he has never wanted any woman more.With her life in jeopardy, Kat wonders how far she can trust Sebastian Caine . . . how long she can resist him . . . and dare she fall in love?
Secrets and Lies: A gripping psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Lynda RenhamA couple looks forward to a promising future in a new house—but a past darkness threatens to destroy it, in a new thriller by the author of Remember Me. It&’s Flora and Adam&’s dream home: Hunters Moon, in the peaceful English village of Penlyn. Adam&’s political career has just taken a turn for the better, and the only thing left to complete the couple&’s happiness is a baby. Adam believes Hunters Moon will give them the new start they need—and help Flora overcome a recent miscarriage. But Flora senses something odd about the house and soon realises it isn&’t all it seems. Did the previous owner commit suicide or was she murdered? What are the villagers hiding? Is the lake at the bottom of the garden as peaceful as it seems? Soon Flora finds herself entrapped in a web of deceit with no one to turn to—and her dream home starts to become her nightmare . . .
Secrets and Revenge: A Novel
by Noël CaraccioYears ago, Rick Singleton blackmailed the very wealthy managing partner of a large New York law firm after stumbling across a black market adoption ring the man was running on the side. He got a million dollars out of Steve Goldrick before going to the district attorney to turn him in—and Goldrick fled the country before the authorities could arrest him.Knowing that Goldrick could never return to the US without being arrested, Rick thought he and his family were safe from any potential reprisal from the disgraced attorney. But now someone has invaded Rick’s home, badly injured his wife, Maizie, and taken his three-month-old daughter, Grace—and all signs point to Goldrick.Maizie’s long-deceased grandmother, Fannie, has come back from the other side to help her family before; now, Maizie’s mother, Abby, calls on her again. A force to be reckoned with, Fannie is able to move freely in the physical world, although no one can see her. When she answers her daughter’s call, she finds herself in Dubai, with no clue as to what her surprising new surroundings have to do with her great-granddaughter’s kidnapping. Will Fannie be able to help her family figure out who really kidnapped Grace and where she is being held? And even if she does, will it be possible to return Grace safely to her parents?
Secrets and Scandals: Secret Spy to Top-Secret CIA Mole Hunter (Sybil Norcroft Ser. #4)
by Carl DouglassIn this, the 4th in the Sybil series, Sybil is given an ultra-top-secret clearance rating based on her previous performance and her ice-in- the-veins way of going about the Company's business. Now she has to juggle life as a wife and mother keeping secrets, as a famous public figure in her profession as a network medical consultant news reporter, and as a CIA agent who is under threat of assassination from an unseen and unnamed mole in the intelligence community. When three of her fellow agents are murdered, Sybil is offered the job of finding the mole which considerably increases her chances of meeting harm. What she does will involve secrets and scandals at the highest level of government.