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Smokescreen
by Khaled TalibAt an ancient café in Cairo, two veteran spies plot a covert mission to resolve -- once and for all -- the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. The pledge: Israel will make a major concession as part of the peace treaty. In Singapore, Jethro Westrope, a magazine journalist, stumbles onto the scene of a murder: the beautiful Niki Kishwani directs him, in her last breath, to a digital recorder, evidence that puts Jethro's life in serious danger. And, much worse, he is framed for Niki's murder. Jethro sets out to find Niki's killer and is drawn into a web of deception and intrigue involving officials from the Singaporean, Israeli, and American governments, each with a complex, competing, and potentially deadly agenda. Against this pulse-pounding backdrop, Jethro races to find answers and save himself --yet nothing is as it seems. He finds himself at the center of a political plot so diabolical and sweeping in its world implications that he is stunned to discover tomorrow's news headlines today. He is being set up not only as a murderer but as an assassin, and something much larger than his own fate is in his hands.
Smokescreen (Eve Duncan #26)
by Iris JohansenIn this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan journeys to Africa to help families torn apart by a violent attack deep in the jungle--but she may be putting herself in more danger than she knows.A journalist shows up on Eve Duncan's doorstep with a plea for help. <P><P>Jill Cassidy has just come from a small African village with a heart wrenching story: half the villagers--many of them children--have been killed in a horrific attack by guerilla soldiers, the bodies burned beyond recognition. Now, the families desperately need Eve's help to get closure and begin to heal.But when Eve arrives in the remote jungle, she begins to suspect that Jill's plea may have been a cover story for a deeper, more sinister plot. <P><P> Isolated and unsure who she can trust, Eve finds herself stranded in an unstable country where violence threatens to break out again at any moment and with only her own instincts to rely on if she hopes to get home to her family alive . . .#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen is back with one of her most exhilarating and dangerous adventures yet in this "riveting" high-stakes thriller (Publishers Weekly). <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Smokescreen: Proof Of Innocence Person Of Interest Smokescreen
by Jodie BaileyA military man will do anything to protect the woman he never stopped loving in this romantic suspense novel of faith, danger, and second chances.When computer specialist Ashley Colson’s life is in danger, she’s rescued by the last person she ever expected to see again. Military officer Ethan Kincaid might have disappointed her once in the past, but now he’s the only person who can keep her safe. They’re under the gun to decode top secret files that can save the life of a friend who’s fallen into enemy hands. But the killers will stop at nothing to obtain get files—and Ashley. With time running out, Ashley must rely on Ethan, rediscover her faith, and put aside the past in order to fight for the future.
Smokies Special Agent: Smokies Special Agent Wyoming Cowboy Sniper K-9 Defense (The Mighty McKenzies #2)
by Lena DiazShe was on a mission to fix the pastAnd he was determined to help her…For ten years, Remi Jordan has been hunting her twin sister’s kidnapper. When baiting a killer backfires, the FBI agent’s career and freedom are suddenly on the line. Joining forces with Smoky Mountains investigator Duncan McKenzie ups the ante, unleashing treacherous desire. Now, with another woman missing, Remi’s fighting a lot more than the ghosts of the past. Is she also ready to fight for her future?
Smokin' Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum #17)
by Janet Evanovich<p><p>Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. <p><p>Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie’s name is on the killer’s list. <p><p>Short on time to find evidence proving the killer’s identity, Stephanie faces further complications when her family and friends decide that it’s time for her to choose between her longtime off-again-on-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie’s mom is encouraging Stephanie to dump them both and choose a former high school football star who’s just returned to town. Stephanie’s sidekick, Lula, is encouraging Stephanie to have a red-hot boudoir “bake-off.” And Grandma Bella, Morelli’s old-world grandmother, is encouraging Stephanie to move to a new state when she puts “the eye” on Stephanie. <p><p>With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie’s life looks like it’s about to go up in smoke.
Smokin' Seventeen: A witty mystery full of laughs, lust and high-stakes suspense
by Janet EvanovichA cold-blooded killer has Stephanie in his sights...Where there's smoke, there's fire, and this couldn't be truer than in Smokin' Seventeen, the seventeenth wacky adventure in Janet Evanovich's bestselling Stephanie Plum series. The perfect read for fans of Sue Grafton and JD Robb. Raves for Janet Evanovich's bestselling novels: 'Razor sharp' (Sunday Express); 'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' (USA Today); 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' (The Sunday Times). Stephanie is running out of time. The bond office where she works has been burned down. Dead bodies have been showing up on the construction site. No one knows why, or who's responsible - but it's clear Stephanie's name is on the killer's list.And to make a bad situation worse, cop and boyfriend Joe Morelli's grandmother has put the 'eye' on Stephanie. Now she has a pimple the size of Mount Vesuvius and her hormones are in overdrive...What readers are saying about Smokin' Seventeen:'A great read - light, funny and very entertaining''A real laugh out loud book with a high feel good factor''Funny, witty and full of twists and turns'
Smokin' Seventeen: A witty mystery full of laughs, lust and high-stakes suspense
by Janet EvanovichSMOKIN' SEVENTEEN by Janet Evanovich featuring Stephanie Plum. Raves for Janet Evanovich's novels: 'Stephanie Plum in ass-kicking form...utterly delightful' (Cosmopolitan); 'A laugh-out-loud page turner' (Heat); 'Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour' (Daily Mail)A cold-blooded killer has Stephanie in his sights...Stephanie is running out of time. The bond office where she works has been burned down. Dead bodies have been showing up on the construction site. No one knows why, or who's responsible - but it's clear Stephanie's name is on the killer's list. And to make a bad situation worse, cop and boyfriend Joe Morelli's grandmother has put the 'eye' on Stephanie. Now she has a pimple the size of Mount Vesuvius and her hormones are in overdrive...(P)2011 Headline Digital
Smokin' Six-Shooter: Smokin' Six-shooter One Hot Forty-five (Whitehorse, Montana: The Corbetts #4)
by B.J. DanielsA woman investigating a decades-old murder partners up with a sexy cowboy in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.Russell Corbett was all cowboy and wasn’t about to let a lady lasso him! But Dulcie Hughes had him tied up in knots from the moment she nearly collided with his combine. She rode into town with her fancy rental car and city clothes to claim her secret inheritance. And neither tall tale nor handsome rancher would deter her from exposing a years-old cover-up at the Beaumont property. She expected to find answers, not fall in love. But like the threatening thunderhead on the horizon, the truth would come fast and fierce, and there would be no escaping the consequences.
Smoky Mountain Ambush (Smoky Mountain Defenders)
by Karen KirstSomeone&’s hunting her in the mountains… An unknown enemy&’s dead set on killing Lindsey Snow by Christmas—and she doesn&’t know why. And the only person she can trust to shield her is the man she betrayed, mounted police officer Silver Williams. Now there's nowhere to hide…from danger or their feelings. But can they find the killer before this holiday season becomes Lindsey's last?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Smoky Mountain Defenders
Smoky Mountain Danger (Mountain Rescue)
by April ArringtonIn the mountain wilderness…They have only one chance to make it home.Taylor Holt was sure she and her rafting group—single dad Will Morgan and his daughter—could make it down the rapids of the Great Smoky Mountains. But when disaster strikes, Will and Taylor must depend on each other to survive. With Taylor’s past still haunting her, can their tentative trust be enough to run a lethal gauntlet of dangers—and survive?
Smoky Mountain Escape
by Rhonda StarnesTwo killers on the loose and threats around every corner… Sheriff Heath Dalton accidentally stumbles upon two gunmen trying to hide a body in the Smoky Mountains and barely escapes with his life. And when traveling nurse Kayla Eldridge finds herself stranded in the stormy wilderness with Heath, she now has a target on her back. They must work together to navigate the treacherous terrain and evade the criminals who are tracking their every move. Can they outrun their merciless hunters before they both lose their lives?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Smoky Mountain Investigation: Smoky Mountain Investigation Mountain Rescue
by Annslee UrbanTo stop a killer from striking again, a journalist must reconnect with her former love in this suspenseful Southern romance.A mysterious caller taunts journalist Kylie Harper with details about a decade-old death, leading her to a new trail of murder. Who is this deranged person . . . and what does he want from her? Ex-Delta Force captain and Kylie’s former love Nick Bentley fled their Smoky Mountain hometown after the murder of their classmate. When family duty calls him back, Nick comes face-to-face with Kylie . . . and the past he’s tried to forget. Now Nick must put everything on the line to save Kylie before she becomes the next victim of a madman.
Smoky Mountain Setup: Smoky Mountain Setup Arresting Developments Trusting A Stranger (The Gates: Most Wanted #1)
by Paula GravesIn this romantic suspense, a secret agent is reunited with her former FBI agent lover as they band together against a common enemy.On the run for two years, former FBI agent Cade Landry has only one person he can turn to: Olivia Sharp, his former partner and lover. But after all this time, trusting her is sure to put both their lives on the line. Taking that risk, Cade braves a raging storm to seek her help. The moment they’re reunited, the attraction is still there—as are the memories of the case that tore them apart. Together they must focus on bringing a band of domestic terrorists to justice. Hurtling them through snow-choked mountains into harrowing danger, Cade feels the pressure of what’s at stake: his future, Olivia’s life—and a love that never died.
Smoky Mountain Tracks: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery
by Donna BallFolks native to the Smoky Mountain community of Hanover County, North Carolina, are as much a part of the rugged landscape as timber rattlers and mountain laurel. That includes local Raine Stockton, dog trainer, ex-wife of a deputy sheriff, and former wilderness rescue worker. Raine knows the woods as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a mother and six-year-old girl who have been kidnapped and taken deep into the forest. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discovery of the kidnapper--shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions...and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way.
Smoky Mountain Trap
by Paula Graves Lena DiazMission in the Smoky MountainsMountain Witness by Lena Diaz In the town of Destiny, Tennessee, Julie Webb lives a life of seclusion. Only when her neighbor, Detective Chris Downing, hears her frantic screams one night does he gain a glimpse into the life of a woman in hiding. But when Chris learns the identity of Julie&’s attacker, questions of trust are raised. Together they must uncover the motives of a killer…and face the attraction between them.The Smoky Mountain Mist by Paula Graves Tapped by the FBI to find out who's targeting Rachel Davenport, Seth Hammond has the chance to atone for past sins. Ever since Rachel was named CEO of her family business, strange things have been happening—terrifying incidents that could be tied to her past. Seth will stop at nothing to get answers and protect the heiress. But when he finds himself falling for Rachel, his heart is also in danger… Previously published as Mountain Witness and The Smoky Mountain Mist
Smoky Mountains Graveyard (A Tennessee Cold Case Story #5)
by Lena DiazSix bodies. No suspect. And a serial killer on the loose. Working a cold case, investigators Faith Lancaster and Asher Whitfield unearth a secret burial ground. And when a young woman goes missing, it&’s clear that the same person is to blame. Then he turns his rage on Faith. Now, as they race to protect others in danger, she is torn between keeping things professional and resisting the attraction she and Asher share.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Tennessee Cold Case Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder on Prescott MountainBook 2: Serial Slayer Cold CaseBook 3: Shrouded in the SmokiesBook 4: The Secret She KeepsBook 5: Smoky Mountains Graveyard
Smoky Mountains Mystery (A Tennessee Cold Case Story #6)
by Lena DiazWhen his decades-old cold caseMeets her very recent murder investigation… While Lance Cabrera&’s company, Unfinished Business, specializes in solving cold cases, he has no interest in the one Officer Keira Sloane brings them. If Keira discovers Lance knew the murder victim, the secrets he&’s kept for a decade will put him and his entire team in jeopardy. But when the killer makes Keira his new target, Lance realizes hiding the truth could cost Keira her life. Together he and the determined police officer must catch this elusive criminal for the safety of his friends—and his future with Keira.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Tennessee Cold Case Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder on Prescott MountainBook 2: Serial Slayer Cold CaseBook 3: Shrouded in the SmokiesBook 4: The Secret She KeepsBook 5: Smoky Mountains GraveyardBook 6: Smoky Mountains Mystery
Smoky Mountains Ranger: Ice Cold Killer (eagle Mountain Murder Mystery: Winter Storm W) / Smoky Mountains Ranger (the Mighty Mckenzies) (The Mighty McKenzies #1)
by Lena DiazA wounded Smoky Mountains Ranger faces danger—and desire—to save a hunted woman in this romantic suspense novel from the award-winning author.A dangerous mountain escape.An attraction neither can deny.Adam McKenzie’s protective instincts are on overdrive, but Jody Ingram is no helpless victim. She refuses to abandon the injured ranger who saved her life despite the mysterious gunmen hot on her trail.When their forced flight through treacherous mountain terrain leads to unbridled passion, Adam must decide if guarding Jody 24/7 is worth the risk to his life and his heart . . . From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.The Mighty McKenzies seriesSmoky Mountains RangerSmokies Special AgentConflicting EvidenceUndercover Rebel
Smoky Ridge Curse (Bitterwood P.D. #3)
by Paula GravesTwo former partners find their feelings rekindled when they’re forced to uncover the truth in award-winning author Paula Graves’s Smoky Ridge Curse.Assistant FBI director Adam Brand is out of time. His attempt to expose a domestic terrorist hiding in plain sight has left him with more questions than answers. Still, asking his former FBI subordinate Delilah Hammond for help is even more dangerous.Once before, the unexpected heat between them drove her back to her mountain hometown—and Adam to the heights of the Bureau. And now, as a new sheriff, Delilah has much more to lose—even as her skills and determination leave Adam breathless all over again.Staying two steps ahead of their ruthless quarry reignites a desire neither can resist. But as Delilah puts herself on the line to set a lethal trap, will they survive to explore the future neither has given up on?Bitterwood P.D. seriesMurder in the Smokies (#1)The Smoky Mountain Mist (#2)Smoky Ridge Curse (#3)Blood on Copperhead Trail (#4)The Secret of Cherokee Cove (#5)The Legend of Smuggler’s Cave (#6)
Smolder (Wereslayer #3)
by Melina MorelSatisfaction can be found in the darkest places. From Melinda Morel, the award-winning author of Preyand Devour Vengeance has its price. But you pay for passion forever. . . <P><P> Descended from werewolf hunters, Catherine Marais has vanquished countless of their vile kind-including the one that slaughtered her father. Her debt of blood and honor was fulfilled-but her heart is empty. <P> The only one who ignites Catherine's passion is Ian-a handsome, elegant vampire whose seductive touch she cannot resist. But when he offers her the dark temptation of eternal commitment to each other, Catherine must look within her heart-and her truest desires-to find the answers she seeks. . .
Smolder: The Wereslayers Series - Book Three
by Melina MorelCatherine Marais is the star wereslayer of the feared Institut Scientifique, frequently hunting on several continents, but the werewolves of her native France have just put out a contract on her. Now she is the prey. With the help of her partner Paul DuJardin and her vampire lover Ian Morgan, Catherine has to fight a band of increasingly motivated weres who have their sights set on her, as well as her teenage niece who&’s unknowingly fallen in love with a young werewolf. Worse than that: the boy's father is the one who ordered his pack to kill Catherine! Battling werewolves is only half the problem: her vampire lover is committed to helping protect her, and he is an enviable killing machine when confronting his enemies, but in his heart he wants Catherine with him forever. Beside her in battle and in bed, Ian never loses sight of the long game and his plan to turn the star wereslayer into his immortal beloved. PRAISE: This contemporary paranormal thriller is fast-paced from the first hunt and never slows down as the French werewolf community unites against the huntress. Filled with action and a deep look at the world of the Loup de Garous while also containing a terrific romantic subplot that enhances the prime story line, fans will appreciate the latest Catherine Marais&’ saga.&” —Harriet Klausner, Merry Genre Go Round Reviews &“[Delivers] a highly enjoyable action-oriented story with interesting, eclectic characters and a little paranormal romance. Smolder is the perfect … for readers looking to stir and warm the blood.&” —Doug Knipe, SciFiGuy.ca
Smonk: A Novel
by Tom Franklin“Fast-paced and unrelentingly violent . . . readers looking for a strange and savage tale can’t go wrong” with this western from an Edgar Award–winning author (Publishers Weekly).From the New York Times–bestselling author of Hell at the Breech and Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, a historical thriller in turns hilarious, bawdy and terrifying.It’s 1911 and the townsfolk of Old Texas, Alabama, have had enough. Every Saturday night for a year, E. O. Smonk has been destroying property, killing livestock, seducing women, cheating and beating men, all from behind the twin barrels of his Winchester 45-70 caliber over-and-under rifle. Syphilitic, consumptive, gouty, and goitered—an expert with explosives and knives—Smonk hates horses, goats, and the Irish, and it’s high time he was stopped. But capturing old Smonk won’t be easy—and putting him on trial could have shocking and disastrous consequences, considering the terrible secret the citizens of Old Texas are hiding.Praise for Tom Franklin: “I’m reminded, by the evocative strength of the prose and the relentlessness of the imagination, of William Faulkner.” —Philip Roth“It’s as if the author kidnapped Raymond Carver’s characters and set them loose in the Deep South.” —The New York Times Book Review
Smooth Justice
by Michael UnderwoodIn Bloomsbury Magistrate's Court, stipendiary magistrate Donald Ferney reigned supreme. Ferney sought to acquire the public image of the 'kindly magistrate' and his remarks, even his judgements, were sometimes aimed at the local reporters present in court.But among those who knew him better, Mr Ferney was not loved. He had, indeed, made many enemies in all departments of his life, in particular among the permanent staff who served at his court ...'Among Mr Underwood's best' P. D. James
Smooth Justice (Murder Room #504)
by Michael UnderwoodIn Bloomsbury Magistrate's Court, stipendiary magistrate Donald Ferney reigned supreme. Ferney sought to acquire the public image of the 'kindly magistrate' and his remarks, even his judgements, were sometimes aimed at the local reporters present in court.But among those who knew him better, Mr Ferney was not loved. He had, indeed, made many enemies in all departments of his life, in particular among the permanent staff who served at his court ...'Among Mr Underwood's best' P. D. James
Smooth Operator (A Teddy Fay Novel #1)
by Stuart Woods Parnell Hall<P>From #1 bestselling author Stuart Woods comes an extraordinary new series starring an old fan favorite: Teddy Fay. When President Kate Lee calls Stone Barrington to Washington on an urgent matter, it's soon clear that a potentially disastrous situation requires the kind of help more delicate than even he can provide . . . and he knows just the right man for the job. Teddy Fay: ex-CIA, master of disguise, and a gentleman not known for abiding by legal niceties in the pursuit of his own brand of justice. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>