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Sew Deadly
by Elizabeth Lynn CaseyEver since she moved to Sweet Briar, South Carolina, Yankee librarian Tori Sinclair has been the talk of the tiny town. But she's been so busy at work, winning over the sewing circle, and trying to forget her cheating ex that she hasn't even had time to baste together a pillow, let alone mind local gossip. Then she finds the hometown sweetheart dead at her back door... Everyone believes the police investigator, who's just fixin' to link Tori to the murder in a love triangle gone bad. To clear her name, Tori will have to rely on her new sewing sisters and stitch together the truth- or be darned.
Sew Deadly: An Iris House B&B Mystery (Iris House B&B Mystery Ser. #5)
by Jean Hager"A cantankerous biddy... becomes an inconvenient body Newly engaged to her devoted boyfriend, Luke, and in the midst of wedding plans, Tess Darcy, owner and operator of the charming Iris House B&B, manages to volunteer some spare time at the senior center, but her goodwill is challenged by petty, mean-spirited Edwina Riley, an elderly tyrant. With her sharp tongue, bullying manner and nasty temperament, Edwina harasses people into meeting her demands. And if they refuse, there's the devil to pay. But it is Edwina's time to pay, when she unwittingly makes her final appearance at the quilting circle and then dies before Tess's eyes. As expected, no one is sorry about the despot's demise. But murder is murder, and as Tess begins investigating Edwina's family and long list of enemies, she discovers some startling secrets about some not-so-innocent seniors and the bizarre company they keep. Now she'll have to connect motive to murder--and learn who wanted to end the strife of Riley." Read all of the 7 books in the Iris House Mysteries from the Bookshare including: #1. Blooming Murder, #2. Dead and Buried, #3. Death on the Drunkard's Path, #4 The Last Noel, #6. Weigh Dead and #7. Bride and Doom.
The Sewer Demon: Book 1 (The Roman Mystery Scrolls #1)
by Caroline LawrenceAt the end of book 17 of the Roman Mysteries, Caroline Lawrence introduced us to Threptus - a young beggar boy who is inspired to learn to read, write and lead an honest life by Lupus's example. Threptus needs to earn money to be schooled and as he seeks employment he meets many fascinating residents of the Port of Ostia ... all of whom have a mystery which needs to be solved. Each of the Threptus books will be a mini mystery.
Sewing the Shadows Together: A Compelling Psychological Suspense Thriller
by Alison BaillieWhen a gruesome cold case is reopened in a coastal Scottish town, dark secrets threaten those closest to the victim in this psychological thriller.It was a little more than three decades ago that thirteen-year-old Shona McIver was raped and murdered in Portobello, Scotland, a quiet seaside town just outside Edinburgh. To this day, the crime casts a shadow over the lives of her brother Tom and best friend Sarah. But when modern DNA evidence reveals that the wrong man was convicted, the case—and its terrible history—are reopened. Soon Sarah and Tom find themselves caught up in the search for the real culprit. And with everyone falling under suspicion, Sarah begins to realize that nothing in her seemingly perfect life is as it appears. But will the killer strike again before the truth is revealed?
Sex and Murder.com (Paul Turner Mysteries)
by Mark Richard ZubroCraig Lenzati, the rich and powerful CEO of Chicago's answer to Microsoft, is found brutally murdered with stab wounds all over his body. The murder is reported anonymously, and a quick and quiet resolution to the case is demanded by City Hall. Meanwhile, the list of suspects is almost endless and that along has the powers-that-be breathing down the necks of Chicago Police Detectives Paul Turner and Buck Fenwick. But as the two struggle to untangle the case and find the killer, they soon learn that the killer has only just begun.Mark Richard Zubro's wisecracking detectives are back and better than ever in Sex and Murder.com.
Sex Appeal
by Lori FosterWhen a lighthearted contest takes a dangerous turn, millionaire real estate mogul Brent Bramwell will do anything to protect a sexy, quirky shop owner in this fan favorite from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster Shadow Callahan is enlisting sexy men to participate in a contest designed to drive traffic to her shop, Sex Appeal. So when the gorgeous, buttoned-up Brent Bramwell falls into her life--literally--she's delighted to recruit him for the cause. His attraction to her is a definite bonus, but is there room for her in Brent's orderly, high-society lifestyle? Brent knows life with Shadow means a walk on the wild side, but once he's had a taste of her, he can't get enough. Too bad he's not the only one who wants her. When a stranger's gifts escalate from romantic to frighteningly personal, can Brent regain enough control to keep Shadow safe? Previously Published.
Sex, Lies and Designer Shoes
by Kimberly Van MeterGuarding her body... CoCo Abelli is the last woman Rian Dalton wants to protect. A spoiled heiress to a designer shoe empire with a reputation for hard partying and getting into trouble? Nope, Rian wants nothing to do with CoCo's kind of trouble. Especially when she has a body designed to make grown men fall to their knees... Rian is rude and hostile, and CoCo can't resist baiting him-especially with her, uh, assets. When their sparring suddenly erupts into one naughtily hot night, CoCo wonders if maybe this "bodyguard" thing might be okay after all. Until someone tries to kill her. Now Rian has compromised himself, and there's only one way to put distance between CoCo and her killers...by putting himself in the most dangerous position of all!
Sex, Lies and Online Dating: A brilliantly entertaining rom-com (Writer Friends #1)
by Rachel GibsonSex, Lies and Online Dating is a brilliantly entertaining rom-com from New York Times bestseller Rachel Gibson - perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Jo Watson and Christina Lauren.When an undercover cop goes on the hunt for a female serial killer, he's not expecting to lose his heart. Quinn McIntyre has to pose as an internet dater to woo the chief suspect in a serial murder case, and the last thing on his mind is falling in love. Especially not to a thriller writer researching her next book, who doesn't even realise she's under surveillance... But Lucy Rothschild just doesn't seem like the killing kind...does she? Before too long, and against all his better instincts, Quinn finds he could be getting in too deep...Check out the rest of Rachel's addictive titles, including I'm In No Mood For Love, Tangled Up In You and Not Another Bad Date.
Sex. Lies. Murder. Fame.: A Novel
by Lolita FilesThe producer and star of Who Killed Tupac? “takes on the world of book publishing . . . and society’s obsession with fame and fortune” (Ebony).Fame is a b*#%$. And when boy meets b*#%$, nothing can keep the two of them apart. Penn Hamilton is young, brilliant, beautiful, and ready to take on the world and claim his rightful place in the midst of celebrity. As a Writer. Rapper. Model. God. Unfortunately, the world is not quite ready for him. When Penn writes what he believes to be the “Great American Literary Blockbuster,” he’s rebuffed at every turn. Faced with ridicule, rejection, and mounting resentment, he decides to fight back using his assets—rock-star looks, genius IQ, and killer charm.Beryl Unger is a rising star in the publishing world, editor to literati and glitterati alike. Single, plain, obsessive, a bit on the dreamy side, she’s a train wreck waiting to happen, and easy prey for a beautiful man with a seductive plan. When Penn meets Beryl, sparks fly. And sparks fly even higher when he meets the breathtaking superstar romance author Sharlyn Tate.Two women, one man. A man with no boundaries, who will stop short at nothing—even brutal, vicious murder—to fulfill his desperate ambition. Lolita Files is the author of the bestselling Child of God, which has been optioned as a feature film by Kanye West. Files has a degree in broadcast journalism and lives outside of Los Angeles, where she is currently developing projects for television and film.“sex.lies.murder.fame. is brillllli—f@#*ing—ant. Lolita Files has delivered a true page turner with remarkable characters.” —Eric Jerome Dickey
Sex, Lies & Serious Money (A Stone Barrington Novel)
by Stuart Woods<P>Stone Barrington takes on a client who gives him a run for his money in the newest heart-stopping thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. Fresh off the runway at Teterboro, Stone Barrington arrives home to find an unexpected new client on his doorstep, anxiously soliciting his help. But everything is not as it seems, when the client reveals the true nature--and value--of his recent turn of fortune. <P>From luxury New York high-rises to the sprawling New Mexico desert, his client is pursued from all angles...and Stone quickly learns that easy money isn't always so easy.From the Hardcover edition. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Sex, Lies & Serious Money (A Stone Barrington Novel #Bk.39)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington takes on a client who gives him a run for his money in this heart-stopping thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods. Fresh off the runway at Teterboro, Stone Barrington arrives home to find an unexpected new client on his doorstep, anxiously soliciting his help. But everything is not as it seems, when the client reveals the true nature—and value—of his recent turn of fortune.From luxury New York high-rises to the sprawling New Mexico desert, his client is pursued from all angles...and Stone quickly learns that easy money isn’t always so easy.
The Sex on the Beach Book Club
by Jennifer ApodacaShes a sharp-tongued, rebel P. I. who eats idiots for breakfast. Hes a sexy bookstore owner who may or may not be a womanizing killer. Then again, nobodys perfect. . . Holly Hillbay is a kick-ass rule breaker with an 80s jacket-sized chip on her sexy shoulder. Want a piece of her? Get in line, pal. What Holly loves most is her job as a P. I. Bringing in pond scum who cheat on their wives makes her day. Like this guy, Wes Brockman, owner of Books on the Beach. Apparently, hes slipping between the covers with another mans wife. Joining Wess cozy book club is the perfect way to get close to him and expose him for the lying, cheating, pseudo-intellectual creep that he is. He probably wears a turtleneck and a beret. Or not. . . Problem numero uno: Wes Brockman is one seriously sexy hunk of man who fires up Hollys dormant libido faster than she can say, "Ill take this in hardcover. " The guy should come in a home game version. Plus, hes made it clear that Hollys in-your-face attitude is a total turn on. Gulp. Holly doesnt think Wes is having an affair--not yet, at least (note to self: bikini wax. . . )--but shes pretty sure the mysterious, dangerous vibe he gives off is no act. Hes hiding something, and she intends to find out exactly what it is. . . especially when one of the book club members is found dead in the stores meeting room. Now, with a page opened to secret identities, blackmail, betrayal, murder, and sex on the beach (the drink) and, well, sex on the beach (not the drink), Hollys into a case that is anything but by-the-book and one thats riskier, hotter, and more delicious than she ever dreamed possible. . .
Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History
by Ben MezrichThad Roberts, a fellow in a prestigious NASA program had an idea--a romantic, albeit crazy, idea. He wanted to give his girlfriend the moon. Literally. Thad convinced his girlfriend and another female accomplice, both NASA interns, to break into an impregnable laboratory at NASA--past security checkpoints, an electronically locked door with cipher security codes, and camera-lined hallways--and help him steal the most precious objects in the world: the moon rocks. But what does one do with an item so valuable that it's illegal even to own? And was Thad Roberts--undeniably gifted, picked for one of the most competitive scientific posts imaginable, a possible astronaut--really what he seemed? Mezrich has pored over thousands of pages of court records, FBI transcripts, and NASA documents and has interviewed most of the participants in the crime to reconstruct this Ocean's Eleven-style heist, a madcap story of genius, love, and duplicity that reads like a Hollywood thrill ride.
Sex, Suspense & Scandal 4-Book Set
by Josie BrownFour full-length sexy, suspenseful and scandalous novels by best-selling author Josie Brown.THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOKMurder. Suspense. Sex. And some handy household tips.Every desperate housewife wants an alias. Donna Stone has one...and it happens to be government-sanctioned. She earned it the hard way: her husband was killed the day she delivered her third child. To avenge his death, she leads a secret life - as an assassin. But espionage makes for strange bedfellows - and brings new meaning to that old adage, "Honey, I'm home..." THE CANDIDATESeduction and intrigue are rampant on the campaign trail when a political campaign adviser discovers that Washington's power broker elite have embroiled his presidential candidate in a plot involving an act of terrorism on US soil.TOTLANDIA: BOOK 1, Fall (THE ONESIES)The salacious secrets of Desperate Housewives meet the aspirational lifestyles of Sex and the City in San Francisco's most elite mommies group. In this sometime bittersweet (and always humorous) novel, the friendships among four women who meet in a moms-and-tots playgroup are tested as they address their presumptions, family traumas, love, passion, and the hard realities of parenting their children. Friendship. Lies. Seduction. Betrayal. Welcome to Totlandia.HOLLYWOOD HUNK (Book 1:True Hollywood Lies Series)Faced with credit card bills that rival the national debt, Hannah Fairchild, daughter of one of Hollywood's legendary actors is forced to put her astrology project on hold while she takes the job of personal assistant to British actor and People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Louis Trollope. Because Louis is just as egotistical, self-centered, insecure, demanding, flirtatious--and yes, irresistible-as her father had been, Hannah is determined to keep him and his super-model girlfriend, bad boy entourage, and over-sexed agent at arm's length. Besides, she's falling in love with his best friend, the screenwriter Mick Bradshaw.
Sex, Thugs, and Rock & Roll
by Todd RobinsonMy fingers can't find the bullet holes. They're there, because they brought me down. Like a guitar riff sharp enough to slit a throat or the devil's amplifiers shrieking through the lonely night, this bonanza of blood and brawn rings with the vibe of the best new noir suspense. Culled from the net's most hardcore, award-winning site, these fresh, raw, and uncut stories pack a stiff punch. . . "As long as she keeps calling me, there's hope. Hope is a dangerous thing." No matter where you turn--a pair of bisexual, ass-kicking Vikings on a slaughter trip; a sexy forty-something thief with angles as lethal as her curves; a porn-comic artist up against one deadly last laugh; a city's most savage gang under the gun and way out of time; or a south-of-the-borderland sleaze pit where everyone's a winner--no one gets out alive. . . "Escape is a bitch. A man alone and on foot would have to be crazy to try. Apparently he was." Rev up for a speed-fueled hell-trip through the dark side, where a backbeat can kill, no scene falls short of badass, and the hooligans bay at the moon. . . "This book is dripping so much blood and guts and marrow, it's impossible to read it in more than a single sitting. Be prepared to be shattered, shell-shocked and bruised, as Thuglit's emissaries continue to write wrongs that are very, very right." --Sarah Weinman Big Daddy Thug/Todd Robinson's writing has appeared in Plots With Guns, Danger City, Demolition, Out Of The Gutter, Pulp Pusher, Crimespree and Writers Digest's The Year's Best Writing 2003. He was nominated for a 2006 Derringer Award from the Short Mystery Fiction Society, and is the creator and chief editor of Thuglit.com. The stories he's edited for Thuglit.com have been nominated for several awards, including The Derringer and The Million Writer's Award, and been have been selected for The Best American Mystery Stories and Best Noir 2006. He lives and works in New York with his wife (Lady Detroit), a ferret named Matilda, and three freakin' cats.
The Sexiest Man Alive
by Juliet RosettiJuliet Rosetti's steamy Escape Diaries series--perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins and Susan Elizabeth Phillips--continues as Mazie's on-again, off-again relationship with certified hottie Ben Labeck simmers out of control. Mazie Maguire doesn't need some lousy awards panel to tell her what she already knows: Ben Labeck--the chiseled, 6'3" photojournalist and hockey player who drives her wild--is the Sexiest Man Alive. And she especially doesn't need the rest of the world to know it, too. Watching every last woman in the Milwaukee metro area throw themselves at the man who shares Mazie's bed is more than any respectable single lady should bear. So when Ben has the nerve to "forget" to call for a week, Mazie decides to call it off for good. But as she jumps back into the dating game, Mazie catches the attention of some real bad boys: The Skulls. When the motorcycle gang kidnaps Mazie in a case of mistaken identity, she suddenly sees Ben's behavior in a whole new light. She'd do anything to wake up in Ben's surprisingly tender arms one more time--so long as the Sexiest Man Alive doesn't go and get himself killed trying to save her.Praise for the Mazie Maguire series Tangled Thing Called Love "With humor to rival Sophie Kinsella and romance and mystery akin to Janet Evanovich, [Juliet] Rosetti's title has something to appeal to most contemporary romance fans."--Library Journal "I highly suggest that anyone who enjoys fun, funny, romantic mysteries, similar in heart to Janet Evanovich's work, check out Juliet Rosetti's Tangled Thing Called Love."--Aya M. Productions "The banter between Mazie and Ben is still sharp and witty."--Clue Review Crazy for You "Mazie is a klutz in the spirit of Stephanie Plum. . . . She's a take-life-by-the-horns kind of person that I want to know. Quirky, delightful fun . . . More Mazie please."--Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly "I can still remember how happy I felt while reading the book."--Keeper's Book Reviews "A light read, with laughter abound . . . truly hilarious."--Literarily Illumined The Escape Diaries "I can't say enough good things about this fun, delightful book. It's a quick read that will have you calling your friends to have them read it so you can all talk about it."--Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Sextet: Lovers and Liars Trilogy Book III (The\lovers And Liars Trilogy Ser. #3)
by Sally BeaumanJournalist Lindsay Drummond is about to re-make her life: she plans to move out of London, change her job, and above all, cure herself of her hopeless love for her unfairly handsome colleague, Rowland McGuire. Deadline day is Hallowe'en - but an encounter then with Rowland's friend, Colin Lascelles, a man much less innocent than he seems, quickly teaches her that the best-laid plans can go delightfully awry...In New York, actress Natasha Lawrence is also trying to rebuild her life. Pursued by a stalker for the past five years, still bound to her ex-husband, the celebrated film director Tomas Court, she retreats with her son to the precincts of the exclusive - and haunted - Conrad apartment building. But will it provide her with the security she so desperately seeks, and will she and her husband be able to lay to rest the ghosts of their past?Lindsay's and Natasha's lives become inextricably entangled; when the cast of characters gathers for Thanksgiving at the sinister Conrad building, anything can happen, for romance and retribution, marriage and murder are in the air.
Sexy/Dangerous
by Beverly JenkinsWearing her shades, a black Stetson, and snakeskin cowboy boots, security agent Maxine "Max" Blake is the baddest thing walking. Ex-marine, ex-cop, and a whole lotta 'tude, Max doesn't have time for anything but her job. Her latest assignment: to protect Dr. Adam Gary. Her problem: he doesn't want her there. Adam wants to focus on his work, not to be distracted by this tall, sexy woman. A foiled kidnapping attempt may have forced him to take an undercover agent into his household, but no one said anything about the agent being a woman, or that she'd be beautiful, or that she came with two monster rottweilers. How is he supposed to concentrate on his top-secret project that could revolutionize the world when all he can think about is her smooth, coffee-colored skin and those long, lean legs? But as danger nips at their heels, love may be a distraction neither of them will live to enjoy . . .
Sexy Summer Flings: A Bear Mountain Rescue Story (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Codi GaryThe one guy who could make her stay... Penelope Davis is ready to leave Bear Mountain. Her brothers have left for the military, and her crush, ER doctor Hunter Gracin, thinks she's only interested in a fling. So when she's offered her dream job, she plans to take it, until Dr. Gracin comes knocking on her door....BookShots FlamesOriginal romances presented by JAMES PATTERSONNovels you can devour in a few hoursImpossible to stop reading
Shabby Street (Prologue Books)
by Orrie HittA tough and lusty novel that moves with the white-heat of a lighting bolt!Johnny Reagan quickly learned the slum’s depraved rules for survival.At six, he was a petty thief. At twelve, he was a procurer. At twenty-one, he was a respectable, loveable, 18-carat heel who never missed a trick—especially if she promised an evening’s cheap thrills.Then rich Mr. Connors befriended Johnny, and Johnny knew there was big money to be made—if he pulled the right strings, told the right lies, and played around with the right women.But Johnny played with Julie...Julie who had been brought up in the same slum that had spawned Johnny—and who knew all the cute gutter tricks Johnny thought were his exclusive property … plus a few female tricks all her own.
The Shack: THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
by Wm Paul YoungWith 20 million copies sold worldwide THE SHACK is an international bestseller that explores life's toughest questions through the gripping story of one man's struggle to find answers to his suffering.Mack's youngest daughter, Missy, was abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, still trapped in his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack. Against his better judgement Mack arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon. What he finds there will change his life forever.THE SHACK wrestles with the timeless question, 'Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?' Mack's experiences when he faces up to his darkest nightmares will astound you, and perhaps transform you as much as it did him.This is the kind of book you'll want to tell everyone about. Millions have discovered it already - now it's your turn.This film tie-in edition includes a new ten-page note from the author on his reflections and experiences of seeing The Shack brought to life on film.
The Shack: THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
by Wm Paul YoungThe powerful bestselling novel, now a major motion picture, of how a grief-stricken man's encounter with God changes his life forever.With 20 million copies sold worldwide THE SHACK is an international bestseller that explores life's toughest questions through the gripping story of one man's struggle to find answers to his suffering.Mack's youngest daughter, Missy, was abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, still trapped in his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack. Against his better judgement Mack arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon. What he finds there will change his life forever.THE SHACK wrestles with the timeless question, 'Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?' Mack's experiences when he faces up to his darkest nightmares will astound you, and perhaps transform you as much as it did him.This is the kind of story you'll want to tell everyone about. Millions have discovered it already - now it's your turn.This audiobook contains a bonus interview with the author. (P)2013 Hachette Audio
The Shack
by William P. Young<P>Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. <P>Four years later, in this midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Shack Road
by Hallam WhitneyA sharecropper's women... what a life they led a man! Callie May, his wife, just couldn't help being friendly to strangers...a warm friendliness that was forever attracting strangers to her... May Ellen, his elder daughter, ran away from the cabin on Shack Road to look for a nice, respectable husband..but came running home again on her honeymoon! Grandma, his mother-in-law, had stories to tell that would make a wild stallion blush...and there was no stopping her when she began talking about her young days! Lorraine, the younger daughter...she was the real one! Down in Tampa, where she "worked", or back home on Shack Road, the men couldn't keep away from her...and whether it was the Colonel, who owned the land the family lived on, or the nice boy May Ellen married, or a chance bill collector who came around...when they saw Lorraine, there was the devil to pay!