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Sugar And Spite
by G. A. McKevett"Full-figured" private detective Savannah Reid is back -- it's Valentine's Day, and the former Dixie belle's only shot at romance includes a stakeout with her ex-partner Dirk Coulter. After pulling an all-nighter, Dirk's ex-wife Polly shows up at Savannah's door -- days later, Polly is found dead in a pool of blood in Dirk's home, shot by his service revolver. Savannah goes to work to clear his name.
Sugar and Vice: A Cookie House Mystery (A Cookie House Mystery #2)
by Eve CalderIn Eve Calder's Sugar and Vice, things are heating up at the Cookie House when star pastry chef and amateur sleuth Kate McGuire finds herself in the midst of a shocking murder mystery.OUT OF THE OVENLately, Kate has a lot on her dessert plate. She’s launching a cookie-of-the-day challenge in the heart of Coral Cay, providing sweet treats for the reception of the town’s handsome new veterinarian—not to mention dealing with tourists in town for a pirate festival and the surprise arrival of her former fiancé, Evan, who seems determined to win her back.AND INTO THE FIREAnd if that’s not enough, a skeleton has been found—in the backyard behind her best friend Maxi’s floral shop. Kate knows Maxi could never hurt a fly. Maybe the remains belong to Sir George Bly, a long-dead pirate whose name has become urban legend—until now? It’s time for Kate to use every trick in the recipe book to prove Maxi’s innocence, and find the truth about the skeleton, before the last of the cookies crumble…Praise for the Cookie House mystery series:“Delightful…memorable…satisfying.”—Booklist “Marvelous.” —Fresh Fiction
Sugar Coated Murder (The Darling Deli #32)
by Patti BenningWhen Mama ain't happy... It could be murder. Spring is in full swing in the small town of Maple Creek, Michigan, and Mother's Day is just days away. Moira Darling is looking forward to spending a relaxing weekend with her daughter, but her plans get thrown out the window when a body is discovered. At first assumed to be an accidental death, the clues begin to point toward something darker, when a mysterious message appears on the ruins of the old candy shop, warning Candice to leave town... or else. Moira will stop at nothing to protect her daughter, and launches her own investigation to keep Candice safe.
Sugar Cookie Murder: A cosy, Christmas murder mystery (Hannah Swensen)
by Joanne FlukeHannah has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas - until murder is added to the mix... Christmas at Lake Eden takes a less merry turn in Sugar Cookie Murder, Joanne Fluke's deliciously seasonal mystery. Packed full of delicious recipes and perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Cindy Bell.'Wacky and delightful characters, plus tempting recipes from appetizers to desserts, make this lighthearted offering sure to please the palate of any cozy fan' - Publishers Weekly The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen, who is cooking up a storm for the annual Christmas Buffet. But when local face Martin Dubinski arrives into Lake Eden, Minnesota with his new Vegas wife in tow, the festivities have to be put on ice...An antique cake knife belonging to Hannah's mother shows up in the décolletage of the new - and now late - Mrs Dubinski. And with half the town - and a killer - left stranded at the local community centre by a blizzard, it's up to Hannah to dig out all the clues. Can Lake Eden's amateur investigator make sure this white Christmas doesn't bring any more deadly tidings? What readers are saying about the Hannah Swensen mysteries: 'What more could you want from a cosy crime novel?''Delicious recipes, good plotlines, believable characters.A pleasurable, easy read''Hannah is a very likable heroine... I was hooked on the plot from the very beginning'
Sugar Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen Mystery #6)
by Joanne FlukeThe holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas--until murder is added to the mix. . .When it comes to holidays, Minnesotans rise to the occasion--and the little town of Lake Eden is baking up a storm with Hannah leading the way. The annual Christmas Buffet is the final test of the recipes Hannah has collected for the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook.The recently divorced Martin Dubinski arrives at the buffet with his new Vegas showgirl wife--all wrapped up in glitter and fur. His ex-wife, however, seems as cool as chilled eggnog. And when Hannah's mother's antique Christmas cake knife disappears, its discovery in the décolletage of the new--and now late--Mrs. Dubinski puts the festivities on ice.With everyone stranded at the community center by a blizzard, Hannah puts her investigative skills to the test, using the ingredients at hand: half the town of Lake Eden--and a killer. Now, as the snowdrifts get higher, it's up to Hannah to dig out all the clues--and make sure that this white Christmas doesn't bring any more deadly tidings. . ."Wacky and delightful characters, plus tempting recipes from appetizers to desserts, make this lighthearted offering sure to please the palate of any cozy fan." --Publishers Weekly"Fluke's talent for spinning a mesmerizing tale carries on in this sixth book, and its holiday recipes are an added treat for readers." --Times News Record"A clever and delicious treat for Christmas."--Mystery Lovers Bookshop NewsIncludes over fifty original recipes for you to try!
Sugar Cookies and Murder (Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries #24)
by Summer PrescottCan't we all just get along? Cupcake baker and amateur sleuth, Melissa Beckett, has her hands full with feuding friends who don’t let up, even during the holidays. Her bestie, Echo, and her Decorator, Carla, are up to their contentious shenanigans, even at a holiday dinner party, embarrassing themselves and everyone else. The petty grievances between the two are more annoying than dangerous, but when strange things begin happening to Echo, Missy has to wonder if Carla is up to mischief, or if there's something darker and more sinister afoot. A scary discovery is made that may scar the entire Calgon gang, if Missy's dashing hubby, Chas doesn't put a stop to it. Can the determined detective and his sidekick, Spencer, take care of it in time? Christmas is just around the corner and Missy has a whole host of surprises awaiting her...some good, and some potentially deadly. Enjoy a cupcake or two along with this holiday treat, and see if Missy and her Calgon crew make it through the holidays with their cheer, and their lives, intact, in this exciting Cozy Mystery! Cupcake recipe included.
Sugar Daddy: A Sugar Bowl Novel (Sugar Bowl #1)
by Sawyer Bennett"This book devastated me in the most wonderful way," raves Meredith Wild. In Sugar Daddy, the New York Times bestselling author of the Cold Fury series proves that vengeance is sweet--but seduction is to die for. Sela Halstead lost her innocence in a way that no sixteen-year-old should ever have to endure. She's spent years trying to forget that night even while wondering about the identities of the monsters who brutalized her--until a telltale tattoo flashes across Sela's TV screen. The incriminating ink belongs to Jonathon Townsend, the millionaire founder of The Sugar Bowl, a website that matches rich older men with impressionable young women. Obsessed with revenge, Sela infiltrates Townsend's world, only to come face-to-face with a tantalizing complication: Beckett North, his charismatic business partner. The tech mastermind behind The Sugar Bowl, Beck always gets what he wants, in business and in bed. And yet, for a man who's done every dirty thing imaginable, there's something about the naïve, fresh-faced Sela that sparks his hottest fantasies. Because with her, it's not just about sex. Beck opens up to her in ways he never has with other girls. So why does he get the feeling that she's hiding something? In a world of pleasure and power, the shocking truth could turn them against each other--or bind them forever. Note: Sugar Daddy ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck's story continues in Sugar Rush and Sugar Free!Advance praise for Sugar Daddy"Beck and Sela are so scorching and real together that I didn't want to let them go. I can't wait to devour the rest of this series!"--#1 New York Times bestselling author Meredith Wild "A totally gripping take on romance and revenge!"--New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely"Sugar Daddy is raw, gritty, and exceptionally hot. I couldn't put it down."--New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine "Wow! Sawyer Bennett steps out of her ice skates and into her Manolos. Sugar Daddy is a hot read that only gets better with every page."--New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker "I read it in less than three hours because I am a freak reader when I like something. This book is great!"--USA Today bestselling author MJ Fields"Sawyer Bennett has talent that knows no bounds and this book proves it. From page one to the end I was captivated and enthralled. I can't wait for more! "--USA Today bestselling author Chelsea Camaron "Sawyer Bennett does dark with amazing facility, drawing me in with Sela's story, and holding me there with Beck's. Sugar Daddy is compulsively readable, deliciously dirty, and passionately written."--USA Today bestselling author C. D. Reiss "Sawyer Bennett delivers a titillating novel that balances between the desire to seek revenge and the yearning to hold on to love. It's sexy and addicting, and I devoured every last word."--Meghan Quinn, author of The Randy Romance Novelist Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Sugar Free: A Sugar Bowl Novel (Sugar Bowl #3)
by Sawyer BennettSela and Beck's deliciously sinful tale of sex, lies, and vengeance reaches its explosive conclusion in the final chapter of Sawyer Bennett's Sugar Bowl trilogy, which began with the novels Sugar Daddy and Sugar Rush. For years Sela Halstead dreamed of revenge, but the quest for payback has been anything but sweet. Now, once again, she finds herself at the mercy of Jonathon Townsend, his hands crushing the very breath from her body. And even though she escapes with her life, Sela fears she may never recover. In desperate need of shelter and comfort, she runs to the one man she can trust. Beckett North has stood by Sela since the beginning. But can he handle the brutal truth? Beck will do anything to protect what is his--and make no mistake, Sela belongs to him, heart and soul. The passion between them runs hot, even as their world begins to unravel. With the legacy of his ruthless business partner hanging in the balance, Beck stands to lose everything: his fortune, his family, his freedom. But each touch of Sela's mouth on his skin, her nails down his back, makes it harder to let her go--and it might not even be his choice to make. Praise for Sugar Free"Now that all three books are out, you really should pick them up, pour yourself your favorite beverage (either in a glass or in a cup) and settle in and enjoy this wild ride!"--Unconventional Book Views "A really good high-intensity read with this couple from start to finish. A lot of twists and turns in the relationship and with Sela's past thrown in along with off-the-charts hot bedroom antics. . . . A fast-paced and action-packed ride from start to finish. . . I enjoyed the entire series."--Carrie's Book Reviews "My rating: Five of five stars. Devoured this in two hours. What an intense read. Anticipation is everything. I live for the suspense of this book!"--Quirky Debutante's Bookshelf Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The Sugar House (Tess Monaghan #5)
by Laura LippmanNew York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan must solve one of the most baffling murders in her PI career.When Tess Monaghan agrees to talk to Ruthie Dembrow, she senses she'll regret it. If there's anything Tess has learned in her work both as a newspaper reporter and then as a PI, it's to trust your instincts. Still, she can't deny she's intrigued when Ruthie asks her to investigate the fatal stabbing of her brother, Henry, while he was locked away for murdering a teenage runaway over a bottle of glue. Henry's death at the hands of fellow convicts doesn't surprise Tess, but what does is that he was convicted for murdering a "Jane Doe"--something that rarely happens in the judicial system.No ID was found on the victim's body, and her fingerprints didn't match up to any in the national database. How could anyone escape all the identity nets of the modern world? Ruthie is convinced if she learns the identity of her brother's victim, maybe she can also find out why he was killed.Tess's search takes her on a harrowing journey from Baltimore's exclusive Inner Harbor to the seedy neighborhood of Locust Point. But it's the shocking discovery of the runaway's true identity that turns Tess's hunt deadly. Suddenly, her supposedly solved murder case keeps turning up newer, fresher corpses and scarier versions of the Sugar House--places that look so sweet and safe, but only from the outside.
Sugar on the Bones (Hap and Leonard)
by Joe R. LansdaleIn this holy mess of a case for the "perpetual bad boy" (New York Times) sleuths in the beloved Hap and Leonard series, PI Duo Hap and Leonard investigate the untimely death of a woman whose family stood much to gain from her passing. Minnie Polson is dead. Burned to a crisp in a fire so big and bad it had to be deliberate. The only thing worse is that Hap and Leonard could have prevented it. Maybe. Minnie had a feeling she was being targeted, shaken down by some shadowy force. However, when she&’d solicited Hap & Leonard, all it took was one off color joke to turn her sour and she&’d called them off the investigation. Wracked with a guilty conscience, the two PIs—along with Hap&’s fleet-footed wife, Brett—tuck in to the case. As they look closer, they dredge up troublesome facts: for one, Minnie&’s daughter, Alice, has recently vanished. She&’d been hard up after her pet grooming business went under and was in line to collect a whopping insurance sum should anything happen to her mother. The same was due to Minnie&’s estranged husband, Al, whose kryptonite (beautiful, money-grubbing women) had left him with only a run-down mobile home. But did Minnie&’s foolish, cash-strapped family really have it in them to commit a crime this grisly? Or is there a larger, far more sinister scheme at work? Irreverent, wise-cracking, and full of atmosphere and bite, Sugar on the Bones is not to be missed.
Sugar Plum Poisoned (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #15)
by Jenn McKinlayIt&’s Christmastime, and this holiday season, things are heating up for the bakers at Fairy Tale Cupcakes, in the newest Cupcake Bakery Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay.When up-and-coming singing sensation Shelby Vaughn arrives in town for two weeks of concert dates, she hires her old friend Angie and the rest of the bakery crew to supply cupcakes for the VIP guest lounge every night.After overhearing Shelby in a heated argument with her manager, Mel is concerned, but she and the crew decide to make the best of their time working with the star. Just as the bakers fall into the rhythm of the job, Shelby&’s manager is found dead, clutching a bit of fabric from a Santa suit and a cupcake. With the bakery crew and Shelby&’s backup dancers all dressed in similar Santa costumes, it&’s impossible to say who is the killer. When all suspicions lead back to Shelby, Mel and Angie stand up for their friend, determined to prove her innocence before she&’s frosted for a crime she didn&’t commit.
Sugar Pop Moon
by John FlorioJersey Leo is the quintessential outsider--an albino of mixed race. Known as "Snowball" on the street, he makes a living as the bartender at a mob-run speakeasy in Prohibition-era Hell's Kitchen. Being neither black nor white, he has no group to call his own. His own mother abandoned him as a baby. And his father-a former boxing champ with his own secrets-disapproves of Jersey's work at a dive owned by one of New York's most notorious gangsters. So when he inadvertently purchases counterfeit moonshine ("sugar pop moon") with his boss's money-a potentially fatal mistake-he must go undercover to track down the bootlegger who took him in. The clues lead to Philadelphia, where he runs into a cleaver-swinging madman out for his femurs and a cold-blooded gangster holed up on a Christmas-tree farm. Now with a price on his head in two cities, Jersey seeks help from the only man he can trust, his father. As the two delve into the origins of the mysterious sugar pop moon, stunning secrets about Jersey's past come to light. To ensure his future, Jersey must face his past, even if it means that life will never return to normal.
Sugar Pop Moon (The Jersey Leo Novels)
by John FlorioThe debut novel in a &“riveting&” Prohibition-era crime series &“for readers who follow Kelli Stanley&’s Miranda Corbie series or Reed Farrel Coleman&’s Moe Prager books&” (Library Journal). On the streets of Prohibition-era New York, Jersey Leo is one of a kind. A biracial albino known as &“Snowball,&” he makes his living as a bartender at a mob-run speakeasy. Abandoned by his White mother and frowned upon by his Black father, a former boxing champ, Jersey&’s about to discover why he was always warned against working at a dive bar owned by one of New York&’s most notorious gangsters. Duped into purchasing counterfeit moonshine, or &“sugar pop moon,&” with his boss&’s money, Jersey must go undercover to track down the bootlegger who took him in—before his boss does him in. The clues lead him to Philadelphia, where his attempt to lure out the cheat nearly gets him killed. With a price on his head, Jersey seeks help from the only man he can trust, his father. But as Jersey and his dad delve into the origins of the mysterious sugar pop moon, stunning secrets about Jersey&’s past come to light—truths that could pave the way to a very different future for Jersey. . . . &“Funny, poignant, and thrilling. A terrific read!&” —Kevin Baker, bestselling author of Dreamland, Paradise Alley, and Strivers Row &“Harsh as a slug of 190-proof moonshine.&” —Rebecca Cantrell, New York Times–bestselling author of A City of Broken Glass &“Authentic period, savvy style, and memorable characters.&” —Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of City of Dragonsand City of Secrets &“Sure to appeal to fans of Mickey Spillane, Raymond Chandler, and . . . Robert Fate&’s edgy Baby Shark series.&” —Booklist
Sugar Rush: A Sugar Bowl Novel (Sugar Bowl #2)
by Sawyer BennettIn the steamy and suspenseful sequel to Sugar Daddy ("A totally gripping take on romance and revenge!"--Lauren Blakely), a heartbreaking rift threatens to unravel a dangerous alliance . . . and a fragile new love. After posing as an escort for the Sugar Bowl online dating service, Sela Halstead is looking for one thing: payback. She's closing in on the site's heartless founder, Jonathon Townsend, and she needs Beckett North, Townsend's business partner and her lover, by her side. She'd thought that their intimate nights together had forged an unbreakable bond, but after a shocking betrayal, Sela begins to doubt the brilliant bad boy. When push comes to shove, can she trust Beck to do the right thing? Now that he understands the truth, Beck will stop at nothing to secure the reckoning Sela deserves. But between his desire for her and his disgust for JT, Beck doesn't exactly have a lot of control over his emotional state. Left with no other choice, he must summon all his discipline to maintain JT's trust and pretend that they're still friends. But how far will Beck go to prove his loyalty to Sela? He nearly lost her once. To keep her, Beck might have to kill for her. Note: Sugar Rush ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck's story concludes in Sugar Free! Advance praise for Sugar Rush "Brilliant and heart-wrenching, with more twists and turns than a hedge maze,Sugar Rush will keep you up until the wee hours of the night."--New York Timesbestselling author Melanie Moreland"Sugar Daddy hooked me. Sugar Rush left me hungry for more. And Sugar Free can't get into my hands soon enough! Raw, real, and deliciously sexy, the Sugar Bowl series is a must-read!"--Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series"Just when I thought Bennett couldn't suck me into Sela and Beck's story, she does! The love between the two is emotional, sweet, and off the charts hot, but nothing holds a couple together better than revenge. I can't wait for the finale!"--New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker"Sawyer Bennett did it again. I devoured Sugar Rush in one sitting and it was totally worth the binge!"--New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Sugar Shannon
by Lawrence LariarA hep female reporter combs the back-alley Bohemian bistros of Greenwich Village looking for a beatnik killer— Can you dig it? When popular cartoonist Lawrence Lariar decided to moonlight as a mystery writer, creating comic book artist turned amateur sleuth Homer Bull was a natural. From the 1940s through the 1960s, Lariar continued to switch from sketching caricatures to sketchy characters, writing hardboiled crime fiction under his own name as well as the pseudonyms Michael Stark, Adam Knight, Michael Lawrence, and Marston La France, and creating a series of memorable gumshoes. Now his classic whodunits are available as ebooks. Newspaper gal Sugar Shannon is New York City&’s top tabloid dream girl. But her latest scoop has a personal edge. Sugar&’s friend, George DeBeers, an avant-garde abstract painter so young and so talented is now so dead—knifed in the short ribs. So who among his coffeehouse crowd wanted the hot new artist to cool it? There&’s an Amazonian hooker as eager to give a client a bounce as she is to roll him; a boy-crazy Zen poet and easy target for the vice squad; a former stripper gone legit, pouring joe at a village dive; and a moody sculptress carving out her own niche in the art world. One of these cats may have had their claws out for George, but now that Sugar&’s on the case they have to cover their tracks. That means an offbeat killer is in Sugar&’s shadow, and her deadline may be closer than she feared.
Sugar Skull (Eve Diamond #2)
by Denise HamiltonFrom the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Willa-nominated author Denise Hamilton comes SUGAR SKULL Acclaimed by award committees and critics for her groundbreaking The Jasmine Trade, Denise Hamilton returns with a penetrating new Eve Diamond crime novel sure to confirm her reputation as a rising star. Los Angeles Times reporter Eve Diamond usually works out of the paper's San Gabriel Valley bureau, but she's taking a weekend shift downtown when a distraught Vincent Chevalier breaks through security and demands her help. His fifteen-year-old daughter, Isabel, is missing, and the cops won't go looking for her until forty-eight hours have passed. The man thinks he knows where she might be -- with some runaways in a dismal squat in East Hollywood. He wants Eve as his witness when he enters the squat and tries to bring Isabel home. Eve senses a possible story: Why would a privileged young girl from Pasadena spend time with the down-and-outs in East Hollywood? But there will be no interview with Isabel. Isabel is dead, her body wrapped in a dirty futon and abandoned in a derelict basement. Eve's questions have only begun. What brought the blond-haired teenager to such a tragic, early demise? Did a man named Finch, who's had past arrests for drugs, burglary, and theft, have something to do with Isabel's murder? What about her father? There's something unsettling about him. And what was Isabel's relationship with Paolo Langdon, her schoolmate and the son of a socialite hostess and a prominent politician? Even as Eve must fight against powerful forces that want her off the story, she finds herself emotionally drawn to the brooding scion of a Mexican music-promotion titan. It's dangerous to mix professional with personal, but Silvio Aguilar is hard to resist. And in his world, in the little sugar skull confections that commemorate the Mexican Day of the Dead, Eve may find some clue to a killer. Written with the authenticity and bold strokes that Denise Hamilton has made her own, Sugar Skull is much more than a triumphant crime novel -- it's a dazzling portrait of a city full of diversity. Rich with nuance and insight, this is compelling, illuminating crime writing at its best.
Sugar & Spice
by Keith Lee JohnsonThis fast-paced thriller twists and turns its way through the prplexing investigation of several mysterious murders that will have readers on the edge of their seats. When the set of twins are released from prison they have one thing on their minds; to settle the score against the people who put them there in the first place. The revenge killings begin in the District of Columbia with the murder of the prison warden and his wife -- both found viciously beaten and brutally dismembered -- and to continue on the opposite coast where a socialite is found dead in Malibu. Baffled by the gruesome murders, Detective Phoenix Perry ends her vacation early to conduct an unauthorized investigation and embarks upon a thrilling adventure to unravel the mystery and put end to violence. Sugar & Spice is a gripping race to discover who is behind all of the murder, corruption, and revenge. It is sure to keep readers guessing up to the stunning climax. From a promising new voice in fiction, this novel will keep spines tingling and pages turning.
Sugar Town Queens
by Malla NunnFrom Los Angeles Times Book Prize Award winner and Edgar Award nominee Malla Nunn comes a stunning portrait of a family divided and a powerful story of how friendship saves and heals. <p><p> When Amandla wakes up on her fifteenth birthday, she knows it's going to be one of her mother's difficult days. Her mother has had another vision. This one involves Amandla wearing a bedsheet loosely stitched as a dress. An outfit, her mother says, is certain to bring Amandla's father back home, as if he were the prince and this was the fairytale ending their family was destined for. But in truth, Amandla's father has long been gone--since before Amandla was born--and even her mother's memory of him is hazy. In fact, many of her mother's memories from before Amandla was born are hazy. It's just one of the many reasons people in Sugar Town give them strange looks--that and the fact her mother is white and Amandla is Black. <p><p> When Amandla finds a mysterious address in the bottom of her mother's handbag along with a large amount of cash, she decides it's finally time to get answers about her mother's life. What she discovers will change the shape and size of her family forever. But with her best friends at her side, Amandla is ready to take on family secrets and the devil himself. These Sugar Town queens are ready to take over the world to expose the hard truths of their lives.
Sugarcreek Beginnings: Winter's Awakening, Spring's Renewal, Autumn's Promise and Christmas in Sugarcreek + an excerpt from Hopeful
by Shelley Shepard GrayJoin New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray for a visit to Amish Country!For a limited time and one low price, get all four novels in Shelley Shepard Gray's beloved Seasons of Sugarcreek series in one delightful eBook, including: Winter's Awakening, Spring's Renewal, Autumn's Promise, and Christmas in Sugarcreek. And as a special bonus, enjoy an excerpt from Hopeful, Book One in her upcoming series, Return to Sugarcreek, on sale 2/4/2014.
Sugaring Off
by Gillian FrenchA dazzling and evocative novel about love and loss—with a dash of thrilling mystery—for fans of Mindy McGinnis and Courtney Summers. Owl has always been her freest self in the mountains, tracking, hiking, and exploring the steep forested acres of her aunt and uncle&’s maple sugar farm. They never speak of the childhood tragedy that left her partially deaf and sent her father to jail. All Owl wants is to stay safe at the farm, her favorite place in the world, her refuge from those who would treat her differently. Owl&’s sheltered existence is blown wide open by Cody—the magnetic, dangerous young man hired to help with the season&’s sugaring off. Cody seems to see the real her, to look past her hearing loss in a way no one else does. Together, they find comfort in their similarities and exhilaration in their differences, and risk a romance their families are desperate to stop. But then Owl hears her father will be released from prison, and a seemingly motiveless murder shakes the foundations of her small town. When the crime draws all eyes to Cody, Owl realized he is in far more serious trouble than anyone knows—and it&’s followed him to her mountain. *ITW Thriller Award Finalist*
Sugarplum Dead
by Carolyn HartIt's getting to look a lot like Christmas on the sea island of Broward's Rock, South Carolina. At the Death on Demand mystery bookstore, owner Annie Darling's Yuletide preparations have to be put on hold thanks to several rather inconvenient distractions -- including murder. Across the windswept isle, in the spacious, spooky mansion of Marguerite Dumaney Ladson, a motley crew is gathering for the onetime movie star's gala Xmas/birthday bash. And when it turns deadly, it's Annie who has to prove the innocence of the most disturbing suspect: her own deadbeat dad.
Sugarplum Way (Harmony Harbor #4)
by Debbie Mason"Heartfelt and delightful!" -RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorRomance writer Julia Landon knows how to write a happily-ever-after. Creating one for herself is a whole different story. But after a surprising--and surprisingly passionate--kiss under the mistletoe at Harmony Harbor's holiday party last year, Julia thought she might have finally found her very own chance at true love. Until she learns her Mr. Tall, Dark, and Broodingly Handsome has sworn off relationships. Well, if she can't have him in real life, Julia knows just how to get the next best thing....Aidan's only priority is to be the best single dad ever. And this year, he plans to make the holidays magical for his little girl, Ella Rose. But visions of stolen kisses under the mistletoe keep dancing in his head, and when he finds out Julia has written him into her latest novel, he can't help imagining the possibilities of a future together. Little does he know, though, Julia has been keeping a secret that threatens all their dreams. Luckily, 'tis the season for a little Christmas magic. The Harmony Harbor series: Mistletoe CottageChristmas with an Angel (short story)Starlight BridgePrimrose LaneSugarplum WayDriftwood CoveSandpiper Shore
Sugartown (The Amos Walker Mysteries #5)
by Loren D. EstlemanA missing boy forces Detroit PI Amos Walker to investigate a long-cold caseIt is hardly unusual for an elderly woman to ask Amos Walker to search for her grandchild. As a private detective in one of the country&’s roughest cities, tracking missing persons is the way he makes most of his money. But Martha Evancek&’s grandson Michael has been missing for nearly twenty years, having disappeared in the aftermath of a murder. When Michael&’s father was laid off from the Chrysler plant, he quarreled with his wife and then reached for his shotgun, killing her, his daughter, and finally himself. An eleven-year-old Michael was left to find the bodies, and he vanished soon after. Now, for the old woman&’s sake, Amos Walker takes up a cold scent. He expects to find nothing, but he&’s in for an unpleasant surprise. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Sugartown (The Amos Walker Mysteries #5)
by Loren D. EstlemanA missing boy forces Detroit PI Amos Walker to investigate a long-cold caseIt is hardly unusual for an elderly woman to ask Amos Walker to search for her grandchild. As a private detective in one of the country&’s roughest cities, tracking missing persons is the way he makes most of his money. But Martha Evancek&’s grandson Michael has been missing for nearly twenty years, having disappeared in the aftermath of a murder. When Michael&’s father was laid off from the Chrysler plant, he quarreled with his wife and then reached for his shotgun, killing her, his daughter, and finally himself. An eleven-year-old Michael was left to find the bodies, and he vanished soon after. Now, for the old woman&’s sake, Amos Walker takes up a cold scent. He expects to find nothing, but he&’s in for an unpleasant surprise. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Suggestion of Death
by Marianne WessonIn her national bestseller Render Up the Body, former federal prosecutor Marianne Wesson delivered an "intense legal drama". Now, Wesson's unforgettable heroine, Colorado attorney Cinda Hayes, is the heart and soul of a thrilling and authentic new novel -- a page-turner that ranks with the best suspense fiction of Scott Turow and Linda Fairstein.