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The Right Combination
by Nancy LoyanRaphael (Rafe) has prided himself in being in control of his life, but now he's adrift. He's a Hispanic man uncomfortable with his heritage, a playboy who knows he has to settle down, a man who pretends that family doesn't matter when it does, and an FBI agent who thinks he's at the top of his game only to be demoted by a serial killer.Nalani Hana is far removed from the US Mainland and prefers it that way. Though a descendent of Hawaiian royalty, she prefers the simplicity of her secluded cottage on Maui. Born and raised into the safe business, she carries on her father's legacy at N. Hana Safe & Lock Company.Now someone is murdering the country's legendary safe and vault technicians. Once a month, a safe man is found strangled and stuffed into a safe with three fingers severed. Raphael has to find the killer before he strikes again. The question is whether Nalani Hana is a suspect or the pawn of a demented killer.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Right Combination
by Nancy LoyanRaphael (Rafe) has prided himself in being in control of his life, but now he's adrift. He's a Hispanic man uncomfortable with his heritage, a playboy who knows he has to settle down, a man who pretends that family doesn't matter when it does, and an FBI agent who thinks he's at the top of his game only to be demoted by a serial killer.Nalani Hana is far removed from the US Mainland and prefers it that way. Though a descendent of Hawaiian royalty, she prefers the simplicity of her secluded cottage on Maui. Born and raised into the safe business, she carries on her father's legacy at N. Hana Safe & Lock Company.Now someone is murdering the country's legendary safe and vault technicians. Once a month, a safe man is found strangled and stuffed into a safe with three fingers severed. Raphael has to find the killer before he strikes again. The question is whether Nalani Hana is a suspect or the pawn of a demented killer.Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Right Eye of God
by Thorn BaconReporter Thomas Navarre goes to Mexico to look up an old friend and come to terms with the death of his wife who was killed in a car accident in Mexico a year earlier. Upon arrival to Duelo he discovers that his friend Raldon de la Garza has been murdered. He suspects that the person who murdered his friend was also responsible for the death of his wife. As he gets drawn into an investigation, he uncovers a plot to murder President Calderon. He meets an ally Yuma Haynes, who is a disgruntled model, and they decide to partner up in a quest for the truth.
The Right Hand
by Derek HaasMeet Austin Clay, the CIA's best-kept secret.There has always been a need in the spy game for operations outside the realm of legality-covert missions so black no one in the American government, and almost no one in intelligence itself, is aware of their existence. The left hand can't know what the right hand is doing. Austin Clay is that right hand, executing missions that would be disavowed by his own government were he ever to be compromised. His team consists of only his trusted handler and himself. His missions are among the most important and dangerous in U.S. history.Clay is sent to track down a missing American operative, a man who was captured outside of Moscow, in the Russian countryside. Soon he discovers the missing officer is only the beginning of the mission, and finds himself protecting a desperate woman who believes a mole has penetrated the top levels of the U.S. government, throwing the international balance of power into jeopardy.With blistering pace, international intrigue, and a high-stakes plot that spans continents, THE RIGHT HAND introduces a new hero, from the novelist whose work the New York Times Book Review has proclaimed "devastatingly cool."
The Right Hand of Evil
by John SaulWhen the Conways move into their ancestral home in Louisiana after the death of an estranged aunt, it is with the promise of a new beginning. But the house has a life of its own. Abandoned for the last forty years, surrounded by thick trees and a stifling sense of melancholy, the sprawling Victorian house seems to swallow up the sunlight. Deep within the cold cellar and etched into the very walls is a long, dark history of the Conway name--a grim bloodline poisoned by suicide, strange disappearances, voodoo rituals, and rumors of murder. But the family knows nothing of the soul-shattering secrets that snake through generations of their past. They do not know that terror awaits them. For with each generation of the Conways comes a hellish day of reckoning. . . .
The Right Jack
by Margaret MaronNYPD Homicide Detective Sigrid Harald's partner, Detective Tildon, should have been safe at his cribbage tournament in a posh Manhattan hotel but a bomb blast leaves him in intensive care. Sigrid is sent to investigate who the real target was.
The Right Kind of Trouble (McKays Series)
by Shiloh WalkerDesire won’t take no for an answer in The Right Kind of Trouble by Shiloh Walker In the small Southern town of McKay’s Treasure, everybody knows that the handsome local police chief, Gideon Marshall, has been carrying a torch for Moira McKay. It’s also no secret that Moira has been rejecting Gideon since…forever. But after an attack from a mysterious stranger bent on taking down the McKay family, Moira becomes filled with distrust toward most men. Now she wonders whether she’s been wrong about Gideon all along—and if it’s not too late to admit him back into her life…and into her bed... Gideon has finally convinced his wasted heart to give up on Moira, who he’s loved since he was sixteen years old. Moira’s attack changes everything, however—and he vows to protect her. But how much is he willing to risk for a woman who’s always kept him at bay…until now? And is it too late for Moira to tell him that her love for him has always been locked deep in her heart—and he holds the key? “Shiloh Walker’s writing just gets better and better...[and] the sex is sizzling.” —RT Book Reviews
The Right Mistake: The Further Philosophical Investigations of Socrates Fortlow
by Walter MosleyLiving in south central L.A., Socrates Fortlow is a sixty-year-old ex-convict still strong enough to kill men with his bare hands. Filled with profound guilt about his own crimes and disheartened by the chaos of the streets, Socrates calls together local people of all races and social stations and begins to conduct a Thinkers' Club, where all can discuss life's unanswerable questions.Infiltrated by undercover cops and threatened by strain from within, the Thinkers' Club doesn't have it easy. But simply by debating racial authenticity, street justice, and the possibility of mutual understanding, Socrates and his unlikely crew actually begin to make a difference.The Right Mistake is Walter Mosley at his most incisive. At once an affectionate and coruscating portrait of ghetto life, it abides the possibility of personal redemption and even, with great struggle, social change.
The Right Murder (The John J. Malone Mysteries #4)
by Craig RiceA dozen murders and counting—and any one of them could lead a Chicago attorney to a hotheaded female tycoon. It&’s 11:59 p.m. on New Year&’s Eve and criminal lawyer John J. Malone is nursing his blues in a Chicago dive bar. He&’s been two-timed by his inamorata and abandoned by his favorite gumshoe partners, crime reporter Jake Justus and socialite Helene Brand, for their Bermuda honeymoon. But Malone&’s not lonely for long. Suddenly, a stranger staggers into the bar, calls out the attorney&’s name, and drops dead—stabbed in the back. In his possession is a key that could unlock the cold heart of Mona McClane, a wealthy and beautiful thrill-seeker who once challenged Jake in a high-stakes gamble: She&’d bet him she could get away with murder. Is this dead man a pawn in Mona&’s game? If so, thank goodness Jake and Helene&’s honeymoon turned as a sour as a margarita. They&’re already back in town, at odds, yet ready to play. With a crazy wager like Mona&’s, Malone fears they&’ll be ringing in the New Year with a countdown of corpses. The first mystery writer to ever make the cover of Time magazine, Craig Rice is &“the Queen of the Surrealistic Crime Story&” (Thrilling Detective). The Right Murder is the 2nd book in the John J. Malone Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Right Path
by Nora Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, “the queen of romantic suspense” (Columbus Dispatch), delivers a riveting story of one woman’s descent into desire and danger in The Right Path.On a dream vacation in Greece, Morgan James is enjoying the beautiful island paradise of sun, surf, and sand. That dream becomes a nightmare when she emerges from the ocean after a midnight, moonlit swim to find herself face-to-face with a man wielding a knife. Warning her to say nothing to no one about his presence, he vanishes.Morgan sees him the very next day, visiting the home of her hosts. Greek tycoon Nicholas Gregoras appears to be on a mysterious mission and he needs Morgan to trust him. Undeniably attracted to and intrigued by Nicholas, she gives into his request only to find herself targeted by some very dangerous people.
The Right Path
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEMidnight on an unspoilt Greek island. Returning from a peaceful moonlit swim, Morgan James has a shocking and frightening encounter. A mysterious stranger threatens her with a knife, ordering her to keep quiet about his presence on the cliff-top. Then - unexpectedly - he lets her go unharmed. The next day Morgan is stunned to learn that her 'attacker' is actually wealthy Greek tycoon Nicolas Gregoras. While the enigmatic Nicolas claims to be innocent, Morgan knows that he's a dangerous man - even if he is telling the truth. And though she can't ignore the growing attraction between them, Morgan knows there are dark secrets lurking in this sunny Greek paradise... Includes a preview of Rules of the Game
The Right Side of Wrong (Texas Red River Mysteries)
by Reavis Z. Wortham"A sleeper that deserves wider attention." —The New York TimesAs 1965 draws to a close, Constable Cody Parker of Center Springs, Texas, has a frightening sense of gathering storm clouds. His dreams prove accurate when he is ambushed and nearly killed on a lonely country road during an unusually heavy snowfall. The attack leads locals to worry that a terrifying killer known as "The Skinner" has returned.As his nephew, Cody, recovers, Constable Ned Parker struggles to connect a seemingly unrelated series of murders, and the people of northeast Texas wonder why their once peaceful community has suddenly become a dangerous place to live.Investigating, Ned, Cody, and deputy John Washington cross paths with many colorful characters: cranky old Judge O.C. Rains; the jittery little farmer Isaac Reader; the Wilson boys, Ty Cobb and Jimmy Foxx; and a mysterious old man named Tom Bell. Of course, Ned's preteen grandchildren, Top and Pepper, are underfoot at every turn.When Cody follows his main suspect across the Rio Grande into Mexico, Ned understands that to save his nephew, he will have to cross more than a river: he will have to cross over to the right side of wrong.
The Right Side: A Novel
by Spencer QuinnIn this "brilliant...deeply felt" (Stephen King) novel by the New York Times bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, a deeply damaged female soldier home from the war in Afghanistan becomes obsessed with finding a missing girl, gains an unlikely ally in a stray dog, and encounters new perils beyond the combat zone.LeAnne Hogan went to Afghanistan as a rising star in the military, and came back a much lesser person, mentally and physically. Now missing an eye and with half her face badly scarred, she can barely remember the disastrous desert operation that almost killed her. She is confused, angry, and suspects the fault is hers, even though nobody will come out and say it. Shattered by one last blow—the sudden death of her hospital roommate, Marci—LeAnne finds herself on a fateful drive across the country, reflecting on her past and seeing no future. Her native land is now unfamiliar, recast in shadow by her one good eye, her damaged psyche, her weakened body. Arriving in the rain-soaked small town in Washington State that Marci called home, she makes a troubling discovery: Marci&’s eight-year-old daughter has vanished. When a stray dog—a powerful, dark, unreadable creature, no one&’s idea of a pet—seems to adopt LeAnne, a surprising connection is formed and something shifts inside her. As she becomes obsessed with finding Marci&’s daughter, LeAnne and her inscrutable canine companion are drawn into danger as dark and menacing as her last Afghan mission. This time she has a strange but loyal fellow traveler protecting her blind side. Enthralling, suspenseful, and psychologically nuanced, The Right Side introduces one of the most unforgettable protagonists in modern fiction: isolated, broken, disillusioned—yet still seeking redemption and purpose. As Harlan Coben raves, this is "a great suspense novel, and so much more. You won't forget the heroic LeAnne Hogan—and the same goes for her dog! Not to be missed."
The Right Sort of Man: A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery (Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery #1)
by Allison Montclair"A delightful immersion in the period and personalities, with that touch of depth that transforms a good series to a great one." —Laurie R. KingFirst comes love, then comes murder.In a London slowly recovering from World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair—The Right Sort Marriage Bureau. Miss Iris Sparks, quick-witted and impulsive, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, practical and widowed with a young son, are determined to achieve some independence and do some good in a rapidly changing world. But the promising start to their marriage bureau is threatened when their newest client, Tillie La Salle, is found murdered and the man arrested for the crime is the prospective husband they matched her with. While the police are convinced they have their man, Miss Sparks and Mrs. Bainbridge are not. To clear his name—and to rescue their fledging operation’s reputation—Sparks and Bainbridge decide to investigate on their own, using the skills and contacts they’ve each acquired through life and their individual adventures during the recent war.Little do they know that this will put their very lives at risk.
The Right Stuff & A Question of Intent (To Protect and Defend #3)
by Merline LovelaceUSA TODAY bestseller Merline Lovelace delivers two fan-favorite stories of soldiers on a mission.The Right StuffSix feet, two inches of pure male, Major Russ “Mac” McIver has a black-or-white view of the world that allows no compromises. That tends to ruffle Lieutenant Caroline Dunn’s usually unrufflable temper. So when a dangerous mission threw them together, Cari vows to lay down the law with the stubborn Marine--just as soon as she gets her leaping heartbeat under control.A Question of IntentU.S. Army Major Jill Bradshaw is used to giving orders, not taking them—so when she met brusque Commander Cody Richardson, the medical officer in charge of her top secret mission, she was a little taken aback. Of course she’s also taken with him—a problem, because despite his sterling credentials, she wasn’t exactly sure who he was. Cody had always maintained protocol at all costs—it’s all for the best, because he has secrets to keep—and Jill is best kept at a distance....
The Right Stuff (To Protect And Defend Ser. #3)
by Merline LovelaceSix feet, two inches of pure marine male, Major Russ "Mac" McIver had the right stuff in spades. His by-the-book, black-or-white view of the world allowed no compromises. Which tended to ruffle Lieutenant Caroline Dunn's usually unrufflable temper. So when a dangerous mission threw them together, Cari vowed to lay down the law with the stubborn marine--just as soon as she got her leaping heartbeat under control.They locked horns whenever they met. But Mac's one soft spot was Cari. Their battle of the sexes provided a perfect cover for his weakness, but could he keep his secret when they might not have tomorrow?
The Right Thing
by Michael Z. LewinAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubA tale of thievery and justice involving Michael Z. Lewin's popular Lunghi family.When a tablet is stolen from a friend's party, teenage Marie Lunghi decides she's going to solve the case on her own - after all, all her family are detectives, so she ought to be able to. But is she prepared for the consequences?
The Right Thing
by Michael Z. LewinAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubA tale of thievery and justice involving Michael Z. Lewin's popular Lunghi family.When a tablet is stolen from a friend's party, teenage Marie Lunghi decides she's going to solve the case on her own - after all, all her family are detectives, so she ought to be able to. But is she prepared for the consequences?
The Right Thing to Do (Short Story)
by Jonathan Kellerman#1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman heralds the arrival of his thrilling new stand-alone novel, The Murderer's Daughter, with this eBook original prequel short story--a powerful portrait of a young man seeking his destiny, who will ultimately play a key role in the life of an unforgettable new Kellerman heroine. It's the summer of 1965, and Malcolm Bluestone, fresh out of Harvard and bound for law school, is taking a break--from the books and Brooklyn--to soak in the sun and sights of California. Free from his doting parents, he's enjoying a whirlwind tour of his older brother Steve's glamorous movie-star lifestyle. Yet all the excitement only seems to leave Malcolm feeling haunted by the sheltered, studious life he leads--and trapped by the secure but predictable future that awaits him. It is a future he has the power to change, if he's brave enough to dare and wise enough, like his brother, to listen to his heart. But it will take a shocking incident on a movie set to finally spur Malcolm to action--and free him to walk the path he knows he was meant to. Praise for Jonathan Kellerman and his Alex Delaware mysteries "Jonathan Kellerman's psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix."--Los Angeles Times "A master of the psychological thriller."--People "Kellerman really knows how to keep those pages turning."--The New York Times Book Review "The combination of Alex Delaware [and] Detective Milo Sturgis . . . makes for the most original whodunit duo since Watson and Holmes."--Forbes "Kellerman doesn't just write psychological thrillers--he owns the genre."--Detroit Free Press
The Right Thing: A 'Ten' Series Mystery (The 'Ten' Mysteries Series)
by Terry PersunNew from award-winning mystery author Terry Persun! After the murder of his wife and unborn child, the only time freelance tech investigator Ten feels alive is when he cuts himself. For the last few years, he has taken freelance investigative jobs. Some of those jobs have been with the government group that betrayed him, but is now run by a friend. There&’s been an escape from a woman&’s prison in Muncy. Ten is partnered with Maria Tanner, a friend intent on helping him repair his broken spirit and keep his mind busy. Before they know it, they&’re thrust into a dangerous world of computer hackers, sexual assaults, small-town sex scandals, and multiple prison breaks. In this twisted mystery, everyone appears guilty of one crime or another with the edges of morality blurred. When he has been so wronged in life, how can Ten choose the right thing for others?
The Right Touch
by Lindsay MckennaThe Right Touch She was living dangerously As a TV camera operator and competing fencer, Devorah Hunter had enough to handle. She didn't need a tough, sexy guy like Cal Travis around-she suspected he was a real lady-killer. Yet when she met the notorious pilot at an embassy party in Hong Kong, she was in for some surprises. Devorah had planned on keeping her distance, but somehow her plans and Cal's moves just kept pulling them closer and closer...
The Right Twin
by Gina WilkinsDouble Trouble!It's a beautiful Texas summer, and Shelby Bell's idyllic lakeside resort is tailor-made for romance. So when Shelby suggests that Aaron Walker be her pretend boyfriend to help her catch a resort thief, she is sure it's the perfect plan. Aaron is handsome, smart and understanding-everything a woman could want in a beau. So what if her perfect boyfriend is a fake?Having grown up in the shadow of his twin brother, Aaron is enjoying being the hero for a change. Shelby looks at him as if he is number one. But the more time Aaron spends with his quirky "sweetheart," the more their charade becomes all too real. Can Aaron convince Shelby that when it comes to romance, he is exactly the right man for the job?
The Right Way (A James Bishop short story)
by Jason DeanAn exclusive enovella from Jason Dean, author of THE WRONG MAN, BACKTRACK and his new novel THE HUNTER'S OATH, and the eshorts ONE GOOD TURN and THE LAST QUARTER. Includes an exclusive extract from the highly anticipated upcoming James Bishop novel, THE OUTSIDER. James Bishop, ex-Marine, isn't looking for trouble. But trouble has a knack of finding him.,Dropping off a friend at Chicago's busy Union Station, Bishop sees a woman on the concourse acting suspiciously. She is clearly in distress, but when he tries to talk to her she disappears onto a train. With nothing but his gut instinct to rely on, he follows her and immediately becomes embroiled in a cat and mouse game in which nothing is as it appears to be. Bishop must figure out why this woman is on the train and why she is so determined to keep hold of the bag she brought onto it. Does she really need help or could she be involved in something far more sinister? Only Bishop can find the right way to deal with this problem. And he's prepared to do anything that it takes to fix it.
The Right Wrong Thing (The Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries #2)
by Ellen Kirschman&“Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops&’ shop procedure.&” —Publishers Weekly Officer Randy Spelling has always wanted to be a cop. The eager rookie comes from a law enforcement family and, at least as far as police department psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is concerned, the young woman is up to the challenge. But when Officer Spelling mistakenly shoots and kills a pregnant teen, the community is outraged, and the family of the victim demands justice. Feeling protective of the traumatized cop in her care, Dot tries to stop Officer Spelling from her desperate attempts to apologize to the girl&’s family. But Dot&’s efforts fail, with catastrophic results. Now Dot is taking this into her own hands, despite the police chief demanding that she back off. For Dot, this case feels all too personal for her to walk away, even if it means being in the line of danger herself. Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries &“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman&’s been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.&” —Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest &“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.&” —D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series &“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.&” —Midwest Book Review &“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.&” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For &“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.&” —Bookreporter.com
The Right Wrong Thing: A Novel (The Dot Meyerhoff Series #2)
by Ellen KirschmanThis story couldn’t be any more timely. It looks behind the headlines, into the lives of those involved in these tragedies and the events that might lead up to them.”—Book Reviews for Avid ReadersOfficer Randy Spelling had always wanted to be a police officer, to follow in the footsteps of her brothers and her father. Not long after joining the force, she mistakenly shoots and kills Lakeisha Gibbs, a pregnant teenager. The community is outraged; Lakeisha’s family is vocal and vicious in their attacks against Spelling. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and filled with remorse, Randy is desperate to apologize to the girl’s family. Everyone, including the police chief, warns her against this, but the young police officer will not be dissuaded. Her attempt is catastrophic. Dr. Dot Myerhoff, police psychologist, plunges herself into the investigation despite orders from the police chief to back off. Not only does the psychologist’s refusal to obey orders jeopardize her career, but her life as well, as she enlists unlikely allies and unconventional undercover work to expose the tangled net of Officer Spelling’s disastrous course.” The Right Wrong Thing is Ellen Kirschman's second novel in the Dot Meyerhoff mystery series.