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Sweet Amy Jane
by Anna EberhardtAn outspoken P.I. must protect a sexy sportscaster from a deadly stalker in this romantic suspense novel from the bestselling author of Whispered Heat. Amy Jane Chadwick should have heeded the warning in her horoscope that told her she'd want the man she shouldn't have. But running a P.I. business out of her sister&’s bed and breakfast would tell anyone that she doesn&’t do the expected all that well. Called Sweet Amy Jane because she isn&’t, she can handle anyone. Or so she thinks. Max Armstrong is attractive as sin. An ex-pro athlete, he now serves as the sports announcer for a hot sports franchise and has picked up a dangerous stalker. He has tried to ignore it, but things are getting dicey and he could use some help. Sweet Amy Jane wasn&’t exactly what he had in mind, but try telling the stubborn, smart-mouthed beauty no. Apparently no one has ever done that. At least not successfully. Together Max Armstrong and Sweet Amy Jane must keep Max alive while trying not to kill each other.&“Move over Remington Steele, Anna Eberhardt&’s Sweet Amy Jane has arrived. Kick off your shoes, curl up with this light-hearted caper, and enjoy!&”—#1 New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Macomber
Sweet and Deadly
by Charlaine HarrisAuthor of the books that inspired True Blood on HBO and Midnight, Texas on NBC“A first-rate mystery with special character…as convincing as it is surprising in its final resolution.”—Washington Post Book World“Harris writes neatly and with assurance, and she avoids the goo that makes many equivalent books so sticky.”—The New York Times Book ReviewNewspaper reporter Catherine Linton ignored her investigative instincts when her parents died in a mysterious car crash six months ago — grief obscuring the warning signs that something was amiss. But when she discovers the beaten body of her father’s nurse on Linton property, Catherine quickly realizes her parents’ death was no accident.Though the sleepy Southern town that Catherine’s family has called home for generations still prickles with racial tension and decades-old classism, Catherine never expected that Lowfield, Mississippi, could harbor a murderer. Now, it seems everyone has a terrible secret. But how many people in Lowfield would kill to keep them hidden?Catherine finds herself both the sheriff’s lead suspect and the killer’s next target. With the help of her handsome editor, Randall, and her quirky fellow reporter, Tom, Catherine must untangle the dark roots of the murders and stop the killer who wears a neighbor’s face.Sweet and Deadly is the thrilling stand-alone mystery debut from Charlaine Harris, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse vampire series, as well as the award-nominated Aurora Teagarden Series, Lily Bard Series, and Harper Connelly Series.
Sweet and Deadly
by Charlaine HarrisAn engrossing Southern mystery from the NY Times best-selling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series<P> Six months after the death of her parents in a car crash, Catherine Linton returns to her hometown of Lowfield, Mississippi, unconvinced that it was an accident and looking for answers. Her suspicions seem to be confirmed when she stumbles upon the dead and beaten body of her doctor father’s long-time nurse. Catherine is right: there are secrets being kept in Lowfield. But if she continues to investigate, the town where she grew up may be the same place where she is sent to her grave . . .
Sweet Baby
by Sharon SalaLITTLE GIRL LOST. . . It all happened a long time ago, so long ago that Tory Lancaster no longer remembers being a little girl who came home to an empty house. Tory is a woman now, trying to leave behind a legacy of abandonment and sorrow, desperate to love but forever afraid to trust. Only in Brett Hooker's arms does she find peace, but there's something Brett doesn't know, something even she doesn't know. A WOMAN FOUND. . . Tory is about to come face-to-face with her past, a past haunted by a mysterious tattooed man and the doll that was her only friend. With Brett's help she can meet the past head-on--if it doesn't drive them apart. So many secrets, so little time, and all for the love of. . . Sweet Baby.
Sweet Baby
by Sharon SalaA woman confronts her past with the help of the man she loves in this emotional mystery from the New York Times–bestselling author. Abandoned as a little girl and bounced from foster home to foster home, photojournalist Tory Lancaster has finally found someone to love in Brett Hooker, an investigator for the Oklahoma County District Attorney&’s Office. Then Tory takes a photo that triggers memories she didn&’t know she had. The old man she spots standing in the crowd, with his distinctive tattoo, sets off nightmares and glimpses of a past she refused to remember. When her dark thoughts start taking over, Brett is her lifeline to sanity. With his help she might be able to face her past, but her journey to remembering might just tear them apart . . . A gripping exploration of the way the past shapes the future, Sweet Baby is &“an amazing journey into the psyche of a scarred woman&” and &“[Sala] delivers a hero any woman would want standing by her through thick and thin&” (RT Book Reviews).
Sweet Chili Murder (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #32)
by Patti BenningSome amateur sleuths can never catch a break. When Eleanora Ward boards the plane for Florida, she’s expecting a fun week in the sun with her grandmother while they film an ad for Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria. However, a disagreement with the director escalates beyond Ellie’s control, and before she knows it, she’s the lead suspect in a murder case. With help from Nonna and Linda, she works against the clock to prove she is innocent, unaware that someone else is working against her. Will her friends and family stand by her side even when all of the evidence suggests that she is a cold-blooded killer?
Sweet Cravings
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowNever talk to strangers. Lily White should have remembered this childhood lesson. Now she's a vampire, thrust into a paranormal world she never knew existed and trying to learn the ropes of her new, undead life. Sink your fangs into Sweet Cravings, the new romance from author Elisabeth Morgan Popolow.You know those things that go bump in the night? Those horrible monsters people dress up as for Halloween? Well, I'm one of those monsters--a vampire to be exact. I didn't want to be this; it kind of fell upon me by some weird guy named Darius who I met at a bar one night.Then there's Sang, a kind and funny vampire I met through the nut job who changed me, and whom I've actually developed feelings for. Yeah, it's a complicated story, a mixture of hellhounds, shifters, homunculi, and to add a little spice, some romance and humor. Oh, and a little fighting and a dangerous drug that can kill people.Yup. This is the story about the dark underworld I've been thrust into and how I've learned to deal with the complexity of my new undead life. Not to mention the lingering question of why Darius changed me to begin with.Content Notes: Sweet, Paranormal, Vampires, Shifters, Zombies, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary
Sweet Cream Ladies, Ltd.
by Flo FitzpatrickTwo out-of-work actresses could make a killing with their new business idea—if only people didn&’t start dying first . . . The plot hatches during a margarita fest at a Manhattan cafe. Create a contract-killing business. Get rid of pesky ex-husbands and professional rivals—and get off unemployment as well. But when an intoxicated Babs Harrison announces to the patrons of that diner that she and buddy Bootsie Kittredge are becoming hit-women, Bootsie wonders if the sanity train has left the station. Then the top three intended victims on the ladies&’ list are murdered. Bootsie and Babs must deal with skeptical detectives, mob bosses, auditions, agents, a fake psychic and a magician with the uncanny ability to know where the ladies are at any given moment—all while trying to prove they are innocent. The question is—are they? &“Sweet Cream Ladies, Limited. You call—we kill!&” &“A fun read.&”—The Meandering Reader
Sweet Damage
by Rebecca JamesFrom the internationally bestselling author of Beautiful Malice comes a captivating novel of psychological suspense about love and friendship, loyalty and betrayal--perfect for readers of S. J. Watson and Lisa Unger. Tim Ellison feels lucky when he finds a cheap place to rent in his dream location, close to the restaurant where he works as a chef, and even closer to his favorite surf spot at Sydney's popular Manly Beach. But the cavernous house is infused with a sense of foreboding, and his furnished room there comes with a condition: He must look after the mansion's mysterious owner. Anna London is withdrawn and frail, a twenty-year-old with the inexplicable demeanor and habits of an elderly woman. From her grand home on the hill, she can see the city and the ocean, but she can never leave. Her anxieties keep her locked inside, unable to face the outside world. As Tim settles in, he struggles to get to know the person who depends on him for food and care. Slowly, Anna reveals glimpses of herself--her history, her sadness, her crippling fears. And then strange things begin to happen: loud banging in the night, unexplained figures in the shadows, sinister messages on the walls. Tim is startled to find that even as his unease about the house grows, he is increasingly attracted to its hauntingly beautiful owner. But is Anna London someone to pity, someone to love, or someone to fear? Taut and intense, Sweet Damage is an addictive novel about vulnerability, obsession, and duplicity, with a modern Gothic twist. Praise for Rebecca James and Beautiful Malice "Utterly gripping! Rebecca James is an exciting new writer."--Cecelia Ahern, author of PS, I Love You "[An] impressive debut . . . This unflinching exploration of psychological manipulation and the tragedies it creates introduces a promising new talent in literary suspense."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "As the truth unfolds towards a devastating climax, no one escapes untouched. . . . One can only imagine what else Rebecca James has up her sleeve."--The Daily Mail "A good, suspenseful, psychological thriller . . . worthy of passing on to friends."--The Roanoke Times "Powerfully emotional . . . a mesmerizing story."--Wichita Falls Times Record NewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Sweet Danger: Sweet Danger, The Case Of The Late Pig, The Tiger In The Smoke (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
by Margery AllinghamWith gentleman sleuth Albert Campion on the case and plenty of European intrigue, “Sweet Danger is for the connoisseur of detective fiction” (Sunday Times). Nestled along the Adriatic coastline, the kingdom of Averna has suddenly—and suspiciously—become the hottest property in Europe, and Albert Campion is given the task of recovering the long-missing proofs of ownership. His mission takes him from the French Riviera to the sleepy village of Pontisbright, where he meets the flame-haired Amanda Fitton. Her family claim to be the rightful heirs to the principality, and insist on joining Campion's quest. Unfortunately for them, a criminal financier and his heavies are also on the trail. The clock is ticking for Campion and his cohorts to outwit the thugs and solve the mystery of Averna. “Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light. And she has another quality, not usually associated with crime stories, elegance.” —Agatha Christie “The best of mystery writers.” —The New Yorker
Sweet Danger (The Albert Campion Mysteries)
by Margery AllinghamWith gentleman sleuth Albert Campion on the case and plenty of European intrigue, “Sweet Danger is for the connoisseur of detective fiction” (Sunday Times).Nestled along the Adriatic coastline, the kingdom of Averna has suddenly—and suspiciously—become the hottest property in Europe, and Albert Campion is given the task of recovering the long-missing proofs of ownership.His mission takes him from the French Riviera to the sleepy village of Pontisbright, where he meets the flame-haired Amanda Fitton. Her family claim to be the rightful heirs to the principality, and insist on joining Campion's quest. Unfortunately for them, a criminal financier and his heavies are also on the trail. The clock is ticking for Campion and his cohorts to outwit the thugs and solve the mystery of Averna.“Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light. And she has another quality, not usually associated with crime stories, elegance.” —Agatha Christie“The best of mystery writers.” —The New Yorker
The Sweet Dead Life
by Joy PrebleThe angel book gets a Texas makeover from the author of the Dreaming Anastasia series."I found out two things today: One, I think I'm dying. And two, my brother is a perv." So begins the diary of Jenna Samuels, who is having a very bad year. Her mother spends all day in bed. Dad vanished when she was nine. Her older brother, Casey, tries to hold together what's left of the family by working two after-school jobs--difficult, as he's stoned all the time. To make matters worse, Jenna is sick. Really sick. When she collapses one day, Casey tries to race her to the hospital in their beat-up Prius and crashes instead. Jenna wakes up in the ER to find Casey beside her, looking pretty good. Better than ever, in fact. Downright... angelic. The flab and zits? Gone. Before long, Jenna figures out that her brother didn't survive the accident at all, and she isn't just sick; she's being poisoned. Casey has been sent back to help Jenna find out who's got it out for her, a mystery that leads to more questions about their mother's depression and their father's disappearance.From the Hardcover edition.
Sweet Deceit (Privilege #4)
by Kate BrianAfter Brigit's mysterious death at the NoBash, Ariana will stop at nothing to make sure Kaitlynn gets what she deserves. With all the spots now open, getting into the Stone and Grave should be a breeze--but Ariana is not willing to share her new life with her worst enemy. Will Ariana be able to rid herself of her past without exposing where she came from?
Sweet Deception
by Brietta BellSophie wants to avoid an arranged marriage, Garner Sloan wants to find redemption. Together they may both get what they want. Passion, secrets, and mystery fill the pages of Brietta Bell's intriguing romance Sweet Deception. In a ploy to avoid being forced into marriage with a man she does not love, Sophie Winters seduces Garner Sloan, a newspaper reporter looking to discover the true story behind the death of her father, luring him into a series of clandestine rendezvous.Garner Sloan must redeem himself, and Sophie is the key to helping him clear his name. Despite the passion that simmers between them, Garner can't bring himself to reveal his sordid past.But once she finds out the truth, can Sophie ever forgive Garner's sweet deception?
Sweet Devil
by Lois GreimanA thrilling, steamy novel of romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author, Lois Greiman.Heart on the Run #2Linus Jeremy Shepherd, mercenary, ex-Ranger, and all around thrill seeker, is shocked when Carlotta Osorio arrives on the doorstep of Eddy’s Angels Detective Agency. Yes, she saved his life while he was held captive in the jungles of Colombia, but she also broke his heart by returning to the very same crime lord who’d captured him. Now he’s certain the sultry woman hopes to deliver him back into the hands of the madman who tried to kill him months ago. But whether he admits it or not, he can’t resist a damsel in distress…even if she is planning to get him killed.Carlotta Elaina Padilla-Osorio is terrified. Her sister Sofia is missing, and although Lotta has vowed never to demean herself by seeking Shep, who she believes abandoned her without a backward glance, circumstances demand that she swallow her pride to save Sofia. Will they find her before it’s too late or will the mistakes of their past destroy them?''Lois Greiman delivers.'' –Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author“Dangerously funny stuff!” –Janet Evanovich"Lois Greiman is a modern day Dorothy Sayers. Witty as hell, yet talented enough to write like an angel with a broken wing." –Kinky Friedman, author of Ten Little New Yorkers"Lois Greiman is a natural storyteller." –#1 New York Times bestseller, Victoria Alexander
Sweet Dreams
by William W. JohnstoneLight... It could only be seen in the dead of night. The satanic glow swirled above the old railroad tracks, pulsating with evil, flickering with the light of hell itself. And it drew the young people of Good Hope to its shimmering core like moths to a flame...Dark The eerie change in the slumbering Missouri town could only be seen by one child. Innocent ten-year-old Heather sensed the chill of darkness in her schoolmates' vacant stares, the evil festering in their hearts. But no one listened to her terrified screams. No one believed the nightmare was true. And now it was Heather's turn to feed the hungry spirit--with her very soul.
Sweet Dreams: Number 25 in Series (The Destroyer #25)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirAn eccentric professor has invented the world's greatest entertainment device - a gadget that will allow you to watch your own most secret fantasies on your television. The Mafia want the machine, hoping to market it as the ultimate vice; and the TV moguls along Madison Avenue would also like the professor's invention, too - just to bury it. After all, who's going to watch summer reruns when they can have their own dream machine?And Dr. Harold Smith, head of the super-secret agency CURE, would also like to get his hands on the machine because he knows something else about it - that it can be dangerous and deadly.Enter Remo Williams: The Destroyer, an ex-cop who should be dead, but instead fights for CURE. Trained in the esoteric martial art of Sinanju by his aged mentor, Chiun, Remo is America's last line of defence. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Sweet Dreams
by Tricia SullivanTricia Sullivan returns to the genre with a page-turning, surreal high-concept science fiction that will define the conversation within the genre for years to come. Charlie is a dreamhacker, able to enter your dreams and mold their direction. Forget that recurring nightmare about being naked in an exam--Charlie will step into your dream, bring you a dressing gown and give you the answers. In London 2022 her skills are in demand, though they still only just pay the bills.Hired by a celebrity whose nights are haunted by a masked figure who stalks her through a bewildering and sinister landscape, Charlie hopes her star is on the rise. Then her client sleepwalks straight off a tall building, and Charlie starts to realize that these horrors are not all just a dream...
Sweet Dreams, Irene: An Irene Kelly Novel
by Jan BurkeIrene Kelly is a reporter with a fierce integrity. Detective Frank Harriman is her lover and friend. Now they're both about to be plunged into political hellfire when a ruthless politician rocks a race for district attorney with a stunning allegation: his opponent's son is in the clutches of a satanic cult. The charge takes a fatal turn when a local woman is brutally murdered, and the grisly crime scene bears unholy implications. Tracking the clues takes Irene behind the closed doors of an isolated home for troubled youths, where obscuring the truth is only part of a stranger's diabolic game. To win it, Irene will have the devil to pay.
Sweet Fire
by Sarah Brady Shannen BradyBetween Homeland Security's Gifted Agenda and the bigotry of a fearful populace, having paranormal Gifts is a dangerous thing. Pyrokinetic Aaron Flores knows firsthand how difficult it can be to control his power. Still, he runs his bakery and never gives up on finding his Happily Ever After. When Aaron's cousin asks him to check on her former EMT partner, Aaron's chance has finally arrived. He's determined not to let anything stop him from catching (and keeping) his man. Ramón Del Rio spent three days at the tender mercies of HOMSEC agents when his former partner was taken. He wants nothing to do with a Gifted guy, but Aaron is nothing if not persistent. He's a pastry chef, after all, and the way to a man's heart really is through his stomach. The physical passion they share is the icing on the cake. Just when Ramón decides that having Gifts might not be a deal breaker, someone close to Aaron decides his fire needs to be put out--permanently. Ramón will have to face his fears to save them both.
The Sweet Forever: A Novel
by George PelecanosOne of the 1990s' rising stars of crime fiction delivers a bold, brilliant tale of mystery, revenge, and survival in the 1980s, when cocaine and money ruled the city streets and even the good guys wanted a piece of the action.
Sweet Fortune
by Jayne Ann KrentzEven a heaven-sent love can be hot as hell. Everyone thought Jessie Benedict's impending marriage to Sam Hatchard was a great arrangement -- everyone, that is, but Jessie herself. Was she the only one who could see that Hatchard, her powerful father's protégé, had a scheming ulterior motive in marrying her? He was more than just a chip off the old workaholic's block -- he was positively lusting after Jessie's inheritance to build his own business empire! Free-spirited Jessie has plans for her own career as a detective -- starting with the rescue of a teenage girl from a dangerous cult. But when a break-in and an intimidating act of vandalism strike close to home, her investigation pairs her with the compellingly masculine entrepreneur. Hatch does make her heart beat deliciously fast, but she's not taking orders from any man. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to be not only a friend and ally, but a strong, tender lover who, in the end, knows how to seal a deal -- with her resounding "I do!"
Sweet Fury: A Novel
by Sash BischoffFates and Furies meets The Silent Patient when movie star Lila Crayne and her film director fiancé embark on a feminist adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald&’s Tender Is the Night, prompting Lila to excavate her past in preparation for her leading role—but in doing so, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of revenge in which everyone, on screen and off, is playing a part.Lila Crayne is America&’s sweetheart: she&’s generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic, and she&’s loved the whole world over. She and her boyfriend, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning apartment in the West Village, and are embarking on a modern feminist adaptation of Fitzgerald&’s Tender Is the Night. To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila&’s impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch—and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, and no one is quite who they seem; before long, careers, reputations, and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed. A twisty, thought-provoking novel told through the lens of the film industry, and in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sweet Fury takes a hard look at America&’s deep-rooted misogyny, and offers a fresh take on the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. A meta novel of construction and deconstruction about the narratives we tell ourselves—and what happens when we co-opt others into those stories—Sweet Fury examines the true meaning of justice, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.
Sweet Fury
by Sash BischoffWhen a beloved actress is cast in a feminist adaptation of a Fitzgerald classic, she finds herself the victim in a deadly game of revenge in which everyone, on screen and off, is playing a part. &“Cunningly ambitious, twisty, and immersive, it seduces you into a story so compelling that you aren&’t ready for the sucker-punch of its deeper truths. This is a hell of a debut.&” —Rebecca MakkaiLila Crayne is America&’s sweetheart: she&’s generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning new West Village apartment and are set to begin filming their feminist adaptation of Fitzgerald&’s Tender Is the Night. To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins working with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila&’s impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch—and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, and no one is quite who they seem. A twisty, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told through the lens of the film industry, Sweet Fury is an incisive and bold critique of America&’s deep-rooted misogyny. With this novel, Bischoff examines the narratives we tell ourselves, and what happens when we co-opt others into those stories; and she probes the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator and the true meaning of justice.
Sweet Georgia (Sunny Childs #3)
by Ruth BirminghamPeachtree Investistigations goes a little bit country when it investigate the disappearance of singing sensation Georgia Burnett. But it turns out there's more to the "kidnapping" than meets the eye-and even after "rescue," the drama is far from over, The singer is in trouble again-and this time she turns up dead. Associated with the kidnapping is Georgia's boss, who needs time cooling his heels a little. And Sunny won't get Georgia off her mind until she ends this case on the right note ...