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A Touch Of Ghost (The Mysteries Of Bell And Whitehouse #5)
by Nic SaintWhen the guests and staff mysteriously disappear from the Happy Bays Inn, Felicity Bell and Alice Whitehouse immediately suspect foul play. Upon closer inspection, however, a more startling conclusion presents itself: the ghost of a murdered traveling cuckoo clock salesman has taken everyone at the inn hostage in his quest to solve his murder. And what’s more, he’s jumped into the skin of one of the committee members to do so. The question is: who isn’t who she appears to be? Before Alice and Fee can get to the bottom of these terrible events, however, they are kidnapped by a pair of other ghosts, who have dark plans for the two friends. But as they languish in captivity, with no one to keep them company but two cows, Alice and Fee have some serious thinking to do about their respective relationships. Both Rick and Reece have been caught cheating, and the wedding plans have been called off. Suddenly things look very bleak indeed for Bell & Whitehouse…
A Touch of Gold
by Joyce and Jim LaveneLong before he became curator of the Duck Historical Museum, Max Caudle discovered its greatest treasure-a wooden chest full of gold. But a thief with his eye on the gold fires a cannonball into the museum, destroying the building-and killing Max. Injured in the explosion, Dae finds her abilities have been amplified, overwhelming her with intense visions every time she touches an object. Now if ex-FBI agent-and burgeoning beau-Kevin Brickman can help Dae decipher her visions, she just might be able to stop the modern-day buccaneer from killing again.
Touch of Laughter
by Jeanne Bowman[from the back cover] "Double deception! That's the name of the game on the estate of rich old Louisa Fairlee. Lovely Elaine Dougherty, daughter of private investigator, Patrick Dougherty, poses as a brainless maid to find out if the old lady really is crazy - while Harland Hammon, a handsome young attorney, wants an answer to the same question. He is disguised as Mrs. Fairlee's new chauffeur. Is she really incapable of handling her own affairs as her nephew claims? Can Ellie and Ham uncover the truth about the Fairlees ... and about each other?"
Touch of Madness (Thrall, Book #2)
by Cathy Clamp C. T. AdamsKATE REILLY is having a bad month She's on trial for murders she didn't commit. She's next on the 'list of a serial killer. The parasitic vampires known as the Thrall want her to investigate the murder of their young, and will use any means necessary to force her to bow to their demands. And--possibly worst of all--her boyfriend Tom's werewolf pack is trying to break them up so Tom can mate with a werewolf to ensure the survival of his pack. Now Kate must fight for Tom--and fight for her very survival in this brand new paranormal romance from the unbeatable, bestselling team of C. T. Adams and Cathy Clamp.
A Touch of Minx (Samantha Jellicoe Series #5)
by Suzanne EnochWho says crime doesn't pay?A year ago, Samantha Jellicoe robbed from the rich and gave . . . to herself! Now, though, she's using her larcenous skills for good as a private security consultant, trying to walk the high road for her sexy billionaire boyfriend, Richard Addison, and asking herself if there's anything more torturous than tracking down priceless artifacts (only to give them back!).So when the Metropolitan Museum of Art asks for her help, she's only too happy to leap into the fray again: If nothing else, this adventure will help her avoid that little (not!) sparkly item Rick's been hiding in his pocket, and postpone another kind of walk—down the aisle. It's only when she's targeted by a deadly adversary after the same treasure that Sam starts to think that "till death do you part" is maybe the lesser of two evils . . .
A Touch of Mortality (Mitchell & Markby 9): A cosy English village whodunit of wit and warmth
by Ann GrangerVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger's ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam's sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targeted by animal rights activists, though Superintendent Markby, in charge of the investigation, is not entirely convinced. Liam has many enemies, Bodicote among them, and it seems to Markby that Liam's cantankerous old neighbour is hiding something. The more Markby investigates, the more his unease grows - as does that of Meredith Mitchell, Markby's girlfriend and an old friend of Sally Caswell, for Meredith suspects Sally is far from well. Then a body is found ...What readers are saying about A Touch of Mortality:'Simply wonderful. She [Ann Granger] will always throw in a lovely little twist''The author piles up detail on detail with plenty of clues, suspects and undercurrents''Ann Granger is definitely one of the best out there that pens English village cosies'
A Touch of Mortality (Mitchell & Markby 9): A cosy English village whodunit of wit and warmth
by Ann GrangerVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger's ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam's sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targeted by animal rights activists, though Superintendent Markby, in charge of the investigation, is not entirely convinced. Liam has many enemies, Bodicote among them, and it seems to Markby that Liam's cantankerous old neighbour is hiding something. The more Markby investigates, the more his unease grows - as does that of Meredith Mitchell, Markby's girlfriend and an old friend of Sally Caswell, for Meredith suspects Sally is far from well. Then a body is found ...What readers are saying about A Touch of Mortality:'Simply wonderful. She [Ann Granger] will always throw in a lovely little twist''The author piles up detail on detail with plenty of clues, suspects and undercurrents''Ann Granger is definitely one of the best out therethat pens English village cosies'
The Touch of Oblivion: Detective Novel
by Ricardo HansenShortly after Soledad Starova was hospitalised unconscious, two national senators are assassinated. They both had ties to the young Albanian girl, but she was already in a deep coma, unable to speak. She has no family or friends in the country. The police and federal investigators have no clues that could link their deaths to the young girl, only the one who pulled the trigger knows the truth. Or, at least, that’s what they think. A federal judge and the deceased senators’ advisor fear being next on the list. Intrigue, suspense, and an uncertain end until the very last page.
A Touch of Panic: Karl Alberg #6 (Karl Alberg #6)
by L.R. WrightThe quaint dramas of colorful locals turn dark indeed in this crime thriller set along Canada&’s Sunshine Coast by the Edgar Award–winning author. Gordon Murphy has a Midas touch for business, but he&’s all thumbs when it comes to love. So Sergeant Karl Alberg isn&’t too concerned when Murphy sets his sights on Karl&’s girlfriend Cassandra. These days the happy couple share both a bed and a bed and breakfast. Besides, Alberg has some actual policing problems to contend with: a stolen coin collection, a hapless would-be burglar, local worthies hollering about the state of a fellow citizen&’s front yard. It all sounds charming and cozy. But Alberg&’s Sechelt, British Colombia, is no Cabot Cove. L.R. Wright, the &“master of the psychological thriller,&” once again demonstrates her talent for getting at the dark roots under the roses (Booklist, on Mother Love).
A Touch of Passion: A Disgraced Lords Novel (The Disgraced Lords #3)
by Bronwen EvansIn this Disgraced Lords novel from USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans, a vivacious thrill seeker clashes with her dutiful defender--causing irresistible sparks to fly. Independent and high-spirited, Lady Portia Flagstaff has never been afraid to take a risk, especially if it involves excitement and danger. But this time, being kidnapped and sold into an Arab harem is the outcome of one risk too many. Now, in order to regain her freedom, she has to rely on the deliciously packaged Grayson Devlin, Viscount Blackwood, a man who despises her reckless ways--and stirs in her a thirst for passion. After losing his mother and two siblings in a carriage accident years ago, Grayson Devlin promised Portia's dying brother that he'd always watch over his wayward sister. But having to travel to Egypt to rescue the foolhardy girl has made his blood boil. Grayson already has his hands full trying to clear his best friend and fellow Libertine Scholar of a crime he didn't commit. Worse still, his dashing rescue has unleashed an unforeseen and undesired consequence: marriage. Now it's more than Portia he has to protect . . . it's his battered heart.Praise for A Touch of Passion "The author's storytelling abilities are top-notch and this book is proof. A fascinating storyline and characters who seem to linger in one's mind long after the very last page combine in this fiercely romantic and completely enchanting novel."--RT Book Reviews"A fast-paced, passionate adventure!"--Gaelen Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of a Scoundrel"Wickedly witty and deeply romantic, A Touch of Passion is full of emotion and rich in sensuality."--USA Today bestselling author Nicola Cornick"Bronwen Evans spins a sexy romp in A Touch of Passion, as a lord who doesn't dare love is locked in passionate battle with a woman who will accept nothing less. And may the best woman win!"--New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney "A Touch of Passion is everything a historical should be: daringly sexy and romantic as hell. I loved it!"--USA Today bestselling author Delilah Marvelle"A Touch of Passion is an engaging, adventurous romp that kept me turning the pages all night."--Sharon Cullen, author of Sebastian's Lady Spy"In this book there's danger and intrigue, desire and love, and a sometimes painful journey for Portia and Grayson to find their happiness together. I've loved all of the Disgraced Lords series so far and am eagerly looking forward to A Whisper of Desire."--Rookie Romance "Evans is an amazing storyteller, one who holds her readers enthralled throughout the whole amazing series. Well done! More, please!"--My Book Addiction "There is a great backstory to this couple, whose friendship was a beautiful backdrop for their romance."--Under the Covers "I enjoyed this continuation of the series. . . . Pick it up, sit back and enjoy the read. You won't be disappointed."--Keeper Bookshelf "A beautiful and moving story . . . Evans has done a terrific job of bringing the mighty Libertine Scholars to their knees as they fall in love and allow themselves to be loved."--Written Love Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Touch of Red (Tracers #12)
by Laura GriffinNew York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin &“delivers the goods&” (Publishers Weekly) again with this gripping, &“spellbinding&” (Fresh Fiction) thriller full of twists and turns—the twelfth in her bestselling Tracers series.When crime scene investigator Brooke Porter arrives at the home of a murdered woman, the only thing more shocking than the carnage is the evidence that someone escaped the scene. But where is this witness now? A thorough search of the area yields more questions than answers, and before Brooke even packs up her evidence kit, she&’s made it her goal to find the witness and get them out of harm&’s way. Homicide detective Sean Byrne has seen his share of bloody crime scenes, but this one is particularly disturbing, especially because Brooke Porter is smack in the middle of it. Sean has had his eye on the sexy CSI for months, and he&’s determined to help her with her current case—even if it means putting his attraction on hold so he and Brooke can track down a murderer. But as the investigation—and their relationship—heats up, Sean realizes that keeping his work and his personal life separate is more complicated than he ever imagined; especially when the killer sets his sights on Brooke. With Griffin&’s signature &“fully fleshed characters, dry humor, and tight plotting&” (Publishers Weekly), Touch of Red demonstrates why she is one of the most acclaimed and popular authors of sexy thrillers today.
Touch the Devil (The Liam Devlin Novels #2)
by Jack HigginsThe hero of The Eagle Has Landed returns in a Cold War adventure that pits two IRA veterans against a ruthless mercenary whose only ideology is greed. Terrorist-for-hire Frank Barry has been wreaking havoc in Germany and France, with backing from the KGB. His next mission might be his deadliest, as Barry plans to steal a state-of-the-art missile and sell it to the highest bidder. Only Barry&’s longtime rivals, retired IRA gunman Liam Devlin and his ally Martin Brosnan, can prevent the missile from falling into the wrong hands. But first Devlin must stage a thrilling jailbreak to free Brosnan before the men set off on a gripping race against the clock to eliminate Barry and his reign of terror. From the New York Times–bestselling author of Rain on the Dead, Eye of the Storm, and countless other action-packed thrillers, this is an &“exciting and believable&” journey into the dangerous world of spies, assassins, and soldiers of fortune (The New York Times).
Touch the Horizon (Sedikhan #3)
by Iris JohansenIn this classic romance from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Johansen, the beautiful Billie Callahan is swept away by a seductive mystery man who comes to her rescue during a sandstorm in the Middle Eastern desert.
Touched
by Carolyn HainesJohanna McVay is a woman who excites fear and anger in Jexville. She is out-spoken and some say outrageous. When her nine-year-old daughter, Duncan, is struck by lightning while dancing - a pastime frowned upon by the religious elements of the town - some say the uppity family got what it deserved. Duncan survives, but she is changed forever. She now has the ability to prophesy the future, but only in a limited aspect.When a terrible injustice is committed in the town, Johanna will not leave it alone. She has befriended a young woman, Mattie, who is a mail order bride to the town barber, a brutal man.Mattie narrates the story, and ultimately has the final say in bringing justice for sins long buried.
Touched by Death
by Dale MayerNote: This is a both parts 1 & 2 of Touched By Death, a romantic suspense novel Death had touched anthropologist Jade Hansen in Haiti once before, costing her an unborn child and perhaps her very sanity. A year later, determined to face her own issues, she returns to Haiti with a mortuary team to recover the bodies of an American family from a mass grave.Visiting his brother after the quake, independent contractor Dane Carter puts his life on hold to help the sleepy town of Jacmel rebuild. But he finds it hard to like his brother's pregnant wife or her family. He wants to go home, until he meets Jade - and realizes what's missing in his own life. When the mortuary team begins work, it's as if malevolence has been released from the earth. Instead of laying her ghosts to rest, Jade finds herself confronting death and terror again. And the man who unexpectedly awakens her heart - is right in the middle of it all.
Touched by Death: Part 2 of 2
by Dale Mayer*This is NOT erotica* This is a love story and a romance. *This is a two book series* (All of your answers won't be answered in book 1)Death had touched anthropologist Jade Hansen in Haiti once before, costing her an unborn child and perhaps her very sanity. A year later, determined to face her own issues, she returns to Haiti with a mortuary team to recover the bodies of an American family from a mass grave.Visiting his brother after the quake, independent contractor Dane Carter puts his life on hold to help the sleepy town of Jacmel rebuild. But he finds it hard to like his brother's pregnant wife or her family. He wants to go home, until he meets Jade - and realizes what's missing in his own life. When the mortuary team begins work, it's as if malevolence has been released from the earth. Instead of laying her ghosts to rest, Jade finds herself confronting death and terror again. And the man who unexpectedly awakens her heart - is right in the middle of it all.
Touched by Death: Part 1 of 2
by Dale Mayer*This is NOT erotica* This is a love story and a romance. *This is a two book series* (All of your answers won't be answered in book 1)Note: Death had touched anthropologist Jade Hansen in Haiti once before, costing her an unborn child and perhaps her very sanity. A year later, determined to face her own issues, she returns to Haiti with a mortuary team to recover the bodies of an American family from a mass grave.Visiting his brother after the quake, independent contractor Dane Carter puts his life on hold to help the sleepy town of Jacmel rebuild. But he finds it hard to like his brother's pregnant wife or her family. He wants to go home, until he meets Jade - and realizes what's missing in his own life. When the mortuary team begins work, it's as if malevolence has been released from the earth. Instead of laying her ghosts to rest, Jade finds herself confronting death and terror again. And the man who unexpectedly awakens her heart - is right in the middle of it all.
Touched by Fire
by Greg DinalloAmid the flames, a killer is waiting . . .Appearances are deceiving when it comes to Dr. Lilah Graham, a hardworking, uncompromising genetic researcher who is driven by uncontrollable impulses that even she can&’t understand. When she suddenly becomes the target of a deranged firebomber while studying the link between genetic makeup and violent behavior, her tough outer shell begins to crumble and those around her suspect that something is amiss. Dan Merrick, the lead arson investigator assigned to the case, begins to rule out suspects while also developing an interest in Graham, which eventually leads him to the discovery of a startling past she has never mentioned. When her parents&’ home is set on fire and her father is killed, Graham is forced to confront her repressed childhood memories of the death of her twin and her own sexual abuse.An inferno of sex and danger, action and desire, Touched by Fire is a taut, fast-paced thriller that races to a final, fiery climax.
Touched by the Moon (Touching the Moon)
by Lisa M. AireyA mother fears her lycanthrope sons have been taken by wolf trappers, and her shape-shifting husband is out for blood, in this paranormal suspense novel. When the timber wolves of Fallston, South Dakota, fall prey to an international ring of fur trappers, Julie Walker worries for her husband, Gray. As the leader of the Sioux Indian nation, he may be under suspicion by the local police, but Julie knows Gray would never harm a wolf. He is part wolf, after all, as are their twin sons. So when the twins disappear, Julie&’s worst fears are ignited and Gray&’s powerful protective instincts rise to the surface. As Gray goes on the hunt for their boys, Julie confronts an enemy from her past—who could be an ally in her fight for her boys—if only Julie could trust him . . .
Touching Distance
by Graham Hurley'There is no one writing better police procedurals today.' Daily TelegraphA killing without mercy. A crime with no motive. Three random killings. Or something much, much worse? DS Jimmy Suttle is trying to get his life back on track. His marriage has fallen apart and he rarely sees his young daughter, Grace. But then a murder shuts the door on the chaos of his personal life...The victim was shot through the head at the wheel of his car on a lonely moorland road. The only witness? His two-year-old son, strapped into the rear child seat. Within days, two more killings, equally professional, equally without motive.Meanwhile, Suttle's estranged wife is embarking on an investigation of her own in the world of journalism. But the story brings her to the question at the very heart of Jimmy's case - what does it take to make a man kill?Why readers love Graham Hurley:'There is no one writing better police procedurals today.' Daily Telegraph'Well-written and plotted, utterly convincing and really exciting... Excellent' Daily Mail'One of the great talents of British police procedurals... every book he delivers is better than the last' Independent on SundayFans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Peter Robinson will love Graham Hurley:Faraday and Winter1. Turnstone 2. The Take 3. Angels Passing 4. Deadlight 5. Cut to Black 6. Blood and Honey 7. One Under 8. The Price of Darkness 9. No Lovelier Death 10. Beyond Reach 11. Borrowed Light 12. Happy Days Jimmy Suttle1. Western Approaches 2. Touching Distance 3. Sins of the Father 4. The Order of Things * Each Graham Hurley novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
Touching Evil
by Kay HooperSometimes evil lingers so close, you can feel it....Seattle police sketch artist Maggie Barnes has an extraordinary gift. She listens as traumatized crime victims describe their ordeals -- and then uses those horrifying recollections to draw dead-on sketches of the assailants.Some cops think Maggie is telepathic, that she can actually enter the victims' minds. Only Maggie knows the truth behind her rare talent ... and she isn't telling.But her secret may be exposed when a madman seizes Seattle in his terrifying grip. He abducts women and blinds them, leaving them barely alive.The police have one hope: the lone victim who might recover her sight. But they don't know that Maggie has her own dark connection to the monster -- an eerie link that may stretch back to a string of unsolved murders.To stop the escalating terror, Maggie will have to push her abilities to the breaking point -- even if it means confronting a predator whose powers seem to have no bounds....From the Paperback edition.
Touching the Moon (Touching the Moon)
by Lisa M. AireyEscaping her abusive past, a woman settles in a small town and finds herself pursued by two men—and protected by a mysterious wolf. A veterinarian by training and a gifted healer by nature, Julie Hastings escapes to rural South Dakota, hoping to escape past traumas and start over. What she finds instead are two men who suddenly rival for her attention: one the overprotective chief of police, the other a powerful member of the Sioux Indian nation. Each man longs to help Julie find the peace she desperately needs—a serenity that is shattered when a brutal murder rocks the neighborhood. Trusting people is not in Julie&’s nature, so when a mysterious wolf befriends her, she leans into his protective animal instincts. Until the shocking truth about her beastly protector shakes her to the core, shattering everything she once understood about love.
Touchpoint
by Shay LacyShe learns secrets with a touch. He has secrets to hide.Insurance investigator Gabrielle Healey uses her touch clairvoyance to learn the truth about disasters. But when the crippled Densmore building can’t provide the answers she needs to deny the claim, surely the man who designed it can. The evidence points to a flawed design. A touch will confirm his guilt.Brilliant architect Christian Ziko has secrets he can’t reveal, and not that he caused the building he created to collapse. With the victims’ families howling for justice and a grand jury poised to indict him, he must uncover what happened so he can clear his name and his conscience. Yet his brother and business partner discourage him. When a clue unearths terrible truths about the people he trusts, Christian is forced to ask beautiful Gabrielle for help. But someone wants their investigation terminated...and is willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Touchstone: A Stuyvesant & Grey Novel (Stuyvesant & Grey #1)
by Laurie R. KingHailed for her rich and powerful works of psychological suspense as well as her "New York Times" bestselling mysteries, Laurie R. King now takes us to a remote cottage in Cornwall where a gripping tale of intrigue, terrorism, and explosive passions begins with a visit to a recluse upon whom the fate of an entire nation may rest--a man code-named ... It's eight years after the Great War shattered Bennett Grey's life, leaving him with an excruciating sensitivity to the potential of human violence...