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Black Rain: An utterly addictive crime thriller with breathtaking suspense (Detective Vijay Patel #2)
by Anita SivakumaranGazing out into the glowing curtain of evening summer rain, his body floods with fear as a cold hand clamps over his mouth. He doesn't even have a chance to scream as he is pulled down into the dark.When actor Majid Rahman's body is found in a neighbourhood allotment in Leicester, Detective Vijay Patel is one of the first on the scene, but is unable to save the man. Although his mother's house backs onto the gardens, he resolves to let the local police do their work.But after a neighbour is kidnapped and the detective in charge doesn't want to know, Patel vows to find the killer.When Patel uncovers a leather bag stuffed with money and a gold necklace near to where Majid's body was found, he realises this case may be a lot bigger than he'd imagined. Just as he starts to get close to the truth, the witness he was hoping to speak to is shot in front of him, and Patel must flee for his life.Just when Patel is finally on the killer's trail, he finds a clue that shocks him to his very core: this case may be closer to home than he ever could have imagined. Could stopping this twisted killer from stealing more lives mean paying the ultimate price for Patel?A totally gripping crime thriller, packed with suspense and twists you'll never see coming. Fans of Ian Rankin, Abir Mukherjee and Val McDermid will be utterly addicted.What readers are saying about Anita Sivakumaran:'Wow just incredible... The killer's identity just took my breath away... Breathtaking suspense and mystery that will blow you away... Outstanding. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Surjit's Book Blog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow. I just couldn't put this one down. An absolute masterpiece. Gritty, fast paced, brilliant... Loved loved all the characters... One of the best crime books I have ever read. Just wonderful. Will be recommending this to everyone.' Bestselling author Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely gripping... So intense... The twists I encountered along the way were so unexpected... I could not stop to put this down at any point... Gave me tingles... I was so nervous about how this book was going to play out.' Twilight Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely pulled in... I have devoured this book in one sitting.' Little Miss Book Lover 87'Twisty... I didn't guess the denouement at all, even as the book was racing towards its conclusion.' The Quick and the Read'Exciting... A super-gripping new thriller series... You'll be kept guessing as to the killer's identity throughout... Will have you totally hooked.' Cosmopolitan'Gripping... Very well drawn characters... Recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer'Fast-paced and riveting.' Beyond the Books'Anita Sivakumaran is an exciting new name in crime fiction.' The Times
Black Rainbow
by J. J. McAvoyA sweet and steamy New Adult Romance from author of the bestselling Ruthless People series, J.J. McAvoy… <P><P>After an erotic one-week fling with a musician she meets in a bar, Thea Cunning never expects to see Levi Black again. Then Monday morning comes around, and she discovers that her former lover is not only her professor, but he’s also one of the top criminal lawyers in the state of Massachusetts. <P><P>With everyone in class vying to be one of the twelve disciples—a group of twelve students that Professor Black takes under his wing—tensions run high. Thea considers dropping his class, given their passionate week together and their undeniable chemistry. After all, there are other (less infuriatingly sexy) law professors on campus. <P><P>But to accomplish her goal and get her father out of prison, Thea knows she needs to learn under the best of the best—and that’s Levi Black.But can she learn under the best, without being under the best?
Black Rainbow (The Someone in the House Series #1)
by Barbara MichaelsNew York Times–Bestselling Author: “Sprightly gothic-romance-suspense . . . an especially dandy final twist.” —Kirkus ReviewsMegan O’Neill sees it hanging in the sky above the towers of Grayhaven Manor—a beautiful yet sinister black rainbow, a warning to the estate’s new governess to stay away. She is tempted to pick up her sodden, clinging skirts and flee into the rainy night. Yet the warmth and kindness of the Mandeville family, owners of the local cotton mill, banish her fears—and her hypnotic obsession for her handsome, mysterious new employer, Edmund, blinds her to the darkness within. But desire always has its price. And the shocking secrets enclosed in Grayhaven’s walls threaten to pull Megan into the terrifying shadows, never to emerge again . . . Praise for Barbara Michaels“A favorite of suspense fans.” —Publishers Weekly“A consummate storyteller.” —Mary Higgins Clark
Black Raven's Lady: Highland Lairds Trilogy (The Highland Lairds Trilogy)
by Kathleen HarringtonThis exciting conclusion to the popular Highland Lairds Trilogy features a runaway lass and the laird who will do anything to protect her. Feisty Lady Raine Cameron has been surrounded her whole life by gossip claiming she is not her father's daughter. Determined to find her true heritage, the dark-haired beauty boards the Black Raven under false pretenses in search of the man who she believes is her father, a man who is also a traitor to Scotland. Only the Black Raven himself stands in her way…Laird Keir MacNeil has a reputation for being a ruthless and powerful ship captain. On a mission to apprehend Scotland's most wanted traitor, he never expected to see Raine on his ship. Keir vows to keep Raine out of harm's way and return her to her family untarnished. But as his lust for her grows, he must choose between honor and the woman he never expected to desire.
Black Raven's Pride
by Aimée ThurloHe Had Given Her the One Thing She Treasured Most...and He Didn't Even Know ItEden Maes came back to the Native American pueblo to clear her family's name for the sake of her baby boy. What she found was danger…land only one strong helping hand.She knew that as a tribal cop, it was Nick Black Raven's duty to protect her. And as a man who'd once loved her, it was his debt of honor. But as the father of their child.... Would he remain a slave to his badge or could the call of family claim his heart forever?
Black Rich Family: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Lian YuShe had saved her life he didn t have to give it to her did he she is the mother leopard in the jungle but can not escape his hand tightly bound deadly emotion forced her to be infected tied with poppy in the name of poison let you stop loving me past and present lives overlap who is he who is she lovesick who fell in love with who he transferred her to others love and hatred entanglements betrayed betrayed abandoned past love and enmity this life how to end
Black Rock Guardian: Sin And Bone (colby Agency: Sexi-er) / Black Rock Guardian (apache Protectors: Wolf Den) (Apache Protectors: Wolf Den #4)
by Jenna KernanWhen you play both sides…there’s always a priceTy Redhorse is tied to both sides of the law. Now he’s caught between the tribe’s gang and his cop brother—and the FBI wants him to choose. Complicating the stakes is Beth Hoosay, the stunning FBI agent who always follows the rules…except when it comes to their sizzling attraction. But how long can Ty play this dangerous game before he gets caught in the cross fire?Apache Protectors: Wolf Den
Black Rook
by Kelly MeadeShe never saw this coming... Brynn Atwood is a low-level Magus whose unpredictable precognitive powers have made her an outcast among her people--and an embarrassment to her highly-regarded father. After a frightening vision in which her father is murdered by a loup garou man, Brynn decides to prove herself by finding the killer, and stopping them at any cost. Her target is Rook McQueen, the son of a small-town loup garou Alpha. Despite being the youngest of three, Rook is first in line to inherit the role of Alpha, a duty he isn't sure he's capable of fulfilling. When Brynn finally meets Rook, she doesn't expect the attraction that draws her to him--and him to her. No longer believing him a murderer, Brynn and Rook strike an alliance to find her father's real killer. But when his older brother is targeted by an unknown enemy, Rook will have to choose between his growing feelings for Brynn and his duty as the future Alpha of his community. INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE NEXT TITLE IN THE CORNERSTONE TRILOGY, GRAY BISHOP "Kelly Meding is a real storyteller and I look forward to reading more of her work."--Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Raised on a steady diet of Star Wars, Freddy Krueger and "Fear Street" novels, Kelly Meade developed a love for all things paranormal at a very young age. The stealthy adolescent theft of a tattered paperback from her grandmother's collection of Harlequins sparked an interest in romance that has continued to this day. Writing as Kelly Meding, Meade is the author of the Dreg City urban fantasy and the MetaWars books.
Black Rose: In the Garden Trilogy (In The Garden Trilogy #2)
by Nora Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel of her In the Garden trilogy, as three women must discover the secrets from the past contained within their historic home… A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night… At forty-seven, Rosalind Harper is a woman whose experiences have made her strong enough to bend without breaking—and to weather any storm. A widow with three grown sons, she survived a disastrous second marriage and built her In the Garden nursery from the ground up. Through the years, In the Garden has become more than just a thriving business—it is a symbol of hope and independence to Roz, and to the two women she shares it with. Newlywed Stella and new mother Hayley are the sisters of her heart, and together, the three of them are the future of In the Garden. Hired to investigate Roz&’s Harper ancestors, Dr. Mitchell Carnegie finds himself just as intrigued by Roz herself. And as they begin to resurrect old secrets, Roz is shocked to find herself falling for the fascinating genealogist—even when he learns more about her than anyone has before… Don't miss the other books in the In the Garden trilogy Blue DahliaRed Lily
Black Rose: Number 2 in series (In the Garden Trilogy #2)
by Nora RobertsRoz Harper is a woman who has lived life on her own terms. She had dearly loved her first husband. After his death, she had thrown herself into raising their boys, and then into making a business out of her passion for gardening. Roz likes her life just as it is, and it would take a very special man to convince her to take that leap of faith into love again. A man like Dr. Mitchell Carnegie, the genealogist she's hired to research the origins of the family ghost, known as the Harper Bride. Mitch and Roz are drawn together from the start. But the Harper Bride is enraged by the sight of love, and though she may have brought Mitch and Roz together, she will stop at nothing to tear them apart.
Black Sands (Aloha Reef Series #2)
by Colleen CoblePage-turning romantic suspense set amid the gorgeous beauty of Hawaii and the impending danger of a volcano. A brainy—and perpetually single—volcanologist, Annie Tagama works alongside her father at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. But despite her pedigree, Annie has lost her passion or volcanology. She's quietly grieving the mysterious loss of her brother in the Middle East.When Annie discovers that her brother might still be alive—and in trouble—she shakes off her malaise and joins forces with Mano Oana, the unnervingly handsome family friend she had always blamed for her brother's death.As Annie and Mano investigate—and find that they have a lot more in common than tragedy—an evil force gathers strength on the main island. An ancient cult has reemerged—and Annie's little sister is somehow involved. As the old religion bubbles to the surface like lava, the old practices are not far behind . . . including human sacrifice.Annie and Mano are desperate to find her brother and save her family from destruction before the ancient evil smothers them all in an earth-shattering eruption.This full-length romantic suspense can be read as a standalone, but is also part of the Aloha Reef Series.Book one: Distant EchoesBook two: Black SandsBook three: Dangerous DepthsBook four: Midnight SeaIncludes discussion questions."Wow! Reading Colleen Coble's Black Sands is like taking a romantic excursion to Hawaii's rugged shoreline. Coble brings the setting to life, draws engaging characters, and spins an intricate web of intrigue." --Denise Hunter, author of The Convenient Groom and Summer by the Tides "Filled with the spirit of aloha and page-turning twists and turns, Black Sands is romantic suspense at its thrilling finest. A can't-put-down read!" --Linda Windsor, award-winning author of Paper Moon "No one take you to a setting like Colleen Coble, and what better place to be than the Black Sands of Hawaii? Reading the book was like a cool dip in the balmy ocean—under the lurking shadow of a volcano in shark-infested waters. Enjoy, but beware!" --Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Theory of Happily Ever After
Black Satin
by Donna KauffmanBestselling author Donna Kauffman offers up a steamy tale of two people on a dangerous mission--and the passion that threatens to consume them if they survive. By the time she enters the last seedy bar on Key West, Kira Douglass is desperate. She's looking for the one man who can help her: Cole Sinclair, an ex-smuggler turned musician with a highly refined set of skills and a keen knowledge of the reefs and waterways of the Keys. But what she finds is a man whose dark eyes and powerful manner send a frisson of desire to her very core. Kira needs Cole's help to recover the dolphin that was stolen from her charitable organization, but now she realizes that she needs his body and his soul, as well. Cole Sinclair isn't looking for a job. He has worked hard to isolate himself from the world, to be alone with his own tortured past and the pain left in its wake. But the attraction he feels simmering with Kira leaves him unsettled and uncertain. If he agrees to help this beguiling woman recover the stolen dolphin, he could be risking more than just his life. He could be risking his heart. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Devil's Thief, Paradise Café, and The Perfect Catch.
Black Sea Affair (The Navy Justice Series)
by Don BrownIt’s a mission that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear war. Now time is running out.It starts with a high-stakes theft: weapons-grade plutonium is stolen from Russia. The Russian army is about to attack Chechnya to get it back. But U.S. intelligence discovers that the stolen shipment is actually on a rogue Russian freighter in the Black Sea. It turns into a global nightmare: a secret mission gone awry; an American submarine commander arrested and hauled before a military tribunal in Moscow; and a game of brinksmanship so dangerous that war might be its only possible conclusion.As the U.S. Navy searches for weapons-grade plutonium that has been smuggled out of Russia by terrorists, a submarine mishap escalates the international crisis. With the world watching, JAG Officer Zack Brewer is called to Moscow to defend submarine skipper Pete Miranda and his entire crew. It is a heart-stopping race against the clock. With Russian missiles activated and programmed for American cities, Brewer stalls for time as the U.S. Navy frantically searches the high seas for a floating hydrogen bomb that could threaten New York Harbor.
Black Sheep (Dark Desires #2)
by Zara CoxIn a family of cold-hearted black sheep, I, Axel Rutherford, am the blackest.My father has hated me since the day I was born. The feeling was mutual. In the shady underworld that was my legacy, Cleo McCarthy became my light. She was beautiful, passionate, and my whole world. So naturally my father had to destroy us. First he sent me away. Next he claimed Cleo as his own. But now I've returned, and nothing will stop me from taking back everything that is rightfully mine. He was the love of my life - when my life was still my own.We were young enough to believe we would last forever, Axel and I. But neither of us realized how cruel life - and our families - could be. Now I'm trapped in a gilded cage: desired by Axel, who must never know the full truth, and controlled by his father, who would sooner see me dead than free. And I wouldn't even care, except that it's no longer only my life at stake.
Black Sheep (Regency Romances #25)
by Georgette HeyerBestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, proves once again that love can always triumph.Abigail Wendover, 'on the shelf' at twenty-eight…is determined to prevent her pretty and high-spirited niece from becoming attached to a good-looking town-beau and an acknowledged fortune-hunter of shocking reputation. Unfortunately, that means a confrontation with his scandalous uncle.Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family, is enormously rich from a long sojourn in India, has a scandalous past, and is not at all inclined toward good manners. Miles turns out to be the most provoking creature Abigail has ever met—with a disconcerting ability to throw her into giggles at quite the wrong moment… Could he be Abby's most important ally in keeping her niece from a most unfortunate match?Praise for Georgette Heyer:"Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."—Publishers Weekly"A writer of great wit and style… I've read her books to ragged shreds."—Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph "Her books are always bestsellers, but none has dominated the rest of the field quite like this one."—Sunday Express
Black Sheep Bargain: A fake relationship romance (Billionaires of Boston #4)
by Naima SimoneWhen revenge is on the agenda, anything can happen in this Billionaires of Boston novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone. The family bad boy is about to make good But he needs his ex&’s help! Outsider CEO Nico Morgan vowed to avenge his mother, who was left brokenhearted when his father abandoned them years ago. Teaming up with his ex, Athena Evans, to infiltrate his father&’s high society circles is the first step. But their partnership unleashes long-buried emotions…and something more. Athena worries Nico&’s quest to take down his father&’s company won&’t fill the painful void in his heart. But what if Athena can… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Billionaires of Boston series: Book 1: Vows in Name OnlyBook 2: Secrets of a One Night StandBook 3: The Perfect Fake DateBook 4: Black Sheep Bargain
Black Sheep Billionaire
by Jennifer LewisHow the tables had turned Once the boy who could do no good, Declan Gates was now the billionaire who could do no wrong. And blue-blood Lily Wharton suddenly needed his help in buying back her ancestral home. But Declan had no plans to succumb to Lily's heartfelt pleas. He'd keep her house, take her business and bed her--something he'd dreamed of for years. But would one touch of her warm lips on his skin cause his ruthless plans to spiral dizzily out of control?
Black Sheep Heir: Black Sheep Heir / Insatiable Hunger (dynasties: Seven Sins) (Texas Cattleman's Club: Rags to Riches #2)
by Yvonne LindsayHe’s never followed the rules…He doesn’t do whirlwind romances…Until he meets her!When rebellious heir and security mogul Miles Wingate accidentally runs into Chloe Fitzgerald—literally!—it feels like fate. She’s beautiful, intriguing and surprisingly interested in his estranged family. One night with Chloe leaves him suspicious—and craving more. But when a crisis forces Miles home to Royal, Texas, a string of bombshells awaits. Including one about Chloe and her hidden agenda…USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Black Sheep P.I.
by Karen WhiddonHe'd lost his job. His reputation. His family's regard. And much of that was due to her betrayal. So why was P. I. Dominic Cordasic considering working for widow Rachel Adair? Because she asked. And because she feared for her son--a child that should have been theirs. Rachel trusted only one man to help her. Dominic. She looked guilty as sin, and with someone gunning for her, she wanted--needed--Dom to watch her back. And if hiring his protection gave her a chance to tell him her side of the story--to redeem them both--she'd risk everything once again.
Black Silk
by Judith IvoryFrom a RITA award-winning author, opposites attract in this Victorian romance between a widow and a rogue brought together by a deathbed request.As befitting her name, lovely Submit Channing-Downes was the proper, obedient wife of an aging Marquess—until her husband's death left her penniless and alone . . . with one final obligation to fulfill. Entrusted with delivering a small black box to its rightful owner, she calls upon Graham Wessit, the notorious Earl of Netham, whose life has been marred by rumor and scandal. But Graham wants nothing to do with her gift. Fate however, has entwined these two lives in astonishing ways neither Submit nor Graham could ever imagine.“Ivory’s writing is pure magic.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Black Silk
by Metsy HingleHours before her wedding, the fiancee of real estate mogul JP Stratton is found strangled in her penthouse. New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte "Charlie" Le Blanc views the crime scene, finding a black silk stocking draped casually beside the body--a chilling calling card from the killer. The dramatic clue leads Charlie to a world of privilege and wealth, and before long she singles out a suspect whose identity creates a furor in the city: Cole Stratton,JP's estranged son. But what she doesn't know is that Cole has been set up, and while she sets out to prove his guilt a real killer is on the loose--a man who now has Charlie in his sights, a man with yet another black silk stocking.
Black Silk
by Metsy HingleThe victim was young, lovely and seduced by the wrong man...Mere hours before her wedding, the fiancée of real estate mogul JP Stratton is found strangled in her penthouse. New Orleans homicide detective Charlotte "Charlie" Le Blanc views the crime scene, finding a black silk stocking draped casually beside the body-a chilling calling card from the killer.The dramatic clue leads Charlie to a world of privilege and wealth, and before long she singles out a suspect whose identity creates a furor in the city: Cole Stratton, JP's estranged son. But what she doesn't know is that Cole has been set up, and while she sets out to prove his guilt a real killer is on the loose-a man who now has Charlie in his sights, a man with yet another black silk stocking.
Black Sky, Black Sea
by Izzet Celasin1977. Poised between the secular values of socialism and the conservatism of a tenuously balanced government, Istanbul is a fractured city haunted by demons of its own making. Along with thousands of other left-wing activists, Oak's interest in politics leads him to join the annual May Day rallies. There he encounters Zuhal, a fearless girl with a gun. As battles rage between nationalists and socialists, Oak witnesses the violent suppression of dissident minorities by his fellow citizens. The bewitching Zuhal begins to shape his ideals, bringing him face to face with disillusionment, and death.
Black Sky, Black Sea
by Izzet Celasin1977. Poised between the secular values of socialism and the conservatism of a tenuously balanced government, Istanbul is a fractured city haunted by demons of its own making. Along with thousands of other left-wing activists, Oak's interest in politics leads him to join the annual May Day rallies. There he encounters Zuhal, a fearless girl with a gun. As battles rage between nationalists and socialists, Oak witnesses the violent suppression of dissident minorities by his fellow citizens. The bewitching Zuhal begins to shape his ideals, bringing him face to face with disillusionment, and death.
Black Snake's Crazy Love: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Liu ShaoBaiSiro is an ink snake that is trying to climb from three thousand to four thousand years heroine cold tea is a kind of higher harmfulness in human when a day is not afraid of ground not afraid of modern black female meet a don t know what to call the mouth under the mercy ink snake elder brother will how when a cold-blooded selfish self-confessed world the worst inksnake brother meet a more than he also mad also proud of the black woman human what will happen