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A Murderer Among Us: A Murder Mystery
by Heather Graham Juno RushdanAn undercover agent and rock band's lead-singer give the performance of a lifetime in this thrilling romantic suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Undercover in the French Quarterwith only each other to trust.A legendary rock band's reunion is just a ruse for FBI agent Chase McCoy's investigation. Seven years ago, Skyhawk's lead singer died under suspicious circumstances. Chase knows Sky Ferguson is fronting the band in her father's honor for the same reason Chase has agreed to be the drummer. They want answers. But having to pose as a couple makes them question just how far they'll go for the truth.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Wyoming Mountain Investigation by bestselling author Juno RushdanRescuing teenage campers from a fire left Liz Kelley scarred for life. But her Wyoming town isn&’t all she left behind. Fire marshal Sawyer Powell can&’t forgive himself for failing to protect her that terrible night. Fifteen years later, another suspicious fire brings Liz—now an FBI agent—home. Working the case together gives the former lovers a second chance—but also makes them a killer&’s target.Don&’t miss the complete Harlequin 75th Anniversary Collection: Taming a Heartbreaker by Brenda Jackson No Turning Back by Lindsay McKenna Rancher&’s Law by Diana Palmer Save Me by Sharon Sala A Murderer Among Us by Heather Graham A Beach House Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne Renegade Wife by B.J. Daniels Tying the Knot by Brenda Novak
The Murderer's Apprentice (The Inspector Ben Ross Mysteries)
by Ann GrangerAnn Granger's seventh thrilling Victorian mystery featuring Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie.It is March 1870. London is in the grip of fog and ice. But Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross has more than the weather to worry about when the body of a young woman is found in a dustbin at the back of a Piccadilly restaurant.Ben must establish who the victim is before he can find out how and why she came to be there. His enquiries lead him first to a bootmaker in Salisbury and then to a landowner in Yorkshire. Meanwhile, Ben's wife, Lizzie, aided by their eagle-eyed maid, Bessie, is investigating the mystery of a girl who is apparently being kept a prisoner in her own home.As Ben pursues an increasingly complex case, Lizzie reveals a vital piece of evidence that brings him one step closer to solving the crime...A spellbinding Victorian crime mystery, perfect for fans of M. R. C. Kasasian and Susanna Calkins.
A Murderous Relation (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #5)
by Deanna RaybournA royal scandal&’s connection to a brutal serial killer threatens London in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from New York Times bestselling and Edgar® Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break. Worse yet, London is being terrorized by what would become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper—and Lady Wellie suspects the prince may be responsible.Veronica and Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Auroreʼs high-class brothel, where a body soon turns up. Secrets are swirling around Veronica and the royal family—and it is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.
Murderous Twins
by Edward KendrickBlaine Ayers and Lloyd Thomas are identical twins -- separated at birth, reunited by accident, and serial killers by choice. Two men, posing as one.Steve Cooke is a private investigator married to Gary Drake-Cooke, an interior decorator.The four men's paths cross when Blaine and Lloyd move into a house across the street from Steve and Gary. What happens next has the potential to change their lives forever -- for better or for worse.Warning: This story contains scenes of graphic violence.
Murderville #1: First of a Trilogy
by Jaquavis Coleman Ashley AntoinetteTwo children from Sierra Leone, Liberty and A'shai, are brought together by chance only to be forced apart by the most inevitable and tragic fate. Ashley and JaQuavis bring us this classic love story set against modern life's most horrifying realities. Liberty is dying of a fatal heart condition, though she desperately wants to survive until her 25th birthday when her sister has promised to visit her. A'shai blames himself for not protecting Liberty, but all Liberty asks is for A'shai to tell her a story, to help her remember what brought them to this point. He knows that this is the last story he will ever tell and the last she will ever hear. As Liberty lies dying, A'shai walks her though their past, reliving their ill-fated journeys through the streets. Their story will take them from an arranged marriage, through Mexico's drug cartel, child brothels, hustling in Detroit, to escaping the high-powered heads of L.A.'s underworld. But ultimately, this is a story of love and redemption that will leave you breathless from the unpredictable and mind-blowing ending.
Murderville #2: The Epidemic
by Ashley Antoinette Jaquavis ColemanNew York Times best-selling authors Ashley & JaQuavis are back with the second installment in the epic Murderville Series. Love, murder, loyalty, and money fill this hood tale as they continue this international street saga. With Samad's target on her back, Liberty must survive the harsh streets alone. but when a chance encounter pushes her into the arms of a new friend, Po, the two take on the California kingpin and step full force into the game. As bullets and sparks fly, the unlikely pair embark on a serendipitous journey back to where it all started, Sierra Leone. With a new overseas connection, Po sees an opportunity that is too good to pass up. When his pursuit of the American dream conflicts with Liberty's past, will they be able to survive? Or will the drug empire that they've built together come crashing down?
Murderville 3
by Ashley JaquavisNew York Times bestselling authors Ashley and JaQuavis have returned with the much anticipated final installment in the epic MURDERVILLE series.Taking up where the thrilling ending of Murderville 2: The Epidemic left off, we're thrown back into the international street chronicle. Lives and money are on the line and tough choices will have to be made between love and loyalty. In the final installment of this breathtaking trilogy, the characters will have to learn that in this game of power sometimes you have to give up the glory to survive.
Murdock's Last Stand
by Beverly BartonA MAN OF HONOR And honor was the only reason well-muscled former mercenary Aloysius Murdock agreed to be Catherine Price's bodyguard. For Murdock owed Catherine's father his life. But once Murdock laid eyes on his best friend's beautiful daughter, he realized he would do anything for her…. A WOMAN IN LOVE Catherine knew better than to succumb to the passion Murdock clearly offered, for she believed in love—and Murdock had given up on love long ago. Still, something in his heated gaze made her believe that the battle-worn bachelor needed her. Maybe just as much as she needed him….
Murmuration
by Tj KluneIn the small mountain town of Amorea, it's stretching toward autumn of 1954. The memories of a world at war are fading in the face of a prosperous future. Doors are left unlocked at night, and neighbors are always there to give each other a helping hand. The people here know certain things as fact: Amorea is the best little town there is. The only good Commie is a dead Commie. The Women's Club of Amorea runs the town with an immaculately gloved fist. And bookstore owner Mike Frazier loves that boy down at the diner, Sean Mellgard. Why they haven't gotten their acts together is anybody's guess. It may be the world's longest courtship, but no one can deny the way they look at each other. Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say. But something's wrong with Mike. He hears voices in his house late at night. There are shadows crawling along the walls and great clouds of birds overhead that only he can see. Something's happening in Amorea. And Mike will do whatever he can to keep the man he loves.
Murmures du Désir: Un romance médiévale (Romance de château #1)
by Amanda MarielAu cœur de l'Angleterre médiévale, une dame et un mercenaire forgent un amour plus fort que l'acier, luttant à la fois contre leur passé hanté et une menace imminente dans Murmures du désir. Plongez dans un monde d'intrigues médiévales, où l'héritage du château d'Almerry est forgé à travers les feux de l'amour et de la vaillance. Au cœur du luxuriant comté d'Almerry, se déroule un récit d'honneur, de bravoure et d'un lien indestructible. Lady Isabel d'Almerry est une force à ne pas sous-estimer, grande, aux longs cheveux noirs et aux yeux verts perçants, elle a maîtrisé les compétences d'une chevalière, forgée dans les flammes de la tragédie. Le meurtre brutal de sa mère a brisé sa confiance, laissant son cœur protégé par des murs d'acier. Mais lorsque sa fidèle dame de compagnie, Clarisse, disparaît sans laisser de trace, la détermination inébranlable d'Isabel la propulse dans l'inconnu traître. Entre en scène Sir Ariston, un chevalier mercenaire au service d'Almerry, dont le passé est gravé dans la tristesse. Hanté par les morts impitoyables de ses parents et de sa sœur sous ses yeux, il porte le poids d'un passé déchirant. La perte de sa femme et de son nouveau-né ne fait qu'approfondir ses blessures, le laissant comme une figure solitaire aux cheveux pâles et aux yeux bleus perçants, cherchant du réconfort sur le champ de bataille. Le destin tisse leurs destins ensemble lorsque Ariston découvre Isabel au milieu des bois entourant Almerry. Une rencontre fortuite se transforme en une connexion indestructible, défiant les barrières qu'ils ont chacun érigées autour de leur cœur. Alors qu'ils entreprennent un périple périlleux pour sauver Clarisse, leur partenariat se transforme en un amour qui transcende les cicatrices de leur passé. Les revers et les défis mettent leur résolution à l'épreuve, mais chaque épreuve ne fait que renforcer leur lien. Des sentiments romant
The Murmurings
by Carly Anne WestA teen starts hearing the same voices that drove her sister to commit suicide in this "atmospheric, paranormal chiller (that) will appeal to fans of Stephen King" (VOYA).The voices in her head are not her own... Everyone thinks Sophie's sister, Nell, went crazy. After all, she heard strange voices that drove her to commit suicide. But Sophie doesn't believe that Nell would take her own life, and she's convinced that Nell's doctor knows more than he's letting on. As Sophie starts to piece together Nell's last days, every lead ends in a web of lies. And the deeper Sophie digs, the more danger she's in--because now she's hearing the same haunting whispers. Sophie's starting to think she's going crazy too. Or worse, that maybe she's not... "Heart-thumping." --Kirkus Reviews "Satisfyingly disturbing." --BCCB "The perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller. Jaw-dropping." --Shelf Awareness
The Murmurings
by Carly Anne WestA teen girl starts hearing the same voices that drove her sister to commit suicide in this creepy, suspenseful novel.Everyone thinks Sophie's sister, Nell, went crazy. After all, she heard strange voices that drove her to commit suicide. But Sophie doesn't believe that Nell would take her own life, and she's convinced that Nell's doctor knows more than he's letting on. As Sophie starts to piece together Nell's last days, every lead ends in a web of lies. And the deeper Sophie digs, the more danger she's in--because now she's hearing the same haunting whispers. Sophie's starting to think she's going crazy too. Or worse, that maybe she's not....
Los muros de Babylon
by Kathryn Le Veque Mariano GiampietriLos muros de Babylon, de Kathryn Le Veque ¿Podrá el amor sobreponerse a una lucha por el trono? 1471 D.C. - Diez años después de la batalla de Towton, sir Kenton le Bec (de EL LEÓN DEL NORTE) se encuentra al servicio de Warwick, "Hacedor de Reyes". Es su perro de ataque, pues no existe caballero más feroz en el arsenal de Warwick que Kenton le Bec, poderoso y astuto guerrero. A Kenton se le ha encomendado apoderarse de Babylon Castle, una fortaleza que controla el camino entre Lancashire y Yorkshire. Se trata de un castillo estratégico que, de momento, se encuentra en manos de las fuerzas de Eduardo, aspirante al trono. Cuando Kenton y su ejército conquistan esta fortaleza, todo eso cambia. Y, sin embargo, la situación es complicada... Lady Nicola Aubrey-Thorne es la viuda de un importante partidario de Eduardo. Cuando Kenton invade su hogar, Babylon Castle, encuentra en Nicola sólo oposición y odio. Kenton cree encontrarse frente a una mujer que es tan malcriada como bella, alguien que lo antagoniza a diestra y siniestra sólo por despecho. Sin embargo, la chispa de la atracción pronto se hace presente casi desde el primer momento y, a medida que Kenton se entera de los secretos más oscuros de Babylon, va comprendiendo mejor a lady Thorne y sus cuitas. Sus sentimientos por ella comienzan a escapar a su control. Únete a Kenton y Nicola en un mundo de lealtades encontradas y pasiones compartidas. Sé testigo de su amor y su pasión, de cómo sus vidas se entrelazan irrevocablemente a pesar de sus devociones opuestas a reyes enemigos. Se trata de una situación complicada y compleja en la que Kenton y Nicola deberán afrontar difíciles decisiones si desean seguir juntos. Cuando Kenton es capturado por soldados enemigos, Nicola debe hacer lo imposible por salvar al hombre que alguna vez consideró su enemigo pero, ¿llegará a tiempo?
Murphy's Child
by Judith DuncanFAMILIES ARE FOREVERMORNING, NOON AND NIGHT...Murphy Munroe was shocked to realize that he wanted to be with his tiny, precious son around the clock. Bedtime stories, midnight feedings...Murphy couldn't bear to miss a single moment with his child-or its mother. That was the problem...Murphy desperately longed to take care of Jordan Kennedy and the baby...forever. But they couldn't make their relationship work before parenthood complicated things. How could they even think about marriage now? Then again...how could they not?Happily ever after-with kids!
Murphy's Law
by Kat Attalla Jude PittmanFear and intimidation work. Ask Customs Agent Jack Murphy. He uses both to hunt felons. But instinct and experience fail when he sets out to retrieve Lilly McGrath-- a blonde bombshell who is either a willing participant or an innocent pawn in her boss's smuggling scam. Until Jack knows which, she's just another suspect. . Now he just needs to get his hormones in sync with his head. While working as an export clerk Lilly, stumbled upon her boss's illegal activities. After an attempt on her life, she flees to Europe to hide. Living on credit cards and her wits, she is constantly on the move—but no matter where she runs, she can’t lose the dangerously handsome stranger following her across the continent. In Genoa, Italy , her credit limit and luck finally run out. Once Jack grabs Lilly, Murphy’s Law dogs them at every turn. Someone is determined to see that Lilly never makes it back to the States to testify. The distrustful couple must learn to rely on each other if they are to survive. And for Lilly that means surrendering to a man who both infuriates and excites her.
Murphy's Law (Law Ser. #2)
by Lori FosterAnything That Can Go Wrong . . . Nothing is going to go wrong. Ashley Miles has worked too hard for her independence to let some Bentley-driving hunk named Quinton Murphy interfere with her plans--or her freedom. Yes, the chemistry is phenomenal. Kind of scary, actually. But that's it. NO emotional commitments.. . . Will But he's SO wonderful--a woman could fall in lov . . . How did that happen? That wasn't part of the plan! But can she trust him? Really trust him? The man is just so mysterious. There's only one solution: put it all on the line and see what Quinton does when she tells him how she feels. And hope everything that can go wrong . . . won't . . .
Murphy's Law
by Marilyn PappanoMENINBLUELove in the line of duty.A WOMAN BETRAYEDShe'd loved him with a reckless hunger she'd never felt for anyone else, and he'd hurt her as no one else ever could. And now the man who had all but destroyed Evie DesJardiens was back in her life-and he wanted her to help him take down a killer....A MAN OBSESSEDIt was sheer madness to let Detective Jack Murphy entangle her in his bitter quest for vengeance, and yet Evie couldn't refuse him. She knew she could never trust this man again-but neither could she deny the fevered passion that still simmered between them....
Murphy's Law
by Rebecca SinclairMurphy's Law reigns supreme. . . What else can explain how Murphy McKenna managed to get herself stuck in an unexpected, early-in-the-season Maine blizzard? In a very remote cabin. With dead phones. And impassable roads. Could there be a worse time for a desperate, badly wounded man to show up on her doorstep? Instinct demands Murphy not trust Garrett Thayer. After all, the man refuses to give her a straight answer about anything. Even her precious Himalayan cat, Moonshine, is suspicious. Who wouldn't be? Not only is Garrett hurt, he's also apparently been out wandering in the storm with nothing more than a duffel bag stuffed with money, antique jewelry (a bottle of antihistamines?) -- and a gun. Will Murphy's conscience allow her to turn her back on the handsome stranger who may be a thief, a bank robber, or worse . . .?
The Muscle (Long Con Adventures #2)
by Amy LaneA Long Con AdventureA true protector will guard your heart before his own. Hunter Rutledge saw one too many people die in his life as mercenary muscle to go back to the job, so he was conveniently at loose ends when Josh Salinger offered him a place in his altruistic den of thieves. Hunter is almost content having found a home with a group of people who want justice badly enough to steal it. If only one of them didn’t keep stealing his attention from the task at hand…. Superlative dancer and transcendent thief Dylan “Grace” Li lives in the moment. But when mobsters blackmail the people who gave him dance—and the means to save his own soul—Grace turns to Josh for help. Unfortunately, working with Josh’s crew means working with Hunter Rutledge, and for Grace, that’s more dangerous than any heist. Grace’s childhood left him thinking he was too difficult to love—so he’s better off not risking his love on anyone else. Avoiding commitment keeps him safe. But somehow Hunter’s solid, grounding presence makes him feel safer. Can Grace trust that letting down his guard to a former mercenary doesn’t mean he’ll get shot in the heart?
Muscle Car Man
by Deirdre O’DareJeff Castle has changed lanes from the high-tech world to that of the classic muscle cars and their fans when he inherits his uncle's glorified junkyard. His new life is complicated when help is hard to find. An impulse leads him to pick up a hiker on a remote road, and the man turns out to be just the kind of muscle Jeff needs in every way. Released from prison after three hellish years, Mike needs help. All he can offer is his willingness to work and his background in repairing and racing stock cars. He gives this freely to Jeff and soon finds he wants to give more. Will his benefactor be willing to accept the love of an ex-con who still has a blot on his name? Mike is scared to ask, but nature takes matters out of his hands. Together, Jeff and Mike begin racing toward an amazing future.
Muscle Lust
by Shane AllisonDerrick and his boyfriend Kwame decide to start exercising to get into shape because they both carry some extra pounds. At the gym, they meet Deante, a delicious personal trainer. His gorgeous body definitely inspires them ... in more ways than one.But when Derrick and Kwame invite Deante over for dinner, they have an ulterior motive. The dessert they have in mind is definitely fat free, and works well with their exercise routine. Will Deante be interested in helping them achieve their physical goals beyond the gym, too?
Muscled Shower Show
by Wayne MansfieldSwimming is the perfect, low-impact choice for a whole body workout. The rewards aren’t only a swimmer’s body -- a perfect V-shaped torso, muscular shoulders, and zero body fat -- but also the cavalcade of other sculpted bodies you can admire as they climb out of the pool.In the changing rooms, you can admire perfect male bodies unobstructed by swimsuits. Clean lines, sculpted muscles, cocks hanging free. Proud men stroll naked to and from the showers, drying themselves openly for all to see.In the showers themselves, beneath the warm rush of water, you can watch other men washing their hair, torsos, and parts further down. You might even catch the odd furtive glance, the slight increase in the size of a nearby dick to betray someone’s best attempt to look as if he isn’t fascinated by the naked bodies surrounding him.Occasionally, you might see more than you could have expected or hoped to see. Much more.
Muscling Through
by Jl MerrowThe bigger they come, the harder they fall ... in love.Cambridge academic Larry Morton takes one, alcohol-glazed look at the huge, tattooed man looming in a dark alley, and assumes he’s done for. Moments later he finds himself disarmed -- literally and figuratively. Next morning, he can’t rest until he’s apologised to the man who turned out to be more gentle than giant.Larry’s intrigued to find there’s more to Al Fletcher than meets the eye; he possesses a natural artistic talent that shines through untutored technique. Unfortunately, no one else seems to see the sensitive soul beneath Al’s imposing, scarred, undeniably sexy exterior. Least of all Larry’s class-conscious family, who would like nothing better than to split up this mismatched pair.It’s deliciously physical, but also much more -- which makes Larry’s next task so daunting. Not just convincing his colleagues, friends, and family that their relationship is more than skin deep. It’s convincing Al.
The Muse
by Anne CalhounThe author of The List continues her sinfully addictive Irresistible series with a provocative new novel about a woman inspired by her most forbidden desires...Arden MacCarren can't afford to lose control. Her family's investment house has failed, their professional reputation is all but destroyed, and it's up to Arden to hold the line. The only distraction she allows herself is a weekly drawing class where she can forget everything. Then she meets Seth Malone. When he poses in her class, strong, mysterious, and unbearably sexy, she can't resist him. The only thing she can do is keep it purely physical--no emotions, no strings, and definitely no telling.Seth understands responsibilities, both Arden's and his own. During his last tour as a Marine he lost his best friends to an IED. He has a duty to look after his buddies' survivors. All he allows himself is the stolen moments with Arden. But as he's drawn into Arden's battle with her demons, he comes face-to-face with his own. Seth will have to choose between a duty he can't ignore and the longing to inspire Arden's every desire--mind, soul, and body...From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Muse of Maiden Lane (Belles of London #4)
by Mimi MatthewsA 2024 BookBub Best Historical Romance!One of Parade's Best New Books of November 2024!One of Amazon's and Apple's Best Romance Books of November 2024!A silver-haired equestrienne and a charismatic artist turn a scandalous bargain into a vibrant portrait of love. Stella Hobhouse is a brilliant rider, stalwart friend, skilled sketch artist—and completely overlooked. Her outmodish gray hair makes her invisible to London society. Combined with her brother&’s pious restrictions and her dwindling inheritance, Stella is on the verge of a lifetime marooned in Derbyshire as a spinster. Unless she does something drastic…like posing for a daring new style of portrait by the only man who&’s ever really seen her. Aspiring painter Edward &“Teddy&” Hayes knows true beauty when he sees it. He would never ask Stella to risk her reputation as an artist&’s model but in the five years since a virulent bout of scarlet fever left him partially paralyzed, Teddy has learned to heed good fortune when he finds it. He&’ll do anything to persuade his muse to pose for him, even if he must offer her a marriage of convenience. After all, though Teddy has yearned to trace Stella&’s luminous beauty on canvas since their chance meeting, her heart is what he truly aches to capture….