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Some of Us Are Looking (A County Kerry Novel #2)
by Carlene O'ConnorIn the powerful tradition of Ann Cleeves and Louise Penny, USA Today bestselling author Carlene O'Connor&’s new Ireland-set series continues, bringing together complex characters with a focus on a female vet who returns home to the village where she grew up and must reckon with her past while untangling mysteries in the present. In Dimpna Wilde&’s veterinary practice, an imminent meteor shower has elevated the usual gossip to include talk of shooting stars and the watch parties that are planned all over Dingle. But there are also matters nearer at hand to discuss—including the ragtag caravan of young people selling wares by the roadside, and the shocking death of Chris Henderson, an elderly local, in a hit-and-run. Just hours before his death, Henderson had stormed into the Garda Station, complaining loudly about the caravan&’s occupants causing noise and disruption. One of their members is a beautiful young woman named Brigid Sweeney, and Dimpna is shocked when Brigid later turns up at her practice, her clothing splattered in blood and an injured hare tucked into her shirt. Brigid claims that a mysterious stranger has been trying to obtain a lucky rabbit&’s foot. Dimpna is incensed at the thought of anyone mutilating animals, but there is far worse in store. On the night of the meteor shower, Dimpna finds Brigid&’s body tied to a tree, her left hand severed. She has bled to death. Wrapped around her wrist is a rabbit&’s foot. Brigid had amassed plenty of admirers, and there were tangled relationships within the group. But perhaps there is something more complex than jealousy at play. The rabbit&’s foot, the severed hand, the coinciding meteor shower—the deeper Dimpna and Detective Sargeant Cormac O&’Brien investigate, the more ominous the signs seem to be, laced with a warning that Dimpna fears it will prove fatal to overlook.
Steeped in Malice (Tea by the Sea Mysteries #4)
by Vicki DelanyThanks to the Great Teacup Shortage, Cape Cod tearoom proprietress Lily Roberts is already feeling the strain. But when a family fracas turns deadly over an antique tea set, she&’ll really have to pour through the clues before another crime is brewed up.With a &“beautifully described setting and a cast of charming, small-town characters&” (Booklist), this new installment in award-winning crime writer Vicki Delany&’s Tea by the Sea Mystery series is a delightful treat for fans of Laura Childs&’ Tea Shop Mysteries! Afternoon tea isn&’t just about flavorful brews and delicious treats. It&’s also about presentation—fine china teacups (never mugs!), with carefully coordinated saucers and plates. With her fragile stock running low, Lily visits an antiques fair where she snaps up a charming Peter Rabbit-themed tea set in a wicker basket, perfect for children&’s events. But a few days later, a woman named Kimberly marches into the tearoom, rudely demanding to buy it back—then later returns and removes an envelope hidden in the basket&’s lining. An acquaintance of Lily&’s named Rachel is on the trail of the tea set too. Apparently, she and Kimberly are half sisters, searching for their mother&’s final will. But it&’s more than a storm in a teacup when one of the sisters is found dead on the grounds of the B & B owned by Lily&’s grandmother, Rose. Is this a simple case of greed boiling over, or are there other suspects in the blend? It&’ll take some savvy sleuthing from Lily, Rose, and their allies to find the answers before a killer shatters more lives . . .
Bloody Newton
by Johnny D. BoggsA new standalone novel based on one of the greatest gunfights in American history from one of the most popular and respected writers of Western fiction, multiple award–winning author, Johnny D. Boggs.BLOODY NEWTON A decade before the legendary Gunfight at OK Corral, there was a much bloodier showdown with a much bigger body count—and Wichita Herald reporter Cindy Bagwell was there to see it all. At first, the fledgling journalist had no idea why her boss would send her to what hardly even passes for a town. But Texans, including trail boss Gary Hardee and his sons, are bringing longhorns to Kansas. And Newton aims to take over the cattle market. Hardee has his hands full—and that&’s before he reaches Newton, where Texans and Kansans don&’t get along. Tensions escalate from fisticuffs to brawling to fatal shootings in short order. But that&’s just a warm-up. On August 19, 1871, in a gambling room at Tuttle&’s dance hall in Hide Park, this powder keg of bad blood and bitterness between two rival groups explodes—with one young reporter, a restaurant owner, and Hardee&’s sons caught in the middle . . . This is the story of the deadliest gunfight in the American West. Of the passionate men and women who fought for a piece of the American Dream. And of the ultimate price they&’d have to pay . . . &“Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West.&” —The Shootist &“Johnny D. Boggs tells a crisply powerful story that rings true more than two centuries after the bloody business was done.&” —The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier on The Despoilers
Murder at an English Séance (A Beryl and Edwina Mystery #8)
by Jessica EllicottAmerican adventuress Beryl Halliwell and prim and proper Brit Edwina Davenport team up once again as enquiry agents to investigate a suspicious psychic in this historical English village mystery set just after World War I. Hidden beneath her British reserve, Edwina has a secret: she&’s finished her novel and is bravely mailing the manuscript to a publisher. Beryl also has a secret: as thanks for solving a case, the American adventuress has been gifted an airplane. After swooping over the fields and hedgerows of Walmsley Parva, livestock scattering beneath her, she flamboyantly lands the plane on the village green, prompting a startled Edwina to consider a stiff gin fizz. Beryl&’s aircraft is not the only disruption of village peace. Miss Dinsdale, a psychic medium, has started holding séances. After the church organist resigns to serve as musical accompaniment for the séances, the vicar&’s wife hires the enquiry agents to expose the medium as a charlatan. Beryl is confident she can spot the fraud, having learned from Harry Houdini himself some tricks of the trade. The dubious Miss Dinsdale claims her spirit guide is an Egyptian princess whose mummy resides in a sarcophagus in the room. But the only body in the sarcophagus belongs to a murdered villager impaled with a dagger. As the sleuths begin to investigate, Beryl discovers her plane has been sabotaged and wonders if there&’s a connection. Whether in the air or on terra firma, Beryl and Edwina must go round a circle of suspects to divine the culprit . . .
Murder at the Rusty Anchor (A Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #6)
by Maddie DayThere&’s deadweight behind the bar at the Rusty Anchor and it&’s up to Cape Cod bike shop owner Mackenzie &“Mac&” Almeida to solve the murder in Agatha Award–winner Maddie Day&’s latest Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery . . . A rainy July weekend in Westham means the beaches are empty and business is dead at Mac&’s Bikes but couldn&’t be livelier inside the Rusty Anchor Pub. But come Monday morning one patron is not so lively when the chef opens up and finds a body behind the bar. It&’s last call for Bruce Byrne, an elderly high school teacher who&’s been around so long it seems like he taught everybody. When Mac&’s friend Flo, the librarian, makes the list of suspects, Mac gathers the Cozy Capers Book Group to clear her name. With no end in sight to the rain, the group has plenty of time to study the clues and sort through a roll call of suspects to determine who decided to teach Mr. Bryne a lesson. But with a killer desperate to cover their tracks, Mac and the group will be tested as never before . . .
Nothing but the Truth (An Erin McCabe Legal Thriller #4)
by Robyn Gigl&“Topically relevant, edgy, and riveting&” (Library Journal), this groundbreaking and provocative legal suspense series combines a unique protagonist—a transgender defense attorney—with twist-filled, provocative plots that will appeal to fans of J.A. Vance and Philip Margolin. New Jersey State Trooper Jon Mazer has been charged with killing Black investigative reporter Stewart Marshall in a racially charged, headline-making murder. The evidence against criminal defense attorney Erin McCabe&’s new client is overwhelming. The gun used is Mazer&’s off-duty weapon. Fingerprints and carpet fibers link Mazer to the crime. And Mazer was patrolling Marshall&’s neighborhood shortly before the victim took three bullets to the chest. Mazer&’s argument? He&’s a gay officer being set up to take the fall in an even bigger story. Mazer swears he was a secret source for Marshall&’s exposé about the Lords of Discipline. The covert gang operating within the New Jersey State Police is notorious for enforcing their own code of harassing women, framing minorities, and out-powering any troopers who don&’t play their rogue and racist games. With everyone from the governor to the county prosecutor on the wrong side of justice, Erin and her partner, Duane Swisher, are prepared to do anything to make sure Mazer doesn&’t become another victim. As Erin deals with an intensely personal issue at home, and faces an uphill battle to prove her client&’s innocence, both she and Duane find themselves mired in a conspiracy of corruption deeper than they imagined—and far more dangerous than they feared.
Best, First, and Last
by Amy T. MatthewsIn this stirring, spirited, and ultimately joyful new novel from the author of Someone Else&’s Bucket List, three generations of women in the same family, whose hearts have been broken in different ways, set out on a challenging journey to see one of the wonders of the world—and find themselves to be just as awe-inspiring. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle. When twenty-five-year-old Heather Russo breaks up with her boyfriend—again—she can&’t figure out if she&’s to blame or he is. Either way, she&’s miserable, and working at home via Zoom meetings is only making it worse. What&’s more, all the women in her family are struggling. Mom Sandy is convinced she&’s wasted her life and is nursing a giant grudge against Heather&’s father, whom she&’s now divorcing. Grandmother Bonnie is reeling with the grief of losing her third husband, and is carrying his urn everywhere she goes, even the supermarket. The bottom has fallen out of their lives so abruptly, the trio is clinging to any handhold they can—and slowly but surely losing their grip . . . Inspired by a friend&’s adventurous grandson, and determined not to spend her 70th birthday wallowing, Bonnie is ready to take extreme measures. Even if it means dragging her beloved girls along by the hair, they&’re going to hike the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course, their emotional baggage gets packed with their lightweight jackets, but as they make the trek, the women also talk, sharing stories and secrets that have been festering for far too long. With every arduous step toward the famed summit, each woman sheds some of the past and its pain, and opens up to the extraordinary possibilities of the present—and a future that just might include a new happily ever after. Praise for Someone&’s Else&’s Bucket List&“A poignant look at how the bonds of sisterhood can shape our lives.&” —Namrata Patel, author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave &“Someone Else's Bucket List begins by breaking your heart then takes you by surprise by becoming uplifting and utterly galvanizing. Best of all, it's a stirring celebration of the power of sisterhood!&” —Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle &“This life-affirming tale reminds us that happiness is possible if we find the courage to reach for it.&” —Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
We Are Only Ghosts: A Remarkable Novel of Survival in the Wake of WWII
by Jeffrey L. RichardsAn extraordinary, emotionally intense novel spanning World War II Europe to 1960s New York City with an unsettling psychological edge, We Are Only Ghosts depicts not only the horrors of the death camps but the toll on those who survived—powered by a story of the unexpected, complicated connection between a Nazi officer and a young Jewish boy. &“Told from the important and often overlooked perspective of a young gay man imprisoned in the Nazi concentration camps, We Are Only Ghosts evocatively portrays how the things that happen to us, both tragic and beautiful, shape who we are, and how we have the power to choose who we become in spite of our suffering. This gripping testament to the strength of the human spirit will both haunt and inspire you.&” —Ellen Marie Wiseman, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Girls of Willowbrook New York City, 1968: The customers at Café Marie don&’t come just for the excellent coffee and pastries. They come for the sophisticated ambiance, and the illusion of being somewhere other than a bustling, exhausting city. Headwaiter Charles Ward helps create that illusion through impeccable service—unobtrusive, nearly invisible, yet always watchful. It&’s a skill Charles honed as a young Jewish boy in war-torn Europe, when avoiding attention might mean the difference between life and death. But even then, one man saw him all too clearly—a Nazi officer who was both his savior and tormentor. At seventeen, Charles was deported to Auschwitz with his family. There he was singled out by Obersturmführer Berthold Werden, who hid him in his home. Their entanglement produced a tortured affection mixed with hatred that flares to life again, decades later, when Berthold walks into Café Marie. Drawn back into Berthold&’s orbit, Charles is forced to revisit the pain and the brief, undeniable pleasures of the life he once knew. And if he acts on his growing hunger for revenge, will he lose his only tether to the past—the only other witness to who he was and everything he endured—or find peace at last?&“I was mesmerized by this gorgeously written novel that explores the psychological cost of survival with unflinching honesty and unwavering compassion. A young survivor of the Holocaust who crosses borders, decades, and identities in an attempt to leave behind his horrific past learns he will never be whole again until he finds the courage to confront his ghosts. An astounding story that will linger in my mind and heart for years to come, We Are Only Ghosts will take you on a riveting journey through unimaginable loss and corrupted love toward its ultimate destination of healing and repair.&” —Kim van Alkemade, New York Times Bestselling Author of Counting Lost Stars &“Profound, moving, and absolutely timely, We Are Only Ghosts shows how our identity determines destiny. Charles is gay, Czech, Jewish; as a teenager, he was ghettoized and subjected to the depravity of the Third Reich. In adulthood he discovers the courage to confront the ghosts who return to haunt him, including that of the boy he himself had once been. I&’m still pondering the questions posed by this touching novel.&” —William di Canzio, Author of Alec
Secrets of Rose Briar Hall
by Kelsey JamesIn this Gilded Age gothic homage to &“Gaslight&” starring Ingrid Bergman, a wealthy young newlywed in early 20th century New York is isolated within her opulent, yet ominously empty mansion by the charismatic and controlling new husband plotting to undermine her sanity…&“A gothic mystery as full of twists and turns as a Victorian staircase. I couldn&’t put it down!&” —Lisa Jackson, # 1 New York Times bestselling author 1908, Long Island: For Millie Turner, the young and beautiful wife of a powerful New York stockbroker, Rose Briar Hall—a gleaming edifice of white marble on the North Shore—is more than a home. Every lavish detail speaks of Charles Turner&’s status and wealth, and its stylish interior is testament to Millie&’s sophistication. All that&’s left is to prove her worthiness to be his bride. What better way than to throw a grand party for New York&’s social elite? After painstaking planning, the night of the event arrives and all is perfection—until Millie wakes to a cold, eerily quiet house, and a gray cloud where her memory should be. Can it be true that she has been in and out of consciousness for weeks, ever since the party took a terrifying turn? Millie recalls nothing. But her friends have shunned her, and it soon becomes clear that if she can&’t find out what really happened that night, much more than her reputation will be at risk . . . As the house that promised so much happiness begins to feel more like a prison, Millie wonders whether a woman alone, even a wealthy one, can ever be entirely safe. And if she succeeds in finding the truth, will it bring relief, or shake her marriage, and her life, to the core?
A Taste for More
by Phyllis R. DixonFrom rural Mississippi in the Jim Crow era through the transformative 1970s, this sweeping novel tells the tale of a mother&’s sacrifice, relentless ambition, and against-all-odds success. But the one dream she can&’t stop chasing may cost her everything . . . Money is security. Always. Margo Dupree has lived by that rule since childhood, when her father&’s death plunged her and her mother into poverty. Marriage brought only disillusionment and struggle. But it also gave Margo the determination to migrate north in search of a better life for herself and her young daughter, Lana. The north, however, isn&’t the panacea she expected, and Margo finds herself contending with the all-too-familiar obstacles of racism and prejudice, not to mention the new stresses of urban living. But things change once she realizes that what was once her greatest shame is now her greatest asset—the skills she learned from her mother&’s job as a cook. Using her tasty recipes, personality, and relentless hustle, Margo begins to build a successful restaurant chain. Yet despite her ever-more desperate efforts, she can't earn her heart&’s deepest desire: Lana&’s forgiveness for her early absence. As Lana becomes a beautiful young woman with an increasingly mercenary temperament, Margo wonders if she knows her daughter at all—and if she can save her from the bitter and frighteningly dangerous mistakes that may shatter both of their worlds . . .
Haunting License (A Haunted Haven Mystery #3)
by Carol J. PerryThe latest novel in this exciting supernatural cozy series from the author of the Witch City Mysteries features a New Englander transplanted to a Florida town along the scenic Gulf of Mexico when she inherits a charming, century-old—and very haunted—inn from a mysterious benefactor. Fans of Amanda Flower and Heather Blake will delight in murder, ghosts, and the heroine&’s golden retriever, Finn. It&’s June in Haven, Florida, a &“between seasons&” time in the tourism business, and Maureen&’s Haven House Inn is feeling the pinch. There are plenty of ghosts in residence, but Maureen needs living guests to pay the bills. Inspired by an old brochure she finds in a trunk she inherited along with the inn from her mysterious benefactor Penelope Josephine Gray, she gets the brilliant idea to revive a June fishing tournament from twenty years ago, hoping to reel in anglers who&’d love to catch the Gulf Coast&’s popular kingfish and take home a trophy. But one fisherman won&’t make it to the tournament. While walking on the beach with her golden retriever Finn, Maureen discovers a body. When Officer Frank Hubbard arrives, he recognizes local charter boat fisherman Eddie Manuel. Now it&’s up to Maureen and her spirited sleuths to sort through the red herrings and bait a hook for a killer before someone else ends up sleeping with the fishes . . . Praise for Be My Ghost&“Maureen is a breath of fresh air in the cozy world. . . . The ghosts, in a refreshing departure from most paranormal cozies, don&’t take center stage, and entertaining subplots . . . keep the pages turning. Readers will look forward to Maureen&’s further adventures.&” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
Come Shell or High Water (A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery #1)
by Molly MacRaeWhen widowed folklorist Maureen Nash visits a legendary North Carolina barrier island shell shop, she discovers its resident ghost pirate and the mystery of a local&’s untimely death . . . As a professional storyteller, Maureen Nash can&’t help but see the narrative cues woven through her life. Like the series of letters addressed to her late husband from a stranger—the proprietor of The Moon Shell, a shop on Ocracoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina. The store is famous with shell collectors, but it&’s the cryptic letters from Allen Withrow, the shop&’s owner, that convince Maureen to travel to the small coastal town in the middle of hurricane season. At the very least, she expects she&’ll get a good story out of the experience, never anticipating it could end up a murder mystery . . . In Maureen&’s first hours on the storm-lashed island, she averts several life-threatening accidents, stumbles over the body of a controversial Ocracoke local, and meets the ghost of an eighteenth-century Welsh pirate, Emrys Lloyd. To the untrained eye, all these unusual occurrences would seem to be random misfortunes, but Maureen senses there may be something connecting these stories. With Emrys&’s supernatural assistance, and the support of a few new friends, Maureen sets out unravel the truth, find a killer, and hopefully give this tale a satisfying ending . . . while also rewriting her own.
An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #7)
by Dianne FreemanPerfect for fans of Miss Fisher&’s Murder Mysteries and Jane Austen alike, the latest in this delightful mystery series described as &“pure, unadulterated fun&” (Publishers Weekly) combines historical intrigue, wit, and a sophisticated Victorian setting with a charmingly independent heroine. Frances and her husband, George, have two points of interest in Paris. One is an impromptu holiday to visit the Paris Exposition. The other is personal. George&’s Aunt Julia has requested her nephew&’s help in looking into the suspicious death of renowned artist Paul Ducasse. Though Julia is not entirely forthcoming about her reasons, she is clearly a woman mourning a lost love. At the exposition, swarming with tourists, tragedy casts a pall on the festivities. A footbridge collapses. Julia is among the casualties. However, she was not just another fateful victim. Julia was stabbed to death amid the chaos. With an official investigation at a standstill, George and Frances realize that to solve the case they must dig into Julia&’s life—as well as Paul&’s—and question everything and everyone in Julia&’s coterie of artists and secrets. They have no shortage of suspects. There is Paul&’s inscrutable widow, Gabrielle. Paul&’s art dealer and manager, Lucien. Julia&’s friend Martine, a sculptress with a jealous streak. And art jurist, Monsieur Beaufoy. The investigation takes a turn when it&’s revealed that George has inherited control of Julia&’s estate—and another of her secrets. While George investigates, Frances safeguards their new legacy, and is drawn further into danger by a killer determined to keep the past buried.
The Bitter Truth
by Shanora WilliamsAn upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Now, when his worst secret comes calling, how far will one man&’s elegant, all-too-devoted wife go to uncover the truth . . . or bury it? For Jolene &“Jo&” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic&’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . . Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous &“accidents.&” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . . What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo&’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
Peg and Rose Play the Ponies (A Senior Sleuths Mystery #3)
by Laurien BerensonMurder, She Wrote meets The Odd Couple in award-winning author Laurien Berenson&’s brand-new mystery series, spun off from her much-loved Melanie Travis Canine series and featuring Melanie&’s elderly aunts—tough-as-nails Peg and soft-spoken Rose—who&’ll put their differences aside to stop a killer, if they don&’t throttle each other first. The latest installment will tickle all cozy lovers, especially fans of &“senior&” sleuths in the tradition of Miss Marple and Jessica Fletcher. From the moment Peg arrives in Kentucky, dragging level-headed Rose along for the week-long excursion proves a smart move. Because after she brings her canine expertise to prestigious conformation shows, next on the agenda is selling her Thoroughbred broodmare's offspring at a high-stakes yearling sale. And when the ladies arrive to meet the young horse at Six Oaks farm, something seems off about the place—especially Jim Grable, the yearling manager with serious anger issues . . . While Peg feels comfortable again judging pedigree pups over Labor Day Weekend, Rose judges a shocking new turn of events. Jim has been found dead on the farm and a young employee needs help convincing police she didn&’t kill him. As disjointed clues lead to a list of misdeeds swirling around Six Oaks, everyone connected to Jim agrees on one thing—he had it coming . . . It isn&’t until Peg guides her colt&’s journey to the auction ring that she grasps how much Jim had been manipulating the process behind the scenes. Now, unable to rely on her instincts alone, Peg must also trust in Rose&’s talents to expose the real culprit. But the two need to have each other&’s backs before tangling with a killer—a deadly criminal set on halting their dog and pony show for good!
One Cursed Rose (Grimm Bargains #1)
by Rebecca ZanettiFor fans of Scarlett St Clair and Sarah J Maas, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti explores the forbidden and the taboo in this modern twist on Beauty and the Beast – the first in a seductive new dark romance series set in a world where information is power, and those who control the flow of information live like gods… &“Sexy and utterly engrossing!&” —bestselling author J.T. Geissinger They christened me Alana—and while the name means beauty, beneath that surface is a depth I allow very few to see. I&’m sole heir to Aquarius Social, a media giant about to succumb to an unseen enemy. My father&’s solution is to marry me off to the son of a competing family. My reaction? Not a chance. Now I have just a week before the wedding to change my fate. Who knew the unforeseen twist would be an assassination attempt on me and an unwanted rescue by Thorn Beathach, the head of the rival social media empire driving Aquarius under? The richest, most ruthless of them all, the Beast protects his realm with an iron rule: no one sees his face. When he shows himself to me, I know he&’ll never let me go. Thorn may think he can lock me in his enchanted castle forever, but I&’m not the docile Beauty he expects. If the Beast wants to tie me up, I&’m going to take pleasure from every minute of it . . .and we&’ll just see who ends up shackled.
A Is for Amish (Amish ABCs #1)
by Shelley Shepard GrayIn a heartwarming new series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray, four siblings take a genuine leap of faith when they move to their grandparents&’ farm in rural Ohio and decide to become Amish.Exploring the relationship between Amish and English cultures through the lens of a single family, the Amish Again series is perfect for fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, and Charlotte Hubbard – and anyone who enjoys uplifting stories about faith, family, love, and the simple life. SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK RELEASE! Siblings Martin, Kelsey, Beth, and Jonny are as different as can be, but they have one thing in common. They&’re all longing to reinvent their lives. Raised by their divorced lapsed-Amish father and English mother, they only knew real stability and a sense of family when visiting their Old Order grandparents, Josiah and Sylvia Schrock, in peaceful small-town Millersburg, Ohio. Now the four want to try living with them and joining their faith—much to the Schrocks&’ surprise . . . Martin, the eldest, is reeling from a bad breakup, so he&’s especially determined to make a fresh start. When he meets his grandparents&’ neighbor, Patti Coblentz, he&’s immediately drawn to her outgoing, helpful nature—but is so overwhelmed that he appears blunt and rude. Is there any way he can drop his defenses enough to admit she&’s captured his heart? Always self-conscious about the birthmark on her temple, Patti is resigned to never marrying and busying herself with the responsibilities of the large home and property she has inherited. Besides, Martin&’s ill-mannered behavior and disconcerting directness make him the last man she&’d ever want to wed—no matter how handsome he is. Yet given time and patience—and adhering to their grandparents&’ unexpectedly challenging rules—the whole family might just find what they&’re looking for, even Martin and Patti.
An Epitaph for Jezebel (The Keke McCoy Mystery Series #1)
by L. DivineNancy Drew meets P-Valley as an Atlanta reporter investigates the gruesome ritualistic murder of a dancer at the female-owned strip club where she herself worked years before. Acclaimed author L. Divine makes her adult debut in this thrilling, sexy new series for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, Kirstin Chen&’s Counterfeit, and All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris. When Keke starts looking into secretive stripper Monaka's grisly death, she&’s instantly caught between her past and her present. Through The Honey Pot club owner "Honey Mama" Thiboudeaux, Keke found refuge from the streets, earned much money from her stage persona "Brandy," and got a chance at a new life all her own. Her bombshell exposé about the club launched her reporting career. But it caused a bitter, seemingly irrevocable split between her, the only family she's ever known—and Drew, the one man Keke won't admit she's never gotten over . . . At Honey Mama request's, Keke goes undercover as Brandy to find the truth before political pressures shut the progressive club down for good. But Keke has to watch more than her back when she finds Monaka had an unshakable, dangerously elusive stalker, an illicit club sideline—and vicious conflicts with rival dancers. Even more explosive, Keke's persistence is putting her at odds with Drew, now a police detective working this case . . . and the secrets she herself can no longer hide. Now with the clock fast ticking down, Keke must tantalize the killer with the one lure he—or she—can't resist. But using fantasy as a trap could put more than her pursuit of justice on the line--it risks ending her career and life for good . . .
A Daughter of Fair Verona (Daughter of Montague #1)
by Christina DoddI&’m the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, that Romeo and Juliet. No, they didn&’t die in the tomb. They&’re alive and well and living in fair Verona with their six wildly impetuous children and me, their nineteen-year-old daughter Rosaline…Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise—told from the delightfully engaging point of view of Romeo and Juliet&’s clever, rebellious, fiercely independent daughter, Rosie Montague. &“Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you&’re looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further.&” – KRISTIN HANNAH, #1 New York Times bestselling author Once upon a time a young couple met and fell in love. You probably know that story, and how it ended (hint: badly). Only here&’s the thing: That&’s not how it ended at all. Romeo and Juliet are alive and well and the parents of seven kids. I&’m the oldest, with the emphasis on &‘old&’—a certified spinster at twenty, and happy to stay that way. It&’s not easy to keep your taste for romance with parents like mine. Picture it—constant monologues, passionate declarations, fighting, making up, making out . . . it&’s exhausting. Each time they&’ve presented me with a betrothal, I&’ve set out to find the groom-to-be a more suitable bride. After all, someone sensible needs to stay home and manage this household. But their latest match, Duke Stephano, isn&’t so easy to palm off on anyone else. The debaucher has had three previous wives—all of whom met unfortunate ends. Conscience forbids me from consigning another woman to that fate. As it turns out, I don&’t have to . . . At our betrothal ball—where, quite by accident, I meet a beautiful young man who makes me wonder if perhaps there is something to love at first sight—I stumble upon Duke Stephano with a dagger in his chest. But who killed him? His late wives&’ families, his relatives, his mistress, his servants—half of Verona had motive. And when everyone around the Duke begins dying, disappearing, or descending into madness, I know I must uncover the killer . . . before death lies on me like an untimely frost. "A sharp, determined heroine, a clever historical mystery, sparkling wit, a unique setting, family drama and a dash of romance.&” – AMANDA QUICK, New York Times bestselling author of The Lady Has a Past
Nothing Less than Magic: Sneak Peek
by Stacy FinzBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!When a popular marriage counselor&’s own marriage falls apart, she&’s forced to question her methods—and discovers the magical ingredient she&’s been missing all along—in the dreamiest possible way . . .Just one year ago, Chelsea Knight was living the life she&’d always wanted. Marriage to the perfect guy, a thriving career, and a gorgeous condo overlooking San Francisco Bay. Then out of nowhere, her husband, Austin, left her. Ironic, because Chelsea fixes marriages for a living. In fact, she&’s famous for her techniques. Naturally, she&’s been using her expertise to win back her ex—and when he invites her for drinks, she&’s sure her work has finally paid off. Until he announces he&’s engaged.Devastated, Chelsea seeks refuge in the beloved small-town lake cabin she and Austin now take turns using. When she arrives, the streets are dazzlingly decked out for Halloween, the autumn leaves are exceptionally vibrant, and the locals are especially warm and welcoming. It&’s downright magical—and so is Knox Hart, a talented jack-of-all-trades who&’s fixing her roof. Chelsea is instantly drawn to him—and to the simplicity of country life. Slowly, she becomes immersed in the townspeople&’s problems and finds a sense of belonging—leading her to reevaluate her own path . . .But something about the idyllic hamlet—and Knox—seems too good to be true. A trick more than a treat. And when she ultimately learns the truth, her heart is shattered. Miraculously, Austin is there to mend it. It&’s everything she&’d hoped for. Or is it? On the cusp of making all her dreams come true, Chelsea must find the strength to make an impossible choice . . .
Follow the Stars Home: Sneak Peek
by Diane C. McPhailBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!A captivating reimagining of the intrepid woman who—8 months pregnant and with a toddler in tow—braved violent earthquakes and treacherous waters on the first steamboat voyage to conquer the Mississippi River and redefine America. The acclaimed author of The Seamstress of New Orleans brings to life Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt&’s defiant journey of 1811 in this lush, evocative biographical novel for fans of Paula McLain, Gill Paul, Allison Pataki, and stories about extraordinary yet little-known female adventurers…It&’s a journey that most deem an insane impossibility. Yet on October 20th, 1811, Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt—daughter of one of the architects of the United States Capitol—fearlessly boards the steamship New Orleans in Pittsburgh. Eight months pregnant and with a toddler in tow, Lydia is fiercely independent despite her youth. She&’s also accustomed to defying convention. Against her father&’s wishes, she married his much older business colleague, inventor Nicholas Roosevelt—builder of the New Orleans—and spent her honeymoon on a primitive flatboat. But the stakes for this trip are infinitely higher.If Nicholas&’s untried steamboat reaches New Orleans, it will serve as a profitable packet ship between that city and Natchez, proving the power of steam as it travels up and down the Mississippi. Success in this venture would revolutionize travel and trade, open the west to expansion, and secure the Roosevelts&’ future.Lydia had used her own architectural training to design the flatboat&’s interior, including a bedroom, sitting area, and fireplace. The steamship, however, dwarfs the canoes and flatboats on the river. And no amount of power or comfort could shield its passengers from risk. Lydia believes herself ready for all the dangers ahead—growing unrest among native people, disease or injury, and the turbulent Falls of the Ohio, a sixty-foot drop long believed impassable in such a large boat.But there are other challenges in store, impossible to predict as Lydia boards that fall day. Challenges which—if survived—will haunt and transform her, as surely as the journey will alter the course of a nation . . .
Flock (The Ravenhood #1)
by Kate StewartINCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE, CAN'T MISS BONUS SCENE BETWEEN CECELIA AND SEAN!Discover the first in Tiktok phenom Kate Stewart&’s internationally bestselling Ravenhood trilogy, a deliciously steamy, irresistibly edgy and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling that offers a thoroughly unique modern-day spin on the original brotherhood of morally gray bad boys – for fans of Lauren Asher and Ana Huang.Can you keep a secret? The one thing Cecelia Horner knows about her move to Triple Falls is, it&’ll be temporary. After one year working for her elusive father at his factory, he&’ll hand over the inheritance she needs to help her single mother. With that, Cecelia will leave the town, and everyone in it, behind forever. On her first day, she collides with her new supervisor, Sean. Enigmatic, charming, irresistible, Sean lures Cecelia into a new world of sex, lies, and alliances. Determined to make the most of her time in Triple Falls, Cecelia allows herself to blindly fall. But the more Cecelia is drawn in, the stronger her belief that Sean is keeping a secret. A secret that Dominic, Sean&’s best friend, and the darkest, most dangerous of his crew, is determined to keep Cecelia from uncovering. Cecelia discovers something else—a maelstrom of untapped desires within herself along with a powerful pull of first love. The more Cecelia becomes immersed in Sean and Dominic&’s perilous world, the more she starts to realize that the men she&’s trusted are hiding far more than she could have ever imagined. And the secret they&’re hiding just might be the thing to break her fall.
Exodus (The Ravenhood #2)
by Kate StewartFor fans of Lauren Asher, Penelope Douglas, and Ana Huang, the continuation of Tiktok phenom Kate Stewart&’s internationally bestselling Ravenhood trilogy, a deliciously steamy, irresistibly edgy and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling that offers a thoroughly unique modern-day spin on the original brotherhood of morally gray bad boys.Can you live a lie? It&’s a ghost town, this place that haunts me, the one that made me. It&’s clear to me that I&’ll never outgrow Triple Falls or outlive the time I spent here.I can still feel them all, my boys of summer.Even when I&’d sensed the danger, I gave in. I didn&’t heed a single warning. I let my sickness, my love, both rule and ruin me. I played my part, eyes wide open, tempting fate until it delivered. There was never going to be an escape.All of us are to blame for what happened. All of us serving our own sentences. We were careless and reckless, thinking our youth made us indestructible, exempt from our sins, and it cost us all.I&’m done pretending I didn&’t leave the largest part of me between these hills and valleys, between the sea of trees that hold my secrets.It&’s the reason I&’m back. To make peace with my fate. And if I can&’t grieve enough to cure myself in my time here, I&’ll remain sick. That will be my curse.But it&’s time to confess, to myself more so than any other, that I&’d hindered my chances because of the way I was built, and because of the men who built me.At this point, I just want to make peace with who I am, no matter what ending I get. Because I can no longer live a lie.
Perspectives on Barry Hannah
by Martyn BoneContributions by Melanie R. Benson, Thomas Ærvold, Bjerre, Martyn Bone, Mark S. Graybill, Richard E. Lee, Kenneth Millard, James B. Potts III, Scott Romine, Matthew Shipe, and Daniel E. WilliamsPerspectives on Barry Hannah is a collection of essays devoted to the work of the award-winning fiction writer Barry Hannah (1942–2010). The anthology features a broad range of critical approaches and covers the span of Hannah's career from Geronimo Rex (1972) to Yonder Stands Your Orphan (2001). The book also includes a previously unpublished interview with Hannah. The ten essays cover all of Hannah’s thirteen published books. The contributors give fresh perspectives on Hannah’s classic works (Airships and Ray), provide illuminating readings of important fiction that has received less critical attention (Night–Watchmen, Hey Jack!, and Never Die), and offer the first sustained criticism of Hannah’s acclaimed later fiction (Bats Out of Hell, High Lonesome, and Yonder Stands Your Orphan). As Martyn Bone explains in his introduction, the essays—though varied in approach and style—consistently hone in on the recurrent themes that characterize Hannah’s career: his relationship to postmodernism; his interrogation of traditional ideas of masculinity and heroism; his complex engagement with southern history, literature, and culture; and his growing concern with spirituality and morality. The essays in Perspectives on Barry Hannah make connections between Hannah’s work and that of several prominent modern and postmodern authors, including William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Allen Tate, John Irving, J. M. Coetzee, and Cormac McCarthy. Contributors also consider Hannah’s fiction in relation to non-literary cultural forms such as sports, film, and popular music. Ultimately, Perspectives on Barry Hannah affirms Hannah’s status as a leading figure in contemporary American literature.
Poe: Beyond Gothicism (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography)
by James M. HutchissonEdgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American original—a luminous literary theorist, an erratic genius, and an analyst par excellence of human obsession and compulsion. The scope of his literary achievements and the dramatic character of Poe’s life have drawn readers and critics to him in droves. And yet, upon his death, one obituary penned by a literary enemy in the New York Daily Tribune cascaded into a lasting stain on Poe’s character, leaving a historic misunderstanding. Many remember Poe as a difficult, self-pitying, troubled drunkard often incapable of caring for himself. Poe reclaims the Baltimore and Virginia writer’s reputation and power, retracing Poe’s life and career. Biographer and critic James M. Hutchisson captures the boisterous worlds of literary New York and Philadelphia in the 1800s to understand why Poe wrote the way he did and why his achievement was so important to American literature. The biography presents a critical overview of Poe’s major works and his main themes, techniques, and imaginative preoccupations. This portrait of the writer emphasizes Poe’s southern identity; his existence as a workaday journalist in the burgeoning magazine era; his authority as a literary critic and cultural arbiter; his courtly demeanor and sense of social propriety; his advocacy of women writers; his adaptation of art forms as diverse as the so-called “gutter press” and the haunting rhythms of African American spirituals; his borrowing of imagery from such popular social movements as temperance and freemasonry; and his far-reaching, posthumous influence.