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Canyons
by P. D. CacekPicture this: you're riding the bus home from work, with the very first newspaper article every published under your byline clutched in your hot little hand, when a coked-up idiot attempts to hold up everyone on the bus. He takes a dislike to you and is about to slice you open when a large, gorgeously hairy man attacks him and saves your life. Only your rescuer is not a man, but a giant wolf who leaves a bloody pawprint on your newspaper, all over your precious byline . . . If you're an intrepid reporter, you don't panic. You run for the newsroom to get a photo of the pawprint before it disappears . . . because the paper you work for thrives on stories of alien invasions and Elvis sightings and Bigfoot's baby, and this, unlike all of those stories, this is real. Of course, it's not that simple. The highly civilized Denver werewolves don't want anyone to know of their existence, not even beautiful young reporters who make Lucas, the leader of the pack, think lustful thoughts. But Lucas and his pack have a much bigger problem to deal with: there's another were-pack hunting in their territory--and being messy about it. If the police solve any of those brutal, apparently random, murders, Denver's more patrician lycanthropes may wind up in big trouble. The last thing they need is an eager-beaver reporter on their trail, especially one who is falling in love with Lucas.Canyons is a terrific novel of horror, humor, sex, and shapechanging, written by a rising star of the genre.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Drop Dead (Paul Turner Mysteries)
by Mark Richard ZubroWhen male supermodel Cullom Furyk plummets to his death from the top of a major downtown hotel, gay Chicago Police Detective Paul Turner and his partner, Detective Buck Fenwick, are called to find out what actually happened. One witness claims that Furyk was pushed to his death, and someone involved in Furyk's tumultuous personal or professional life may have played a role in the mysterious incident. Will Turner and Fenwick be able to determine the killer before someone gets away with murder?]Find out, in Mark Richard Zubro's hilarious and action-packed mystery Drop Dead."A quick, neat read featuring fast-breaking developments, cinematic pacing, and a TV movie feel." - Booklist
Cottonwood Creek (Home on the Ranch #10)
by Margot DaltonHOME ON THE RANCHHe's in her bad books.Someone's been skimming profits from Clay Alderson's ranching operation, and now the government has sent an auditor to check the books. The very attractive Ms. J. C. McKenna is all business. She's prepared to stay at his ranch for as long as the job takes, although it's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him-an attraction he seems to feel, too. But she's determined to keep their relationship professional.Unfortunately, her professional opinion of Clay is that he's the prime suspect.
The Lady and Alex Payton
by Nikki BenjaminThe bad boy was back....KIDNAPPED...Kari Gray had often dreamed that she'd see Alex again. In the ten years since he had walked out on her, she'd been tormented by memories, by questions without answers. Now, suddenly, Alex was back, but it was not the romantic reunion she'd fantasized. Her first love was holding her captive.Alex Payton had a job to do. Kidnapping was not the best way to do it, but it was all he could think of to keep Kari from marrying Brandon Selby, a man hiding murderous secrets. Alex's first and only priority was keeping Kari safe. That meant keeping a level head and his heart under cover. Unearthing the past would surely destroy them both....
Mourners (Nameless Detective Novels)
by Bill Pronzini"Nameless" had seen enough death in his years; spending his time watching someone drive to several funerals a day, funerals for people he didn't know, was more than he could take. And he had a non-professional problem of his own: his relationship with his wife, Kerry, had hit a wall and nothing he did got him over it and to the other side. There was one possibility, one thing he'd done (or not done), but knowing that didn't seem to help…Also not helping was the mood in the office. Tamara had something eating at her and Jake…well, Jake needed a case so he could stop thinking about what was happening with his son. It was a mournful time for everyone.Then the bits and pieces began to fall into place: The funerals James Troxell was attending were all for women who had died violently. Was he responsible? One woman thought so, thought Troxell had killed her sister, and her insistence was becoming a problem.Too many deaths, too many roads leading nowhere, too many crimes and secrets and fears were coming together as heavy as the fog rolling over the Bay. Too many answers were needed before there'd be sunshine again for anyone and the mourning could stop.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Living With the Enemy
by Laura MartinFiancé or foe?When Lucy Harper reluctantly agreed to use writer Alex Darcy's villa in Majorca to get over her late husband, she had one condition-that the host would keep well out of her way. But Alex had other ideas. Assuming the role of a guardian angel, he helped Lucy out of her despair-and into his bed....And, it seemed, into his trap. For Alex hid a secret-a secret that, when she finally did learn the shocking truth, made Lucy wonder if she had been living with the enemy all along!
The Bride's Secret
by Helen BrooksShould she confess to her husband?Marianne had been thrilled when Hudson de Sance proposed. But could she really go ahead with the wedding? She was being blackmailed, and the only solution seemed to be disappearing from Hudson's life....Only, Hudson had found her, and he was still determined to make Marianne his wife. But now he was driven by revenge, not love! Marianne longed to marry him-but what would happen when Hudson discovered his bride's secret?
Satan's Pony: A Mystery (Jo Banks Mysteries)
by Robin HathawayHathaway's likeable young doctor, Jo Banks, is solidly ensconced as "house doctor" to a group of motels in the New Jersey countryside. Then one day the motel where Jo is living and where she has her office is suddenly over run by a loud group of motorcyclists. When one of the riders is murdered, suspicion falls on Dr. Jo's landlord's son, who turned up after having been presumed either to have permanently gone AWOL or to be lost in battle in Vietnam. Trying to help her friends, and prove that the man is innocent, Jo takes on a lot more than she may be able to handle.
Secret Story
by Ramsey CampbellYou're an underpaid civil servant who dreams of chucking it all to become a famous author. You live with your overbearing mother who always seems to interrupt when you're writing a key scene. Who always wants to know why you haven't brought home a nice girl.What you really are is a writer. A brilliant one, too, though like any writer, you sometimes have a dry spell. Your imagination is dark, your inspiration the terrible things that can happen to a young woman traveling alone . . . .Suddenly, success! You win a magazine contest—first prize is publication for your terrifying short story about a horrible murder on an underground train. A director wants to make a movie of your award-winning story and wants your input on the script. A pretty young journalist seems to be taking a personal interest in you and your career.Except.The family of a girl murdered on the underground threatens to sue you and the magazine for glorifying the grisly details of their daughter's death, despite your insistence that you didn't read the news coverage of the murder. The magazine asks you to supply a different story.The film director wants you to make a few changes in your story. Especially with the lawsuit hanging over everyone's head.The journalist's interest turns out to merely be professional.You've been fired.And, worst of all, your imagination has run dry. You don't have another story in you.You'll just have to kill someone new . . .At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Convenient Bride
by Angela WellsTwo weeks to find a wife!Getting married was the last thing Luc Benchard wanted to do. But if he didn't marry before his thirty-third birthday, just two weeks away, he stood to lose a fortune....Aphra Grantly was single, and already living in Luc's family home! She would make a perfect convenient bride-and, in theory, the idea wasn't altogether unattractive to Aphra. After all, it would allow her to stay in the house she loved. But when Aphra found herself on honeymoon with the most desirable man she'd ever met, she knew she was in real danger of falling in love with her own temporary husband. Which wasn't very convenient at all!
Oliver Loving: A Novel
by Stefan Merrill Block"A dazzling novel about love, loss, and the mysteries of the mind." — David Ebershoff, Bestselling author of The Danish Girl and The 19th Wife"A breathtaking tale of tragedy and redemption... A triumph" — PeopleA family in crisis, a town torn apart, and the boy who holds the secret has been cocooned in a coma for ten years.One warm, West Texas November night, a shy boy named Oliver Loving joins his classmates at Bliss County Day School’s annual dance, hoping for a glimpse of the object of his unrequited affections, an enigmatic Junior named Rebekkah Sterling. But as the music plays, a troubled young man sneaks in through the school’s back door. The dire choices this man makes that evening —and the unspoken story he carries— will tear the town of Bliss, Texas apart. Nearly ten years later, Oliver Loving still lies wordless and paralyzed at Crockett State Assisted Care Facility, the fate of his mind unclear. Orbiting the stillpoint of Oliver’s hospital bed is a family transformed: Oliver’s mother, Eve, who keeps desperate vigil; Oliver’s brother, Charlie, who has fled for New York City only to discover he cannot escape the gravity of his shattered family; Oliver’s father, Jed, who tries to erase his memories with bourbon. And then there is Rebekkah Sterling, Oliver’s teenage love, who left Texas long ago and still refuses to speak about her own part in that tragic night. When a new medical test promises a key to unlock Oliver’s trapped mind, the town’s unanswered questions resurface with new urgency, as Oliver’s doctors and his family fight for a way for Oliver to finally communicate— and so also to tell the truth of what really happened that fateful night.A moving meditation on the transformative power of grief and love, a slyly affectionate look at the idiosyncrasies of family, and an emotionally-charged page-turner, Stefan Merill Block's Oliver Loving is an extraordinarily original novel that ventures into the unknowable and returns with the most fundamental truths.
Secret Dad
by Raye MorganSECRET MARRIAGE?She called herself "Charlie Smith," and only Denver McCaine remembered her as Adrianna Charlyne Chandler. But Charlie was no longer the aloof-but-beautiful heiress a rugged mercenary like him could only dream about. Now she was a struggling single mom who'd run from the husband her wealthy family had chosen for her. And her new life was wonderful-until her family found her....The only way Charlie could keep her happy home was if she pretended to be Denver's wife. But her son secretly longed to make Denver his real dad. And soon Charlie wondered how much tender loving protection she could take before dreams of happily-ever-after took hold of her wistful heart....
The Reluctant Groom
by Emma RichmondMission: marriage!Abby Hunter wasn't very experienced at the flirting game. She was probably the only twenty-eight-year-old virgin in the history of the planet! But she didn't want to be. Especially after she'd met sexy tycoon Sam Turner.He was a walking temptation-and he'd made her an offer she knew she should refuse. Sam Turner didn't believe in love or marriage; all he'd offered Abby was a temporary affair-no strings attached! Could she ever persuade this reluctant groom to take a chance on love?
The Paperwhite Narcissus (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries)
by Cynthia RiggsIn this fifth book in the Victoria Trumbull series, the ninety-two-year-old sleuth finds herself embroiled in a series of murders after she is fired from her job as West Tisbury correspondent for The Island Enquirer (the editor claims the newspaper needs a younger look).Victoria, determined to show that age is no barrier to news papering, immediately throws her weight behind The Grackle, intent on turning the two-page West Tisbury newsletter into a formidable competitor of the Enquirer. And it looks as though she will.In the meantime, the Enquirer's narcissistic editor has been receiving a series of obituaries, each naming him as the deceased. He would dismiss them as a sick joke, but the obituaries follow the actual deaths of people close to him. Rather than going to the police, he grudgingly rehires Victoria to uncover the identity of the obituary writer. Victoria knows almost everybody on the Island, and she may be the only person who can solve the mystery before the editor needs a genuine obituary of his own.In The Paperwhite Narcissus, as in the four previous books in the series, Cynthia Riggs explores the rich and varied setting of Martha's Vineyard in a way that only a native Islander can. The story glides from Wasque, the desolate southeast corner of Chappaquiddick, to the Coast Guard boat ramp in Menemsha; from the elegantly maintained Captains' houses in Edgartown to the wild Atlantic Ocean beach at Quansoo.A delightfully cozy read, steeped in rich characters and a sense of place, this latest Victoria Trumbull mystery is sure to charm long-time fans and first-time readers.
When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests
by Leana Wen Joshua KosowskyIn this examination of the doctor-patient relationship, Drs. Wen and Kosowsky argue that diagnosis, once the cornerstone of medicine, is fast becoming a lost art, with grave consequences. Using real-life stories of cookbook-diagnoses-gone-bad, the doctors illustrate how active patient participation can prevent these mistakes. Wen and Kosowsky offer tangible follow-up questions patients can easily incorporate into every doctor's visit to avoid counterproductive and even potentially harmful tests. In the pursuit for the best medical care available, readers can't afford to miss out on these inside-tips and more:- How to deal with a doctor who seems too busy to listen to you- 8-Pillars to a Better Diagnosis- How to tell the whole story of your illness- Learning test risks and evaluating whether they're worth it- How to get a working diagnosis at the end of every doctor's visitBy empowering patients to engage with their doctors as partners in their diagnosis, When Doctors Don't Listen is an essential guide that enables patients to speak up and take back control of their health care.
The Rotary Club Murder Mystery (A Harriet Bushrow Borderville Mystery)
by Graham LandrumFrom Graham Landrum, the author of The Famous DAR Murder Mystery and The Garden Club Mystery, The Rotary Club Murder Mystery is another stellar cozy mystery case for senior sleuth Harriet Bushrow. When a district governor is found dead, octogenarian Harriet and the local rotary club suspect foul play and investigate.
Sleeping Beauty
by Jane Donnelly"Who are you behind that Mona Lisa calm?"It was a strange question for Rafe Drayford to ask. Caroline's future was mapped out for her and she had been happy with it: marriage to Christopher, the man she loved and respected, followed by a lifetime of placid contentment.Everything seemed to be going according to plan until Rafe turned up. Suddenly all of Caroline's dreams seemed rather empty...empty without Rafe, that is.
Outback Bride
by Jessica Hart"Are you going to marry me-yes or no?"Matthew Standish-or Mal to his friends-arrived back into Copper's life with a marriage proposal that sounded just about as romantic as sheepshearing! But then, the situation required practical solutions: Mal needed a mother for his young daughter and a housekeeper for Birraminda. So what was Cooper's answer to be?Copper hadn't ever been able to forget Mal, but she wasn't the same girl he'd known seven years ago. In fact, she had a very practical business proposition of her own....
Blackthorne
by Ruth LanganA World of Darkness and Mystery...That was what Olivia St. John discovered when she arrived at Blackthorne to serve as governess. But she was determined to uncover the secrets that haunted the estate of Lord Quenton Stamford, and bring the enigmatic nobleman out of his self-imposed gloom.Quenton Stamford had vowed that he would never trust a woman again. Until Olivia St. John came into his life. Her determination to overcome her own hardships had woken him from a long and lonely nightmare. But could he ever follow her example and learn to live-and love-again?
Rachel's Child
by Jennifer TaylorHer lie came back to haunt her...Ten years ago Rachel and Stephen had had an affair-and the result was little Jamie. For reasons of her own, Rachel had told Stephen that Jamie was someone else's child. But when Rachel finally admitted Stephen was the father, he wouldn't believe her. He was convinced Rachel was a conniving, scheming woman who would go to any lengths to get what she wanted-and she appeared to want Stephen. Perhaps it wasn't a case of what Rachel wanted at all, but what Jamie needed-a dad!Jennifer Taylor "is sure to touch each and every heart in a unique but fierce way."-Affaire de Coeur
A Marriage Worth Keeping
by Kate DentonFor better, for worse...So much for their wedding vows! Leslie Campbell had had enough of her husband, Hugh, putting his career before their marriage, and had left. Now she was back in Texas, with no money and nowhere to live. There was only one person she could turn to-Hugh!But Hugh wanted to give their marriage a second chance...so he offered a solution to Leslie's problems-she could move back in with him! Suddenly Leslie found herself fighting her attraction for Hugh-but with emotions running high, temptation resulted in a night of passion...and passion made a baby! Could it be that this was a marriage worth keeping after all?
The Science of Shakespeare: A New Look at the Playwright's Universe
by Dan FalkWilliam Shakespeare lived at a remarkable time—a period we now recognize as the first phase of the Scientific Revolution. New ideas were transforming Western thought, the medieval was giving way to the modern, and the work of a few key figures hinted at the brave new world to come: the methodical and rational Galileo, the skeptical Montaigne, and—as Falk convincingly argues—Shakespeare, who observed human nature just as intently as the astronomers who studied the night sky.In The Science of Shakespeare, we meet a colorful cast of Renaissance thinkers, including Thomas Digges, who published the first English account of the "new astronomy" and lived in the same neighborhood as Shakespeare; Thomas Harriot—"England's Galileo"—who aimed a telescope at the night sky months ahead of his Italian counterpart; and Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, whose observatory-castle stood within sight of Elsinore, chosen by Shakespeare as the setting for Hamlet—and whose family crest happened to include the names "Rosencrans" and "Guildensteren." And then there's Galileo himself: As Falk shows, his telescopic observations may have influenced one of Shakespeare's final works.Dan Falk's The Science of Shakespeare explores the connections between the famous playwright and the beginnings of the Scientific Revolution—and how, together, they changed the world forever.
Home-Coming
by Margaret BarkerThe boy she remembered was now very much a man.After her divorce, Dr. Alice Broughton was thrilled to return to Ceres, the Greek island where she'd spent holidays at her grandmother's house. Then she had adored Nick Kalodoukas, the big brother she'd never had.Now Nick was to be her boss, and they met as adult strangers. She caught glimpses of the closeness they'd shared, but something was holding Nick back-and before she broke through the barrier Alice needed to be sure of what she wanted from him....
Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films
by Matthew Field Ajay Chowdhury George LazenbyFor over 50 years, Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile British film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary James Bond series. Latterly, this family run business has been crowned with box office gold and recognised by motion picture academies around the world. However, it has not always been plain sailing. Changing financial regimes forced 007 to relocate to France and Mexico; changing fashions and politics led to box office disappointments; and changing studio regimes and business disputes all but killed the franchise. And the rise of competing action heroes has constantly questioned Bond’s place in popular culture. But against all odds the filmmakers continue to wring new life from the series, and 2012’s Skyfall saw both huge critical and commercial success, crowning 007 as the undisputed king of the action genre. Some Kind of Hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early ‘60s right through to the present day, and draws on hundreds of unpublished interviews with the cast and crew of this iconic series.
Doc Holliday (Gunfighter Chronicles)
by Matt BraunDoc HolidayMatt Braun He came from the American South, a gentleman by breeding, a dentist by training, a gambler by vocation. But as Dr. John H. Holliday, a man fleeing his tragic past, drifted across the West, living among some of the roughest men on the frontier, word spread quickly he never walked away from a fight, and he never drew too late.Now, from Dodge City to Denver and Cheyenne, from boomtown to sinkholes, "Doc" Holliday was driven by the demons of his past, a skilled gambler and a seasoned mankiller--his name was known and feared long before the O.K. Corral. The story of a man who spoke softly and carried a lightning gun, Doc Holliday is Matt Braun's extraordinary chronicle of the West's most complex and legendary figure.