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Greek’s Shotgun Wedding (The Diamandis Heirs #1)
by Lynne GrahamGreek’s Shotgun Wedding is a one-night pregnancy, marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham. Marry him? Her pregnancy dilemma! Beautiful women usually fall at Greek billionaire Jace Diamandis&’s feet. But diamonds and champagne fail to impress veterinary surgeon Gigi Campbell. So Jace&’s legendary Diamandis charm works overtime to persuade Gigi into one unforgettable date aboard his luxury yacht. Sensible Gigi warily disregards Jace&’s playboy reputation, until she discovers how susceptible she is to his potent alpha magnetism. Now she faces the repercussions of surrendering to risky temptation. She&’s expecting—and powerless to resist as Jace ruthlessly brokers a deal—to claim Gigi as his pregnant bride!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all The Diamandis Heirs books: Book 1: Greek’s Shotgun WeddingBook 2: Greek's One-Night Babies
Family of Three Under the Tree (Wyckford General Hospital #4)
by Traci DouglassCan two research partners heal from their past hurts and find a family in time for Christmas? Find out in the final installment of the Wyckford General Hospital series by Traci Douglass. AN UNEXPECTED GIFT IN THEIR STOCKING Radiologist Riley isn&’t interested in romance. After an accident left her in a wheelchair, she&’ll prove she doesn&’t need anyone&’s help—especially neurosurgeon Sam&’s. But despite his being infuriatingly gorgeous, she can&’t knock her new research partner&’s commitment to their study. Single dad Sam&’s still fighting his grief and is hell-bent on curing the disease that stole his wife. Yet he can&’t stop thinking about Riley…or the way his little girl lights up around her. With their undeniable attraction growing, could a family of three top their Christmas lists?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Wyckford General Hospital Book 1: Single Dad's Unexpected ReunionBook 2: An ER Nurse to Redeem HimBook 3: Her Forbidden FirefighterBook 4: Family of Three Under the Tree
Nurse's New Year with the Billionaire
by Karin BaineA nurse&’s fresh start takes an unexpected turn when she&’s swept into a fling with a billionaire doctor who just so happens to be her new patient&’s grandson. Read more in Karin Baine&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance! AN EXPLOSIVE ENCOUNTER! Nurse Jo is facing the New Year with nothing; no boyfriend, no business, no home. So when she&’s offered a role caring for the matriarch of an obscenely wealthy family—on a private island!—it&’s just the escape she needs. Being tempted by her patient&’s outrageously attractive grandson is not! Billionaire Dr. Taylor doesn&’t trust easily, and Jo is no exception. Yet, as they work together, mutual respect—and desire!—blossoms, quickly leading to a steamy fling. But when the clock strikes midnight, will the fireworks between them fizzle out as planned…or flame brighter than ever?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
His Highness's Hidden Heir
by Dani CollinsAn accidental pregnancy, marriage of convenience, royal romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins. A shotgun wedding… at the palace altar! Former wild-child actress Lexi&’s mission to reclaim her career at a gala is thwarted when she&’s found by her stalker. Sending her straight into the protective arms of irresistible Prince Magnus! They succumb to a single night of scalding pleasure... When a positive pregnancy test changes Lexi&’s plans, she knows Magnus can&’t be tied to her scandalous reputation, however safe he made her feel. But after Magnus discovers her secret, his coldly pragmatic solution blindsides her. And newlywed princess Lexi is left wondering if her royal husband even remembers their explosive encounter…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Resisting the Single Dad Surgeon
by Louisa HeatonA close call with the paparazzi leaves a nurse with no choice but to hide out with the very same single dad celebrity surgeon she was photographed with in Louisa Heaton&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance. RUNNING FROM THE LIMELIGHT… Nurse Isla is starting over. She&’s relocated to the city and has a new job—nothing can distract her. That is, until she meets single dad and handsome celebrity surgeon Gabe! Working with the widower wouldn&’t normally be an issue, but when they share an almost intimate moment and it&’s publicized, the press relentlessly pursues Isla&’s identity. Now, to protect herself, she has no choice but to move in with Gabe and his adorable daughter. Resisting each other soon becomes impossible, but after everything they&’ve been through, can they move on and build a life—together?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Brooding Vet for the Wallflower
by Sue MacKayTwo vets struggle to forget the passionate kiss they once shared when, months later, fate throws them back together as colleagues in Sue MacKay&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance. ONE STOLEN MOMENT…TO A LIFETIME? Beautiful vet Kate has feared rejection since a tragic incident left her scarred. Only, when she meets brooding Finn at a party, they share a spontaneous, passionate kiss that leaves her reeling. Which makes his equally sudden exit all the more devastating. Until months later, guarded Finn arrives to work at Kate&’s practice! In such close quarters, Finn knows he has to make it clear why he can&’t commit his heart. But with that spark still sizzling between them, remaining just friends isn&’t an option…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
The Lady's Snowbound Scandal
by Paulia BelgadoA passionate Victorian romance to warm you up this winter! A spinster, a scrooge …and only one bed! American industrialist Elliot has a plan to ensure his sisters will marry well—find a London society wife to elevate the family name! What&’s not part of his plan is falling for the shy spinster who has no intention of marrying at all… Lady Georgina believes Elliot to be a heartless scrooge! Still, she needs his help to save her beloved orphanage in time for Christmas. So, in exchange, she offers to help him find a respectable wife. But when they&’re scandalously snowed in at a coaching inn, their simmering attraction has no place to hide…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
by Naomi WoodFor fans of American Housewife and the work of Lily King, a provocative, razor-sharp, and riotously entertaining story collection exploring the dark side of family and femininity.CONTAINS “COMORBIDITIES,” WINNER OF THE BBC SHORT STORY PRIZEIn my life, I had always been a good woman; controlling what it was that I wanted. But recently, I had started to notice my bad energy, and I began to follow it, wondering where it would take me . . .A woman has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working mothers. A couple find some long-overdue time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. An ex-wife deliberately causes conflict at her ex-husband’s wedding.This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things illuminates the lives of malicious, subversive, and untamed women. Exploring failed sisterhood, dubious parenting, and the dark side of modern love, this powerful and funny collection exposes how society wants women to behave, and shows what happens when they refuse.
Betty Crocker Found Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes Worth Sharing
by Betty CrockerFrom Betty Crocker, the brand beloved by generations of Americans, a carefully curated treasure trove of more than 100 favorite vintage recipes found in the Betty Crocker archives, dusted off and so delicious you’ll love them on today’s table. Over the last century, Betty Crocker has created thousands of well-tested, wonderful recipes, some especially that spark fond memories today, whether they were made by a grandparent, served at holiday meals, or were part of a trend of the time. In Betty Crocker Found Recipes, you’ll find these rediscovered vintage but timeless favorites. Some of these rare recipes were most frequently requested by lifelong Betty Crocker fans, which you'll see in the Found Lost Recipe features throughout the book. Others are ones that rose to the top of the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens recipe boxes over the years. And, during the search for favorite recipes to be included in this book, Betty Crocker fans shared stories of favorite recipes they’ve lost and couldn’t find—so the Betty Crocker Kitchens recreated them for the Recreated Lost Recipes features, along with the fans’ heartwarming memories behind them.The comprehensive chapters are organized by occasion and course, from Holiday Celebrations, Memorable Main Dishes, and Warm from the Oven Breads, to Irresistible Cookies & Bars, and Better than Ever Desserts, and the specially curated recipes include nostalgic favorites like:Eggnog French Toast Strata with Cranberry SyrupHush Puppy–Fried ChickenBeef BurgundyCoconut Chicken with ChutneyParmesan Bread BowlsChocolate Buttermallow CakePeachy Custard SquaresOatmeal Refrigerator CookiesStrawberry-Raspberry FoolBetty Crocker Found Recipes shares these timeless, rediscovered recipes, with full nutritional information, for the next generation of home cooks and bakers to enjoy for years to come. These tasty dishes are lost no more!
The Poppy War Collector's Edition: A Novel (The Poppy War #1)
by R. F KuangFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, collector’s edition of R. F. Kuang’s debut novel, The Poppy War. Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the story of orphaned Rin’s rise to power gets a fresh look with black-and-white interior art by JungShan throughout.When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard—the most elite military school in Nikan—was even more surprising.But surprises aren’t always good.Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power—an aptitude for the nearly mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive—and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school.For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . .Rin’s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.
The Icon and the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America
by Stephanie GortonA riveting history about the little-known rivalry between Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett that profoundly shaped reproductive rights in AmericaIn the 1910s, as the birth control movement was born, two leaders emerged: Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett. While Sanger would go on to found Planned Parenthood, Dennett’s name has largely faded from public knowledge. Each held a radically different vision for what reproductive autonomy and birth control access should look like in America.Few are aware of the fierce personal and political rivalry that played out between Sanger and Dennett over decades—a battle that had a profound impact on the lives of American women. Meticulously researched and vividly drawn, The Icon and the Idealist reveals how and why these two women came to activism, the origins of the clash between them, and the ways in which their missteps and breakthroughs have reverberated across American society for generations.With deep archival scope and rigorous execution, Stephanie Gorton weaves together a personal narrative of two fascinating women and the political history of a country rocked by changing social norms, the Depression, and a fervor for eugenics. Refusing to shy away from the enmeshed struggles of race, class, and gender, Gorton has made a sweeping examination of every force that has come in the way of women’s reproductive freedom.Brimming with insight and compelling portraits of women’s struggles throughout the twentieth century, The Icon and the Idealist is a comprehensive history of a radical cultural movement.
Under His Wings: How Faith on the Front Lines Has Protected American Troops
by Emily CompagnoIn this celebration of faith and freedom, Fox News Co-Host Emily Compagno shares first person accounts that show the profound role belief in God has played in the lives of U.S. military servicemembers as they served in combat from World War I to today—commemorating the courage, camaraderie, spirit, and sacrifice of America’s heroes.In this moving and evocative collection, Emily Compagno explores the enduring role faith has played in the lives of American soldiers during wartime. Descending from a long line of respected Navy and US Army veterans, Compagno offers unique insight into the importance of faith during times of hardship. She shares stories from generations of servicemen along with her own experience visiting American troops in Iraq and Kuwait when she was a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders.From World War I to current conflicts in the Middle East, Under His Wings blends the historical with the personal, featuring first-hand accounts from veterans whose religious beliefs emboldened them to persevere as they faced their own mortality on the fields of battle.Each chapter is highlighted by a range of fascinating stories, including celebrity visits to the frontlines with the USO—from Marilyn Monroe to President Ronald Reagan—, as well as heartfelt letters between soldiers and their loved ones and treasured family photographs.Following the massive success of Modern Warriors, Faith Still Moves Mountains, and All American Christmas, this moving Fox News book is both an homage to the spirit of prayer and a heartfelt thank-you to our troops. Sure to become a treasured keepsake, Under His Wings is an inspiring reminder of the power of faith that will uplift the spirit through the holidays and beyond, for years to come.
How to Grow Your Small Business \ Cómo hacer crecer tu negocio (Sp. ed.): Un plan de 6 pasos para que tu pequeña empresa tome vuelo
by Donald Miller«Si buscabas un plan sencillo y probado para hacer crecer tu negocio, ahora lo tienes en tus manos». —LEWIS HOWES, autor de La escuela de la grandezaBestseller del Wall Street Journal.Dirigir un negocio suele alejarse mucho de lo que nos imaginamos al emprender. Creemos que lo más difícil es dar el primer paso y empezar a vender, pero nadie nos advierte que la mayoría de las pequeñas empresas quiebra por no saber gestionar ese crecimiento. Si tu negocio te pide a gritos un plan para crecer de manera segura y confiable, pero no sabes por dónde comenzar, llegaste al lugar indicado.Cómo hacer crecer tu negocio es un sencillo manual de 6 pasos que te ayudará a profesionalizar tu operación y aumentar tus ganancias e ingresos, sin importar el tipo o el tamaño de tu compañía. Diseñado y probado por el exitoso empresario y autor bestseller Donald Miller, este novedoso sistema hará que tu empresa tome vuelo, y que tú ganes dinero, tranquilidad y tiempo para dedicarte a lo que realmente te gusta.Aquí aprenderás sobre:Liderazgo: cómo crear y ejecutar un plan de crecimiento fácil y confiable.Marketing: cómo atraer, expandir y mantener tu base creciente de clientes ideales.Ventas: cómo dejar de vender e invitar a los clientes a formar parte de una historia.Optimización del producto: tácticas para identificar áreas en las que puedes aumentar la capacidad para servir mejor a tu mercado.Operaciones: la mejor manera de estructurar tu negocio es maximizar tus habilidades y delegar las áreas que deben ser manejadas por otra persona.Flujo de caja: cómo gestionar el dinero que ingresa para que este crezca en lugar de desaparecer misteriosamente.Entonces, ¿estás listo para despegar?———“If you're looking for an easier, proven plan to grow your business, you've found it." —Lewis Howes, author of the New York Times bestseller, The School of GreatnessA Wall Street Journal Bestseller.Running a business often turns out to be very different from what we imagine when we first start out. We think the hardest part is taking that first step and igniting sales. However, everybody forgets to mention that most small businesses fail because they don’t know how to manage growth. If your small business pleads for a plan to grow safely and reliably, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.How to Grow Your Business is a simple 6-step guide that will help you professionalize your operations and increase your profits and revenue, no matter the type or size of your company. Designed and tested by successful entrepreneur and bestselling author Donald Miller, this innovative system will help your business take off, while you gain money, peace of mind, and time to focus on what you truly love. So, are you ready to take off?
The Sound of Us
by Sarah CastilleA Star is Born meets Good Girl Complex in this angsty, deeply emotional, heated romance perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover.Broken hearts and hidden pasts collide in a symphony of passion and redemption.Skye Jordan thought she had it all figured out. Eighteen months ago, she was in college and dreaming of a basketball career. But in a split second her world fell apart. Now she’s back at Havencrest U, broke and desperate. She has no use for sexy, bad boy musicians who kiss her senseless. . . until she lands an internship at the radio station where he works.DJ Dante Romano has lost every person close to his heart. All he has is his music. Consumed by guilt and driven by vengeance, he has no time for love, and yet the fiery new intern who shares his passion and feels his pain tempts him like no other. For Dante, Skye is off limits. And yet from the moment he meets her, he can’t turn away.Soon their scorching attraction develops into something deeper. Together they could make beautiful music, but will their untold secrets force them apart?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words
by Michael OwenThe man behind some of the most memorable lyrics in the Great American Songbook steps from behind his brother’s shadow. The first lyricist to win the Pulitzer Prize, Ira Gershwin (1896–1983) has been hailed as one of the masters of the Great American Songbook, a period which covers songs written largely for Broadway and Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. Now, in the first full-length biography devoted to his life, Michael Owen brings Ira out at last from the long shadow cast by his younger and more famous brother George. Drawing on extensive archival sources and often using Ira’s own words, Owen has crafted a rich portrait of the modest man who penned the words to many of America’s best-loved songs, like “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me.” These fruits of Ira’s lyric genius sprang from the simplest of seeds: a hand-drawn weekly created for a cousin, an amateur newspaper co-written with friend and future lyricist Yip Harburg, columns in the school papers at Townsend Harris High School and, later, City College of New York. The details of his early literary efforts demonstrate both his developing ambition and the early signs of his talent. But while the road to becoming a successful lyricist was neither short nor smooth, it did lead Ira to the greatest creative partnership of his life. George and Ira Gershwin collaborated on a string of hit Broadway shows in the 1920s and 1930s that resulted in popular and financial success and spawned a long string of songs that have become classics. Owen offers fascinating glimpses of their creative process, drawing on Ira’s diaries and other contemporary sources, as well as the close relationship between the two brothers. Hollywood soon beckons and the brothers head west to California to work in the movie business. Greater fame and fortune seem right around the corner. George Gershwin died in a Los Angeles hospital in July 1937. He was only 38 years old. His death marked a stark dividing line in Ira’s life, and from that point on much of his time and energy was devoted to the management of his brother’s estate and the care of his legacy. Accustomed to living in his brother’s shadow, it now threatened to overwhelm him. He worked to balance all the administrative tasks with a new series of collaborations with composers like Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Harry Warren, and Harold Arlen. Ira’s last Broadway work was in 1946, and several films and a book project—a collection of his lyrics with the stories behind them—occupied his later years along with the ongoing management of George’s affairs. Ira Gershwin’s work with George left an enduring mark on American culture, as recognized by the Library of Congress in 2007 when it established the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, which has been awarded to artists like Paul Simon, Carole King, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, and Elton John. In Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words, Michael Owen brings the publicity shy lyricist into the spotlight he deserves.
American Bulk: Essays on Excess
by Emily MesterRaised with hoarding and compulsive shopping, Emily Mester is caught in between. What happens when consumption begins to consume you back? In a series of deeply personal essays, Mester explores how the things we buy, eat, amass, and discard become an intimate part of our lives. We guiltily watch Amazon boxes pile up on the porch, wade through endless reviews to find the perfect product, and crave the comforting indulgence of a chain restaurant. With humor and sharp intellect, Mester reflects on the joys and anxieties of Costco trips, how a seasonal stint at Ulta Beauty taught her the insidious art of the sale, and what it means to get “mall sad.” In a nuanced examination of diet culture and fatness, Mester recounts her teenage summer at fat camp and the unexpected liberation she finds there. Finally, she ventures to Storm Lake, Iowa, to reckon with her grandmother’s abandoned hoard, excavating the dysfunction that lies at the heart of her family’s obsession with stuff. American Bulk introduces readers to a striking new literary talent from the American heartland, one who dares to ask us to regard consumption not with guilt but with grace and empathy.
On the Calculation of Volume (Book II)
by Solvej BalleTara Selter’s epic journey through November 18th continues in Book II of the masterly On the Calculation of Volume from one of Scandinavia’s most beloved writers. A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 The first year of November eighteenth is coming to a close, and Tara Selter has returned to her hotel room in Paris, the place where it all began. As if perched at the edge of a precipice, she readies herself to leap into November nineteenth. Book II of Solvej Balle’s astounding seven-part series On the Calculation of Volume beautifully expands on the speculative premise of Book I, drawing us further into the maze of time, where space yawns open, as if suddenly gaining a new dimension, extending into ever more fined-grained textures. Within this new reality, our senses and the tactility of things grows heightened: sounds, smells, sights, objects come suddenly alive, as if the world had begun whispering to us in a new language. And yet as the world announces itself anew, Tara’s own sense of self is eroding, making her wonder just which bits of her are really left intact? “It is the Tara Selter with hopes and dreams who has fallen out of the picture, been thrown off the world, run over the edge, been poured out, carried off down the stream of eighteenths of November, lost, evaporated, swept out to sea.” She begins to think of herself as a relic of the past, as something or someone leftover, similar to the little Roman coin she carries around in her pocket, without a purpose or a place. Desperate to recover a sense of herself within time, Tara decides to head north by train in search of winter, but soon she turns south in pursuit of spring, as she tries to grasp on to durational time through seasonal variations. Amazingly, On the Calculation of Volume Book II is all movement and motion—taking us through the European countries of the North and the South, through seasons, and languages—a beautiful travelogue that is also a love letter to our vanishing world. To be continued.
On the Calculation of Volume (Book I)
by Solvej BalleUtterly riveting, Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume (Book I) is the grand opening of her speculative fiction septology, winner of the 2022 Nordic Council Literature Prize (Scandinavia’s most important literary award) for being “a masterpiece of its time.” A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE Tara Selter, the heroine of On the Calculation of Volume, has involuntarily stepped off the train of time: in her world, November eighteenth repeats itself endlessly. We meet Tara on her 122nd November 18th: she no longer experiences the changes of days, weeks, months, or seasons. She finds herself in a lonely new reality without being able to explain why: how is it that she wakes every morning into the same day, knowing to the exact second when the blackbird will burst into song and when the rain will begin? Will she ever be able to share her new life with her beloved and now chronically befuddled husband? And on top of her profound isolation and confusion, Tara takes in with pain how slight a difference she makes in the world. (As she puts it: “That’s how little the activities of one person matter on the eighteenth of November.”) Balle is hypnotic and masterful in her remixing of the endless recursive day, creating curious little folds of time and foreshadowings: her flashbacks light up inside the text like old flash bulbs. The first volume’s gravitational pull—a force inverse to its constriction—has the effect of a strong tranquilizer, but a drug under which your powers of observation only grow sharper and more acute. Give in to the book's logic (its minute movements, its thrilling shifts, its slant wit, its slowing of time) and its spell is utterly intoxicating. Solvej Balle’s seven-volume novel wrings enthralling and magical new dimensions from time and its hapless, mortal subjects. As one Danish reviewer beautifully put it, Balle’s fiction consists of writing that listens. “Reading her is like being caressed by language itself.”
Canadian Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response
by Jones & Bartlett LearningFundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian Fifth Edition with Navigate Advantage Access is specifically designed for Canadian fire services that are transitioning their training to NFPA compliance or wish to align their training with recognized best practices.
Death by Caramel Macchiato (A Bookstore Cafe Mystery #13)
by Alex EricksonWhen Pine Hills, Ohio hosts an inter-town murder mystery game, bookstore-café owner and sometimes-sleuth Krissy Hancock assumes it&’ll all be in good fun, but that&’s before the competition claims its first real-life victim. . . The unique weekend-long event—a combination of a live-action role playing game and a theatrical production—draws competitors from all the neighboring towns, including Pine Hills&’ own Krissy and Rita. Although the actors, clues, and performances are spread across the community, somehow Krissy&’s team lands at the one location with an actual body. . . Police immediately call-off the competition while they conduct a real murder investigation, but soon it&’s clear some folks are playing by their own set of rules. So it&’s up to Krissy and her pals to shuffle through the suspects and draw out the real killer before another player takes their final turn.
Blood Bounty of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #52)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE VENGEANCE IS GOLDEN. Shot in the head and left for dead, Smoke Jensen wakes up to find a bounty on his head, a target on his back, and a trigger-happy lookalike pretending to be him . . . SMOKE JENSEN: WANTED DEAD OR DEADER Reece Quaid doesn&’t want to be known as &“The Man Who Killed Smoke Jensen.&” But when the legendary mountain man shows up in the middle of a stagecoach robbery, Quaid has no choice but to shoot him. He didn&’t even know his victim was the famous Smoke Jensen—until he goes through his pockets and finds his papers. That&’s when Quaid comes up with a plan. Since he resembles Smoke, he&’ll simply assume his identy. Rob some banks. Hold up more stagecoaches. And shoot anyone who tries to stop him. Soon the whole world will be asking . . .Has Smoke Jensen gone bad? There&’s just one problem: Smoke is still alive. Rescued by a lovely stranger and recovering from the head wound, he&’s still a bit blurry about what happened—and who he even is. The only name he can come up with is that of a fictional bandit, which only adds to the confusion. Soon, the law is on the lookout for two outlaws now. But by the time Smoke comes to his senses, it may be too late. His lookalike is wanted for murder. His trail is getting bloodier every day. And Smoke is gearing up for the craziest showdown of his life—with a force of nature called Smoke Jensen . . .
A Time for Defiance
by James D. ShipmanIn this gripping, high-stakes novel of World War II, the bestselling author of Before the Storm draws on real events to tell the story of one woman&’s daring role in the Dutch resistance as part of a most unusual taskforce.May 1940: In the months since the war in Europe began, nineteen-year-old Aafke Cruyssen and her family have tried to carry on as normal—running their modest grocery store in Eindhoven, hoping that Germany will leave Holland alone as it did during the Great War. But this time, Holland will not be spared. The invasion comes, swift and merciless, and Dutch forces are easily overpowered. In Eindhoven, a valuable transport and trade hub, Nazi soldiers swagger through the streets. Aafke&’s one glimpse of humanity comes from a young German corporal who intervenes when a gang of looters tries to rob her family&’s shop. Aafke joins the Dutch resistance and is drawn into a relationship with its charismatic leader. Wanting more than the menial missions assigned to women, she and her friends create a taskforce of their own—a &“dating club&” where women target Nazis, luring them to their arrest or death. Discovery by the Gestapo will mean torture and execution. Just as dangerous is the reappearance of the soldier who once helped her family. Otto Berg is now an influential Nazi commando, intrigued by Aafke&’s fragile courage. As the conflict deepens, so does Aafke&’s quandary. The tides of war continue to bring her and Otto into each other&’s circles. And beyond the battles that make history are countless sacrifices and unthinkable choices she must make for the sake of the resistance, and to save her own life and those she loves.
Deadly Crush (A Cece Barton Mystery #2)
by Maddie DayIt&’s the beginning of a new year, and for widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, Cece Barton, that means green hillsides, flowing streams from winter rains, pruned vineyards—and a murder to solve . . . After a mostly stress-free Christmas with her college-age daughter, and despite enjoying a current budding romance with fellow newcomer, Benjamin Cohen, it&’s time for Cece to focus on Vino y Vida, the Colinas wine bar she manages. Electrical work and an outdoor security camera are needed, and she&’s hired local electrician Karl Meier to do the job, along with the help of his nephew Ian. But she regrets her choice when she witnesses Karl needlessy berating Ian in her presence. On top of that, Karl leers at her, then presents her with an inflated bill before the work is complete. Still, she&’s shocked when she gets a call from Karl&’s ex-wife, Josie, that she&’s found Karl . . . crushed to death beneath the lift in her automotive shop. Cece convinces Josie to call the police, even though Josie is terrified. After all, Karl was an abusive husband, was threatening her, and she has no alibi. With Josie&’s future on the line, and maybe her own, Cece starts her own investigation. From the customers Karl cheated to the other women he harassed, she finds there&’s no lack of suspects—other than the shelter kittens to whom he was an uncharacteristically sweet volunteer. With a bouquet of motives and unanswered questions, Cece is going to need the help of her twin, Allie, who owns a nearby B & B, as she dives into Karl&’s past—before the killer catches up with her, and the lights go out for good . . .
Blame the Beignets (A Deputy Donut Mystery #9)
by Ginger BoltonAs the weather cools down, business heats up at Deputy Donut Café for owner Emily Westhill. But is a stubborn tabby cat, a mysterious new employee, and a murder case with a baker&’s dozen worth of suspects too much to manage? With mouthwatering treats selling fast in October, Emily is delighted to welcome her assistant&’s younger sister, Hannah, to help at the donut shop while taking a semester off from college. But Hannah&’s talent for dishing powdered pastries without dropping a crumb attracts some unusual customers, as two admirers with opposite personalities begin to show up during her shifts—much to her older sister&’s disappointment . . . Real trouble comes afterhours in the dark forest surrounding Emily&’s lakeside house. Emily follows a trail of her freshly-made beignets—just like those purchased by the two admirers—to a dead body. And while the victim may have burned a few bridges, there&’s no way to sugarcoat the discovery of Hannah&’s hairclip at the crime scene. Now, as suspicions fall on her own employee and unsavory rumors swirl around town, it will take far more than a sprinkle of good luck for Emily to learn the truth and expose a killer with a very deadly craving . . .
Summit’s Edge (An FBI K-9 Novel #9)
by Sara DriscollFBI handler Meg Jennings and her K-9 partner, Hawk, vie to rescue plane crash survivors from a Colorado mountain—and contend with a hijacker determined to escape justice. As long as there&’s hope of finding life, no mission is too dangerous for Meg Jennings and her colleagues in the FBI K-9 unit. But locating the wreckage of a hijacked private plane high in the Elk Mountains of Colorado is treacherous in a multitude of ways—some of them impossible for even a seasoned team to predict. The plane, carrying the board of directors of Barron Pharmaceuticals, crashed on a rocky peak and was cleaved in two. Perilous weather means the rescuers have to ascend on foot, with their dogs unleashed in case of falls. It takes hours to locate the wreckage, but miraculously, Meg and Hawk find a number of passengers and crew still alive. The hijacker also survived, and has fled into the wilderness with the CEO&’s son in pursuit. As soon as day breaks, the K-9 teams set out to find both men, and the dogs quickly pick up a scent trail. Meg has used her connections with an investigative reporter to learn as much as she can about the hijacker, hoping to use it when they apprehend him. But first, they must contend with the mountain&’s savage fury, and an adversary who will destroy as many lives as possible rather than face justice . . .