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Give Me Chills
by Tara LushIce cream and murder. Will this amateur sleuth melt under pressure? After being humiliated in front of her entire hometown of Moose Knuckle, New Hampshire, Hadley Mortimer heads south to lick her wounds. All the way to the island of Devil's Beach, Florida, where she's opened her first business: Give Me Chills, an artisan ice cream truck. After a couple of weeks, she's living the cream and has even met a gorgeous guy named Zander, who seems to appreciate more than her soft serve cones.When Zander asks her to bring an ice cream cake to his great-aunt's funeral, she overhears two people talking about murder. Hadley -- a true crime junkie -- lets curiosity get the best of her and she begins to sleuth.It's not easy juggling a new crush, a popular food truck and a murder investigation. Hadley has to do all three without having a meltdown...
Grounds for Murder (A Coffee Lover's Mystery #1)
by Tara LushBarista Lana Lewis's sleuthing may land her in a latte trouble as Tara Lush launches her new Coffee Shop mysteries.When Lana Lewis' best -- and most difficult -- employee abruptly quits and goes to work for the competition just days before the Sunshine State Barista Championship, her café's chances of winning the contest are creamed. In front of a gossipy crowd in the small Florida town of Devil's Beach, Lana's normally calm demeanor heats to a boil when she runs into the arrogant java slinger. Of course, Fabrizio "Fab" Bellucci has a slick explanation for jumping ship. But when he's found dead the next morning under a palm tree in the alley behind Lana's café, she becomes the prime suspect.Even the island's handsome police chief isn't quite certain of her innocence. But Lana isn't the only one in town who was angry with Fabrizio. Jilted lovers, a shrimp boat captain, and a surfer with ties to the mob are all suspects as trouble brews on the beach.With her stoned, hippie dad, a Shih Tzu named Stanley, and a new, curious barista sporting a punk rock aesthetic at her side, Lana's prepared to turn up the heat to catch the real killer. After all, she is a former award-winning reporter. As scandal hangs over her beachside café, can Lana clear her name and win the championship -- or will she come to a bitter end?
Live and Let Grind (A Coffee Lover's Mystery #3)
by Tara LushDevil&’s Beach is percolating with a hot murder case, and reporter-turned-barista Lana Lewis could be the next to get beaned in Tara Lush&’s third Coffee Lover&’s mystery, perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle and Lucy Burdette.Laid-off journalist Lana Lewis is thriving as the proprietor of Perkatory, a coffee shop on quirky Devil&’s Beach island, Florida. She&’s juggling a relationship with police chief Noah Garcia, enjoying the company of her best friend, Erica, and relishing the companionship of her golden Shih Tzu, Stanley. Only problem is her neighbor, Gus, who incessantly uses his leaf blower, disturbing everyone in the neighborhood. Lana has learned to tune it out, but Erica&’s rage boils over and she confronts Gus. Then Gus is found dead, killed when his leaf blower explodes. Erica immediately becomes suspect number one. But there are plenty of other candidates as well: Gus&’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Honey Bailey, who thinks she&’ll be written out of his will; Mickey Dotson and Doug Beck, who were scalded financially after purchasing a pirate-themed tourist cruise business from Gus; and plenty of angry neighbors who&’ve had run-ins with him. As the clock ticks down will Lana get someone to spill the beans on the killer so she can clear her friend&’s name, or will Erica go to jail for a crime she didn&’t commit?
A Christmas Crime: A Festive Mystery Short Story
by Tara LyonsLooking for a festive mystery to keep you guessing this Christmas time? From the bestselling author of The Paramedic’s Daughter and The DI Hamilton Series, comes a criminally festive delight to thrill you on a cold winter’s night. With snow falling in a quaint Surrey Village, it’s the perfect setting for Holly and Christopher’s dream Christmas wedding. But instead of enjoying mince pies and mistletoe, their happiness is threatened by old secrets and someone harbouring a grudge. When the truth is finally revealed, can the couple enjoy the festivities with their family, or is their marriage doomed from the start? This short story is the perfect mystery to keep you guessing this holiday season, so why not enjoy it with a glass of mulled wine while sat next to a roaring fire. "A Christmas Crime is a Christmas pleasure to read. A wedding, snow, and revenge. Loved it, five stars recommended.” - Anita Waller, bestselling author of 34 Days and the Kat and Mouse Murder Mysteries
Deadly Friendship (DI Hamilton Series #3)
by Tara LyonsA British police detective hunts for a killer, and the danger may be closer to him than he knows…He&’s supposed to be on his annual leave in Lake Windermere, but Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton has just been dragged into a gruesome murder investigation. A handwritten note, with a woman&’s name, is found inside the corpse.When a direct link to London is identified, Hamilton must race against the clock to make the connection before the body count rises. Meanwhile, four friends with strained relationships are reunited. What past event do they want to keep buried—and is there something linking them to the murders? Then, when a person from Hamilton's past returns, he must ask himself how well any of us can really know our friends…
In the Shadows (DI Hamilton Series #1)
by Tara LyonsIn this twisting crime thriller, finding a killer may require a terrifying journey into the darkness…Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton is tasked with apprehending a brutal murderer stalking the streets of London—and leaving not a shred of DNA evidence.As the suspect list mounts, his frustration and pressure from his superiors intensify. Meanwhile, Grace Murphy, who is dealing with the recent loss of her beloved grandfather, falls deeper into despair and anxiety as her friends start falling victim to the killer. Fearing she may be the killer&’s next target, she begins to question if her horrifying nightmares are the key to unraveling the murderer&’s identity.The question that remains is how deep into the shadows some people will go to uncover the truth…
No Safe Home (DI Hamilton Series #2)
by Tara LyonsThe terrors of the past come back to haunt a police detective and a young mother in this crime thriller by the bestselling author of In the Shadows.Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton is haunted when the suspicious death of a teenage girl triggers suppressed memories. With a stalker targeting vulnerable women in Central London, and his team rapidly diminishing, Hamilton must conquer his emotions before another family is destroyed.Meanwhile, in a sleepy town in Hertfordshire, Katy has worked hard to rebuild her life after leaving behind everything she knew. But when her past catches up with her, and her young son&’s life is threatened, Katy must admit her true identity if she has any hope of surviving.As both of them wrestle with the traumas of the past and the threats of the present, they learn that home is supposed to be a safe place—but sometimes it&’s hard to know who to trust…
The DI Hamilton Series: In the Shadows, No Safe Home, Deadly Friendship, and The Stranger Within (DI Hamilton Series)
by Tara LyonsFour crime thrillers in one volume featuring the relentless London police detective . . . This collection of gritty mysteries includes:In the Shadows Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton is tasked with apprehending a brutal murderer stalking the streets of London—and leaving not a shred of DNA evidence. As pressure from his superiors intensifies, Grace Murphy, who is dealing with the recent loss of her beloved grandfather, falls deeper into despair when her friends&’ bodies are discovered—and she fears she may be the next target. The nightmares that plague her may hold a key to unraveling the killer&’s identity . . .No Safe Home DI Hamilton is haunted when the suspicious death of a teenage girl triggers suppressed memories. With a stalker targeting vulnerable women in Central London, and his team rapidly diminishing, Hamilton must conquer his own emotions before another family is destroyed. Meanwhile, a young woman in a sleepy town finds the past that she fled is catching up with her . . .Deadly Friendship Hamilton is dragged into a gruesome murder investigation while on annual leave in Lake Windermere. A handwritten note, with a woman&’s name, is found inside the corpse. When a direct link to London is identified, Hamilton must make the connection before the body count rises. Before the case is over, he will find himself asking how well he really knows his friends . . .The Stranger Within Torn away from his family, DI Hamilton is urgently called into a briefing in the early hours of his weekend off. He must unravel an investigation he thought had long closed. Hamilton and his Murder Investigation Team come up against a patient with a mental disorder hell-bent on revenge. And when a colleague's life is threatened, Hamilton must unlock the truth of the stranger within before it's too late.
The Paramedic's Daughter: A Shocking Psychological Thriller
by Tara LyonsWould you lie to your family to protect yourself? Paramedic Abi Quinn is hailed as a hero by the patients she saves with the London Ambulance Service, but a secret she’s kept since she was a teenager now threatens to shatter that perfect illusion. When her daughter Rose goes missing while studying at Brighton University, and ghosts from her past return to haunt her, Abi’s caught in a race against time to untangle the web of lies she set in motion over twenty years ago. Everyone has something to lose. Everyone is trying to protect themselves. Everyone is broken. But what lengths will they go to in order to stop the truth from being exposed? Tara Lyons is the bestselling author of The DI Hamilton Series. The Paramedic's Daughter is a shocking, unmissable psychological thriller which is set to be one of 2019's stand-out reads. Perfect for readers of domestic noir, it will appeal to fans of authors like Louise Jensen, Shalini Boland and Cara Hunter.
The Perfect Stranger
by Tara LyonsIn a neighborhood full of secrets, who can you trust? Beware the man next door, in this riveting thriller from the author of the DI Hamilton series. Ruby and Mike have built a quiet and happy existence, but their lives are about to unravel—with deadly consequences. When Mike&’s new promotion begins to keep him away from home, Ruby befriends the charming new neighbor, Henry. Their forbidden connection ignites emotions Ruby has never felt before—but it also unleashes something sinister, and leaves her questioning everything she thought she ever wanted. Strange events start happening. Items missing, doors unlocked, and a chilling note left behind. Are Ruby&’s fears real, or is something far darker at play? Trapped in a nightmare of manipulation and deceit, secrets surface and cracks in Ruby&’s relationships are revealed. She soon realizes danger isn&’t always found in the shadows . . . When a mask of perfection slips, how far would you go to protect yourself? For fans of Lisa Jewell, The Perfect Stranger is a gripping psychological thriller about betrayal, obsession, and the lies we tell—to others and ourselves.
The Stranger Within (DI Hamilton Series #4)
by Tara LyonsA London detective must get inside the mind of a mentally ill killer in this psychological thriller by the author of No Safe Home. Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton is looking forward to a little time with his family when he&’s called into an urgent briefing on his weekend off. Someone&’s been murdered inside a mental health facility—a crime that draws Hamilton back into an investigation he thought had been closed long ago. Putting his personal worries aside, Hamilton and his Murder Investigation Team go on the hunt for Grace Murphy: an escaped mental patient hell-bent on revenge. As the case dredges up difficult memories from his tragic past, Hamilton will have to open his mind to the difficulties of mental illness in order to solve it. How do you track a person who&’s become a stranger to herself? But when a colleague's life is threatened, it&’s Hamilton unlock the truth of Grace&’s illness before it&’s too late
Assassin (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara MossIn this &“fantastic end to a truly thrilling series,&” a female PI with a price on her head turns vigilante in the name of taking down a crime family (Woman&’s Day). When Makedde Vanderwall disappeared in Paris, everyone, including her federal agent ex-lover and her former cop father, presumes she&’s dead. Everyone, except the Cavanaugh clan, one of the richest and most ruthless families in Australia. With a price on her head and a perilous need for revenge, Mak wants to put an end to the family&’s senseless violence against the innocent. With her body honed and her mind as sharp as a knife, Mak emerges from her isolation a woman transformed, an assassin ready, willing, and able to find justice once and for all. At first, Mak doesn&’t plan on seeing Andy again. But turns out he&’s the only man she can trust. He&’s also the man she still loves. But Mak&’s survival means putting all feelings aside. If she can. . . . &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Covet (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara MossIn this &“impossible to put down&” thriller, a woman returns to Australia to face the serial killer she survived and the detective ex-lover she still desires (New Woman). Makedde Vanderwall may have endured her abduction by the notorious Stiletto killer, but facing him as a key witness at his trial feels like a fresh nightmare from the moment she steps off the plane in Sydney. First there&’s the press, eager to capture footage of the stunning, six-foot blonde, a former model with a PhD in forensic psychology within her grasp. Everyone wants to know how Mak&’s doing now that she&’s back in the city where the harrowing kidnapping took place. No one more than Detective Andy Flynn, the man she&’d made the mistake of falling in love with. The cop who saved her life. Seeing Andy again brings back all her feelings—and her fears. And just when the verdict is about to be handed down, the Stiletto killer makes a daring prison break, aided by an accomplice who is just as twisted as he is. Terrified, Mak flees the country, but with the press on her heels and a killer keen to finish what he started, it&’s going to take everything Mak has to save herself this time. &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Fetish (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara Moss&“A woman partners with a cop to track a serial killer in this thriller that &“marks the arrival of a bold new female voice for American crime-fiction fans&” (Publishers Weekly). Makedde Vanderwall is a part-time model, a student of forensic psychology, and a bad-ass. She has to be. It&’s the only way the six-foot blonde stunner is taken seriously in this world. When her best friend and fellow model is brutally murdered, Makedde is deadly serious about finding the killer. Detective Andy Flynn suspects the gruesome crime to be the work of a serial killer with a kink for killing young women. But that doesn&’t keep Mak from doing her own sleuthing. Not only is Mak well-versed in the criminal mind, she grew up with a cop father in a household where homicide was dinnertime conversation. But when the psychopath targets Mak, suddenly getting her man—and keeping Detective Flynn at arm&’s length—gets a lot more dangerous. &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Hit (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara Moss&“The pages of this suspense thriller just turned themselves&” as a female PI riles her cop boyfriend by taking down a killer by any means—&“what a blast!&” (Hugh Jackman, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award–winning actor). After a move to Sydney to start anew with her detective boyfriend, Makedde Vanderwall is ready to sink her teeth into a career as a forensic psychologist. But with the ink barely dry on her PhD, Mak hopes to make some cash working for a private investigator. But her street smarts and maverick need for justice at any cost could bring her relationship with Detective Andy Flynn to the breaking point. Especially when Mak finds herself infiltrating the upper echelons of Australian society in search of a cold-blooded killer. &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Siren (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara Moss&“Completely entertaining from beginning to end,&” this crime thriller features a maverick female private investigator who finds herself hunted by a hit man (Hugh Jackman, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award–winning actor). The daughter of a cop with a degree in forensic psychology, Makedde Vanderwall is no ordinary PI. Though her love life is all over the place, her crime instincts are on the mark. But while trying to help a widowed mother track down her young son, Mak finds herself dancing once more with the wealthy, criminal Cavanaughs, one of Australia&’s richest and most ruthless families. Mak isn&’t about to let them get away with murder. But with her six-foot-tall model looks, she&’s also not the kind of woman who can hide easily from a hit man. . . . &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Split (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara MossIn this &“smart, sexy thriller,&” a forensic psychology student reunites with her cop ex-lover as a dangerous killer threatens her every move (Publishers Weekly). She thought she was safe. Back in Vancouver and modeling to pay her way through school, Makedde Vanderwall is far from the memories of her dark days in Sydney—and her passionate, ill-fated affair with Detective Andy Flynn. But just when she eases into her studies, just when she believes she might outrun her nightmares, Andy pops back into her world. On the surface, Andy is just in town on official business—a course of training to secure his position as a criminal expert specializing in serial murderers. But when a killer starts targeting students on Mak&’s campus, everything between them becomes all too personal once again. Suddenly Mak is fighting for her life, and struggling with her very complicated feelings for Detective Flynn. If Mak manages to escape the twisted desires of this psychopath, she knows nothing between her and Andy will ever be the same again. &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
The Ghosts of Paris (A Billie Walker Novel #2)
by Tara MossA thrilling tale of courage and secrets set in postwar London and Paris, in which a search for a missing husband puts investigator and former war reporter Billie Walker on a collision course with an underground network of Nazi criminals It&’s 1947. The world continues to grapple with the fallout of the Second World War, and former war reporter Billie Walker is finding her feet as an investigator. When a wealthy client hires Billie and her assistant Sam to track down her missing husband, the trail leads Billie back to London and Paris, where Billie&’s own painful memories also lurk. Jack Rake, Billie's wartime lover and, briefly, husband, is just one of the millions of people who went missing in Europe during the war. What was his fate after they left Paris together? As Billie's search for her client's husband takes her to both the swanky bars at Paris's famous Ritz hotel and to the dank basements of the infamous Paris morgue, she'll need to keep her gun at the ready, because something even more terrible than a few painful memories might be following her around the city of lights . . .
The Ghosts of Paris: A Novel (A\billie Walker Novel Ser. #2)
by Tara MossA thrilling tale of courage and secrets set in postwar London and Paris, in which a search for a missing husband puts investigator and former war reporter Billie Walker on a collision course with an underground network of Nazi criminalsIt’s 1947. The world continues to grapple with the fallout of the Second World War, and former war reporter Billie Walker is finding her feet as an investigator. When a wealthy client hires Billie and her assistant, Sam, to track down her missing husband, the trail leads back to London and Paris, where Billie’s own painful memories also lurk. Jack Rake, Billie’s wartime lover and, briefly, husband, is just one of the millions of people who went missing in Europe during the war. What was his fate after they left Paris together?As Billie’s search for her client’s husband takes her to the swanky bars of Paris’s Ritz hotel and the dank basements of the infamous morgue, she’ll need to keep her gun at the ready. Something even more terrible than a few painful memories might be following her around the City of Light . . .
The War Widow: A Novel (A Billie Walker Novel #01)
by Tara MossThe war may be officially over, but journalist Billie Walker's search for a missing young immigrant man will plunge her right back into the danger and drama she thought she'd left behind in Europe in this thrilling tale of courage and secrets set in glamorous postwar Sydney. Sydney, 1946. Though war correspondent Billie Walker is happy to finally be home, for her the heady postwar days are tarnished by the loss of her father and the disappearance in Europe of her husband, Jack. To make matters worse, now that the war is over, the newspapers are sidelining her reporting talents to prioritize jobs for returning soldiers. But Billie is a survivor and she's determined to take control of her own future. So she reopens her late father's business, a private investigation agency, and, slowly, the women of Sydney come knocking. At first, Billie's bread and butter is tailing cheating husbands. Then, a young man, the son of European immigrants, goes missing, and Billie finds herself on a dangerous new trail that will lead up into the highest levels of Sydney society and down into its underworld. What is the young man&’s connection to an exclusive dance club and a high class auction house? When the people Billie questions about the young man start to turn up dead, Billie is thrown into the path of Detective Inspector Hank Cooper. Will he take her seriously or will he just get in her way? As the danger mounts and Billie realizes that much more than one young man&’s life is at stake, it becomes clear that though the war was won, it is far from over.
The War Widow: A Novel (A\billie Walker Novel Ser.)
by Tara MossThe war may be officially over, but journalist Billie Walker’s search for a missing young German immigrant plunges her right back into the danger and drama she thought she’d left behind in Europe. A thrilling tale of courage and secrets set in glamorous post-war Sydney. Sydney, Australia, 1946. Though war correspondent Billie Walker is happy to finally be home, the heady post-war days are tarnished by the death of her father and the disappearance in Europe of her husband, Jack. To make matters worse, now that the war is over, the newspapers are sidelining her reporting talents to prioritize jobs for returning soldiers. But Billie is a survivor and she’s determined to take control of her own future. She reopens her late father’s business, a private investigation agency, and slowly, the women of Sydney come knocking.At first, Billie’s bread and butter is tailing cheating husbands. Then a young man, the son of European immigrants, goes missing, and Billie finds herself on a dangerous new trail that will lead to the highest levels of Sydney society as well as the city’s underworld. What is the young man’s connection to an exclusive dance club and a high-class auction house? When the people she questions start to turn up dead, Billie is thrown into the path of Detective Inspector Hank Cooper. Will he take her seriously or just get in her way? As the danger mounts and Billie realizes how much is at stake, it becomes clear that although the war was won, it is far from over.
Fly by Night: (A Graphic Novel)
by Tara O'ConnorIn this enviromental thriller graphic novel with a supernatural twist, Dee must find out what happened to her missing twin. An amazing mystery filled with strange creatures, high school drama, and family, this darkly illustrated book shows us that monsters are all around us.There are monsters in the woods. Something supernatural is lurking in the woods. While out searching for her missing sister and desperately trying to find any possible clues to her whereabouts, Dee discovers something . . . isn&’t quite right . . . in the woods. Dee soon finds herself in the middle of a battle to save the pinelands, and she's finding more suspects, and more questions, than answers. As time goes on, there is only one thing she knows for certain: there are monsters among us. But they aren&’t who you should be afraid of . . .
Blackmailed by the Greek's Vows: A Marriage of Convenience Romance (Conveniently Wed! #6)
by Tara Pammi“Three months as my wife!”Will she pay his price?Valentina always believed in the longing that consumed her and husband, Kairos—until her devastating discovery that her marriage was a coldhearted business deal. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she refuses to remain bound to the ruthless Greek. But before granting a divorce, Kairos demands she play his adoring wife again. And when their intense fire reignites, Valentina is at the mercy of her own desire…
Bought with the Italian's Ring: The Secret Valtinos Baby Bought With The Italian's Ring A Proposal To Secure His Vengeance Redemption Of A Ruthless Billionaire (Conveniently Wed! #2)
by Tara PammiHis lifelong legacy is at riskBuying a bride could save it…CEO Raphael Mastrantino has absolute power—until a shock heir to his billion-dollar empire emerges! He initiates a calculated seduction to rob Pia Vito of her inheritance, and inescapable hunger soon engulfs them. But Pia’s innocence unravels his plans to acquire her. Now, to make her his, Raphael must give her more than a diamond ring!
Sicilian's Bride for a Price: Escape with this Sicilian Marriage of Convenience Romance (Conveniently Wed! #11)
by Tara PammiShe’ll be his wife…But at what cost?Billionaire Dante Vittori spent years building his impeccable reputation—no easy feat following his father’s incarceration. To counter a business threat, ruthless Dante must do the unthinkable—get married! Free-spirited heiress Alisha will do anything to save her mother’s charity—even marry the man she hates. But neither expects the intense heat between them! Suddenly the price of their marriage is more than they bargained for…Get swept away by this intense and emotional marriage of convenience!