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Bound by Moonlight (Moonlight #4)
by Nancy GideonPOLICE DETECTIVE CHARLOTTE CAISSIE AND HER SHAPE-SHIFTING PARAMOUR MAX SAVOIE THOUGHT THE PAST WAS BEHIND THEM. BUT IN NANCY GIDEON'S IRRESISTIBLE NEW ROMANCE, THEY DISCOVER IT MAY NEVER LET THEM GO. . . . THEY SWORE THEY'D BE TOGETHER FOREVER. Detective Charlotte Caissie is suddenly sharing drawer space and making local news with her shape-shifter lover, Max Savoie. He's determined to be accepted by her peers--so how can she ask him to return to his criminal roots to help her solve a complex case? BUT THOSE THEY TRUST THE MOST . . . Working undercover with her partner to find the serial killer who's kidnapped a colleague's daughter, Cee Cee is caught between her job and her fiercely possessive lover. And when she calls on Max's preternatural talents to aid his hated enemy, she crosses a line that strains their relationship to its limit. . . . WILL DO ANYTHING TO TEAR THEM APART. With his secret spreading, Max is forced to protect his family and his clan. The only certainty is his love for his human mate . . . unless the loyalties that define them divide them forever.
Bound by Mystery: Celebrating 20 Years of Poisoned Pen Press
by Ann Parker Kerry Greenwood James Sallis Priscilla Royal Frederick Ramsay Carolyn Wall Mark De Castrique Vicki Delany David Moss Donis Casey Jane Finnis Charlotte Hinger Ann Littlewood Tim Maleeny Mary Reed Eric Mayer Jeffrey Siger Dennis Palumbo Tina Whittle Reavis Z Wortham Janet Hubbard Triss Stein Zoe Burke Steven Axelrod Catherine Winn Warren C Easley J C Lane J M Donellan David P Wagner Diane D. Dibiase Kelly Garrett Laurie R King M Dobson Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel Vasudev MurthyIn celebration of our 20th anniversary, Poisoned Pen Press has commissioned original short stories from thirty-five of its authors, past and present. Some names will be immediately recognizable to mystery aficionados-Kerry Greenwood with her Phryne Fisher mysteries, now also a popular television program, or Laurie R. King who has charmed Sherlockians worldwide with her beloved Mary Russell series. Some have gone on to big deals with the big leagues-Carolyn Wall, whose debut novel, Sweeping Up Glass, was purchased by Penguin Random House, or James Sallis, whose novella, Drive, was critically acclaimed and made into major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. Several have been translated into other languages with foreign publishers. Some authors have been on hiatus, and are writing something new for the first time in years. Most have remained comfortably ensconced with us here at the Press, enjoying a modicum of fame and a steadily growing base of loyal readers who eagerly anticipate their next-in-series. This anthology celebrates our authors, their talent, and their diversity. Some have chosen to feature characters well-established within their own series-protagonists, supporting cast, and even one villain-turned-hero. Others have gone in totally different directions, inventing new characters and going dark or cozy for the first time, with chilling and delightful results. Yet as different as these authors and their stories are, they all share a common passion for finely crafted tales of crime and murder. From Greece to Italy, India to Australia, Great Britain to Canada; from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest and New Mexico to the Savannah low country, they are a community Bound by Mystery, and we are proud to present their short fiction to you for the first time ever.
Bound by Shadow: A Novel Of The Dark Crescent Sisterhood (The\dark Crescent Sisterhood Ser. #1)
by Anna WindsorThe Dark Crescent Sisterhood #1 As Sybils--protector warrior "witches"--they control the Elements...But passion is a force that no one can contain. Never trust a demon--in bed or out. As a fully trained Sybil, Riana Dumain knows this. But even a warrior priestess falls victim to her own earthy desires when NYPD detective, Creed Lowell, enters her life. Riana has her suspicions about the detective--specifically that he's using his badge to consolidate demonic power for the evil Legion cult. When a politician's son falls victim to a ritualistic sacrifice, Riana and her two sister Sybils join forces with Creed's Occult Crimes Unit. But working so closely with Creed proves to be dangerous in ways Riana could never have imagined. She learns that her instincts were right and not only is the hot as sin detective a half-human, but he's guarding a trap door to hell. Now it's up to Riana to try to reign Creed's inner demon before all of Manhattan falls victim to his darkness. "Talk about your kick-butt launches! Windsor catapults readers into the gritty world of the Dark Crescent Sisterhood, filled with top-notch characterization and nonstop action. Add in some seriously sizzling sensuality, and you have a perfect read. With back-to-back releases, hot talent Windsor is sure to make waves." -RT Book Review
Bound by a Baby Bump
by Ellie DarkinsNine months to change her life... PA Rachel Archer has every little bit of her life planned down to the letter-it's the only way she can feel safe. Until gorgeous artist Leo Fairfax tempts her to live on the wild side, just for one night... That night changes both their lives forever, when they discover Rachel's pregnant! Now, bound by their beloved baby bump, lone wolf Leo must convince Rachel that not only is he here to stay, but he's dedicated to winning her heart!
Bound for Danger (Hardy Boys Adventures #13)
by Franklin W. DixonBrother detectives Frank and Joe find themselves on the basketball court and in the midst of a dangerous team initiation scheme in this thrilling Hardy Boys adventure.Joe and Frank are taken aback when Principal Gerther announces that they need more extracurriculars on their school transcript, and he’s signed them up for the basketball team. They think it’s odd because they both stink at basketball! But the Hardys soon find out that their principal isn’t acting out of concern for their college applications; he wants them to solve a dangerous mystery on the team. It turns out that a band of masked players are kidnapping new team members and then beating them up, blackmailing them, and threatening them—all in an effort to boost performance. Can the boys step up to the line and stop the shadiness?
Bound for Gold: A Peter Fallon Novel of the California Gold Rush (Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington #6)
by William MartinRare-book dealer Peter Fallon returns in a thrilling historical novel about the California Gold Rush, by New York Times bestselling author William MartinBound for Gold continues New York Times bestselling author William Martin’s epic of American history with the further adventures of Boston rare-book dealer Peter Fallon and his girlfriend, Evangeline Carrington. They are headed to California, where their search for a lost journal takes them into the history of Gold Rush. The journal follows young James Spencer, of the Sagamore Mining Company, on a spectacular journey from staid Boston, up the Sacramento River to the Mother Lode. During his search for a “lost river of gold,” Spencer confronts vengeance, greed, and racism in himself and others, and builds one of California’s first mercantile empires. In the present, Peter Fallon’s son asks his father for help appraising the rare books in the Spencer estate and reconstructing Spencer’s seven-part journal, which has been stolen from the California Historical Society. Peter and Evangeline head for modern San Francisco and quickly discover that there’s something much bigger and more dangerous going on, and Peter’s son is in the middle of it. Turns out, that lost river of gold may be more than a myth. Past and present intertwine as two stories of the eternal struggle for power and wealth become one.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Bound for Murder (A Blue Ridge Library Mystery #4)
by Victoria GilbertBlue Ridge library director Amy Webber learns it wasn't all peace and love among the "flower children" when a corpse is unearthed on the grounds of a 1960s commune. Taylorsford Public Library director Amy Webber's friend "Sunny" Fields is running for mayor. But nothing puts a damper on a campaign like an actual skeleton in a candidate's closet. Sunny's grandparents ran a commune back in the 1960s on their organic farm. But these former hippies face criminal charges when human remains are found in their fields--and a forensic examination reveals that the death was neither natural nor accidental. With Sunny's mayoral hopes fading, Amy sets her wedding plans aside, says "not yet" to the dress, and uses her research skills to clear her best friend's family. Any of the now-elderly commune members could have been the culprit. As former hippies perish one by one, Amy and her friends Richard, Aunt Lydia, and Hugh Chen pursue every lead. But if Amy can't find whoever killed these "flower children," someone may soon be placing flowers on her grave.
Bound for Somewhere: The Kavenaghs Book One (The Kavenaghs)
by Eden MonroeDrop dead gorgeous, strong male lead Garrett Kavanagh has never met his biological father. He is the son born of his mother’s adulterous affair while married to Bart Kavenagh, a ruthless man who hated the child. As part of a family with a bad reputation, Garrett faces many challenges. Life is a struggle in 1870’s New Brunswick. Garrett dreams of building fine horse-drawn carriages one day, but starting out he’s practically penniless and restaurateur, Abby Maitland, offers him a job. He accepts and quickly finds himself in love with her but is warned away by her disgruntled husband. Further disheartened when an old family grudge sabotages his future, Garrett leaves town on the next available stagecoach in this historical romantic suspense set in picturesque Eastern Canada.
Bound to Danger
by Katie ReusAt a benefit dinner, community activist Maria Cervantes overhears two men plotting a terrorist attack that could rock Miami to its core. But before she can alert authorities, she's almost killed in a massive explosion--and wakes up in a hospital with no memory of what happened. As the sole survivor of the attack, she is now a person of interest to the NSA--and especially to Agent Cade O'Reilly. Because Maria is the one woman Cade has never been able to forget. Years ago, they were closer than either was willing to admit--until Cade disappeared when Maria needed him most. Now he's sticking by her, whether she likes it or not. Because the memories locked inside her mind could hold vital clues to the next attack. Because terrorists want her dead--and because he never wants to let her go again.
Bound to Danger: Deadly Ops Book 2 (Deadly Ops #2)
by Katie ReusDanger. Thrills. Action. Suspense. No holds barred in New York Times bestseller Katie Reus's Deadly Ops series. Fans of Karen Rose, Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner and Julie Garwood - be prepared for Deadly Ops.'Fast-paced romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat' Cynthia EdenAt a benefit dinner, community activist Maria Cervantes overhears two men plotting a terrorist attack that could rock Miami to its core. But before she can alert the authorities, she's almost killed in a massive explosion - and wakes up in a hospital with no memory of what happened. She is now a person of interest to the NSA - and especially to Agent Cade O'Reilly. Maria is the one woman Cade has never been able to forget. Years ago, he disappeared when she needed him most - now he's sticking by her, whether she likes it or not. The memories locked inside her mind could hold vital clues to the next attack...but also he never wants to let her go again.After more heartstopping action? Catch the rest of the Deadly Ops series: Targeted, Chasing Danger, Shattered Duty, Edge Of Danger and A Covert Affair.
Bound to Die
by Brian LuttermanWhen Adversity Becomes Insanity. For Tori McMillan, widowed and unemployed at thirty-six, it seemed as though life couldn't get much worse. But then she watches in horror as her best friend inexplicably walks into a crowd, kills four people, and disappears. When her friend's young son, missing for seven years, is sighted at an encampment of white separatists, Tori searches for answers. Her quest takes her to a Yucatan jungle and a secret buried by pre-Columbian explorers, and to the White House, where the President's closest advisor prepares to implement his own secret agenda for the nation. In a suspense-filled climax, Tori follows a trail of missing children to the Colorado mountains and a bizarre and lethal cult, whose enemies are...BOUND TO DIE.
Bound to Happen
by Mary Kay McComasA novel that asks the age-old question, Does true love really exist? Leslie Rothe wants to believe in love. But the data research analyst has just about given up on finding the One. Her life changes the day she crashes her car into a stranger&’s truck. Suddenly, Leslie is stranded in the Rocky Mountains with a man who awakens treacherous desire within her—and there is no hope of rescue in sight. Joe Bonner loves the mountains, and will do everything in his power to preserve his Western ancestors&’ sacred legacy. Now he has found a woman who shares his passion for the land. But he soon discovers that Leslie works for a developer who is out to destroy the pristine wilderness that Joe is fighting so hard to save. Has he given his trust to a woman fated to betray him? Or has he found a love that transcends differences—a love to have and to hold in his heart forever?This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.
Bound to Her Desert Captor: His Million-dollar Marriage Proposal (the Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons, Book 2) / Bound To Her Desert Captor (Conveniently Wed! #7)
by Michelle ConderCaptive to the sheikh…Seduced by his touch!Certain that Regan James has information on his sister’s disappearance, Sheikh Jaeger steals her away to his palace. He doesn’t expect compliance from his beautiful captive, but when defiant Regan accidentally causes a media storm, it must be resolved. How? He’ll have to marry her! Their engagement is for appearances, but the electricity sparked by their passion feels exquisitely—dangerously—real…
Bound to Secrecy
by Vamba SherifWilliam Mawolo arrives in a small Liberian border town with a clandestine agenda: to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the police chief. The townspeople, however, are far from happy about his presence, and matters are complicated by Mawolo attachment to the missing chief's daughter Makemeh, who is unconcerned about her missing father. Bound To Secrecy is an exploration of power and the fear it generates and of love in all its magical, addictive forms. A rich mix of African tradition, classic crime fiction, and the supernatural, Bound to Secrecy is a captivating account of the complexities of Liberian society and the inevitable clash between modern life and ancient cultures.
Bound to Them: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (Witches of Rose Lake #4)
by Lia DavisI’ve been on the run and underground for too long. I’m Brooke Walker, witch/wolf hybrid and tracker for Sunshine Lives. I've been off of Harrison's radar since I mated with the twins: Reid and Raven. The bond between us gives me a false sense of protection. However, I’m still looking over my shoulder. Because one day my past will catch up to me. When I learn my father has control of the council and Harrison is the one being hunted, a new fear rises within me. The evil ex-councilman is desperately looking for the relics to complete a spell that could save all paras or curse them. I contact my Source to confirm the information that could send me on the run, again. He wants to meet in person. He’s always been an informant. No name. No face. When we finally meet, he reveals secrets I’m not ready for. Including the fact that he’s my third mate. Bound to Them is the fourth installment of the action-packed paranormal, reverse harem series, Witches of Rose Lake by USA Today Bestselling Author Lia Davis.Reading OrderMarked for ThemFighting for ThemHunted by ThemBound to ThemSacrifice for Them
Bound to a Spy: An All the Queen's Spies Novel
by Sharon CullenA fierce Highland lass puts her life—and her heart—in the hands of a dashing British spy in this exhilarating romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Wed to a Spy. Rose Turner’s mother sent her to the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, to give her a better life. Raised with rowdy brothers in a notorious border clan, Rose has plenty of experience fighting and thieving—and practically none when it comes to matters of decorum and discretion. Without a single ally, she has little hope of making a good marriage to salvage her family’s reputation. But after overhearing several influential lords plotting to murder the King of Scotland, Rose meets a man after all: a handsome spy trying to shield her from danger. As one of the Queen Elizabeth’s top agents, Will Sheffield has come up north to keep a close eye on the goings-on at Mary’s court. A consummate professional, Will notices Rose’s presence at the secret meeting . . . and he’s not the only one. The wild, naïve beauty has made a fearsome enemy—and only Will can keep her safe. But after an attempt on Rose’s life pulls them tantalizingly close, Will faces an agonizing choice between professional loyalty or powerful passion. Look for all of Sharon Cullen’s delightful historical romances: The All the Queen’s Spies series: WED TO A SPY | BOUND TO A SPY The Secrets & Seduction series: THE NOTORIOUS LADY ANNE | LOVING THE EARL | PLEASING THE PIRATE | HIS SAVING GRACE | SEBASTIAN’S LADY SPY | THE RELUCTANT DUCHESS The Highland Pride series: SUTHERLAND’S SECRET | MACLEAN’S PASSION | CAMPBELL’S REDEMPTION This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Bound to the Greek
by Kate HewittLike a moth to a flame...Greek tycoon Jace Zervas’ legendary control is momentarily shattered when he’s confronted by Eleanor Langley-the flame he extinguished years ago! Gone is the sweet, homely girl; now an ambitious yet alluring New York career woman considers him with steely eyes, a hint of anger, and…surely not?… a touch of longing. Jace doesn’t deal in raw emotions. He hires the ice-queen purely for business. But secluded under the hot Mediterranean sun the real Ellie emerges again -and Jace finds the fire of passion still burns...
Bound to the Sicilian's Bed: Escape to Sicily with this Reunion Romance (Conveniently Wed! #3)
by Sharon KendrickRocco’s outrageous proposition:His estranged wife will spend one final weekend in his bed!When Rocco’s runaway wife asks for a divorce, the Sicilian billionaire seizes his chance! They’ve never discussed their painful past, but this is the perfect opportunity to get Nicole out of his system for good. He offers her a deal: if Nicole wants to move on with her life, she will be his one last time!
Boundary Lines: Risky Business Boundary Lines
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEJillian Baron is determined to make the Utopia ranch work - both for herself and to justify her grandfather's trust in her. But inheriting the ranch also means inheriting a long-standing family feud as well. Living side by side with the Murdocks had bred contempt over the years. And stubborn, irascible Aaron Murdock doesn't seem like the man to break down any barriers. But when Jillian and Aaron are confronted with a common enemy, they are forced to contemplate a truce... which makes it hard to ignore the spark of desire that has sprung up between them. Forbidden territory has never looked so inviting. Perhaps it's time to put the past behind them once and for all... Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013.
Boundary Waters: Iron Lake; Boundary Waters; Purgatory Ridge (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #2)
by William Kent KruegerFormer small-town sheriff Cork O&’Connor leads a desperate search-and-rescue mission into the unforgiving Minnesota wilderness in this &“gritty, bloody adventure&” (Publishers Weekly) from critically acclaimed author William Kent Krueger&’s award-winning mystery series. The Quetico-Superior Wilderness: more than two million acres of forest, white-water rapids, and uncharted islands on the Canadian/American border. Somewhere in the heart of this unforgiving territory, a young woman named Shiloh—a country-western singer at the height of her fame—has disappeared. Her father arrives in Aurora, Minnesota, to hire Cork O&’Connor to find his daughter. Cork joins a search party that includes an ex-con, two FBI agents, and a ten-year-old boy. Others are on Shiloh&’s trail as well—men hired not just to find her, but to kill her. As the expedition ventures deeper into the wilderness, strangers descend on Aurora, threatening to spill blood on the town&’s snowy streets. Meanwhile, out on the Boundary Waters, winter falls hard. Cork&’s team of searchers loses contact with civilization, and like the brutal winds of a Minnesota blizzard, death—violent and sudden—stalks them.
Bounty (Camina por la Senda Correcta #4)
by Lorhainne Eckhart‘Algunos Pasados es Mejor Olvidarlos.’ —Esta es una serie verdaderamente épica. Este libro me tuvo cautivada hasta el final. No puedo esperar a que salga el último libro. Reseña de lector, DAA —Los horrores de la infancia de Diane la han perseguido siempre y las experiencias de Zac en Irak lo han transformado. Reseña de lector, Bookbabe —Bounty es un libro de suspenso romántico genial. ¡Me encantó! Lorhainne Eckhart te engancha en su maravillosa historia con personajes bien desarrollados, un ritmo firme y un romance apasionado. Busy Happy Mom La mayoría de los policías tienen un pasado. Un pasado, del cual pueden hablar. Un pasado, que pueden compartir. Pero no Diane.... Eso es hasta que una noche es encontrado un cadáver en la autopista cerca de su casa. Diane Larsen, una joven policía endurecida que ha tenido que demostrar su valía una y otra vez ante los policías con los que trabaja, recibe la orden de su nuevo jefe para investigar el único caso que podría convertirse en su perdición. Cuando conoce a Zac, el misterioso y sexy nuevo forense y ex cirujano militar que guarda sus propios secretos, este de alguna manera descubre a través de su extraño comportamiento todo lo que ella ha estado ocultando. En lugar de menospreciarla, interviene y la ayuda a investigar este caso que la llevará demasiado cerca de casa. Y Diane se encuentra cara a cara con el único hombre que puede encontrar un camino hacia su corazón.
Bounty Hunted (Marshals of Mesa Point #2)
by Barb HanThere&’s a price on his head…and one US marshal will make sure no one collects US marshal Crystal Remington is assigned to protect Wade Brewer, but the wounded combat vet with a bounty on his head is quickly becoming her most challenging case. The stubborn witness seems to have an agenda all his own and it doesn't involve the one person who can keep him safe. But if he's to stay alive and testify against his former employer, Crystal has to get him to let down his guard. Before long, and with everything to lose, Crystal and Wade find they're better together than apart…maybe forever…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Marshals of Mesa Point series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Ranch AmbushBook 2: Bounty Hunted
Bounty Hunter
by Lynette EasonON A KILLER'S TRAIL While on a mission to bring his sister's killer to justice, bounty hunter Riley Martelli spots a missing FBI agent in a Colorado national park. When he calls in the tip, he's joined in his search by Special Agent Harper Prentiss. Harper, aided by her faithful German shepherd, is determined to locate the missing agent...without falling for the charms of the handsome bounty hunter. Working together is the best option to find their targets, but it also doubles the danger they're in. With a killer looming large, poised to end their search for good, can Riley and Harper unite to find both men without becoming the next victims?
Bounty Hunter Honor
by Kara LennoxWHEN A CHILD GOES MISSING...Russian beauty Nadia Penn was frantic when her exhusband kidnapped their baby and refused to release her until Nadia turned over government secrets. Nadia would do anything to get her baby back. But did that include releasing information that could endanger the world's population?Bounty hunter Rex Bettencourt was about to take a much-deserved vacation when a desperate Nadia begged him for help. The vulnerable mother was impossible to refuse-or resist. Now, in a race against time, Rex was determined to bring baby Lily home. But once the case was over, could Rex walk away from the tiny family who'd burrowed their way into his soul?
Bounty Hunter Ransom
by Kara LennoxDESPERATE MEASURESFear struck Aubrey Schuyler when she responded to a frightened phone call and found her house ransacked and her cousin and baby niece kidnapped. The police were little help under the circumstances, so Aubrey reluctantly turned to her old crush, bounty hunter Beau Maddox. The man who once betrayed her brother-and broke her heart.Beau was hesitant to take the job. He knew Aubrey didn't really trust him, yet his hidden desire for her pushed him to do whatever it took to find her missing relatives. But when his investigation threatened to expose dark secrets that could destroy Aubrey's family, would Beau turn out to be a true mercenary-or the hero she'd always longed for?