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Hole and Corner: A Golden Age Mystery
by Patricia WentworthThe death of an American multimillionaire has a profound--and dangerous--effect on a young Englishwoman in this novel of romantic suspense William Ambrose Merewether altered his will just before his death, leaving his millions to descendants of his cousin Jane Lorimer, who may or may not still be alive. But the legacy hinges on one nonnegotiable condition. Across the channel, Shirley Dale struggles to make ends meet working for Mrs. Huddleston, a wealthy, self-indulgent woman who rarely leaves her house. Everything is fine, relatively speaking--until Shirley finds herself in possession of someone else's purse. Then she's accused of stealing sixpence and a valuable diamond brooch from her employer. Who is framing her and why? Terrified of being arrested, she flees to the rural village of Emshot, where her only surviving relative lives. But Shirley is confronted with an unwelcome surprise when she arrives at Acacia Cottage. With her freedom at stake, she turns to the only person she can trust: Anthony Leigh, Mrs. Huddleston's nephew. But Anthony has every reason not to trust her. As a sinister plan gathers momentum, Shirley must clear her name and unmask the culprit before she loses her liberty and possibly her life. The author of the Miss Silver Mysteries spins a web of romance and mystery in this absorbing novel.
Hole in One: A Mystery (Detective Chief Inspector C.D. Sloan)
by Catherine AirdDetective Chief Inspector (D.C.I.) C. D. Sloan works in the deceptively quiet town and county of Calleshire, where for many years he's endured the pressures of his demanding, unreasonable boss and the company of Constable Crosby, Sloan's all too constant but not very helpful sidekick. He's also solved a series of complex murders in Aird's long-running series long praised for it's literate wit, style and charm. In her first new novel in almost two years, Hole in One, a death occurs on the links, a death that is nearly impossible and is, quite improbably, is murder. But improbable is a Calleshire specialty and as far as D. C. I. Sloan is concerned, impossible is merely par for the course.
Hole in the Water
by Robert KearneyIn the shadow of his father's death, Chuck Hausman has come home With his new wife, Gretchen. His stepdaughter, Kara. And a dark past he cannot escape. For on a desolate island in Lake Superior, the people who've known Chuck longest revile him most. Now, layer by terrified layer, Gretchen begins to uncover the chilling sins long hid in her husband's heart. Is Chuck the innocent man he claims to be, or is he a cold-blooded killer? Blinded by fear, trapped by water, Gretchen and Kara take a desperate flight for their lives.
Hole-in-one Waffle (Book 17 in the Diner of the Dead Series)
by Carolyn Q. HunterThe Haunted Falls Society is a prestigious organization open only to the most accomplished members of the community, and it is the exact place where Sonja Reed doesn't expect to fit in. Despite her reservations however, when club president, Paxton Manning, asks her to cater the Father's Day Charity event, she can't exactly refuse. The elegant occasion takes a deadly turn, with a corpse showing up in a most unlikely of places, and the prestigious golf course appears to be inundated with a cacophony of ghosts, which of course draws Sonja into the case like a moth to a flame. Her father joins her in her sleuthing on this most unusual Father's Day. Settle in for a delightfully spooky read in this latest installment of The Diner of the Dead Series.
Holiday Affair
by Lisa PlumleySingle mom Karina Barrett is thrilled to treat her kids to a fairytale Christmas vacation. . . but will a sexy innkeeper make her own holiday dreams come true?For Karina, its the chance of a lifetime: a free cocoa and gingerbread-filled holiday at a quaint Michigan B&B called The Christmas House. In return, Karina will play spy and report back to the company hoping to buy out the popular hotel. Its all too good to be true. . . especially when Karina meets innkeeper Reid Sullivan. The man is a walking talking Christmas miracle--and shes hoping to meet him under the mistletoe. . . Single dad turned globe-trotting adventurer, Reid isnt quite sure how he and his daughters got roped into helping out this year at his familys B&B. But once he arrives, it doesnt take long for a certain guest to catch his eye. Fun-loving California girl Karina is hard to miss, and Reid senses the attraction is mutual. As Christmas approaches and the weather grows colder, things between Reid and Karina heat up. But when the true reason behind Karinas visit is revealed, will the holiday magic disappear before the ball drops on New Years Eve'. . .
Holiday Amnesia (Wrangler's Corner)
by Lynette EasonWith no memory, who can she trust?A deadly Christmas in Wrangler’s CornerRobin Hardy survived an explosion in her university lab—but her memories are gone. With danger lurking behind every Christmas tree, she needs shelter from the attackers she can’t identify. She’ll trust fellow professor Toby Potter to safely hide her away. But when his secrets come between them, the truth could mean the difference between life and death this holiday season.
Holiday Buzz
by Cleo CoyleTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING COFFEEHOUSE MYSTERY Holiday time is party time in New York City, but after a sparkling winter bash ends with a murder, Village Blend coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi vows to put the killer on ice... At the Great New York Cookie Swap, pastry chefs bake up their very best for charity. Clare is in charge of the beverage service, and her famous Fa-la-la-la Lattes make the gathering even merrier. But her high spirits come crashing down to earth, when she discovers the battered body of a hard-working baker's assistant. Police suspect a serial attacker whose escalating crimes have become known as "The Christmas Stalkings." Clare's boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn, finds reason to believe even more sinister forces are involved. Clare isn't so sure--and when she finds a second bludgeoned baker, she becomes a target. Now Clare is spending the holiday season pouring over clues, and she's not going to rest until justice is served. Includes holiday and cookie recipes!
Holiday Buzz (The CoffeeHouse Mysteries, #12)
by Cleo CoyleTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING COFFEEHOUSE MYSTERY Holiday time is party time in New York City, but after a sparkling winter bash ends with a murder, Village Blend coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi vows to put the killer on ice. At the Great New York Cookie Swap, pastry chefs bake up their very best for charity. Clare is in charge of the beverage service, and her famous Fa-la-la-la Lattes make the gathering even merrier. But her high spirits come crashing down to earth, when she discovers the battered body of a hard-working baker’s assistant. Police suspect a serial attacker whose escalating crimes have become known as "The Christmas Stalkings. ” Clare’s boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn, finds reason to believe even more sinister forces are involved. Clare isn’t so sure;and when she finds a second bludgeoned baker, she becomes a target. Now Clare is spending the holiday season pouring over clues, and she’s not going to rest until justice is served. Includes holiday and cookie recipes!
Holiday Defenders
by Debby Giusti Susan Sleeman Jodie BaileyThis holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save Christmas Mission: Christmas Rescue by Debby Giusti On the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine's protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago. Special Ops Christmas by Susan Sleeman Researcher Claire Reed's top secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard-her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman-is on his most dangerous mission yet. Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie Bailey When someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army major Tyler Rainey must keep Kelly Walters from harm...while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.
Holiday Grind
by Cleo CoyleWhen Village Blend manager Clare Cosi finds a red-suited body in the snow, she adds solving Santa's slaying to her coffeehouse menu, only to discover the jolly old soul had a list that he was checking twice-and the folks on it were not very nice.
Holiday Grind
by Cleo CoyleWhen Village Blend manager Clare Cosi finds a red-suited body in the snow, she adds solving Santa's slaying to her coffeehouse menu, only to discover the jolly old soul had a list that he was checking twice-and the folks on it were not very nice.
Holiday Havoc
by Terri Reed Stephanie NewtonTwo inspirational romantic suspense stories set during the Christmas season.“Yuletide Sanctuary” by Terri ReedA cry for help shatters youth counselor Sean Matthews’s quiet Christmas night. He saves Lauren Curtis from her attacker—for now. But the vengeful man on her trail won’t be held at bay for long. . . .“Christmas Target” by Stephanie NewtonShe hadn’t wanted the contest “prize” in the first place. But when police officer Maria Fuentes arrives for the holiday vacation she won, she finds much more than expected. Her “date”—handsome weatherman Ben Storm—is in danger, and Maria is the only protector he’ll trust.
Holiday Homecoming Secrets (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Lynette EasonA man from her past is back—to help her solve a holiday murder case.A friend is missing and presumed dead, and detective Jade Hollis is determined to track down the killer. To do that she must team up with private investigator Bryce Kingsley—who doesn’t know he is the father of her child. But she’ll have to put personal secrets aside because the killer will strike again to keep the truth from being exposed.
Holiday Illusion
by Lynette EasonA timeless story of Christmas suspense by bestselling author Lynette EasonTo save a sick, orphaned boy, Anna Freeman must risk her own life. Little Paulo desperately needs a new heart. It’s his only Christmas wish—well, that and building his first snowman. For the surgery, Anna must take him to a hospital in the city she once called home. A place she fled in fear years ago. Which means telling Dr. Lucas Bennett that the woman he’s known all this time as a caring orphanage worker is really someone else. Someone with a very frightening past. And that the danger stalking all of them won’t take Christmas Day off.Book 3 in the Refuge from Danger series. Originally published in 2008.
Holiday In Death (In Death #7)
by J. D. RobbShe smelled it, fresh death. Both metallic and fruity. Easing the door all the way open, she found it . . .It's Christmas-time in New York City, but homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas struggles to get into the holiday spirit. Finding a woman strangled to death by a murderous Santa doesn't help. And he's left behind a present: a partridge in a pear tree, pinned to the victim's hair. With a creeping dread, Eve watches the bodies mount and realises the key - the killer is counting down the twelve days to Christmas. And there is only one connection. The victims had been using the same dating service.Eve enters a dark world where searching for The One is fraught with terror, leaving her racing to find the murderer, as things get much too close to home. 'Another great read, another best seller' Huddersfield Daily ExaminerBook Seven in the New York Times number one bestselling series
Holiday Mountain Conspiracy (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Liz ShoafA covert operative and a journalist join forces to uncover government intrigue in the mountains of Wyoming in this inspirational romantic suspense.After his last CIA assignment ended in betrayal, the covert operative known only as Ned holes up for Christmas in his remote mountain cabin, preparing to trap the men hunting him. But journalist Mary Grace Ramsey reaches Ned first, injured and determined to uncover why someone is after her and her CIA agent brother. Together, can they unravel a conspiracy that goes higher than they ever imagined?
Holiday Mountain Rescue
by Hope White Katy LeeHigh-stakes secrets heat up the season in two suspenseful novels from the author of the Roads to Danger series and the author of the Echo Mountain books.High Speed Holiday by Katy LeeAfter Ian Stone discovers he was kidnapped when he was a baby, he visits his “family’s” hometown—and is shot at. He’s convinced the Spencers don’t want their long-lost brother, Luke, to return and claim his inheritance. Chief of police Sylvie Laurent is skeptical of Ian’s story, but they’ll have to work together if they want to uncover the truth.Christmas Undercover by Hope WhiteFBI agent Sara Vaughn believes corrupt businessmen are engineering drugs with deadly results. Following the suspects into the Cascade Mountains, Sara witnesses them murder one of their own and she’s targeted. Saved by mountain rescue worker Will Rankin, Sara at first suspects he’s one of the bad guys. But when Will risks everything to save her, she knows that he’s all that’s standing between her and seeing Christmas morning.
Holiday Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery)
by Leslie MeierFor Lucy Stone, Christmas in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, isn’t just about the gift of giving. Sometimes it’s also about solving a crime or two . . .Mistletoe Murder The First Lucy Stone Mystery! As if Lucy Stone’s Christmas schedule wasn’t busy enough, she’s also working nights at the famous mail-order company Country Cousins. But when she discovers its very wealthy founder, Sam Miller, dead in his car from an apparent suicide, Lucy’s gift for suspecting murder shines bright. Now she must track down an elusive killer—one who won’t be satisfied until everyone on his shopping list is dead, including Lucy herself . . . Christmas Cookie Murder One of the best things about Christmas in Tinker’s Cove has always been the annual Cookie Exchange. But when long-simmering petty rivalries and feuds finally come to a boil, accusations of recipe theft lead to an act of murder. Despite all of the ingredients for danger, Lucy sets out on the trail of a killer and soon uncovers a shocking Christmas secret best left unopened . . . “Reading a new Leslie Meier mystery is like catching up with a dear old friend.” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author
Holiday Protectors: Her Holiday Protector Christmas Undercover The Marshal's Runaway Witness (Men Of Millbrook Lake Ser. #2)
by Lenora Worth Terri Reed Shirlee McCoyDANGER STRIKES AT CHRISTMASTIME Texas K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri ReedIn Holiday Hero by Shirlee McCoy, Emma Fairchild is attacked and left for dead in her own diner. Her childhood friend turned K-9 cop Lucas Harwood offers a chance at justice—and love. And in Rescuing Christmas by Terri Reed, a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. When fellow officer Jarrod Evans appoints himself her bodyguard, Lily knows more than her life is at risk—so is her heart.Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Lenora WorthIn Protecting Virginia by Shirlee McCoy, a mysterious intruder wants foster care worker Virginia Johnson out of her house. It’s up to Capitol K-9 Unit officer John Forrester to keep her alive to see the New Year. And in Guarding Abigail by Lenora Worth, Capitol K-9 Unit officer Dylan Ralsey must keep Abigail Wheaton, a murdered diplomat’s daughter, safe from a killer who wants to ruin everyone’s holiday.
Holiday Secrets
by Susan SleemanDEADLY HOLIDAY REUNION When his ex is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. Gavin’s holiday homecoming isn’t exactly warm and fuzzy, but he must set aside the past to make sure Lexie Grant survives. As if protecting Lexie from professional killers isn’t difficult enough, the unlikely reunion has rekindled their complicated romantic connection. But if Gavin can’t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the blurring line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.
Holiday Suspect Pursuit
by Katy LeeUnraveling a murder mystery could unlock his lost memories… After a murderer strikes, former deputy Jett Butler and his search-and-rescue dog must work with the sole witness—FBI agent Nicole Harrington. But Nicole&’s the ex-fiancée he left behind after a car accident gave him amnesia years ago. And in a fight to survive the holidays, remembering his past might be just as dangerous as facing the killer on their heels…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Holiday Under Wraps (Secure One)
by Katie MettnerHe&’ll do anything to protect herBut this Christmas there will be nowhere left to run… It takes everything former army officer Lucas Porter has to cope with PTSD—and his new life as a security technician. But he plunges back into danger to help the one woman he never forgot. Now he and former military specialist Delilah Hartman are only seconds ahead of trained killers as they battle a brutal Minnesota blizzard. And keeping her safe means Lucas must resist the reignited passion between them. But will exposing the truth give them a life together—or become an inescapable trap?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Secure One series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Going Rogue in Red Rye CountyBook 2: The Perfect WitnessBook 3: The Red River SlayerBook 4: The Silent SetupBook 5: The Masquerading TwinBook 6: Holiday Under Wraps
Holiday Wishes
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEIn Home for Christmas, prizewinning reporter Jason Law returns home to win back the woman who slipped through his fingers. And in All I Want for Christmas, Mac Taylor finds out the lengths to which his mischievous twin boys will go to find him the Christmas gift of new love.Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach, published in April 2013
Holiday in Death (In Death #7)
by J. D. RobbLieutenant Eve Dallas tails a serial killer who has a passion for the "Twelve Days of Christmas" in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series. No one likes to be alone during the holidays. For New York's most posh dating service, Personally Yours, it is the season to bring lonely hearts together. But Lieutenant Eve Dallas, on the trail of a ritualistic serial killer who likes to dress up as Santa Claus, has made a disturbing discovery: all of the victims have been traced to Personally Yours. As the murders continue, Eve enters into an elite world of people searching for their one true love. A world where the power of love leads men and women into the ultimate act of betrayal...From the Paperback edition.
Holiday on the Run
by Laura ScottWOMAN IN HIDING After witnessing a murder, Melissa Harris faked her death, changed her name and went into hiding, hoping to keep the gunmen at bay. For years, it worked-but now the ruthless killers have found her. When bullets begin to fly, SWAT cop Nate Freemont rescues Melissa and her little girl. Her former high school sweetheart is shocked that she's alive and seeks an explanation about why she vanished from his life. Telling the truth would only put her daughter's safety and Nate's future in jeopardy. With Christmas approaching, can Melissa risk everything to accept the safe haven and second chance Nate offers...as deadly enemies close in? SWAT: Top Cops-Love in the line of duty