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High-Stakes Playboy
by Cindy DeesRed-hot attraction is dangerous in this new Prescott Bachelors romance by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees! To help his brothers, marine pilot Archer Prescott goes undercover to find out who's sabotaging their movie set. But the die-hard bachelor isn't ready for what he finds in the High Sierras: his doe-eyed, girl-next-door camerawoman is the prime suspect. Marley Stringer isn't as innocent as she seems. As Marley turns irresistible and the aerial "accidents" turn deadly, Archer begins to wonder who's more dangerous-the perfect woman who threatens his heart...or the desperate killer who threatens his life.
High-Stakes Rescue
by Rita HerronA child&’s life on the line…McCullen's Secret Son When Willow James Howard's estranged husband is killed and her son kidnapped, she's forced to accept help from the man who broke her heart—rodeo star Brett McCullen. Little does Brett know that the child he's trying to rescue is his own flesh and blood. Now with the ransom deadline looming, Brett must go to extremes to save the family he never knew he wanted.The Last McCullen Single mom Tia Jeffries&’s infant son has been abducted—or worse. Determined to find her baby, Tia agrees to work undercover with Special Agent Ryder Banks. Posing as a couple desperate to adopt, they find a murky world of baby brokers, scams—and a connection to the McCullens, Ryder's birth family. When bullets start flying, Ryder must risk everything to make Tia and her baby his own…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Previously published as McCullen's Secret Son and The Last McCullen
High-Wired
by Andrea FrazerHigh-Wired is the first volume in The Fine Line series, which sees acclaimed crime author Andrea Frazer show off her dark side as she moves into the world of police procedurals. The novel introduces us to DI Olivia Hardy, a firm but fair cop, and her new partner, DS Lauren Groves. Their wildly different backgrounds and styles of policing cause problems at first, but the two women bond over a shared love of music, and over the pressures of juggling complicated family lives with the horrors of the job. Both women try to reconcile their problematic family lives - Olivia's issues with her teenage children, Lauren's collapsing marriage - with the demands of a job that requires heart and soul. Their beat is a decaying coastal town in the south of England - a shadow of its Victorian glory - and criminals are lurking even where you'd least expect them. As Olivia and Lauren investigate a harrowing murder, the events of the case spiral - and so do the issues in their personal lives ...
High-Wired: The Fine Line Series (The Fine Line #1)
by Andrea FrazerIf you like Rachel Abbott, Mel Sherratt, and Val McDermid, you’ll be gripped by this exciting new crime novel by best-selling author Andrea Frazer. High-Wired is the first volume in The Fine Line series, which sees Frazer show off her dark side as she moves into the world of police procedurals. The novel introduces us to DI Olivia Hardy, a firm but fair cop, and her new partner, DS Lauren Groves. Their wildly different backgrounds and styles of policing cause problems at first, but the two women bond over a shared love of music, and over the pressures of juggling complicated family lives with the horrors of the job. Both women try to reconcile their problematic family lives – Olivia’s issues with her teenage children, Lauren’s collapsing marriage – with the demands of a job that requires heart and soul. Their beat is a decaying coastal town in the south of England – a shadow of its Victorian glory – and criminals are lurking even where you’d least expect them. As Olivia and Lauren investigate a harrowing murder, the events of the case spiral – and so do the issues in their personal lives …
High-Wired: The Fine Line Series (The\fine Line Ser. #1)
by Andrea FrazerIf you like Rachel Abbott, Mel Sherratt, and Val McDermid, you?ll be gripped by this exciting new crime novel by best-selling author Andrea Frazer. High-Wired is the first volume in The Fine Line series, which sees Frazer show off her dark side as she moves into the world of police procedurals. The novel introduces us to DI Olivia Hardy, a firm but fair cop, and her new partner, DS Lauren Groves. Their wildly different backgrounds and styles of policing cause problems at first, but the two women bond over a shared love of music, and over the pressures of juggling complicated family lives with the horrors of the job. Both women try to reconcile their problematic family lives ? Olivia?s issues with her teenage children, Lauren?s collapsing marriage ? with the demands of a job that requires heart and soul. Their beat is a decaying coastal town in the south of England ? a shadow of its Victorian glory ? and criminals are lurking even where you?d least expect them. As Olivia and Lauren investigate a harrowing murder, the events of the case spiral ? and so do the issues in their personal lives ?
Highbridge
by Phil RedmondThe dramatic novel from the writer and creator of Brookside, Hollyoaks and Grange Hill.Three years ago, Janey Nolan was murdered in the centre of town.Today, no one knows who did it. Sick of waiting for the powers that be to rid the streets and school gates of dealers, druggies and parasites, Janey’s brothers want to avenge her death. While Sean decides to explore the routes and corridors of political power, Joey chooses more direct action in and among the alleys and pathways of the neighbourhood itself. But can the brothers find Janey’s killer without bringing more danger to their town?THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.THIS IS HIGHBRIDGE.
Higher Authority (Alan Gregory Series #3)
by Stephen WhiteDr. Alan Gregory's fiance, attorney Lauren Crowder, is thrown into a maelstrom of violence as a case of sexual harassment strikes a devastating chord among the nation's most powerful leaders. But this legal time bomb soon explodes when crucial evidence disappears, and a killer strikes. Higher Authority is a work of fiction. The characters and events described are entirely the product of the author's imagination. Much of the story takes place in a uniquely American and uniquely western world, that was created by the Mormon followers of Joseph Smith in a land Brigham Young called Deseret. We call it Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, popularly known as the Mormon Church, is depicted in this story as an essential cultural and religious backdrop to fictional events and fictional characters. All locales described in the book are used fictitiously. No actual event or incident is intentionally portrayed; any resemblance is coincidental. Although certain prominent Mormons, some alive and some deceased, are quoted in the book to provide contemporary context for the story, any resemblance between a character and an actual person, living or dead, is entirely coincidental, with the exception of Senator Orrin Hatch, who appears briefly as a character. In no way does the book attempt to portray Senator Hatch's actual conduct.
Higher Hope (Tides of Truth, Book #2)
by Robert WhitlowTami Taylor faces impossible challenges in life, law, and love--until she discovers a higher hope. A libel case will require some legal maneuvering and the summoning of a greater hope than Tami has ever known.
Highgate Rise: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel (Charlotte and Thomas Pitt #11)
by Anne PerryClemency Shaw, the wife of a prominent doctor, has died in a tragic fire in the peaceful suburb of Highgate. But the blaze was set by an arsonist, and it is unclear whether she or Dr. Shaw was the intended victim—or did the doctor himself set the blaze in order to inherit his wife’s large fortune? Baffled by the scarcity of clues in this terrible crime, Inspector Thomas Pitt turns to the people who had been closest to the couple—Clemency’s stuffy but distinguished relatives. Meanwhile, Pitt’s wellborn wife, Charlotte, retraces the dangerous path that Clemency walked in the last months of her life, finding herself enmeshed in a sinister web that stretches from the lowest slums to the loftiest centers of power.
Highgate Rise: A cosy society is not as spotless as it seems… (Thomas Pitt Mystery #11)
by Anne PerryUnexpected clues and unexpected dangers... The death of the doctor's wife in a ferocious fire shocks genteel Highgate Village. But when it proves to be arson, Inspector Thomas Pitt finds himself in charge of a complicated case of murder, in Anne Perry's Highgate Rise. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'Perry uses her well-mannered prose, satiric wit and sense of place and time to construct a completely believable and human world. A sterling performance' - Library JournalClemency Shaw, the wife of a prominent doctor, is killed in a tragic fire in Highgate. But the blaze was deliberate, so was she or her husband the intended victim? Could the doctor have set it himself to inherit Clemency's large fortune? While Inspector Thomas Pitt tries to build a case from the scarce clues, his wife Charlotte retraces the dangerous path that Clemency walked in the last months of her life, finding herself enmeshed in a sinister web that stretches from the lowest slums to the loftiest centres of power. What readers are saying about Highgate Rise: 'This is a very satisfying book and I enjoyed it greatly''Taking book to work, can't put it down''Five stars'
Highland Belle
by Patricia GrassoWed through an arranged marriage to a tyrannical Scot, Brigette Devereux picked up her pride and left. Her hair was red as a fox, her skin smooth as silk. Her pure complexion belied her fiery heart and her turbulent past. Her quest for freedom flung her straight into the embrace of Lord Iain MacArthur. She was rebellious; he was consuming. He was treacherous and she was no stranger to treachery. She was fair and he was darkness. Together they would set ablaze the time they had between them. Tossed from one tyrant to another, Brigette could not deny his evil ways nor could she deny her passion for him. His sweet-talking lips won her over and he brought his new bride to Dunridge Castle. But was this really a castle or would it be a prison? Before Brigette was willing to find out she fled again. From Scottish countryside, through highlands, across lakes and down-country through England to the shadowy streets of London, Lord Iain MacArthur would chase his prize and Brigette would flee the man who loved her. She was a free spirit and he was driven to capture her heart!
Highland Fling (Mirabelle Bevan #8)
by Sara SheridanScottish Highlands, 1958Britain is awash in Cold War anxiety as Mirabelle Bevan heads for the Highlands on a holiday to visit Superintendent Alan McGregor's family. More glamorous than she expected, the Robertsons welcome her with open arms and an array of cocktails, but she has scarcely arrived when the body of an American fashion buyer turns up brutally murdered, plunging the local village into disarray and sending shockwaves around the close, Highland community. Mirabelle can't resist investigating, but what she finds lays the limitations of her feelings for McGregor bare and calls into question the loyalties of all those around her from the Robertson's housekeeper Mrs Gillies to the family of the dead woman. What started as a relaxing break in scenic surroundings soon spirals into a week fraught with danger. As the press descend on the Robertson's Highland estate, it rapidly becomes clear that things are not as black and white as they first appeared and Mirabelle can't count on anyone . . .Praise for Sara Sheridan: 'Sara Sheridan never fails to surprise. Unfailingly stylish, undeniably smart, Miss Bevan is destined to bring the exploits of the past to the best-seller lists of the present' - Daily Record'Beautifully realised vivid characters, both heroes and villains, the atmospheric Brighton setting and plot that zipped along at a lovely pace left me in no doubt that Sara Sheridan and Mirabelle Bevan are a crime force to be reckoned with' - Goodreads'Beneath that prim exterior lies a fearless, fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants kind of gal. One part Nancy Drew, two parts Jessica Fletcher, Mirabelle has a dogged tenacity to rival Poirot' - Sunday Herald
Highland Fling (Mirabelle Bevan #8)
by Sara SheridanScottish Highlands, 1958Britain is awash in Cold War anxiety as Mirabelle Bevan heads for the Highlands on a holiday to visit Superintendent Alan McGregor's family. More glamorous than she expected, the Robertsons welcome her with open arms and an array of cocktails, but she has scarcely arrived when the body of an American fashion buyer turns up brutally murdered, plunging the local village into disarray and sending shockwaves around the close, Highland community. Mirabelle can't resist investigating, but what she finds lays the limitations of her feelings for McGregor bare and calls into question the loyalties of all those around her from the Robertson's housekeeper Mrs Gillies to the family of the dead woman. What started as a relaxing break in scenic surroundings soon spirals into a week fraught with danger. As the press descend on the Robertson's Highland estate, it rapidly becomes clear that things are not as black and white as they first appeared and Mirabelle can't count on anyone . . .Praise for Sara Sheridan: 'Sara Sheridan never fails to surprise. Unfailingly stylish, undeniably smart, Miss Bevan is destined to bring the exploits of the past to the best-seller lists of the present' - Daily Record'Beautifully realised vivid characters, both heroes and villains, the atmospheric Brighton setting and plot that zipped along at a lovely pace left me in no doubt that Sara Sheridan and Mirabelle Bevan are a crime force to be reckoned with' - Goodreads'Beneath that prim exterior lies a fearless, fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants kind of gal. One part Nancy Drew, two parts Jessica Fletcher, Mirabelle has a dogged tenacity to rival Poirot' - Sunday Herald
Highland Fling Murders (Murder She Wrote Ser. #7)
by Donald Bain Jessica FletcherJessica Flecther and a group of her friends from Cabot Cove, Maine, take off for the British Isles and end up at a castle in Scotland. it would be a great vacation--except for the ghost. And the murders.
Highland Fling: Highland Fling, Highland Secrets, Highland Treasure, And Highland Spirits (The Highland Series #1)
by Amanda ScottForbidden passion has never been more dangerous—or more irresistible—in the first novel of bestselling author Amanda Scott&’s spellbinding Highland series Scotland, 1750. In the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion, Maggie MacDrumin vows to keep fighting to liberate her people. But the intrepid Scotswoman is risking her life for a dangerous cause. When her latest mission lands her in a London courtroom on a trumped-up larceny charge, she has only one hope of survival. Enlisting the aid of Edward Carsley, the powerful fourth Earl of Rothwell, is a two-edged sword. The seductive aristocrat who awakens treacherous desire is her clan&’s mortal enemy—a man she can never trust. Edward will do whatever it takes to quell another bloody uprising. But how can he fight his passion for the rebellious Highland beauty in his safekeeping? As their lives come under siege, Maggie lays claim to the one thing Edward vowed never to surrender: his heart.Highland Fling is the 1st book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Highland Laddie Gone (Elizabeth MacPherson #3)
by Sharyn Mccrumb"I had a great time at Sharyn McCrumb's inimitable version of the Highland games."Charlotte MacLeodIn her third outing as amateur sleuth, Elizabeth MacPherson has the chance to revel in the rites of the old country at the annual Glencoe Mountain Games. But the innocent ethnic fair is cursed when the loathed Colin Campbell is found murdered. When a second reveler is found dead, Elizabeth lays to hunt and untangles all....From the Paperback edition.
Highland Moon
by French Judith E.TRAPPED BY DUTY. . . Forced to marry a heartless man twice her age, marchioness Lady Anne, a beautiful virgin widow, finds herself once again taking vows without knowing love. But before she can give her reluctant "I do," the ceremony is interrupted by a breathtaking wild man on a charging horse. And suddenly, the bewildered bride-to-be is spirited away. . . SAVED BY DARING. . . The American son of a Scottish Earl and a Delaware Indian, Ross Campbell agreed to assist in a scorned lover's brazen kidnapping scheme—only to find he has abducted the wrong woman. Now the gallows await him—unless he weds his lovely captive himself. Anne may vow to resist his rugged charms, but Ross knows she longs to experience true love and intimacy at last—as much as he longs to share it with her. . . 107,560 Words
Highland Peril (A Malice Novel #2)
by Amy M. ReadeAn antiques shop owner in the Scottish Highlands becomes embroiled in a mystery after a potential customer is murdered.Trading the urban pace of Edinburgh for a tiny village overlooking a breathtaking blue loch was a great move for budding photographer Sylvie Carmichael and her artist husband, Seamus—until a dangerous crime obscures the view . . . Sylvie&’s bucolic life along the heather-covered moors of the Highlands is a world away from the hectic energy of the city. But then a London buyer is killed after purchasing a long-lost Scottish masterpiece from Seamus&’s gallery—and the painting vanishes. As suspicion clouds their new life, and their relationship, Sylvie&’s search for answers plunges her into an unsolved mystery dating back to Cromwellian Scotland through World War I and beyond. And as she moves closer to the truth, Sylvie is targeted by a murderer who&’s after a treasure within a treasure that could rewrite history . . . and her own future. Praise for Highland Peril&“History and locale come alive in this extremely entertaining novel, which is a standout as it features Scotland&’s ancient castles, chilly weather, and extraordinary culture. This is escapism at its best, as it is a compelling mystery that whisks readers away to a land as beautiful as it is rich with intrigue.&” —Kings River Life Magazine
Highland Rogue
by Deborah HaleEwan Geddes had once sent Claire’s girlish heart racing...But that was back when he was a servant and she the laird’s awkward daughter. Now he’d returned, an upstart fortune hunter bent on her sister, and Claire Talbot swore to stop any heartbreak before it started-even if that meant tempting away a man who’d only grown decidedly more appealing.Claire Talbot had to be the most exasperating woman in England or Scotland, Ewan decided. And she stood between him and the bride he wanted! Or did she? For her grace and fire made him yearn that every day be an adventure...and every night a dream come true!
Highland Secrets: Highland Fling, Highland Secrets, Highland Treasure, And Highland Spirits (The Highland Series #2)
by Amanda ScottA fateful encounter at Edinburgh Castle leaves two sworn enemies seductively entwined in this historical romance from the USA Today–bestselling author. With her imprisoned mother&’s liberty at stake, Jacobite sympathizer Diana Maclean steals into the dungeon of Edinburgh Castle and pulls off an audacious switch. But her bold escapade comes at a price. With her own freedom now hanging in the balance, Diana is unexpectedly rescued by the mysterious Lord Calder. She&’s instantly drawn to her kind savior, unaware that he is Rory Campbell, of the Campbell clan—her family&’s most treacherous enemy. The youngest baron of the Scottish Court of Exchequer, Rory manages the Highland estates that were forfeited to the Crown. But the bonny lass he just liberated haunts him. As Scotland prepares for another uprising, their paths cross again. Rory finds himself yearning for Diana, and hoping to protect her family, too. Can they change the course of Scottish history by rising up against a legacy of hate . . . even as they surrender to glorious, liberating love? Highland Secrets is the 2nd book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Highland Spirits: Highland Fling, Highland Secrets, Highland Treasure, And Highland Spirits (The Highland Series #4)
by Amanda ScottIn the final volume of Amanda Scott&’s engrossing Highland series, a Scottish heiress falls in love with a man who seems to have been plucked from her dreams Penelope MacCrichton watches the tall, broad-shouldered figure walk toward her across the mist-shrouded loch. Is he a phantom, a restless, sensual spirit fated to live only in her secret fantasies? Or is he the seductive, brooding stranger she meets later in London . . . who may not be a stranger at all? Michael Mingary, Earl of Kintyre, is enchanted by the reserved Highland heiress, even as he&’s haunted by unsettling dreams of a ghostly Scottish castle. Desperate to save his family legacy, he strikes a bargain with the Campbells—a clan with whom he has an old score to settle. But when Penelope makes a bold counter-proposal, he&’s tempted beyond all measure. Surrendering to passion, Michael and Penelope gamble on a love that holds the promise of the future—a love that could be the fulfillment of all their dreams.Highland Spirits is the 4th book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Highland Treasure: Highland Fling, Highland Secrets, Highland Treasure, And Highland Spirits (The Highland Series #3)
by Amanda ScottThe third novel in Amanda Scott&’s bestselling Highlandseries introduces an unforgettable Scottish beauty caught between two men vying for her hand Most Highlanders fear Black Duncan Campbell. Mary Maclaine isn&’t intimidated, but she blames him for the death of his brother Ian, her first love. When Ewan, Lord MacCrichton tries to strong-arm Mary into marriage, he unknowingly forces Mary to seek aid from the man she vowed to hate forever. The only way Duncan can convince Mary of his innocence is to find his brother&’s real killers. But now she faces grave danger . . . unless Duncan can stop MacCrichton from exploiting her gift of Second Sight for his own avaricious ends. Resisting the desire that Mary arouses poses an even greater risk to Duncan. To win her trust, he has to show her that the most priceless treasure of all is the love they can find only in each other&’s arms.Highland Treasure is the 3rd book in the Highland Series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Highlights to Heaven
by Nancy J. CohenProfessional hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Shore lands a case close to home when her pet-loving neighbor--a man aptly named Goat--disappears, leaving his animals alone and a dead body in the master bedroom. The corpse might be just another anonymous stiff, except for the distinctive bronze highlighting his hair. Marla--on the scene and ready for anything--immediately recognizes the signature technique of the Heavenly Hair Salon in Fort Lauderdale and the work of stylist Cutter Corrigan. Curiosity is part of Marla's motive in deciding to help identify the dead man by questioning the proprietor of Heavenly Hair before the police do. But a powerful physical attraction to sexy Detective Dalton Vail is a major factor in her effort to impress him with her sleuthing skills. And before she even leaves the murder scene, Marla makes another discovery that suggests the killing involves the exotic pet trade, where fancy fur coats are illegally made from local Tabbies and Rovers. How could gentle Goat be involved in that? Outraged and upset, Marla vows to use her contacts in the salon biz to find out the truth. Soon her unofficial questioning of other area hairdressers turns up a surprising link between Goat, the victim, and her own past. The long and short of it is danger for Marla, as she gets closer to uncovering a hair-raising secret someone would kill to keep.
Highway Mafia: हाईवे माफिया
by Vivek Agrawal Rakesh Daniदेश भर में हजारों किलोमीटर में पसरे हाईवे और सड़कों पर हर साल सैकड़ों हत्याएं होती है। हजारों करोड़ का माल लूटा जाता है। हाईवे पर सक्रिय माफिया की इन खूनी और दरिंदगी से भरी हरकतों पर कभी हंगामा नहीं होता। कारण बहुत डरावना है। हाईवे अपराधों में दरअसल किसी अमीर की हत्या नहीं होती, न उससे हफ्तावसूली होती है। ये तो ट्रक ड्राइवर और क्लीनर हैं, जिन्हें हाईवे माफिया मार गिराते हैं। ट्रकों-कंटेनरों से लूटे करोड़ों रुपए का माल काला बाजार में चंद सिक्कों में बेच कर पौ-बारह करते हैं। अमीर कारोबारी और कारपोरेट माल के बीमा की रकम लेकर चुप बैठ जाते हैं। मजलूम ड्राइवरों और क्लीनरों की मौत का मातम मनाने का वक्त किसी के पास नहीं होता। पेट्रोल, डीजल, घासलेट, नेप्था चोरी, तस्करी से मिलावट तक, दवा-रसायनों-डाई की चोरी से मिलावट तक, लोहे के सरियों से कॉपर ड्रमों की चोरी तक, मोबाइल फोन, सिगरेट, तंबाकू, कपड़ों, प्लास्टिक दानों से भरे ट्रकों - कंटेनरों की लूटपाट तक, न जाने क्या-क्या हरकत नहीं करता सड़कों पर सक्रिय हाईवे माफिया। देश के हाईवे पर दुर्दांत माफिया सक्रिय है। खोजी पत्रकार विवेक अग्रवाल और साथी राकेश दानी ने इस किताब में इसकी परत दर परत हर पोल खोली है।
Highway Robbery
by John BillheimerWhen road construction by West Virginia's highway department uncovers human remains near the small town of Barkley, everyone involved stops dead in their tracks. Everyone, including Owen Allison, whose mother calls him home right away on a trumped-up excuse, seems to have a theory on the skeleton's identity. But when another dead body is discovered--this one a lot fresher-- the simple forensic investigation turns into something much deeper.And it all seems to begin and end with the Allisons, for thirty-five years ago, Owen's father, West Virginia highway commissioner Wayne Allison, disappeared, thought to have drowned when a burst dam flooded the town. Owen's mother is convinced the skeleton is her husband's. But that's not all of the trouble on the Allison home front. Now Owen's troubled older brother George is highway commissioner, and he's facing problems both personal and professional, from his political appointee boss to a team of environmental activists determined to stop local highway expansion. Owen must piece together the mysteries in Barkley's past - as well as those in his own family history - and uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim. Highway Robbery is an outstanding follow-up to John Billheimer's original and acclaimed debut, The Contrary Blues, once again tackling small-town politics with humor and a good measure of suspense. From The Critics ForbesA wonderful blend of numerous, superbly developed-and often eccentric characters; wry, politically incorrect humor; surprises and suspense . . . Library JournalIn his second mystery after The Contrary Blues, largely unemployed risk consultant Owen Allsion returns to Barkley, WV, at the request of his other when a raod construction crew uncovers a skeleton. She believes the remains may be honest highway commissioner, who supposedly drowned in a dam collapse some 35 years earlier. So Owen delves into his family past and highway scandals, defends his brother (also a highway commissioner) who suddenly disappears, and looks for at leat one murderer. Low-key, competent narration; country characters, dry humor, and a surprise culprit; for most collections. Steve Forbes - Forbes MagazineA wonderful blend of numerous, superbly developed-and often eccentric-characters; wry, politically incorrect humor; surprises and suspense, spiced with some of West Virginia's legendary skullduggery-encrusted politics makes for an always interesting murder mystery.