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Killer Calories (Savannah Reid Mystery #3)
by G. A. McKevettSexy private detective Savannah Reid may be built for comfort and not for speed, but she likes herself just fine as she is. So the only way she's likely to set foot in a health spa is over a dead body-someone else's-along with a hefty fee to sweeten the deal. The irresistible combination of murder and money brings Savannah to Royal Palms to investigate the death of spa owner and former cult-flick actress Kat Valentina. The medical examiner called it a fatal-but accidental-mixture of booze and a hot tub, but Savannah's anonymous client thinks otherwise. Savanah quickly learns there's no shortage of likely suspects from ex-lovers and would-be lovers, to employees and prior co-stars with unsavory pasts. As for Savannah and her sweet tooth, this may prove to be a costly case. For if the strict regimen of exercise and nasty spa cuisine doesn't kill her, there's a murderer close by who's prepared to finish the job....
Killer Caramel Cookies: Book 1 in the Killer Cookie Series
by Patti BenningLilah Fallon has been bouncing from job to job ever since she left a cushy position at her father's company. Recently fired from a voice-over job, she's still on the hunt for a perfect career, where she can use her talents and abilities and still have room to live and breathe. When she sees an ad in the paper about an opening at the local salon, she jumps on it, certain that she has found her path, but what seems at first like a dream job, soon turns into a nightmare, and things go from bad to worse when a client is found dead. There are several potential murder suspects in the small town of Vista, Alabama, and unfortunately Lilah finds herself included in that group. Eager to prove her innocence, she enlists the help of friends to try to find the killer before it's too late.
Killer Caramel Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #6)
by Carolyn Q. HunterNew Year's Eve is fast approaching in Culver's Hood and, thanks to Detective Harry Mannor, pie shop owner Bertha Hannah has been invited to attend one of the largest parties of the season, which is being held at the mayor's penthouse. Bert has her reservations about having to dress up and break bread with the city’s most well to-do citizens, but decides to go to the party anyway. Tragedy strikes when a fellow partygoer falls over the fifteenth story balcony, but Bert is convinced that the resulting death was no accident. She’s positive that foul play was involved, and is frustrated when no one else seems to believe her. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident, she must use her wits, and her wicked baking skills, to uncover the dark truth.
Killer Cargo
by Dana MentinkDECEPTION AT 20,000 FEET Transporting pet supplies-and the occasional bunny-is routine for pilot Maria de Silva. Discovering drugs amidst her shipments of kitty litter is not. Out of fuel in the Oregon wilderness, Maria barely escapes with her life when dealers meet her on the runway. She finds refuge at Cy Sheridan's idyllic animal sanctuary-a whole new world for this city girl. But Maria fears that her drug-smuggling client will take revenge against the man-and animals-she's come to love. Is there a wolf in sheep's clothing lurking in the woods?
Killer Chameleon
by Chassie WestFormer D.C. cop Leigh Ann Warren is starting a new job and looking forward to a blissful wedded life. But someone is not willing to let her escape so easily -- a lethal adversary with a grudge who's determined to make Leigh Ann pay ... and keep paying.What begins as a series of petty harassments quickly escalates into more serious crimes, as a stranger driven by hate and unburdened by conscience steals Leigh Ann's identity to threaten her extended family. And when her invisible enemy graduates to murder, Leigh Ann realizes that there's only one way to take back her life and stop the terror: She must beat a killer at her own twisted game.
Killer Characters
by Ellery AdamsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Writing All Wrongs, it’s a rotten state of affairs in Oyster Bay, and the Bayside Book Writers are out to end a nasty plot... Restaurant owner and aspiring novelist Olivia Limoges is happily enjoying her new marriage. Sadly, the same doesn’t hold true for Laurel, a fellow Bayside Book Writer. While struggling with a demanding job, twin boys, and a terminally ill mother-in-law, Laurel learns that her perfect marriage is mostly fictional. When she catches her husband fooling around with his mother’s hospice nurse, she issues impassioned threats that will later come back to haunt her. After the nurse meets a deadly denouement, Chief Rawlings is forced to take Laurel into custody. While Olivia protests the arrest, the rest of the Bayside Book Writers become a group divided, with Rawlings and Harris on one side and Olivia and Millay on the other. Now the women must race against the clock to prove that Laurel’s not the sort for murder before her story ends in tragedy…From the Paperback edition.
Killer Chardonnay (A Colorado Wine Mystery #1)
by Kate LansingA young winery owner won't let one sour grape ruin the bunch in the first installment of this exciting cozy mystery series.Parker Valentine has always dreamed of opening her own winery in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. But she gets more than she bargained for when a food and wine critic unexpectedly shows up at Vino Valentine on opening day. A negative review could be fatal for her business, and not only does he seem to hate her chardonnay, he also collapses and dies shortly after drinking it. Although Parker hoped that the attendees would put a cork in it, soon her winery is at the center of a social media firestorm. With #killerchardonnay trending online, Parker's business is in danger of closing, and she has no choice but to investigate the murder herself.To restore her reputation, catch a killer, and keep her struggling business open, Parker needs only one thing: some good proof.
Killer Cheesecake Tart (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #10)
by Carolyn Q. HunterPie shop owner Bertha Hannah might not have any children of her own, but this Mothers Day she is celebrating by helping to cater a Wine and Cheese party for some of the richest ladies--and mothers--in all of Culver's Hood, Nebraska. She has a delicious cheesecake tart prepared for the occasion, and things start off swimmingly, until a gruesome discovery is made at the elegant venue. When the hostess of the party is found, face down, in one of the estate's beautiful fountains, Detective Harry Manor is all too ready to point a finger at one of Bert's fellow church members, who happens to be at the party. Bert steps in, along with her friends Shiv and Carla, to see what clues they can find to exonerate the innocent churchgoer, before the real killer slips through their fingers and gets away with murder.
Killer Chef (BookShots)
by James Patterson Jeffrey J. KeyesEat, drink, and be murdered.Someone is poisoning diners in New Orleans' best restaurants. Now it's up to chef and homicide cop Caleb Rooney to catch a killer--who has an appetite for revenge.BookShotsLIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
Killer Chocolate Pecan Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #17)
by Carolyn Q. Hunter'Tis the season to be... dead? There is nothing pie and bookshop owner, Bertha Hannah, loves more than Christmas. Smiling faces in the shops, softly falling snow parties, presents, and—always—delicious pie. Bert can't wait to spend the holiday cuddled up on the couch in front of a warm fire, after Jack Frost nips at her nose. Unfortunately, things aren't all songs and carols when a bitter rivalry breaks out between the choir directors of her church's holiday concert. The good-natured warmth of the season turns icy when a church member winds up dead and the number one suspect begs Bert to use her sleuthing skills to solve the case and clear their name. Will Bert be able to solve the crime and recapture the Christmas spirit.., or will she die trying?
Killer Chocolate Pie (Pies And Pages Cozy Mysteries #2)
by Carolyn Q. HunterBert Hannah is thrilled to open her brand new combination pie shop and bookstore, Pies and Pages, just in time for the holiday season in Culver's Hood, Nebraska. Kicking off the festivities is the annual Autumn Walk which is held in the downtown Old Market. Free samples of a tasty new pie and some awesome sidewalk sales on books are just what the doctor ordered to get new customers interested and buying. Circumstances quickly turn dark, however, when the body of a disgruntled customer turns up on Bert’s doorstep. Detective Mannor is assigned to solve the case again, and Bert can't help sticking her nose firmly into police business, digging for clues and ferreting out information. Will she be able to assist the detective in catching the killer, or will the trigger happy killer come for her next?
Killer Choice
by Tom Hunt“Terrific…full of shocks and twists you won’t see coming—unputdownable and highly recommended!”—Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe electrifying debut thriller that asks the question: To save the one you love, is there any price you wouldn’t pay? His wife is sick. He needs $200,000 to save her. A mysterious man offers to give him the money with just one catch: He has to murder someone to get it. Gary Foster’s life is finally heading in the right direction. After years of trying, his wife, Beth, is pregnant, and he recently opened a business with his brother. But one phone call changes everything.... After collapsing suddenly, Beth has been rushed to the hospital. Tests reveal a devastating diagnosis: an inoperable brain tumor. Their only hope is an expensive experimental treatment available abroad, with a cost that’s out of their reach. And Beth’s time is running out.... Then a strange man approaches Gary and offers the money he needs, on one condition: that he kill someone, no questions asked. End one life to save another. In this nail-biting debut novel of domestic suspense, one man makes a choice that forces him to confront the darkest reaches of his soul and betray those closest to him. As he’s swept up in a nightmare of escalating violence, he must question his own morality—and determine just how far he’s willing to go to save the woman he loves.
Killer Christmas Evidence (Deputies of Anderson County #4)
by Sami A. AbramsThe search for a criminal becomes a fight for survival. The moment detective Cassidy Bowman links a chain of suspicious deaths to a serial killer, she becomes the deadly assassin&’s number one target. But a blow to the head robs her of her memory and she can&’t put the pieces of the case back together alone. Can she convince detective Kyle Howard to help her catch the culprit by proving her theory…before the killer succeeds in taking Cassidy&’s life?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Deputies of Anderson County Book 1: Buried Cold Case SecretsBook 2: Twin Murder Mix-UpBook 3: Detecting SecretsBook 4: Killer Christmas Evidence
Killer Christmas Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #5)
by Carolyn Q. HunterIt's Christmas time and pie shop owner, Bertha Hannah, is gearing up with a brand new Gingerbread Pie and a little holiday shopping. Bert and her best friend Carla find themselves in a spending mood as the newest mall in the area advertises a plethora of specialty shops, department stores, and restaurants. It's time for a girl's day out! Off on their festive adventure, the ladies run into Detective Mannor--a man Bert recently turned down for a date—and the day heads rapidly downhill when a body is discovered in one of the mall's most popular shops. A cheerful season of peace and goodwill has turned blood red with homicide and it's up to Bert to figure out the mystery before Santa can say Ho-Ho-Ho.
Killer Chromosomes: Number 32 in Series (The Destroyer #32)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirWhat happens when an insane female scientist discovers a genetic link between species - and experiments on herself? She transforms into a tiger - the man-eating kind. Wild, beautiful and deadly, Dr Sheila Feinberg tests her new savage nature and leaves a trail of mangled male corpses behind. Insatiable, she stalks the only man she sees worthy of creating her new race of lethal human-animal hybrids. That man is Remo Williams, the Destroyer. Ordered to stop the menace, Remo becomes both hunter and bait against an enemy he could never have imagined. Trapped in her clutches, Remo fights her bloodlust, while master assassin Chiun battles to save the Destroyer and end this unparalleled threat to humankind. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Killer Classics (A Book Barn Mystery #5)
by Kym RobertsSmall-town life in Hazel Rock becomes a Texas-size crime scene when murder takes a page from Charli Rae Warren’s book club’s latest mystery . . . <P><P>Charli takes great pride in running one of the few independent, family-owned bookstores in small-town Texas. She vets everything carefully, with an eye to the eclectic tastes of the locals. That includes the Book Barn’s weekly book club selection. This time out it’s a mystery whose characters bear a striking resemblance to local citizens, including Charli’s friend Sugar . . . who’s the prime suspect when her real-life nemesis is found dead in a hotel’s water tank. <P><P> With help from her pet armadillo Princess, Charli campaigns to clear Sugar’s sweet name—literally—when the up-for-election mayor becomes a killer’s next target. Murder and politics make scandalous bedfellows as Charli discovers that fiction may be fatal, but reality could be just as deadly . . .
Killer Cocoa Pie (Pies and Pages Cozy Mysteries #7)
by Carolyn Q. HunterValentine's Day is fast approaching and much to Bertha Hannah's surprise and delight, the Season of Love is busier than even the Christmas holiday. Overwhelmed with baking pies and making special deliveries, Bert doesn't have any extra time for murder and other nonsense. When a young woman's body is found stuffed away in the back storeroom of Pies and Pages, however, she’s once again thrust into the middle of a mess. What seems, at first, to be merely a horrific accident, turns out to be far more sinister, when Bert realizes that a local corporation may have some connection to the murder. The roots of dishonesty, sabotage, money, and LOVE all seem to have ties to this most recent case. Will Bert be able to uncover the truth before Valentine's Day, or will her business be buried in intrigue?
Killer Coin
by Elka RayWhile divorce lawyer Toby Wong spends her days helping couples split up, she's still hoping for her own love story. The second novel in Elka Ray's Vancouver Island mystery series finds Toby settling back into island life and looking forward to getting to know two attractive men better–charismatic Josh Barton, whom Toby first fell for as a teen, and the newly-met Detective Colin Destin. Unfortunately, Toby's romantic prospects take a hit when she's sucked into a family drama. Toby's mom, Ivy, is distraught when her best friend–wealthy socialite Daphne Dane–goes missing. Is Daphne's new boyfriend behind her disappearance? And is he a conman, like his betrayed wife–who's also Toby's client–alleges? Things get worse when Toby finds a battered body. As well as threatening her relationships with Josh and Colin, Toby's involvement with the Danes puts her in danger. Part cozy mystery and part family drama, the second novel in Elka Ray's Vancouver Island mystery series will keep you up late with a twisty tale of love, money, and murder.
Killer Colton Christmas: Special Agent Cowboy\The Marine's Christmas Case
by Lara Lacombe Regan BlackThe Coltons of Shadow Creek series comes to a shocking Christmas climax in two heart-pounding storiesSpecial Agent Cowboy by Regan BlackWhen hackers strike Colton, Inc., they put executive Marie Meyers in their crosshairs. FBI agent Emiliano Ortega is charged with protecting the beautiful city girl on his ranch. But keeping their mutual attraction professional under the mistletoe is impossible…The Marine’s Christmas Case by Lara LacombeWhen Dario Ortega meets Felicity Grant, the lovely marine-turned-PI spurns his advances. Instead, Dario offers his tech expertise to help Felicity solve the Colton, Inc., hacking. Working the case together softens Felicity’s steely heart and makes Dario rethink bachelorhood. But can they catch a killer Colton in time for Christmas?
Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Comfort Food (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery #5)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it&’s also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town—along with whispers of foul play—Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie&’s beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it&’s Nona&’s farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom—respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who&’s heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she&’s hesitant—until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it&’s up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home—before she becomes a criminal&’s final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries &“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover&’s dream come true.&”—Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries &“Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder.&”—Fresh Fiction
Killer Commute (Charlie Greene Mystery #6)
by Marlys MillhiserRECOVERING FROM: The year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week-just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on an L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Killer Commute (The Charlie Greene Mysteries)
by Marlys MillhiserAnother fabulous addition to Millhiser's acclaimed series, Killer Commute is a comical ride through a mystery sure to be a smash with both long-time fans and those just making Charlie Greene's acquaintance.Recovering from last year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week - just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on the L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face-off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Killer Connections
by Franklin W. DixonIn Killer Connections, the detective duo learns that the headmaster of The Willis Firth Academy is in peril along with his daughter--and maybe even the Hardys themselves! Can the boys wrap up their mission before someone loses a life?
Killer Conspiracy (The Justice Seekers #3)
by Lena DiazTo rescue the son he never knewHe’ll protect the woman he can’t forget.Six years ago, First Daughter Harper Manning destroyed Gage Bishop’s Secret Service career. Now his beautiful charge is back with shocking news: their baby lived and is being held hostage. Gage vows to find and protect the child, even as Harper threatens his professional restraint. As they peel back the layers to get to the truth, can they also uncover why their baby’s life became such a gut-wrenching conspiracy?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the The Justice Seekers series by Lena Diaz:Book 1: Cowboy Under FireBook 2: Agent Under SiegeBook 3: Killer Conspiracy