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Kat Wolfe Takes the Case: A Wolfe & Lamb Mystery (Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries #2)
by Lauren St. JohnKat Wolfe, Harper Lamb, and their animal sidekicks are back in a new caper as Lauren St. John's Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries .A suspicious death coincides with the exciting discovery of the fossilized bones of a 200-million-year-old dinosaur. Kat is on the case, but she's also fending off accusations that one of her pets is attacking local animals, dealing with a difficult and perhaps dangerous relative, and wondering about clues she's discovered about a strange local cult. Kat Wolfe Takes the Case is another high-stakes adventure perfect for mystery and animal lovers!
Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice (Wolfe and Lamb Mysteries #3)
by Lauren St JohnThe Wolfe Pet Sitting Agency returns to unravel another mystery—and this time, it's a slippery slope for our heroes and their newfound husky-dog sidekicks! Kat Wolfe on Thin Ice is the third book in the middle-grade series about animals and friendship from award-winning author Lauren St John.Best friends Kat Wolfe and Harper Lamb can’t wait to travel from England’s Bluebell Bay to New York’s Adirondacks for a fall vacation with their parents. But misadventure plagues them from the start, leaving them in the wrong place at the wrong time. Alone! As the weather turns wild, Kat discovers she may have been the last person to cross paths with a girl who is a star witness in a criminal trial making headlines across the country. When the witness vanishes, Kat and Harper race to piece together the clues that might save her from a notorious gang. Soon they’re targets too. With an early snowstorm moving in and no way out, detectives Wolfe & Lamb will need all their wits, skills, and the help of some wayward animals, if they’re to survive.
Kat's Cradle (Kat Colorado #3)
by Karen KijewskiShe's a hard-boiled Sacramento P. I. with a soft spot for the unlucky, the unloved, and one special cop named Hank. Her name is Kat Colorado and in her line of business curiosity can be mre than an occupational hazard -- it can be murder. She said her name was Paige Morrell and she came to Kat Colorado hoping to untangle the twisted mystery of her past. She was a twenty-one-year-old "orphan," a poor little rich girl on the verge of inheriting a weathy old river estate -- and some very nasty surprises. But when Kat set out to solve the case, she found herself following a thread of lies, greed and deceit that led straight to the corpse of a key source to Paige's past. Now the Sacramento private eye was about to learn that in the California Delta some family secrets were better left buried . . . because uncovering them could be murder.
Kat's Fall
by Shelley HrdlitschkaDarcy's mother is getting out of jail. Ten years ago Darcy's mom was convicted of throwing Darcy's baby sister off a fifth-floor balcony. Kat survived, but Darcy has spent the last decade raising his sister, giving her the love and support she has been denied by an absent mother and an uncaring father. Now, with their mother about to be released, their father has decided he has had enough of parental responsibility and is determined to return the children to their mother's care. Darcy is horrified, and adamant that he will not subject his sister to the woman who once tried to murder her. Struggling to understand and control the anger and resentment that has consumed him, Darcy is forced to confront his feelings and engage with the outside world. With newfound friendships and the unflagging support of his teacher, Darcy is able to understand some of the pain of the past and accept that he cannot control everything. As he grudgingly re-establishes ties with the mother he thinks he hates, he is accused of a horrific act. It will take incredible strength—his own and others—to fight the charges, but he finds that truth is often an elusive concept and that trust—and love—are powerful allies.
Katapult (Kat Colorado #2)
by Karen KijewskiThe second mystery in the Kat Colorado series finds Kat investigating the murder of her beloved cousin Johnny.
Katastrophe
by Randall BoyllParticipating in a hypnotism as part of a faculty amusement, junior professor Hank Thorwald reveals in front of a tabloid reporter that he is a reincarnation of Adolf Hitler, an event that makes him an internationally hunted man.
Kate Douglas Demon Slayer Bundle: Crystal Fire, Demonfire, Hellfire & Starfire
by Kate DouglasSince time began, the Earth has served as a balance between the world of darkness that is the Abyss, and the paradise known as Eden. Now the battle between good and evil has reached a tipping point, and survival depends on one fallen demon--and the woman he can't resist. . . Demonfire Kate Douglas does it again! A delicious, sexy romp of a book, with a demon lover to die for and an everywoman heroine who rises to the challenge. It totally sucked me in! --Angela Knight, New York Times bestselling authorAs night falls in Abyss, an evil beyond measure awakens in secret--an evil that the Demonslayers must vanquish in Kate Douglas's sensational new paranormal romance. . . Dark Flames A new, more dangerous vortex has opened in the besieged Earth and the innocent souls of animals are being invaded by the malevolent strength of a powerful demon. For Ginny Jones, there can be no greater wrong--and to make it right, she joins forces with the Lemurian, Alton, a hard-bodied hero not of her world. Under a black moon, pitched battles for the survival of all that is good will be fought once more. The heat of their sensual passion emboldens the two warriors. . . but such passion may well betray them. . . Conquered, the Demon King has been banished to Abyss--but he is far from dead. A greater danger awaits Ginny Jones and the Demonslayers in this spellbinding, highly sensual paranormal romance. . . Stand By MeThe women of Lemuria are still in chains. The daughter of an enslaved warrior, brutally attacked by a vicious guard, Selyn has survived--barely. Beaten and terrified, she must overcome her fear and trust her life to the only man who can help her: Dawson Buck, one from Earth who has crossed through the portal, a gifted healer. His skills and knowledge renew her body and strengthen her spirit--and awaken a compelling passion she has never known. But she cannot yield. . . Selyn seeks revenge for herself and her mother and all the Forgotten Ones who toil in secret. If Dawson helps her, his own life may be forfeit. And for Selyn, true love does not ask such sacrifices. . . The Demon King still lives, stronger than ever, devouring souls in search of immortality. Against him stands the scholar Taron, a newly-minted warrior of Lemuria, and Willow, a woman of unearthly loveliness, born of mist. . . SpellboundTaron must pass through the waterfall of molten gold that shields the secret portal to his beloved land. His brilliant mind and the speaking sword called CrystalFire are his weapons against evil. But nothing can protect him from the power of love. Willow, whom he once knew as a sprite who could dance in his hand, has been changed by a master stroke of magic into the form of a beautiful, highly sensual woman, desiring a thousand pleasures that she insists he alone can give her. Innocent and eager, Willow arouses his deepest needs and sexual hunger--and his love. He will risk all to save her, even if it means a battle to the death with the ultimate foe. . . Douglas is on my keeper shelf! --Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling authorPraise for Kate Douglas's DemonSlayers SeriesPerfectly entertaining! --Romantic Times (4 stars) Wildly entertaining. . . A fabulous new world for fans of the paranormal. --Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author
Kate Shackleton's First Case (A Kate Shackleton Mystery)
by Frances BrodyFor fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Nicola Upson, Kate Shackleton&’s first case in this cozy novella will take readers back to the early start of Kate&’s investigative career. Yorkshire, 1921. Kate Shackleton is having tea with her friend, Doris, who is visiting from London. In the lovely setting of Harrogate's premier tearoom, violence is the furthest thing from anyone's mind. But when Doris is attacked by a mystery assailant, it's up to Kate to find out why - and in doing so, she soon develops a taste for detective-work. In this exciting novella, Kate Shackleton, a heroine ahead of her time, became Yorkshire most tireless private investigator.
Kate's Progress
by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesKate's latest failure on the London dating scene leads her to escape to an idyllic Exmoor, West Country village where she finds her 'Cinderella Project'--a run-down cottage on the edge of the moors. Her attempt to lead a quiet life there is, however, thwarted by a town seething with passion and intrigue. Competition for her affections leads to her entanglement with the Blackmore family, the local landowners consisting of the hostile and brooding Ed; his gorgeous, divorced, playboy brother Jack; and their flighty, shopaholic step-mother Camilla. Kate's new life is threatened to be turned upside-down by something rotten in the Blackmore estate. Will she be forced to scuttle back to London or prevail and find serenity and happiness in renovating her cottage? It seems that, between them, Jack and Ed may hold the key.
Kate's Stolen Treasure (Horses and Friends #7)
by Miralee FerrellYou&’re invited into the world of young teen Kate Ferris and her friends—where they train horses, solve mysteries, and learn to live out their faith together! Kate&’s search for her missing horse leads to more questions than answers. The upcoming Hood River County fair promises to be the perfect place for Kate to show her new filly, Sapphire. But then the unthinkable happens: Sapphire disappears. Kate and her friends scour the countryside, put up flyers, and even get the police involved, but Sapphire is nowhere to be found. When they knock on the door of an old house, they meet a suspicious man who demands they leave the property. Kate, Tori, and Jake don&’t give up looking for clues, but they find themselves trapped—and more desperate than ever to find Sapphire before she&’s sold. Will the mysterious man decide to help them or only put them in more danger? Follow along as relatable Kate finds out what it means to be faithful—to her friends, to her family, and to the horses she loves. Always up for adventure, this energetic teen learns to rely on God as she meets challenges, solves mysteries, and forges friendships. Through it all Kate is encouraged by her hard-working parents and her bond with her little brother Pete, who is autistic. The Horses & Friends series features: Lots of horses and authentic equestrian knowledge Wholesome, age-appropriate adventures Good-natured fun with friends Relatable, diverse young teen Christian characters and their families &“A Little More&” section with questions to ponder and story-related recipes to try No violence, bad language, or romantic scenes Simple, well-crafted tales told by experienced author and horsewoman Miralee Ferrell are perfect for preteen readers who love stories with characters just like them. Miralee loves horseback riding on the wooded trails near her home and spending time with her very own Kate—her granddaughter! Besides her horse friends, she&’s cared for cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and even two cougars! You can find out more and connect with Miralee at www.miraleeferrell.com.
Katerina's Secret: A heart-warming and enthralling romantic adventure that will sweep you away across Europe…
by Mary Jane StaplesA must read for fans of Cecila Ahern, Fiona Valpy and Lucinda Riley - this is an evocative and exciting romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING KATERINA'S SECRET! "Loved it - you feel like you are part of the storyline" - 5 STARS"I couldn't put this book down and read it in two days." - 5 STARS"You will not be disappointed with this book." - 5 STARS. "As always Mary Jane Staples has written a very good book that takes you back in time." - 5 STARS*********************A WARTIME HERO AND A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN...1928: Edward Somers, passing the winter at the Hôtel de Corniche on the French Riviera, happens upon a nearby villa within which lives the elusive and beautiful Countess Katerina. Despite the fact she does not seem to be allowed visitors, he manages to forge a friendship and the pair grow closer and closer.But Edward cannot help but wonder: why is she confined to the villa, guarded by a man with a rifle? Who is observing her with a telescope? Why is she so reluctant to be photographed?A sinister chain of events unfolds: is Katerina's life in danger? Must she always be on the run and forced into hiding? Will she ever be allowed to find the love she craves?Katerina's Secret was previously published as Shadows in the Afternoon.
Katherine's Story, 1848
by Adele WhitbyTrouble is brewing at Vandermeer Manor and it is up to Katherine and Elizabeth to reveal the truth before it's too late in the fourth book of a fascinating historical fiction series.Twins Katherine and Elizabeth Chatswood are on their way to visit their distant relatives at Vandermeer Manor in Rhode Island. Wedding bells will soon be ringing for their father's cousin, John Vandermeer, in the most magnificent event on either side of the ocean since the twins' birthday ball a few months ago. John Vandermeer's fianceé is the famous writer, Anna DuMay. The girls are instantly struck by her kindness and independent nature. Anna is a woman at the forefront of the social changes beginning to take place in America and she has many friends who attended the Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention that summer. But then something very precious inside the manor gets vandalized, and the groom threatens to call the wedding off, believing that Anna might have had something to do with it. Everyone is devastated, but the truth has a way of coming to light. The twins don't know it yet, but they might hold the key that will set true love back on its destined course.
Katherine: Sisters of Prophecy (Sisters of Prophecy #1)
by Jude PittmanWhat’s a girl to do? Katherine Shipton has a painting that talks, an ancestor who won’t stay in her own century, and a former boyfriend with a serious ax to grind against her new fiancé. She already has a full plate, but when said ancestor sends her tripping back and forth between the 15th and 21st century without benefit of psychedelic drugs, the poor girl begins to doubt her own sanity. Then her best friend, a high fashion model with more than her own share of psychic energy, and her troubleshooting aunt show up on her doorstep in response to a psychic SOS Katherine swears she didn’t send. Life couldn't get more complicated. At least, that's what she thinks until her oilman fiancé disappears in the Gulf of Mexico and a DEA agent knocks on her door.
Katheryn's Secret
by Linda HallInterweaving elements of mystery and suspense with a message of hope, Linda Hall's seventh novel brings healing to those wounded by legalism in the church. In Katheryn's Secret, mystery writer Sharon Colebrook finds herself the unexpected recipient of her deceased Aunt Katie's journals -- and hopes to learn about a murder Katie had hinted at years before. But as Sharon and her husband, Jeff, begin to investigate, the carefully kept facade of her strict religious family begins to crumble. Secrets, long buried, begin to surface -- and only God's grace can put this family back together again.A murder mystery...A fractured family...Evil intentions. Can one woman pull the pieces together? When Sharon Colebrook was a child, she listened to all of eccentric Aunt Katie's whimsical, half-true stories. But it's the unfinished tale of a murder that intrigues her most. After her aunt dies, Sharon, now a successful mystery writer, decides to write Katie's life story. Her research uncovers the strict, religious family's secrets, and its carefully kept facade begins to crumble. What fears haunt Doreen, the family's longtime maid? Was there a murder -- and who was behind it? What has happened to Dean, Sharon's errant brother? In the end, only God's grace can put this family back together again.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kathleen's Surrender
by Nan RyanA Southern debutante falls in love with a headstrong gamblerIn the unforgiving heat of the Deep South, the cotton barons of Mississippi have created an idyllic playground for their wives and daughters—a playground that Kathleen Beauregard is dying to escape. Trapped in her father&’s mansion, she spends her days dreaming of being rescued by a handsome Southern gentleman. Unbeknownst to her, there is a striking young man who has long worshipped her from afar. But though he may be charming, Dawson Blakely is far from a prince. Kathleen meets the well-traveled gambler at one of her father&’s interminable parties. Blakely has rough manners and a hot temper; and though she knows he is wrong for her, Kathleen cannot resist him. When these two star-crossed Southerners connect, Dixie will burn before it keeps them apart.
Kathy Carmichael Comedy Bundle
by Kathy CarmichaelIn Hot Flash, on Jill Morgan Storm's fortieth birthday, she declares she is through with love. A conviction well justified, considering her first husband didn't leave her for another woman; he became one! More recently, her love affair came to a screeching halt when her lover dumped her for a young undergraduate. To make matters worse, the teeny-bopper stole Jill's "well-seasoned" frying pan, and when you're a sous chef, that's no small offense; it's a major felony. When financial obligations threaten her son's dream of attending art school, Jill and her friends devise a foolproof plan to audition candidates for a new husband. The search for Mr. Right is on. There is one problem, however. His name is Davin Wesley, an annoying third-grade schoolteacher, who relentlessly plagues her days, haunts her nights, and propels her libido into overdrive. She knows he is absolutely, undeniably wrong for her. So why, then, does Mr. Wrong take her breath away, curl her toes, and give her a hot flash every time she sees him? More importantly, what will she do if Mr. Wrong is actually Mr. Right? In Diary of a Confessions Queen, confessions writer Amy Crosby has put her life on hold for the last seven years after the disappearance of her husband, Dan. In writing for True Lies Magazine, guilt-ridden Amy takes on the abilities her fictional characters confess to, such as the time she thought she was psychic after researching clairvoyants. With fatalistic acceptance of the craziness in her life, she uses humor to cope; but when the home Dan bought for them is about to be foreclosed, her only answer is his having him declared legally dead and using his life insurance policy. Her home is safe--that is, until she receives a blackmail note. Equal parts mystery and humor, this novel is sure to keep readers guessing--and laughing--until the end.
Katie Fry, Private Eye: The Lost Kitten (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Katherine CoxA great introduction to simple, fun mysteries for beginning readers!Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries. So when she finds a very cute, VERY lost kitten named Sherlock, she decides to take his case. Can Katie track down the clues to find Sherlock's home?Beginning readers will love hunting for clues in the art right along with Katie and Sherlock!
Katie's Gold
by Tom MitcheltreeAfter the shattering conclusion to his research into an Oregon family's fortune and treachery, professor Paul Fischer attempts a fresh start in Maine. But when his office and apartment are ransacked and he's blindsided by an assailant, Paul realizes that the saga of legendary pioneer Katie Baker is far from over. He heads back to Oregon's Rogue River valley to unearth the secrets still buried there. Forced to confide in the beautiful attorney who ruthlessly used him once before to prove her claim to the Baker millions, Paul becomes aware of someone stalking them both. Running from something dark and infinitely deadly, he relentlessly dodges a shadow figure willing to murder to claim a dead woman's secrets. Paul knows that to survive he must outsmart a brilliant and dangerous enemy long enough to find out what Katie Baker was so desperate to hide...and why. From The Critics Library Journal Double-crossed by the beautiful young attorney who hired him to research a deceased Oregon woman and her view that inherited money was a corrupting influence (Katie's Will), Paul Fischer took crucial material with him to Maine. Now divorced and forced into action by a thief, Paul's back in Oregon, where someone is systematically eliminating anyone with knowledge of the deceased old woman's estate. Did she hide some money somewhere? Soon it's just Paul and the still attractive attorney, who's the real heir.
Katja From the Punk Band (The Katja Series #1)
by Simon LoganA punk girl turns outlaw in this award-winning industrial crime thriller that “reminds me of Harlan Ellison at his most daring and dangerous” (Jack O’Connell, author of Word Made Flesh). Katja, like everyone else stuck on the work island they call home, wants to get to the mainland by any means necessary. Shooting her boyfriend and stealing a chemical vial is one way to ensure her safe passage; the only problem is, she’s not the only one who wants the precious chemical—or the freedom it will bring. There’s Nikolai the joystick junkie; Aleksakhina, Katja’s parole officer; Vladimir Kohl, the small-time chemical dealer, and his boss Szerynski; the rival chemical lord Dracyev, and his lover, Ylena. And then there’s the Man In Red, ready and waiting for whoever is (un)lucky enough to end up with the vial. Winner of the Fireball Award, Katja From the Punk Band is Jackie Brown meets the Sex Pistols, “an excellent and fast-paced industrial crime novel,” and book one in the thrilling Katja series (Colleen Wanglund, The Horror Fiction Review).
Katwalk (Kat Colorado #1)
by Karen KijewskiIn Kat Colorado's first case, Kat finds herself on the wrong side of a relationship with a friend from her past.
Kay Darcy and the Mystery Hideout
by Irene RayKay Darcy and her little brother Jimmie are boarders in a house their grandfather built. After Kay an another boarder discuss a jewel theft, Kay shows him the handful of jewels her mother left her. When the boarder and Kay's jewels disappear, she must find out the truth about the boarder, retrieve her jewels, and catch a gang of thieves. Irene Ray was an early pen name for Margaret Sutton who went on to write the beloved Judy Bolton Mysteries.
Kaya's Escape!: A Survival Story (American Girls #2)
by Janet ShawEnemy raiders are invading Kaya's village. Kaya's mother tells her to run for the woods with her blind sister, Speaking Rain. But as Kaya runs to help her horse escape too, she and Speaking Rain are captured.
Kazu Jones and the Comic Book Criminal (Kazu Jones Ser. #2)
by Shauna HolyoakKazu Jones, scrappy fifth grade detective, is back on the case! Fresh off their first successful investigation, Kazu and her friends--March, CindeeRae, and Madeleine--are hungry for their next case, which comes when a vandal begins targeting local comic book stores with anti-comic graffiti. March is especially desperate to unmask the villain before his beloved shop, The Super Pickle, gets hit. But when March takes over, the gang starts butting heads. It doesn't help that Kazu is distracted by another mystery at home: Her mom is bedridden and her grandmother has come from Japan to help out, but no one will tell Kazu what's going on. Juggling two investigations is not easy. When Kazu and the gang trace the vandal's secret identity to one of the most popular superhero characters in the nation, they realize the vandal's revenge plot is much more explosive than they thought. But can they put aside their differences in time to catch this criminal--or will both of Kazu's cases fall apart?
Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers (Kazu Jones Ser. #1)
by Shauna HolyoakPacked with high stakes mystery and tons of heart, this first installment in a new series introduces Kazu Jones-a spunky, scrappy detective who's this generation's Harriet the Spy. When a string of dognappings grips her Denver neighborhood, Kazu Jones vows to track down the culprits. She can't stand to see more dogs go missing-especially once her neighbors' beloved pet is taken because of her gigantic mistake. With the help of her gang-including her best friend and expert hacker, March; and her ginormous, socially anxious pup, Genki-Kazu uncovers evidence that suggests the dognapping ring is bigger than she ever imagined. But the more she digs, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. The dognappers are getting bolder, and Genki could be next...
Kcpd Protector (The Precinct #7)
by Julie MillerUSA TODAY bestselling author Julie Miller returns to The Precinct with a tale of a killer on the loose and a tornado about to hit Kansas City There was no way Deputy Commissioner George Madigan was going to let his beautiful assistant fall prey to a stalker. Because Elise Brown wasn't just another employee. Her vulnerable blue eyes triggered all of George's protective instincts...and now her life was in jeopardy. Working together almost 24/7 to bring the perp to justice-and sharing kisses passionate enough to ignite a Kansas City heat wave-George and Elise had forged the kind of partnership that could keep her out of harm's way and potentially lead to happily ever after. Until a deadly tornado struck and Elise was taken hostage....