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A Toast to Murder
by Michele ScottPop open a new Wine Lover's mystery. The big day is swiftly approaching for Nikki Sands-Manager of the Malveaux Estates in Napa Valley-and her fiancé Derek Malveaux, who owns the winery. But when they start receiving cryptic messages questioning their belief in fate, things quickly turn fatal.
A Toast to Murder (Mack’s Bar Mysteries #5)
by Allyson K. AbbottMack Dalton has named plenty of murderers since she and her barstool detectives began cracking cold cases. But as a new year looms, time is ticking on the hunt for her craftiest villain yet . . . As Milwaukee counts down to New Year’s Eve, bar owner Mackenzie “Mack” Dalton has but one resolution—unmask the dangerous mastermind who has been taunting her and killed bouncer Gary Gunderson. Mack and her fellow barflies have fleshed out a suspect and arranged an invite-only party to put a cork in the murderer’s game for good. But when the clock strikes midnight and their suspect is found cold and stiff on the basement stairs, it seems the celebration may have come too soon. Now Mack must rely on her special talents to find the real criminal among the crowd of revelers—or someone won’t survive until last call . . . “The first book in the Mack’s Bar Mystery series is a hit!” —RT Book Reviews on Murder on the Rocks “Murder with a Twist has a lot of sleuthing pleasure packed into its pages.” —Fresh Fiction* Includes drink recipes *
A Token of Truth (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #12)
by Sunni JeffersThe historic Copper Mill Coin is stolen, and Kate sets out to prove her good friend isn't the culprit but is telling the truth. Digging up secrets can be dangerous. When Kate Hanlon discovers that the Copper Mill Coin, a valuable and cherished memento from the town's historic mining days has been stolen, she's alarmed to learn that her dear friend, Skip, is the prime suspect. Kate resolves to prove Skip's innocence, although his recent nervousness and strange disappearances are making it rather difficult to do. What is he up to? Could it be possible he's actually involved? Meanwhile, the disappearance of her husband Paul's personal coin collection raises even more questions. As Kate searches for answers, she is reminded that sometimes the truth is found where you least expect it.
A Tooth for a Fang (Leader Murders #1)
by Liv OlteanoLeader Murders: Case OneThree days. Three dead bodies. One newly turned, broken-hearted lycan tracker to figure out the connection. The one summer Rick Barton takes a vacation, all hell breaks loose. Running from an abusive relationship leads him into the arms of hard-nosed lycan Travis Chandler, who gives him little choice but to become a lycan too and join the Paranormal Bureau of Investigation. Out of options, Rick joins the weird organization, expecting some two weeks of training and an adjustment period. Tough luck, he doesn't get either. On his first day, his new partner offers to promote him to field agent if they get mated--less time wasted on training, more time on the field, and considering Rick is the only tracker the Bureau has on hand when a wave of strange murders hits the community, time is of the essence. Someone's killing the leaders of the paranormal world and mutilating the bodies. Investigating and tracking clues is enough of a challenge, and Rick must contend with an impatient Council, Travis's advances, and actually adjusting to being a lycan. Only one thing is certain: Rick's new life promises plenty of interesting adventures--as long as he can survive.
A Touch Of Ghost (The Mysteries Of Bell And Whitehouse #5)
by Nic SaintWhen the guests and staff mysteriously disappear from the Happy Bays Inn, Felicity Bell and Alice Whitehouse immediately suspect foul play. Upon closer inspection, however, a more startling conclusion presents itself: the ghost of a murdered traveling cuckoo clock salesman has taken everyone at the inn hostage in his quest to solve his murder. And what’s more, he’s jumped into the skin of one of the committee members to do so. The question is: who isn’t who she appears to be? Before Alice and Fee can get to the bottom of these terrible events, however, they are kidnapped by a pair of other ghosts, who have dark plans for the two friends. But as they languish in captivity, with no one to keep them company but two cows, Alice and Fee have some serious thinking to do about their respective relationships. Both Rick and Reece have been caught cheating, and the wedding plans have been called off. Suddenly things look very bleak indeed for Bell & Whitehouse…
A Touch of Autumn
by Frances DevineEVERYONE KNOWS OLIVIA SHEPHERD LOVES CHARLES WAVERLYIt’s as plain as the aroma of peach pie in the kitchen of the Quincy School. The only person who doesn’t seem to notice is Charles. For years, Olivia has been his friend and confidante, hoping one day he would return her love. She never expected that tragedy would bring them together.After his marriage proposal is rejected by Helen, Charles is eager for a fresh start. As he and Olivia spend more time together, he starts feeling more than friendship for the lovely pastor’s daughter. When a forest fire threatens everyone in the school, will Charles come to the rescue-and admit his love-before it’s too late?
A Touch of Crimson (A Renegade Angels Novel)
by Sylvia DayFrom the No. 1 international bestselling author of the Crossfire series, A Touch of Crimson is the first novel in Sylvia Day's sensationally sexy Renegade Angels series. If you fell for Gideon Cross, wait until you meet the men who really are out of this world...Adrian Mitchell is an angel of immense power and an insatiable desire for the one woman he can't have. The head of an elite unit of the Seraphim, his task is to punish the Fallen - angels who have become vampires - and command a restless pack of indentured lycans. Now, nearly two hundred years after losing the love of his life, Adrian has found his beloved Shadoe, her soul inhabiting a new body with no memory of him. Lindsay Gibson can't resist her fierce attraction to the seductive male who crosses her path. Swept into a dangerous world of tumultuous passion and preternatural conflict, Lindsay realises there's more at stake than her love and her life - both she and Adrian could lose their very souls...The thrilling Renegade Angels series continues with A Hunger So Wild...
A Touch of Danger
by James JonesA vacation in the Greek islands becomes complicated when a private eye is drawn into the murky waters of international hashish smugglingHis name is Frank Davies, but friends and clients call him Lobo. A private eye with a law degree, Lobo doesn&’t like to get rough but he&’ll do it for a friend. When a rich friend sends him to Paris to retrieve some stolen money, he earns himself a trip to Greece as a reward. It&’s supposed to be a vacation, but as soon as he arrives he&’s working again. First his landlady, an English woman married to a Greek, asks his help bringing her cheating husband to heel. Though he doesn&’t like her, he finds himself morbidly fascinated by her train wreck of a marriage. Then he meets a countess with a blackmail problem, and offers her a little pro-bono work. As he digs beneath the island&’s sunny surface, Lobo learns that no matter how beautiful the scenery, secrets are always ugly. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
A Touch of Dead: Sookie Stackhouse Stories (The Southern Vampire Mysteries)
by Charlaine HarrisVisit our Sookie Stackhouse series feature page.View our feature on Charlaine Harris's A Touch of Dead.Every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written--in one special volume--from the New York Times bestselling author. New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris has re-imagined the supernatural world with her "spunky" (Tampa Tribune) Southern Vampire novels starring telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. Now, for the first time, here is every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written--together in one volume. Stories include "Fairy Dust," "One Word Answer," "Dracula Night," "Lucky," and "Giftwrap." For years, Charlaine Harris has delighted fans with her mystery series featuring small-town waitress-turned-paranormal-sleuth Sookie Stackhouse. Now, Ace is pleased to republish her second novel in the series in hardcover. In this book, Sookie is pursued by a very sexy vampire--and a very deadly monster. With HBO and Alan Ball, creator of Six Feet Under, launching an all-new series, True Blood, based on the Southern Vampire novels, the demand for Charlaine Harris and Sookie Stackhouse is going to be bigger than ever.
A Touch of Death
by Charles WilliamsThe score would be an easy one—if it weren&’t for the women involvedOut of work and dead broke, Lee Scarborough is a long way from his days as a football hero when he meets the sunbathing Diana James—an innocent-looking creature with a plan to make a fortune. A few months&’ back, her lover embezzled $120,000 from a bank, but disappeared before she could get her hands on the cash. The police think he&’s fled the state, but Diana is sure he&’s dead, and knows who killed him: his wife, Madelon Butler, a sadistic drunk who is capable of anything. The cash is inside Madelon&’s house, waiting to be stolen a third time, and all Diana needs is a patsy. Scarborough fits the bill. The plan sails along smoothly until Scarborough meets Mrs. Butler. By the time his luck runs out, he&’d rather face a dozen hulking linebackers than these two beauties, who have been driven to a frenzy by jealousy, greed, and lust.
A Touch of Death (Dillon the Monster Dick #5)
by Shaun MeeksDillon and Rouge are back for one of the strangest and deadliest cases to date.When Dillon's friend, Detective Garcia contacts him after a series of murders, Dillon and Rouge are thrusted into the middle of a bizarre puzzle. Bodies have been found in different parts of the city looking like mummified corpses, all the fluids drained from them. Dillon believes it has to be some sort of monster or alien-a type he is unaware of that resembles the stories of vampires on Earth. Or could it be the legends in books and movies are based on some sort of Earthbound creature that is now roaming the city, killing people at random?As Dillon and Rouge follow the trail of death, meeting with old friends along the way, they find something far stranger than they could ever imagine. Something vicious and hungry that threatens to destroy their entire world.
A Touch of Death: Connor and Sami, Book 3
by Carly Fall Divas at Work EditingIs blood thicker than love? While tying up loose ends on a drug-dealer case in Seattle, Connor Dickson is kidnapped and finds himself in the clutches of a full-bred vampire determined to get her revenge. As he waits for his death, he can only think of his one regret: he never told Sami that he loved her. When Connor doesn’t return to Operation Underworld headquarters, Sami traces him to the mountains of Washington State. Determined to locate the man she loves, the man whose blood flows through her veins, she races across the country to find him. A surprising twist of events leaves Sami devastated by her connection to the kidnapper. Will she be able to outwit the vampire and save both her and Connor? Click the “buy” button to order A Touch of Death!
A Touch of Drama
by Guy CullingfordArchie Wayne, successful playwright, could not say what impulse had made him return to the small town of his boyhood. On impulse, he called on his boyhood friend, and the matter would have ended there had he not met and fallen for his friend's daughter, the young and innocent Christine.Their brief idyll is interrupted by a police enquiry: Archie's wife Irma is missing, leaving behind a disquieting message, and he finds himself suspect number one in a possible murder case. But Archie is convinced that Irma is alive and trying to ruin him - and tragedy and violence will take their toll on both the guilty and innocent in the search for the truth.
A Touch of Drama (Murder Room #42)
by Guy CullingfordArchie Wayne, successful playwright, could not say what impulse had made him return to the small town of his boyhood. On impulse, he called on his boyhood friend, and the matter would have ended there had he not met and fallen for his friend's daughter, the young and innocent Christine.Their brief idyll is interrupted by a police enquiry: Archie's wife Irma is missing, leaving behind a disquieting message, and he finds himself suspect number one in a possible murder case. But Archie is convinced that Irma is alive and trying to ruin him - and tragedy and violence will take their toll on both the guilty and innocent in the search for the truth.
A Touch of Gold
by Joyce and Jim LaveneLong before he became curator of the Duck Historical Museum, Max Caudle discovered its greatest treasure-a wooden chest full of gold. But a thief with his eye on the gold fires a cannonball into the museum, destroying the building-and killing Max. Injured in the explosion, Dae finds her abilities have been amplified, overwhelming her with intense visions every time she touches an object. Now if ex-FBI agent-and burgeoning beau-Kevin Brickman can help Dae decipher her visions, she just might be able to stop the modern-day buccaneer from killing again.
A Touch of Minx (Samantha Jellicoe Series #5)
by Suzanne EnochGoing legit for her billionaire beau endangers an ex-cat burglar in this romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.A year ago, Samantha Jellicoe robbed from the rich and gave . . . to herself! Now, though, she’s using her larcenous skills for good as a private security consultant, trying to walk the high road for her sexy billionaire boyfriend, Richard Addison, and asking herself if there’s anything more torturous than tracking down priceless artifacts (only to give them back!).So, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art asks for her help, she’s only too happy to leap into the fray again: If nothing else, this adventure will help her avoid that little (not!) sparkly item Rick’s been hiding in his pocket, and postpone another kind of walk—down the aisle. It’s only when she’s targeted by a deadly adversary after the same treasure that Sam starts to think that “till death do you part” is maybe the lesser of two evils . . .
A Touch of Mortality (Mitchell & Markby 9): A cosy English village whodunit of wit and warmth
by Ann GrangerVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger's ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam's sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targeted by animal rights activists, though Superintendent Markby, in charge of the investigation, is not entirely convinced. Liam has many enemies, Bodicote among them, and it seems to Markby that Liam's cantankerous old neighbour is hiding something. The more Markby investigates, the more his unease grows - as does that of Meredith Mitchell, Markby's girlfriend and an old friend of Sally Caswell, for Meredith suspects Sally is far from well. Then a body is found ...What readers are saying about A Touch of Mortality:'Simply wonderful. She [Ann Granger] will always throw in a lovely little twist''The author piles up detail on detail with plenty of clues, suspects and undercurrents''Ann Granger is definitely one of the best out there that pens English village cosies'
A Touch of Mortality (Mitchell & Markby 9): A cosy English village whodunit of wit and warmth
by Ann GrangerVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger's ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders.'To be savoured' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam's sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targeted by animal rights activists, though Superintendent Markby, in charge of the investigation, is not entirely convinced. Liam has many enemies, Bodicote among them, and it seems to Markby that Liam's cantankerous old neighbour is hiding something. The more Markby investigates, the more his unease grows - as does that of Meredith Mitchell, Markby's girlfriend and an old friend of Sally Caswell, for Meredith suspects Sally is far from well. Then a body is found ...What readers are saying about A Touch of Mortality:'Simply wonderful. She [Ann Granger] will always throw in a lovely little twist''The author piles up detail on detail with plenty of clues, suspects and undercurrents''Ann Granger is definitely one of the best out therethat pens English village cosies'
A Touch of Notoriety: The Most Coveted Prize The Power Of Vasilii A Touch Of Notoriety A Taste Of The Forbidden (Buenos Aires Nights #2)
by Carole MortimerAn Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance AuthorRules are made to be brokenBeth Blake used to have a perfectly normal life in London until a secret from the past thrusts her into notoriety and she finds herself in Argentina under thewatchful eye of a bodyguard. Controlling, insufferable and sinfully sexy to boot, Raphael Cordoba is a thorn in her independent side!Guarding Beth should be easy for Raphael—as longas he remembers the golden rule: do not touch the client, especially when she's the sister of your best friend! But feisty Beth requires a particular attentiveness that brings the illicit temptation of her even closer….
A Touch of Panic: Karl Alberg #6 (Karl Alberg #6)
by L.R. WrightThe quaint dramas of colorful locals turn dark indeed in this crime thriller set along Canada&’s Sunshine Coast by the Edgar Award–winning author. Gordon Murphy has a Midas touch for business, but he&’s all thumbs when it comes to love. So Sergeant Karl Alberg isn&’t too concerned when Murphy sets his sights on Karl&’s girlfriend Cassandra. These days the happy couple share both a bed and a bed and breakfast. Besides, Alberg has some actual policing problems to contend with: a stolen coin collection, a hapless would-be burglar, local worthies hollering about the state of a fellow citizen&’s front yard. It all sounds charming and cozy. But Alberg&’s Sechelt, British Colombia, is no Cabot Cove. L.R. Wright, the &“master of the psychological thriller,&” once again demonstrates her talent for getting at the dark roots under the roses (Booklist, on Mother Love).
A Touch of Passion: A Disgraced Lords Novel (The Disgraced Lords #3)
by Bronwen EvansIn this Disgraced Lords novel from USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans, a vivacious thrill seeker clashes with her dutiful defender--causing irresistible sparks to fly. Independent and high-spirited, Lady Portia Flagstaff has never been afraid to take a risk, especially if it involves excitement and danger. But this time, being kidnapped and sold into an Arab harem is the outcome of one risk too many. Now, in order to regain her freedom, she has to rely on the deliciously packaged Grayson Devlin, Viscount Blackwood, a man who despises her reckless ways--and stirs in her a thirst for passion. After losing his mother and two siblings in a carriage accident years ago, Grayson Devlin promised Portia's dying brother that he'd always watch over his wayward sister. But having to travel to Egypt to rescue the foolhardy girl has made his blood boil. Grayson already has his hands full trying to clear his best friend and fellow Libertine Scholar of a crime he didn't commit. Worse still, his dashing rescue has unleashed an unforeseen and undesired consequence: marriage. Now it's more than Portia he has to protect . . . it's his battered heart.Praise for A Touch of Passion "The author's storytelling abilities are top-notch and this book is proof. A fascinating storyline and characters who seem to linger in one's mind long after the very last page combine in this fiercely romantic and completely enchanting novel."--RT Book Reviews"A fast-paced, passionate adventure!"--Gaelen Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of a Scoundrel"Wickedly witty and deeply romantic, A Touch of Passion is full of emotion and rich in sensuality."--USA Today bestselling author Nicola Cornick"Bronwen Evans spins a sexy romp in A Touch of Passion, as a lord who doesn't dare love is locked in passionate battle with a woman who will accept nothing less. And may the best woman win!"--New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney "A Touch of Passion is everything a historical should be: daringly sexy and romantic as hell. I loved it!"--USA Today bestselling author Delilah Marvelle"A Touch of Passion is an engaging, adventurous romp that kept me turning the pages all night."--Sharon Cullen, author of Sebastian's Lady Spy"In this book there's danger and intrigue, desire and love, and a sometimes painful journey for Portia and Grayson to find their happiness together. I've loved all of the Disgraced Lords series so far and am eagerly looking forward to A Whisper of Desire."--Rookie Romance "Evans is an amazing storyteller, one who holds her readers enthralled throughout the whole amazing series. Well done! More, please!"--My Book Addiction "There is a great backstory to this couple, whose friendship was a beautiful backdrop for their romance."--Under the Covers "I enjoyed this continuation of the series. . . . Pick it up, sit back and enjoy the read. You won't be disappointed."--Keeper Bookshelf "A beautiful and moving story . . . Evans has done a terrific job of bringing the mighty Libertine Scholars to their knees as they fall in love and allow themselves to be loved."--Written Love Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
A Tough Nut to Kill
by Elizabeth LeeLindy Blanchard has devoted five years of her life to saving the pecan trees on her family's farm--but someone is going to deadly lengths to see that she fails... Riverville, Texas, is pecan country, and the Blanchard family farm is famous for its acres of tall pecan trees and the delicious pies and cookies sold at the Nut House, the aptly named family store. Miss Amelia, Lindy's feisty grandmother, makes the best pecan pies for several counties and the farm is attracting visitors from far and wide to sample the wares. Until the day Lindy walks into the greenhouse to find her uncle Amos murdered and her new stock of trees destroyed, with the best of the bunch stolen. Who is out to ruin the Blanchard family? And who wanted Uncle Amos dead? With the sheriff stumped, it's up to Lindy and Miss Amelia to save the ranch and tree a killer. INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES
A Tourist's Guide to Murder (Mystery Bookshop #6)
by V.M. BurnsWhile visiting the land of Miss Marple and Sherlock Holmes, bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Samantha Washington finds herself on a tragical mystery tour . . . Sam joins Nana Jo and her Shady Acres Retirement Village friends Irma, Dorothy, and Ruby Mae on a weeklong trip to London, England, to experience the Peabody Mystery Lovers Tour. The chance to see the sights and walk the streets that inspired Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle is a dream come true for Sam—and a perfect way to celebrate her new publishing contract as a mystery author. But between visits to Jack the Ripper&’s Whitechapel district and 221B Baker Street, Major Horace Peabody is found dead, supposedly of natural causes. Despite his employer&’s unfortunate demise, the tour guide insists on keeping calm and carrying on—until another tourist on their trip also dies under mysterious circumstances. Now it&’s up to Sam and the Shady Acres ladies to mix and mingle among their fellow mystery lovers, find a motive, and turn up a murderer . . .
A Tournament of Murders (Canterbury Tales Mysteries, Book 3): A bloody tale of duplicity and murder in medieval England
by Paul DohertyFact and fiction start to entwine.... Paul Doherty relates the Franklin's tale in A Tournament of Murders - a tale of mystery and murder as he goes on pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Susanna Gregory.Chaucer's pilgrims are sheltering in a friary as they slowly wind their way towards Canterbury. As they settle for the night, away from the darkness outside and the shadowy figures that haunt the lanes and byways of medieval England, the Franklin narrates a mysterious, bloody tale - a true story, he suggests, which not only affects his own life, but the lives of some of his fellow pilgrims...In 1356 the Black Prince has won his resounding victory at Poitiers. However, in that bloody fight, the impoverished knight Gilbert Savage received his death wound. As Gilbert lies dying in a ditch he tells his squire, Richard Greenele, that the story of his parents perishing during the plague is untrue. Richard, if he wishes to uncover what really happened, must travel to Colchester and seek out the lawyer Hugo Coticol who holds a sealed letter telling the truth of Richard's parentage and the dreadful secrets surrounding his father's disgraceful death. This document contains a most macabre confession and Richard finds himself a small step closer to discovering the truth, and compelled to avenge his father's name.What readers are saying about Canterbury Tales Mysteries:'A Tournament of Murders kept me guessing until the end''You can almost feel yourself there''Spellbinding'