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King of Lincoln Park (Kings of the Castle #7)
by Martha KennersonGrant Khambrel, a sexy, successful architect, worked hard to build a thriving business only to have it threatened by mistake that someone has laid at his door. The man who raised Grant after his parents died, made arrangements for Grant to receive the funds necessary to start a lucrative construction company. Soon Grant learns the money came from questionable means with strings attached; strings that took him years to cut and bury. After winning a multi-million dollar contract to renovate the United Center in Chicago, his bid comes under fire when rumors of improper business ethics arise. Grant is blackmailed by a powerful local politician for access and control of something money can’t buy, but will cost him everything if he gives in.Autumn Knight, the beautiful Administrative Director of the United Center, grew up around both sides of Chicago politics. Her father, a local real estate tycoon and powerful Alderman, believes he should financially benefit from the good works he provides to his community. Autumn loves her father, but disagrees with how he operates and refuses to follow his path. Her career requires interaction with the new architect selected by her father’s committee. When Grant and Autumn meet, their chemistry is overwhelming, and they’re eager to explore their romantic possibilities. Unfortunately, lies and secrets threaten the future they both believe is possible.ABOUT THE KINGS OF THE CASTLE SERIESEach King book is a standalone, NO cliffhangersUSA Today, New York Times, and National Bestselling Authors work together to provide you with a world you'll never want to leave. The Castle. Fate made them brothers, but protecting the Castle, each other, and the women they love, will make them Kings. Their combined efforts to find the current Castle members responsible for the attempt on their mentor’s life, is the beginning of dangerous challenges that will alter the path of their lives forever. These powerful men, unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances, will become a force to be reckoned with. Book 1 – Kings of the Castle (the introduction to the series)Book 2 – King of ChathamBook 3 – King of EvanstonBook 4 – King of DevonBook 5 – King of Morgan ParkBook 6 – King of South ShoreBook 7 – King of Lincoln ParkBook 8 - King of Hyde ParkBook 9 – King of Lawndale"King of Lincoln Park is another strong installment in the Kings of the Castle series. The author keeps the focus on her primary characters, Grant and Autumn, amping the tension between the two. The plot is perfectly suspenseful, keeping the reader involved and guessing." - Kelsie M, Goodreads DON'T MISS the hot new standalone series, Knights of the Castle. The Kings of the Castle made them family, but the Knights will transform the world.Book 1 - King of DurabiaBook 2 - Knight of BronzevilleBook 3 - Knight of South HollandBook 4 - Lady of Jeffrey ManorBook 5 - Knight of Grand CrossingBook 6 - Knight of Paradise Island Book 7 - Knight of IrondaleBook 8 - Knight of Birmingham Book 9 - Knight of Penn Quarter
King of Murder (Herculeah Jones Mystery #6)
by Betsy ByarsTogether with her best friend and reluctant sidekick, Meat, Herculeah Jones meets a famous mystery author, Mathias King, aka the Murder King. King's novels mirror gruesome, real-life murders, particularly A Slash of Life, which is about an unsolved local stabbing. Some people believe Mathias King isn't making up the details - could he actually be responsible for the crime? Herculeah's sure she can find out. But Meat seems too busy with his new girlfriend to give Herculeah much of a hand. Can Herculeah solve this mystery on her own, or will Meat's dating be this sleuth's downfall?
King of New York: A New Mafia Tale
by Kathy Iandoli"Fully on par with Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" and Mark Seal's "Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli" - Midwest Book Review THE KING OF NEW YORK is the story of how one gangster makes it his life goal (and obsession) to dominate across all affiliations of organized crime to achieve the most desired title: The King Of New York.Step into the shadowy corners of New York City with THE KING OF NEW YORK, a riveting mafia thriller that delves deep into the gritty underworld of organized crime. This gripping narrative is perfect for fans of WISE GUY and GOMORRAH, as it portrays the relentless ambition and dangerous power struggles that define the mafia's legacy.Follow the journey of Jimmy Martello as he ascends to the highest ranks of the mafia following a series of family tragedies. As the newly crowned Don, Jimmy must navigate the treacherous waters of mob leadership, engaging in strategic killings and forming murky alliances to keep his empire intact. Set against the backdrop of New York City&’s infamous crime network, his quest for power leads him through a maze of dark alliances and brutal betrayals that are characteristic of the mafia world.Engage with notorious factions like the Russian Mob, the Yakuza, the Cartel, and the Black Mafia Family. Each page of this mafia narrative crackles with action and strategic maneuvering as Jimmy vies to claim his title and cement his authority as The King of New York.THE KING OF NEW YORK is the ultimate mafia saga, blending high-stakes drama with a comprehensive exploration of the criminal underworld. It&’s an essential read for anyone interested in mob lore, true crime, and action-packed narratives. Discover a world where the title of Don is synonymous with power and fear, and where achieving the status of The King of New York represents the pinnacle of organized crime achievement.Perfect for readers who enjoy: mafia thrillers, organized crime dramas, crime boss biographies, underworld non-fiction, mob warfare, crime syndicate histories, tales of power struggles, and New York City crime sagas.
King of Spies Library Edition
by Mark MillarThe world&’s greatest secret agent has six months to live…now it&’s time to go after the REAL bastards.Regarded as Millar&’s comics masterpiece, King of Spies left jaws on the floor as he and artist Matteo Scalera took the classic tropes of the spy genre and subverted everything as Britain&’s greatest secret agent, now in his sixties, discovers he has six months to live.He has a choice between gentle decline or going after everyone he thinks deserves to die.His worldview has changed since he retired from the service and as he looks around at the mess the world&’s in, he has a long list of people he blames. Politicians, royalty, journalists and celebrities, Sir Roland King wants to root out as much of the corrupt status quo as he can before he goes, and a lifetime of experience makes him almost impossible to catch. Who is the one man who might be able to take him down? His estranged son, eager to destroy him after Roland abandoned both he and his mother many years ago.This book is for fans of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Kingsman, Unforgiven and Kill Bill. It&’s an elegant revenge thriller you won&’t be able to put down.Collects King of Spies #1–#4.For mature audiences.
King of Time
by Ashlynn MonroeBeing immortal carries the burden of terrible heartache. Lifetime after lifetime, Thanatos loses the woman he loves. No longer willing to be the victim of a vengeful destiny, Thanatos and his brother, Hypnos, wage a battle against time itself to give Nyssa one more chance to change her fate.Death--Thanatos has walked the Earth for centuries. One woman stirs his passion and obsesses his immortal heart. Nyssa. Lifetime after lifetime he loses his love due to the vengefulness of fate. Sleep--Hypnos is Thanatos's brother also loves Nyssa. Together they will battle time to unravel the fabric of fate in an attempt to give Nyssa one more lifetime and a chance to fulfill her destiny.
King of the Castle
by Heather GrahamAvailable for the first time in e-book! Rediscover this classic tale of romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Back in Ireland for the first time since the mysterious death of her husband, Kit McHennessey finds herself haunted by the unanswered questions from that night. Justin O’Niall, the man who comforted her through the tragedy eight years ago, is as darkly compelling now as he was then. And while she is passionately drawn to him, she is also certain she cannot trust him. Kit must uncover the deadly truths she once fled in order to confront the danger that threatens their future.Originally published in 1987
King of the Corner (The Detroit Novels #3)
by Loren D. EstlemanFresh out of jail, an ex-ballplayer stumbles into the world of bounty hunting and murder in urban DetroitEven prison couldn&’t stop former big-league pitcher Doc Miller from playing baseball. Jailed after a teenage girl overdosed on cocaine at one of his house parties, the former Detroit Tigers ace became a star at the Michigan State Prison, bringing home the institution&’s first Midwestern Penal System championship. Now out on parole, his days of ballpark heroics are over for good. Miller&’s brother gets him a job selling tractor parts for John Deere, work Doc finds even duller than life in the joint. While moonlighting as a cab driver, he meets a bail bondsman who offers work as a bounty hunter. On their first job together, they find their target savagely murdered. His name was Ambrose X. Dryce, formerly Wilson McCoy, a Black Panther turned drug lord. Sucked back into the criminal underworld, Doc will need to make his best plays to stay alive without violating his parole. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
King of the Dancehall: A Novel
by Nick CannonFrom Nick Cannon comes an exhilarating coming of age and tumultuous love story of Tarzan Brixton that spans from the projects of Brooklyn to the shores of Jamaica. After being released from a 5 year prison sentence for an armed robbery gone sideways, he makes a vow to his dying mother to change his ways. With his mother’s medical bills piling up, the temptation of the criminal life becomes too real once again. His solution is to escape the rough streets of New York for the equally ruthless beaches of Kingston, Jamaica. He soon creates a drug running empire while falling in love with a beautiful Jamaican woman named Maya. It’s through Maya that Tarzan becomes captivated by the music, dance, and lifestyle of Jamaican Dancehall culture, which ultimately lifts him towards the path of righteousness.
King of the Holly Hop (Milan Jacovich Mystery #14)
by Les Roberts#14 in the Milan Jacovich mystery series . . . Going to your high school reunion is never fun. But this time, it's murder. When Cleveland private eye Milan Jacovich reluctantly attends the fortieth reunion of his St. Clair High School graduating class, he gets a rude surprise: one of his classmates is found shot dead and another quickly becomes the main suspect. The suspect, successful playwright Tommy Wiggins, draws Milan into the case--and puts him in a very awkward position. Investigating his former schoolmates is an uncomfortable task for Milan, as he soon discovers the dark secrets of people he only thought he knew. The deceased Dr. Phil Kohn, it turns out, was a cad who managed to make more than a few enemies during his abbreviated life. But did a forty-year-old grudge really lead to his death? Or was it something more recent--a jealous spouse, a shady business partner? Milan's hunt for the real killer leads him through the oddly intertwined worlds of Cleveland's medical community, organized crime, polite suburban society, and hard-core drug dealers. It's a tough investigation in which Milan could lose many friends--and, if he's not careful, his life. In the fourteenth book of his Milan Jacovich series, Les Roberts once again delivers a dose of real Cleveland characters and settings that bring the city to life on the page.
King of the Rainy Country
by Nicolas FreelingEdgar award-winning novel featuring Inspector Van der Valk. A handsome middle-aged millionaire has disappeared with a naked girl and it's up to Inspector Van der Valk to find them.
King's Curse (Destroyer #24)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirFROM THE BACK COVER: New York graffiti artists left their mark everywhere. Even on museum exhibit Uctut, the massive stone idol of the Actatl tribe, who had secretly survived since Cortez and his conquistadors. They avenged the insult by killing museum trustees and a Congressman, by the ancient ritual of cutting out their hearts! Remo and Chiun entered the fray with ancient Sinanju and Actatls bit the dust as the tribe mustered to do battle with CURE. Meanwhile, Remo had acquired two camp-followers-and one wouldn't keep her mouth shut, the other wouldn't keep her clothes on. The odds were sure loaded against CURE.
King's Curse: Number 24 in Series (The Destroyer #24)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirCivilizations fell when Cortez and his conquistadores landed in the New World. The Mayans, the Aztecs and the Toltec all vanished into the mists of history. But one tribe survived: the Actatl. And what survived with them was their huge stone idol, Uctut - the sacred rock which demanded blood as a sacrifice . . . human blood.When the stone is despoiled in a New York museum by a young graffiti freak, the Actatl leaders demand revenge on the despoiler and on the country which gave rise to him. Their method of vengeance? Simple - extract the victim's heart. But when one of their first victims is a US Congressman, something special is called for. Enter Remo Williams: The Destroyer, an ex-cop who should be dead, but instead fights for the secret government law-enforcement organisation CURE. Trained in the esoteric martial art of Sinanju by his aged mentor, Chiun, Remo is America's last line of defence. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
King's Gambit
by George C. ChesbroAn American chess grandmaster gets involved with a Russian defector in the exciting debut novel from the author of the Mongo Mysteries. Highly focused and arrogant, John Butler has little time for anything other than achieving his ultimate goal: to become a world champion chess player. He already knows he&’s the best player in the world, but he needs the title to prove it. Now, with the most important competition of his life about to take place in Venice, John&’s carefully regimented existence is suddenly thrown into chaos when the CIA asks him to take part in a different sort of match. John&’s opponent, Russian world champion Yevgeny Petroff, plans to defect, and the CIA wants John to be their point of contact. John would never willingly agree to such a distraction, but when he&’s paid an unexpected visit by Petroff&’s sister, he finds himself a pawn in a complex, dangerous game of deception—and only the greatest player can win.
King's Gold (Medieval West Country Mystery #30)
by Michael JecksAs the year 1326 draws to a close, London is in flames. King Edward II is a prisoner, and the forces of his vengeful queen, Isabella, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, are in the ascendant. The Bardi family, bankers who have funded the King, must look to their future with the Queen, steering a careful course between rival factions -- if, that is, they can keep themselves alive. Others, too, find their loyalties torn. Guarding the deposed King on behalf of Mortimer, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and bailiff Simon Puttock find themselves entangled in a tightening net of conspiracy, greed, betrayal and murder.
King's Man: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles #3)
by Angus DonaldThe acclaimed author of Outlaw delivers a “rip-roaring tale of a young follower of Robin Hood and their mission to rescue King Richard” (Kirkus Reviews).In 1192 A.D., with the Third Crusade over, Richard the Lionheart is headed back home to England, only to be betrayed, captured, and held for ransom. Now with the princes of Europe lining up against him, the fate of the greatest warrior in Christendom lies in the hands of a renegade earl and former outlaw: Robin Hood.The mission is deadly and the enemies are powerful and numerous. But for king and country, Robin and his loyal lieutenant Alan Dale will face great risks—from battles on blood-soaked fields to deadly assassins—in a heroic bid to restore the Lionheart to his rightful throne.
King's Men Crow (The Shadow on the Crown)
by Nicholas CarterA historical adventure novel during the First English Civil War featuring two military officers who battle on and off the field in both love and war. August, 1643: the Siege of Gloucester continues. Can the weak city walls really survive against the might of the Royalists? William Sparrow and Hugo Telling may be on different sides, but their dreams and desires are the same. To find the courage to fight proudly and lead their men. For the war to be over and for the love of the incomparable Bella. But only one side can win the war, and only one man can win Bella&’s heart . . . King&’s Men Crow is the thrilling third installment of The Shadow on the Crown series. Praise for the writing of Nicholas Carter: &“Ringing to the clash of blades and the roar of cannon and pungent with the whiff of gunpowder . . . A storming read.&” —Peterborough Telegraph &“Carter&’s stories are in a league of their own.&” —Bristol Observer
King's Ransom
by Amelia AutinReunion with the king turns forbidden...and dangerous Internationally renowned actress Juliana Richardson should be concentrating on the role of a lifetime, not on the man who broke her heart years earlier. Yet King Andre Alexei IV is no longer a young prince-in-training-he's an undeniably sexy monarch with seduction on his mind. Juliana's heart is at risk, but after a series of deadly coincidences, it becomes clear her life is on the line, too. Andre vows to protect the stubborn star even as she pushes him away. But as the threat to Juliana's life grows more intense, Andre must choose between saving the vulnerable beauty or letting her go forever...
King's Ransom
by Sharon SalaGet swept away in the action and thrills of this heart-pounding classic romantic suspense by New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala.The nightmare was always the same: The sudden awareness that she wasn&’t alone. The odor of sweat and alcohol. The rough, ugly words. And the knife. In real life Jesse LeBeau had fought off her attacker with his own knife, but the terrifying memory remained, along with the cuts on her hands and the threat of another attack—until one day she looked up from her hospital bed and saw the dark-haired, dark-eyed cowboy who&’d always been like a brother to her.The minute King McCandless saw Jesse&’s face, he decided to bring her back to Oklahoma. No way was he leaving her alone in St. Louis with a madman on the loose.Back home on the sprawling Double M Ranch, Jesse realized that she was still in danger, just from a different direction. As much as she hated the thought, she knew she couldn&’t stay much longer. She couldn&’t pretend that King was her big brother anymore, because the truth was that she wanted this man—heart, body and soul.Previously published.
King's Ransom
by Sharon SalaLives—and hearts—in perilKing's Ransom by New York Times bestselling author Sharon SalaJesse LeBeau had fought off an attacker with his own knife, but the terrifying memory remains. Then she looks up from her hospital bed and sees the handsome cowboy who&’d always been like a brother to her. King McCandless is determined to bring Jesse back to Oklahoma and protect her from the threat of another attack. But can Jesse stay when now her heart is in danger?FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Nate by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores FossenWhen Lieutenant Nate Ryland's baby daughter is kidnapped, he finds hope in a surprising ally: Darcy Burkhart, a woman he never thought—never wanted—to see again. But Darcy's son has also been taken and there&’s nothing that will keep the two from bringing their children home. As they search, Nate finds himself admiring the woman he once considered his greatest opponent—and desiring her in a way he never would have thought possible.
King's Ring: Decodable Books For Striving Readers (Simple Words Chapter Books)
by Cigdem KnebelA man in black robs King Chid’s ring when the ring goes on display. Luckily, Mick and Liv are at the display on a class trip at the right time. But they get tricked while they try to help the cops with the theft. Mick does not believe the legend of King Chid's ring. Liv does not understand why a ring that brings bad luck would sell for $35,000,000. If the legend is true, who will get this toxic ring’s bad luck next? This book is written with Century Schoolbrook Font. King's Ring has 27 chapters and 6390 words. Simple Words Books help striving readers become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence. In our books, we use decodable, high frequency and basic sight words that early readers can easily decode. Our short sentences and paragraphs make it easier for our readers to flow through the chapters. The entire word list and word frequency are included in the book and on our website (simplewordsbooks.com). We recommend the use of this list as a tool to determine the reading level match and pre-practice with the reader to improve fluency. Check out Simple Words Books at simplewordsbooks.com and Join READlexia Book Club for FREE to receive FREE decodable materials and special offers. Our promise is not to let dyslexia and other learning differences deprive kids of learning the love of reading.
King: HERMANDAD DE LOS SOLTEROS (La Hermandad de los Solteros, Libro #1)
by Kendra Little CintaÉl gobierna un imperio de venta al por menor. Siempre consigue lo que quiere… hasta que la encuentra a ella. Stephanie Prescott ha estado viviendo encima de la librería que heredó de su abuelo desde que se marchara de una relación abusiva con un hombre controlador. La librería siempre ha sido su refugio, y ahora más que nunca. Lo último que quiere es venderla y mudarse a otro lado. Pero Matt King quiere la tienda, y el hombre conocido como King para sus amigos siempre consigue lo que quiere. Esta vez es más que un negocio. Es personal. Muy personal. Algo sucedió en el edificio de Stephanie hace años. Algo que hace que King quiera destruirlo para poder destruir los recuerdos. Algo tan asombroso que no puede encontrar las fuerzas para contárselo a ella, aún después de que él empiece a enamorarse de ella. Y ahora King debe tomar una decisión: demoler el edificio y perder a Stephanie. O quedarse con la mujer que ama y vivir con los dolorosos recuerdos para siempre. Esta corta novela es una historia completa sin final en suspense.
King: Solteiros da Irmandade, Livro #1
by Kendra LittleKing governa um império de retalho. Vale uma fortuna. Consegue sempre o que quer até a conhecer. Stephanie Prescott tem vivido acima da livraria que herdou do avô desde que se afastou de uma relação abusiva com um homem controlador. A livraria sempre foi o seu refúgio, agora mais do que nunca. A última coisa que ela quer é vendê-la e mudar-se. Mas Matt King quer a loja, e o homem conhecido como King para os seus amigos sempre consegue o que quer. Desta vez é mais do que negócio. É pessoal. Muito pessoal. Algo aconteceu no prédio de Stephanie há anos. Algo que faz King querer destruí-lo para destruir as memórias. Algo tão chocante que não consegue dizer-lhe, mesmo depois de começar a se apaixonar por ela. E agora King tem de fazer uma escolha: demolir o edifício e perder Stephanie. Ou agarrar-se à mulher que ama e viver com as memórias dolorosas para sempre.
Kingdom Caper #1: A Graphic Novel (Zoo Patrol Squad #1)
by Brett BeanCrack the case with the Zoo Patrol Squad in this series of younger graphic novels filled with zany animals, wild adventures, and unbelievable mysteries. Perfect for fans of Dogman and InvestiGators!The lion has gone missing? The king cobra has vanished? Sounds like a job for the Zoo Patrol Squad! Timid Fennlock Fox and outgoing Penny the Pig team up for their first adventure as they look for clues to track down the missing animals in their usually peaceful zoo.
Kingdom Come
by Jane JensenAmish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has always been a place of quiet beauty--until a shocking murder shatters the peace, and leaves a troubled detective picking up the pieces...After her husband is murdered, Detective Elizabeth Harris turns in her NYPD badge and moves back home, hoping that a quiet life in remote Pennsylvania Dutch country will help her overcome the dark memories of her ten years in New York. But when a beautiful, scantily clad "English" girl is found dead in the barn of a prominent Amish family, Elizabeth knows that she's uncovered an evil that could shake the community to its core.Elizabeth's boss is convinced this was the work of an "English," as outsiders are called in Lancaster County. But Elizabeth isn't so sure. All she's missing is an actual lead--until another body is found: this time, a missing Amish girl. Now Elizabeth must track down a killer with deep ties to a community that always protects its own--no matter how deadly the cost...
Kingdom Come
by Jim HouganAs a CIA agent "without official cover" in London, Jack Dunphy sets up commercial fronts and banking facilities abroad for unsavory clients with money too hot to handle--a lucrative business that allows him to spy under a false identity. But after someone he has under surveillance is brutally slaughtered, Dunphy is immediately ordered back to the U. S. "Don't bother packing, and don't go to your flat. . . . Just take the first flight out. " On his return to Langley, Dunphy is relentlessly interrogated and dumped into a tedious desk job that seems calculated to make him quit. Determined to learn why, he uses all his CIA tradecraft on the agency that has turned against him. Gaining access to the murdered man's classified file, Dunphy discovers a cryptic list of names, including reference to the 143rd Surgical Airwing, a military unit that officially doesn't exist. Tracking down a former member of that covert unit, he hears the shocking pieces of an extraordinary story that seem too wild to be true--providing damning evidence of a vast conspiracy deeply entrenched within the CIA. But searching for the truth proves a deadly enterprise when someone close to him is killed. Fearing he is next, Dunphy runs for his very life, from Langley to Paris, Prague to London. With no one else to trust, he turns to Clementine, the girlfriend he was forced to abandon when he fled England. Pursued by CIA agents out for blood and a ruthless former client out for vengeance, following a twisted trail of lies and denial, Dunphy uncovers the existence of a clandestine fraternity whose origins are ancient . . . and connections are global. Embroiled in a plot far more elaborate than they ever could have imagined, with players too powerful and consequences too deadly, Dunphy and Clementine must unlock the secret of the Society's dark mission--before it consumes them in its ferocious rush toward destiny. In a gripping novel that combines brilliantly imagined characters with the machinations behind this century's greatest unexplained mysteries, Jim Hougan has created a stunning international thriller of psychology and intrigue, espionage and prophecy, hairbreadth escapes and endless suspense.