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Lost in Shadows (Shadow Ops #2)
by CJ LyonsNew York Times–Bestselling Author: An explosives specialist confronts killers—and his own conflicted heart—in the West Virginia wilderness . . . A West Virginia mountain, the middle of a blizzard, killers on his trail . . . no place for a city boy like Lucky Cavanaugh, an ATF explosives specialist. Outmanned, outgunned, and shot, he takes Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Vinnie Ryan hostage until he convinces her that he&’s one of the good guys. Vinnie heals not only his injuries but also his broken heart. But when they uncover a terrorist plot, Lucky is forced to choose between duty and passion, risking the life of the woman he loves in order to save the lives of thousands.Praise for CJ Lyons: &“A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.&” —Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Thick as Thieves &“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.&” — Lee Child, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels &“A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush.&” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Before She Disappeared
Lost in a Good Book: A Thursday Next Novel (A Thursday Next Novel #2)
by Jasper FfordeWhen Landen, the love of her life, is eradicated by the corrupt multinational Goliath Corporation, Thursday must moonlight as a Prose Resource Operative of Jurisfiction--the police force inside the BookWorld. She is apprenticed to the man-hating Miss Havisham from Dickens's Great Expectations, who grudgingly shows Thursday the ropes. <P><P>And she gains just enough skill to get herself in a real mess entering the pages of Poe's "The Raven." What she really wants is to get Landen back. But this latest mission is not without further complications. Along with jumping into the works of Kafka and Austen, and even Beatrix Potter's The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, Thursday finds herself the target of a series of potentially lethal coincidences, the authenticator of a newly discovered play by the Bard himself, and the only one who can prevent an unidentifiable pink sludge from engulfing all life on Earth. It's another genre-bending blend of crime fiction, fantasy, and top-drawer literary entertainment for fans of Douglas Adams and P. G. Wodehouse. Thursday's zany investigations continue with The Well of Lost Plots.
Lost in a Royal Kiss (The Renegade Royals)
by Vanessa KellyIn this thrilling introduction to her Renegade Royals series, Vanessa Kelly transports readers to the court of King George III—where a London street urchin unwittingly plays Cupid, ushering in a new era—and ultimately a new kind of royal. . .With her widowed mother working long hours as governess to the royal children, Linnet St. Clare must look after her siblings and run the household. Now she must add to her worries the fate of Dominic, a poor orphan who has inspired the wrath of the king himself. Clearly Linnet has no time to consider her own desires—much less notice the attentions of a certain handsome, powerful magistrate. . ..Sir Anthony Tait is at a loss for how to capture Linnet's interest. If only she would be still long enough for courting. Outright seduction seems the only answer. But will his kisses be enough to persuade her—or might Anthony have something to learn from young Dominic about matters of the heart? And in saving the boy's future, might Anthony and Linnet at last create their own?. . .30,922 Words
Lost in the Dark Unenchanted Forest (Hank the Cowdog Series, #11)
by John R. EricksonWhen Little Alfred runs away from home and winds up in the Dark Unenchanted Forest being trailed by a bobcat, Hank knows it's up to him to save his young master.
Lost in the Everglades
by Carolyn KeeneDEVELOPERS ARE CLASHING WITH NATURE LOVERS -- AND NANCY'S BEST HOPE IS AN ANCIENT STATUE! Visiting an old friend in Florida, Nancy, Bess, and George are awed by the beauty of the Everglades. But Jade Romero, a young park volunteer, is missing. She went backcountry camping and never returned. When Nancy agrees to search for her, she also learns about a priceless Native American statue of a panther hidden in the wilderness. A clue leads Nancy to Panterra Corporation, which is developing a big mall at the edge of the Everglades. Then a close escape on the road and a threatening note convince Nancy to search the backwoods. Deep in untamed country, alligators are menacing the girls -- but the worst danger is coming from enemies they never suspected!
Lost in the Lake: An Edge of Your Seat Psychological Thriller (The Samantha Willerby Mysteries #2)
by AJ WainesAfter surviving a car crash that left her companions dead, a woman must recover her memory—and keep her own secrets hidden—in this gripping thriller.When a car crash sends a group of musicians plunging into a lake, the sole survivor is amateur viola player Rosie Chandler. Though she is unable to recall the event, Rosie is convinced it was no accident. Now she’s seeing Dr. Samantha Willerby, a London-based clinical psychologist, to piece together the shards of her broken memory. But even as Rosie tries to uncover the truth, she has something to hide . . .Sam is immediately drawn to the tragic Rosie. But as she helps her recover her memories, the police find disturbing evidence—evidence that raises new questions about Rosie. And when Rosie insists they return to the lake to relive the fatal incident, it will be Sam who is seriously out of her depth . . . .
Lost in the Never Woods
by Aiden ThomasWhen children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods from the author of Cemetery Boys.It’s been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road...Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods.Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: “This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic.” —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift“Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self." — C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
Lost in the Outcome
by Rowan McallisterWhen Nathan Seward wakes up in a cheap hotel with a stranger, unable to remember the night before, unscrupulous plots and clandestine schemes are the furthest thing from his mind. True, he's in Houston to bid on his biggest contract yet, one that will put his software development company on the map, but he's the underdog at the table, not one of the big players. Unfortunately someone out there sees him as a threat and isn't above drugging and blackmailing him to put him out of the running. Luckily for Nathan, the man in bed next to him couldn't be further removed from the corporate world. Tim Conrad is scraping the bottom of the barrel. He left college during his freshman year to take care of his dying mother, and life and lack of money prevented him going back. Now twenty-seven, his dreams are long buried, and he's scraping by with dead-end jobs and couch surfing because he can't afford a place of his own. As Nathan tries to run damage control and figure out what the hell happened to him, he and Tim discover a connection neither was looking for, as well as dreams they've both forgotten.
Lost in the Tunnel of Time: The Buried Bones Mystery; Lost In The Tunnel Of Time; Shadows Of Caesar's Creek; The Space Mission Adventure; The Backyard Animal Show; Stars And Sparks On Stage (Clubhouse Mysteries #2)
by Sharon M. DraperIn this second book of the classic chapter book series by award-winning author Sharon M. Draper, four boys who call themselves the Black Dinosaurs explore an old tunnel that once was part of the Underground Railroad.Ziggy, Rico, Rashawn, and Jerome discover their hometown used to be a stop on the Underground Railroad and set out to explore the part of the tunnel right under their school. When a trapdoor slams behind them, locking them in the tunnel, there&’s only one thing they can do—plunge deeper and deeper into the darkness. Where will the tunnel lead them? And will the old, crumbling walls hold until they find their way to the end?
Lost or Found (Brock And Poole Mysteries Ser. #10)
by Graham IsonWhen Eunice Bailey takes her wedding ring to a London jeweller to have it enlarged, she is very keen for it to be done quickly. She is a reliable and favoured customer and when the jeweller is unable to get in touch with her to collect the ring, he contacts the police.Detective Chief Inspector Brock and Detective Sergeant Poole are assigned to the case, and what begins as a fairly simple missing person enquiry develops into a mystery that has ramifications stretching as far as Bermuda . . .
Lost or Found (Brock and Poole)
by Graham IsonA wedding ring, a missing woman, a bizarre disappearance...Brock and Poole have one of their most unusual cases to unravel'Devilishly engaging characters and authentic details of police operations' BooklistWhen Eunice Bailey takes her wedding ring to a London jeweller to have it enlarged, she is very keen for it to be done quickly. She is a reliable and favoured customer and when the jeweller is unable to get in touch with her to collect the ring, he contacts the police.Detective Chief Inspector Brock and Detective Sergeant Poole are assigned to the case, and what begins as a fairly simple missing person enquiry develops into a mystery that has ramifications stretching as far as Bermuda . . .
Lost to a Spy: An All the Queen's Spies Novel (All the Queen's Spies #3)
by Sharon CullenA refined Scottish courtier. A rugged British spy. And an affair that will change the course of history. Everything changes when the shocking deception is revealed in this seductive novel from USA Today bestselling author Sharon Cullen. Ladies in waiting can’t help noticing more than they let on. After so many years at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, Emma Howard sees quite plainly that the royal couple is anything but happy. Reeling from a failed marriage herself, Emma sympathizes with her beloved queen. But the last thing she wants is for the king to be murdered, let alone to witness the shocking act herself. With her whole world turned upside-down, Emma is saved by the quick thinking of a lowly printer . . . who, unbeknownst to her, is one of England’s most daring spies. At Queen Elizabeth’s behest, Tristan has been stirring discontent against the Scottish nobility. Now that the king is dead, his mission is even more critical. There’s only one complication: the exquisite courtier who’s unexpectedly fallen under Tristan’s protection. Emma rouses his body and his soul. But after she learns that he’s a traitor, the fate of two nations hangs on her response. Tristan’s prepared to risk his life in exchange for hers. Will Emma do the same for the man she’s come to love? Don’t miss these novels in the All the Queen’s Spies series: WED TO A SPY | BOUND TO A SPY And look for all of Sharon Cullen’s delightful historical romances: THE NOTORIOUS LADY ANNE | LOVING THE EARL | PLEASING THE PIRATE | HIS SAVING GRACE | SEBASTIAN’S LADY SPY | THE RELUCTANT DUCHESS The Highland Pride series: SUTHERLAND’S SECRET | MACLEAN’S PASSION | CAMPBELL’S REDEMPTION This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Lost!
by Robert GrayA story of two girls who get lost in the mountains, encounter a bear and get rescued
Lost! Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
by Emily CostelloInteresting book about the reasons that there have been so many disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.
Lost/Whispers and Lies
by Joy FieldingTwo bestselling novels in one volume! Jane Whittaker finds herself on a downtown street, her pockets stuffed with a large number of crisp $100 bills, the front of her dress soaked with blood. She has no idea who she is. After a terrifying night of hiding, Jane ends up in hospital. There, while undergoing a battery of medical tests, she is recognized by one of the nurses. Soon her husband comes to claim her. He is every woman's dream: popular, respected, wealthy, a tall blond doctor. He takes Jane home and vows to cure her with loving care and modern medicine. But Jane doesn't get any better. The medication seems to be turning her into a zombie, and she begins to feel that her private nurse is holding prisoner in her own home. Can Jane remember her past in time . . . in time to stop whatever it is that is happening to her, whatever made her lose her memory in the first place, whatever is trying to destroy her and her family?_____________________________________________ Terry Painter enjoys her quiet life in tranquil Delray, Florida, where the single, forty-year-old nurse lives alone in the house she inherited from her mother. When young, vibrant Alison Simms rents the cottage on her property, the two women strike up a fast friendship--and Terry is swept into a fantastic new life: dinners out, shopping, makeovers, even flirting with the handsome son of one of her elderly patients. But nothing about her newfound companion is as it appears, as Terry discovers when Alison's closely guarded past comes to light. Now Terry is locked into a race to reclaim her own life -- before she opens the door any further to the stranger she thought she knew...
Lost: The sensational thriller that will keep you gripped all night (Dr Bloom #2)
by Leona Deakin'A brilliantly paced, imaginative thriller with plenty of dark twists that had me turning the pages well into the night.' Heidi Perks, author of Now You See Her ___________________________________HOW CAN YOU SOLVE A CRIME IF YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE CLUES? ___________________________________There is an explosion at a military ball. The casualties are rushed to hospital in eight ambulances, but only seven vehicles arrive. Captain Harry Peterson is missing.His girlfriend calls upon her old friend Dr Augusta Bloom to support the investigation. But no one can work out if there is a connection between the bomb and the disappearance.When Harry is eventually discovered three days later, they hope he holds the answers to their questions. But he can't remember a single thing.Without any clues, will Dr Bloom find herself lost in this puzzle too? ___________________________________'Another cracking read from Leona Deakin and my favourite so far! I was totally gripped by this complex and intriguing story.' Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal ___________________________________Readers love the Dr Bloom Thrillers:'The ultimate suspense novel' *****'Gripping, mysterious, fast-paced' *****'An intelligent psychological thriller' *****'What a book! Completely mind-twisting' *****'Debut novels don't get better than this' *****'A smart and intricate cat-and-mouse tale' *****'Dark, riveting, twisting, cruel' ***** 'I could not put it down' *****
Lotus
by Jennifer HartmannWhen the boy you lost returns as a man, will love be strong enough to heal what darkness broke? Lotus is an unforgettable romance of trauma, resilience, and a second chance at love that defies all odds.Oliver Lynch vanished one summer night, leaving Sydney Neville with a heart full of grief and questions. For twenty-two years, she's lived with the ache of his absence. Now, he's back—no longer the boy next door, but a man shaped by captivity, trying to piece together a stolen life.Sydney and Oliver share a bond forged in childhood and tested by tragedy. As they confront haunting secrets, buried pain, and the fragile hope of rediscovery, they must find the courage to answer a devastating question: can love truly heal what's been broken?Perfect for fans of:Romance with emotional and psychological depthSecond chance love stories with childhood bondsRomantic suspense with complex characters and lyrical proseA vulnerable, unforgettable hero striving to rebuild his lifeA heroine torn between protecting her heart and risking everything for loveLotus blends romantic suspense and a healing love story into a heart-wrenching emotional journey that stays with you long after the last page.
Lou Boldt: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles)
by Ridley PearsonThe New York Times–bestselling author&’s &“engaging cop hero&” finds himself on the other side of the interview room in this revealing short story (Publishers Weekly). After twenty-seven years on the force, Lt. Lou Boldt is suddenly seated at a table being grilled as part of an internal investigation. They want him to talk about what happened with ten grand in cash in the evidence room. As the pressure mounts and Boldt leads his interrogators on numerous conversational detours, they will touch upon issues of crime and corruption, but also subjects like friendship and loyalty, trauma and trust—in this short story that explores the Seattle detective&’s life and career.
Lou Lou & Pea and the Bicentennial Bonanza (Lou Lou and Pea)
by Jill DiamondLou Lou and Pea and the Bicentennial Bonanza is the second book in this young, illustrated middle-grade series by Jill Diamond, about two best friends who must uncover historical secrets and save their city's festival.BFFs Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl are busy preparing for the Bicentennial Bonanza, their city’s two-hundredth birthday bash! And this year, the party will take place in their beloved neighborhood of El Corazón. With a baking contest, talent show, and a new gazebo planned, the community can’t wait to celebrate the founders (and historical BFFs), Diego Soto and Giles Wonderwood. But when Vice-Mayor Andy Argyle claims the festivities belong to Verde Valley, using a mysterious diary as evidence, Lou Lou and Pea smell trouble. Will the friends be able to uncover the secrets of their city’s founding, and bring the Bonanza back to El Corazón?"Fans of Lou Lou and Pea and the Mural Mystery will welcome this second adventure, but readers new to the series will not be at a disadvantage." —BooklistFun back matter includes a DIY garden party hat and a Spanish language glossary!
Lou Lou & Pea and the Mural Mystery (Lou Lou and Pea)
by Jill DiamondPerfect for readers outgrowing Ivy & Bean and the Nancy Clancy books!BFFs Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl love their PSPP (Post-School Pre-Parents) tea parties on Friday afternoons, where they recap the school week, chat about Pea's latest fashions, and tend to Lou Lou's burgeoning backyard garden. But when a series of small crimes crop up around El Corazon, their quaint and quirky town, right before the Dia de Los Muertos Parade, the girls must join forces (horticultural know-how and artistic genius) to solve the mystery. Debut author Jill Diamond weaves a delightful romp, full of colorful characters and gentle intrigue, while artist Lesley Vamos punctuates the story with black-and-white illustrations throughout. Backmatter includes crafting activities and a glossary of Spanish terms!
Louisa and the Country Bachelor
by Anna MacleanLouisa May Alcott returns in this "historically accurate and entertaining mystery series. " (The New York Review of Books) Louisa convinces her family to visit cousins in rural New Hampshire, only to confront tragedy. A local bachelor is found dead in a ravine, the apparent victim of an accidental fall while hiking. But Louisa suspects foul play and sets out to uncover the vicious murderer hiding among her family's new friends. . . .
Louisa and the Crystal Gazer
by Anna MacleanA young Louisa May Alcott accompanies her friend Sylvia to visit Boston's most famous spiritual medium, Mrs. Agatha D. Percy, to contact Sylvia's long-dead father. Louisa isn't one to believe such foolishness-until one of the seer's predictions comes true. Louisa and Sylvia visit the seer again, but Mrs. Percy's days of divination have been cut brutally short by a killer. Now, Louisa must solve the mystery of the crystal gazer's untimely death by uncovering the shocking truth about her life. .
Louisa and the Missing Heiress
by Anna MacleanLong before she will achieve fame as the author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott is writing stories of a more dark and mysterious nature. But nothing prepares her for the role of amateur detective she assumes when the body of her dear friend, wealthy newlywed Dorothy Wortham, is found floating in Boston's harbor. It's well known that Dorothy's family didn't approve of her husband, a confirmed fortune hunter, but Louisa suspects that some deeper secret lies behind her friend's tragic murder. . . .
Louise's Blunder: A 1940s Spy Thriller Set In Wartime Washington (The Louise Pearlie World War II Novels of Suspense #4)
by Sarah R. ShaberGovernment girl Louise is blackmailed into investigating the suspicious death of a missing co-worker, with sinister consequences. 1940s Washington, DC, government girl Louise Pearlie is asked to review the file usage of a missing analyst from the Office of Strategic Services—the US wartime intelligence agency—only to learn he&’d drowned in the Tidal Basin days before. OSS confirm it was an accident, and Louise is sent back to her regular job in the file rooms. Her time spent investigating Paul Hughes at least has one positive outcome, though: Louise meets a young woman in the OSS Reading Room, who asks her to join her &“salon,&” where she is encouraged to talk about controversial issues like racial segregation and equal pay for women. Socializing with the women helps her cope with her beau Joe Prager&’s transfer to New York City. But Louise&’s life soon takes a dangerous and sinister turn, and she can&’t help but worry if she&’ll wind up floating in the Tidal Basin herself . . . &“A solid and suspenseful story . . . This series keeps getting better.&” —Booklist
Louise's Chance: A 1940s Spy Thriller Set In Wartime Washington (The Louise Pearlie World War II Novels of Suspense #5)
by Sarah R. ShaberGovernment girl Louise gets her big chance, when she is tasked with recruiting German POWs for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. 1940s Washington, DC, government girl Louise Pearlie has a new job inside the OSS—the Office of Strategic Services: recruiting German prisoners-of-war for a secret mission inside Nazi Germany. It&’s a big chance for her, and Louise hopes she can finally escape her filing and typing duties. With the job comes two new colleagues: Alice Osborne, a propaganda expert, and Merle Ellison, a forger from Texas who just happens to speak fluent German. But when the three arrive at Fort Meade camp, to interview the first German POWs to arrive there, their mission is beset by complications. Only one of the prisoners speaks English, the army officer in charge of the camp is an alcoholic and two prisoners disappeared on the ship bringing the Germans to the states. Were their deaths suicide? Officially, yes. But Louise can&’t help but have her doubts . . . &“A fine example of the historical mystery . . . The whodunit is well-crafted, with enough red herrings to keep readers guessing.&” —Star News Online &“As usual, Shaber provides interesting period details&” —Publishers Weekly