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Married to Her Enemy: A Medieval Romance
by Jenni FletcherFrom captive to bride... Lady Aediva of Etton will do anything to protect her sister, Cille. So when enemies storm her family's keep, Aediva assumes Cille's identity...taking her place as prisoner of Sir Svend du Danemark. Svend's sole aim is to fulfill his service to William the Conqueror and rebuild the life a woman's betrayal once lost him. So when he receives his new orders to quash the Saxon rebellion, he is stunned. To do his duty, he must vow to take the beautiful yet provoking Aediva as his wife!
Married to a Stranger: A Novel
by Patricia MacdonaldPatricia MacDonald, whose finely honed suspense novels have won her a worldwide audience of readers, delivers a stunning new novel inspired by the headline-making murder case of Laci Peterson -- the chilling story of a young wife and mother-to-be who must confront the possibility that her husband is trying to kill her. Twenty-six-year-old Emma Hollis has it all -- a fortune she inherited from her father, a job she loves as a counselor at an adolescent crisis center, good friends, and a boyfriend who is crazy about her. Emma met sexy freelance journalist David Webster at a dinner party. Romantic, free-spirited, and a perfect lover, David sweeps Emma off her feet. Now a baby is on the way. Emma expects David to say goodbye, but David enjoys surprises. At their beautiful, impromptu wedding at a historic inn, Emma and David promise to love and cherish each other for the rest of their lives. The only shadow over Emma's happiness is cast by her stepfather, who is furious that David failed to sign a prenuptial agreement. As the newlyweds set off for their honeymoon at an idyllic cabin in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Emma has no idea that her life is about to turn into a wife's worst nightmare. With keen psychological insight and a storytelling style that thrills and surprises, Patricia MacDonald explores the dark, violent impulses that compel people to betray the one person they supposedly love most. Gripping and emotionally powerful, Married to a Stranger evidences Patricia MacDonald writing at the height of her celebrated powers.
Marry A Coffin: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Suan BingtangMy classmates and I went on a tour in Dali, but I didn't expect to meet a trafficker. They kidnapped me and brought me to the depths of the mountains to marry the mountain god …
Marry Christmas Murder (A Wedding Planner Mystery #5)
by Stephanie BlackmooreAs professional wedding planner Mallory Shepard organizes a Christmas Eve gala for her best friend, Olivia, the obstacles are starting to outnumber Santa’s reindeer . . . Olivia’s dreaming of a white Christmas—as in a white wedding gown and all the trimmings. But that’s not the only event that’s keeping everyone busy. Olivia’s family are in real estate development, and they’re sponsoring Paws and Poinsettias—a benefit for the Port Quincy animal shelter. Meanwhile, Mallory’s mom wants to use her daughter’s connection to snag a job staging homes for the company . . . and the current stager is not filled with holiday cheer at the news that she might be replaced. When the endangered employee downs some antifreeze-spiked punch at a party, Mallory has a murder to solve—among other mysteries including a missing cat, a toy-drive heist, and a baby found in a manger thirty years earlier . . .
Marry, Kiss, Kill: A Novel
by Anne Flett-GiordanoIn this debut mystery set in Santa Barbara, movie stars are in town for the film festival, powerful business interests are at stake, and detective Nola MacIntire and her partner, Tony Angelotti, must solve the complicated puzzle behind three seemingly unrelated deaths in this idyllic beach town. This mystery has got it all: snappy dialogue, memorable characters, and a captivating web of intrigue to untangle.Anne Flett-Giordano is a five-time Emmy-winning television writer and producer whose credits include Frasier, Becker, and Desperate Housewives. In addition to three Best Comedy and two Best Writing in a Comedy Series Emmys, Anne (with her screenwriting partner Chuck Ranberg) has won a Producer's Guild Award, a Golden Globe, and a Writer's Guild nomination for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. Currently a consultant on the half-hour comedy Hot In Cleveland, starring Betty White, Anne divides her time between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California.
Marrying Her Viking Enemy: The Earl's Inconvenient Wife One Night With The Major Marrying Her Viking Enemy (To Wed a Viking #1)
by Harper St. GeorgeA Saxon maidenBound to a Viking warriorPart of To Wed a Viking: The conquering Danes have taken everything from Elswyth—even her mother. So, despite the uneasy truce between their people, she knows where her loyalties lie. Until she meets towering Rolfe, leader of the opposing forces. Her mind knows this muscled Viking is her enemy. So why is her traitorous body so tempted by his suggestion that she become his wife?To Wed a Viking miniseriesBook 1 — Marrying Her Viking EnemyBook 2 — coming soon!“It isn’t like reading a book, it’s like watching a movie play out. Which really shows off just what an amazing writer Harper St. George is, her way with words and creating a story that instantly grabs your attention is marvelous”—Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on An Outlaw to Protect Her“The action is solid and interesting, and the mystery a page turner. The economics of respectability play an interesting role in the book’s emotional pull.” —All About Romance on An Outlaw to Protect Her
Marrying O'Malley
by Elizabeth AugustTHE MARRIAGE DOWRYWhen Wolf O'Malley returned to town after a mysterious six-year absence, he was irresistibly drawn to his childhood sparring partner, Sarita Lopez. He felt especially protective of the enticing innocent when he discovered that her unscrupulous suitor was only after Sarita's dowry-her grandfather's land. Exactly what Wolf coveted himself. But Wolf wasn't about to wed Sarita to get it-no matter how desperately he wanted her, too.Until Wolf's competition popped the question...Now, for honor's sake, there was only one way to convince Sarita to become Mrs. O'Malley. He would have to bare his soul to the woman he truly loved. Because when all the secrets were revealed, it wouldn't be the land that Wolf couldn't live without!
Marrying the Lone Star Maverick
by Sara OrwigHe needed a wife…fast. And Texan Jeff Brand's lovely new assistant would do just fine. After all, the heat between him and Holly Lombard was becoming impossible to resist. And a no-strings marriage would certainly work for them both.Yet once he put the ring on her finger, Jeff realized he may have gotten in over his head. He could ride a wild bronco, run a multimillion-dollar business and charm any woman he chose. But keeping feelings out of this in-name-only union? With a wife like Holly, the maverick groom had just discovered his toughest challenge yet.
Marrying the Marquis
by Patricia GrassoDaughter of a wealthy duke, Blaze Flambeau has no shortage of gentlemen vying for her hand in marriage-yet all she desires is her independence. She'd much rather devote her energies to caring for her prized thoroughbred than to the fortune hunters who knock down her door. But her father is ready to see her wed, so he makes her a bargain: she may participate in the racing season only if she gives each suitor a fighting chance at her heart. One man, however, makes Blaze a far more scandalous proposition: her reputation or his bed! For Ross MacArthur, Marquis of Awe, knows something that could ruin her, and he will not hesitate to use it to win her. Blaze cannot let the Scottish rogue have his way-or her innocence-but never in her life has she been so tempted. Perhaps the Marquis's scheme doesn't pose such a dilemma after all. . . Praise for Patricia Grasso and Tempting The Prince. . . 'Charming. . . her characters are a joy. ' --Publishers Weekly'Great fun. ' --Romantic Times
Mars Crossing
by Geoffrey A. LandisFrom the book Jacket: Geoffrey A. Landis is widely acknowledged as one of the finest science fiction writers working today. A NASA scientist who played an important role in the Mars Pathfinder mission, he is also a winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for acclaimed stories such as "Ripples in the Dirac Sea" and "A Walk in the Sun," and has earned high praise from readers and critics alike for his skillful fusion of compelling storytelling and state-of-the-art science. Now, with Mars Crossing, Landis has at last created the novel he was meant to write: a powerful and exciting saga of danger, courage, and survival rendered with vivid realism and informed by the latest breakthroughs in science and technology. By the middle of the twenty-first century, after decades of setbacks, humanity has finally achieved a manned landing on Mars-only to watch helplessly as the members of the mission perish in a catastrophic accident. When a second mission ends tragically as well, the world begins to turn its back on manned space exploration. With time and resources running out, a third-and perhaps final-mission to Mars is hastily mounted, with a crew of four men and two women: John Radkowski, veteran pilot and mission commander; Ryan Martin, quiet, dedicated systems engineer; Cham Limpigomolchai, a brilliant Thai geologist; Tana Jackson, an exacting mission biologist; Estrela Conselheiro, a fiery Brazilian whose husband was lost on the first Mars mission, and Trevor Whitman, a brash young man who gains his place on the mission through an international lottery. From the moment of their landing on Mars, everything begins to go wrong. The fuel tanks that were to have supplied their return trip are found corroded and empty. Their supplies are running out and their life support systems are beginning to fail. And any rescue mission won't reach them for months, or even years-if help comes at all. The crew's only hope for survival lies in a daring and desperate plan: an agonizing trek halfway across the surface of Mars to find an abandoned ship designed to carry only half their number. Torn by conflict and dissent, and troubled by secrets that endanger their slight chance for survival, they must embark on a harrowing ordeal that will test them to the limits of human endurance.
Marseille Noir (Akashic Noir)
by René Frégni François Beaune Philippe Carrese Marie Neuser Rebecca Lighieri Salim Hatubou&“Navigates the seedy side of Marseille with 14 stories that range from the creepily introspective to the downright brutal.&” —Publishers Weekly The Akashic Noir series first ventured into France with Paris Noir—and now moves one step deeper . . . A crossroads for the people of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille is a city that does not discriminate. It embodies the down-and-dirty, tough-guy side of France, but what it lacks in sophistication, it makes up for in spirit. Still, in its shadows lurks a not-so-distant darkness . . . one that can be found in stories translated from French by David Ball and Nicole Ball and written by: François Beaune, Philippe Carrese, Patrick Coulomb, Cédric Fabre, René Frégni, Christian Garcin, Salim Hatubou, Rebecca Lighieri, Emmanuel Loi, Marie Neuser, Pia Petersen, Serge Scotto, Minna Sif, and François Thomazeau. &“Gritty from east to west, Marseille is the perfect venue for the latest in Akashic&’s venerable Noir series. While earlier entries in this 70-volume series have sometimes been bleak and atmospheric, this one is all red meat. . . . Just as Marseille is tailor-made for noir, this dark banquet is tailor-made for noir fans.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The stories . . . are united by vivid and evocative writing, as well as by a distinctive take on the city. Another strong entry in a series that should be required reading for crime fans.&” —Booklist
Marshal on a Mission (American Armor #2)
by Ryshia KennieIn this romantic suspense, a lawman goes on witness protection duty when the woman in need of safeguarding is the girl whose heart he broke in high school.After witnessing an armed bank robbery, Tara Munroe is forced to go on the run. A ruthless gang determined to silence her stalks her from Colorado to Mexico. Thankfully, US Marshal Trent Nielsen isn’t far behind and vows to bring her home . . . whatever it takes. But once Trent catches up with her, he has to face down the feelings he’s long held for Tara. Which makes his mission to protect her tougher, even for this seasoned lawman. With no shortage of men gunning for them, he’ll have to stay one step ahead if he has any chance of keeping Tara alive.
Marshal without a Badge
by Ray Hogan"He's a cold-blooded murderer behind his badge and we can't keep him around as town marshal. " "You really think Mark has turned killer?" one of them asked. Rohle, who had appointed himself head of the group, said smoothly, "This last shooting proves it to me. The marshal gunned down an unarmed man. I think Mark is unbalanced. Killing sometimes gets to be a habit that can't be stopped. "We'll give Mark until sundown to turn in his badge and leave town. If he refuses, well--he'll get a taste of his own medicine. "
Marshall without a Badge
by Ray Hogan"He's a cold-blooded murderer behind his badge and we can't keep him around as town marshal." "You really think Mark has turned killer?" one of them asked. Rohle, who had appointed himself head of the group, said smoothly, "This last shooting proves it to me. The marshal gunned down an unarmed man. I think Mark is unbalanced. Killing sometimes gets to be a habit that can't be stopped. "We'll give Mark until sundown to turn in his badge and leave town. If he refuses, well--he'll get a taste of his own medicine."
Marshall without a Badge
by Ray Hogan''He’s a cold-blooded murderer behind his badge and we can’t keep him around as town marshal.''''You really think Mark has turned killer?'' one of them asked.Rohle, who had appointed himself head of the group, said smoothly, ''This last shooting proves it to me. The marshal gunned down an unarmed man. I think Mark is unbalanced. Killing sometimes gets to be a habit that can’t be stopped. ''We’ll give Mark until sundown to turn in his badge and leave town. If he refuses, well - he’ll get a taste of his own medicine.''
Marshall's Law: A Novel (Marshall Grade #2)
by Ben SandersEx-undercover cop Marshall Grade is hiding out in California when he learns that federal agent Lucas Cohen has survived a kidnapping. Cohen was Marshall’s ticket into witness protection, and his captors have a simple question: where’s Marshall now?Marshall’s undercover work gave him a long list of enemies, and the enemy in this case is a corrupt businessman named Dexter Vine. Vine’s almost broke, in debt to people even worse than himself, and he wants to settle old scores while he has time. He’s hired Ludo Coltrane—a nonchalant psychopath and part-time bar manager—to find Marshall at any cost. Ludo’s no stranger to killing, but his associate, the cash-strapped ex-con Perry Rhodes, may prove more of a liability than an asset.The question to be answered in Marshall's Law is: what has Marshall done to make Dexter want him dead? And are the contacts from his old life—ex-colleague Lana, and the heroin dealer Henry Lee—prepared to help him, or will they just sell him out?In the thrilling, action-packed Marshall Grade novels by Ben Sanders, an ex-undercover NYPD officer in witness protection is on the run from the criminals he ratted out. But Marshall can’t remain in hiding when people’s lives are at stake and he can do something about it–even if it means putting himself in the crosshairs of every contract killer hired to settle old scores. “For lovers of Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne there is a new gun in town–a noble loner called Marshall Grade.” —Michael Robotham, bestselling author of Suspect (on American Blood)
Marshmallow Creme Killer (INNcredibly Sweet #7)
by Summer PrescottHow well do we really know anyone? Can we even guess at the secret lives and thoughts that our friends and loved ones have? Do we really want to? Cupcake baker, Melissa Gladstone-Beckett, is in a tizzy. Her friend and Interior Decorator, Carla, has gone missing and Missy has no idea whether she's dead or alive. Her new handyman at the Inn that she owns with her husband, the dashing Detective Chas Beckett, has an aura of mystery around him that makes her wonder what secrets the young veteran harbors. What's a girl to do with so many unanswered questions and unsolved mysteries? Why, put her sleuthing shoes on and go investigate of course! In the midst of all of her personal drama, of course there's a murder to be solved and Missy mayjust be in over her head this time. Lives and relationships will be changed forever, when all is said and done, don't miss the exciting story! This fun Cozy Mystery can be read as a standalone, but if you're interested in finding out more about Missy, her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, and the rest of the gang, you'll want to read the Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, which precede this series, along with all the other INNcredibly Sweet books which follow this one. The saga continues with the Cupcakes in Paradise series. Enjoy them all!
Marshmallow Malice (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #5)
by Amanda FlowerCaught in a sticky situation . . . With Juliet Brody and Reverend Brook tying the knot in Ohio&’s Amish Country&’s most anticipated nuptials of the year, Bailey King is determined to do everything in her power to make the event a sweet success. Except midsummer heat waves and outdoor ceremonies don&’t mix, and an exasperated Bailey soon finds herself struggling to fulfill bridesmaid duties and keep her stunning marshmallow-frosted wedding cake from becoming a gooey disaster. Then much to everyone&’s shock, the entire ceremony crumbles when a guest drops dead, and the cause isn&’t sunstroke . . . Turns out, the uninvited victim came equipped with lots of dirt on the devout reverend&’s hidden past. As Reverend Brook tops the murder suspect list on what should have been the happiest day of his life, Bailey and her sheriff&’s deputy boyfriend vow to clear his name. Can the duo boil down a series of baffling clues before Juliet considers her marriage a bad mistake—or the killer whips up another deadly surprise? Recipe Included!
Marta's Daughter (Ride #4)
by Gordon L. RottmanArsenia Renee Eugen is the seventeen-year-old daughter of the living legends, Bud and Marta Eugen. While ranch-raised and as capable as any vaquero, she was educated at the St. Joseph Academy in Eagle Pass, Texas. She holds down a dull job as a bookkeeper and assistant manager of the Flint Hotel. Shopping in Piedras Negras across the Rio Grande she was conned by twenty-one-year-old Yaqui Ana Mendoza Gomez. Swearing vengeance, she sought out the young woman and unexpectedly rescued her from gringos bent on revenge after Yaqui Ana had conned them. Not expecting to see Yaqui Ana again, Arsenia received a note that the woman had been forced into prostitution. Again rescuing her, they find themselves taking over a notorious cantina and cathouse, where they fall into a world of gamblers, drinkers, conmen, smugglers, gun runners, banditos, treacherous militiamen, spies, and traitors.
Martes de hielo
by Nicci FrenchLa mente de una mujer trastornada es el único lugar que esconde las claves para resolver un macabro asesinato... La segunda investigación de la psiquiatra Frieda Klein. Frieda Klein había pensado que ya no tendría que trabajar con la policía en ningún otro caso. Hasta que el inspector Karlsson llama de nuevo a la puerta de su consulta en un gélido febrero londinense. Han encontrado el cadáver de un hombre en avanzado estado de descomposición en el piso de Michelle Doyce, una mujer mayor con un peculiar trastorno mental. La policía ignora quién es el muerto, cómo pudo llegar hasta allí y qué le sucedió, y no logran entender a Michelle. Karlsson confía en que Frieda pueda acceder a las verdades enterradas entre el confuso parloteo de la anciana. Poco a poco, haciéndola hablar y escuchándola, la psiquiatra descubre pequeñas pistas que la conducirán aidentificar al muerto: un hombre con un pasado muy misterioso, cuyo asesinato implica a varios sospechosos. Desentrañando quién dice la verdad y quién no, Frieda va acercándose gradualmente al asesino... La crítica ha dicho...«La trama juega con tantos hilos que hay que estar muy atento para no perderse ninguno. También muestra un Londres real, una ciudad llena de recovecos con historia. Y lo mejor es que cada vez vamos conociendo más a la misteriosa psiquiatra Frieda Klein.»The Daily Express «Con un sugerente capítulo inicial y una trama excelente, Martes de hielo es un Nicci French en estado puro. Esta pareja de escritores consigue aunar de nuevo los elementos que les han convertido en autores de tanto éxito: una visión perspicaz de la sociedad británica actual y un ritmo en la intriga que jamás desciende.»The Independent
Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case (Chapter Book)
by Susan MeddaughTwo mysteries in one book! At Alice's birthday party, somebody - or some animal - has ruined the birthday cake. Facing accusations from Alice's brother and his cat, Nelson (Martha's nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of overwhelming cake crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her catch the real criminals?Includes a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities.
Martial Law
by Franklin W. DixonFollow Frank and Joe as they save the lives of in a local Karate school!ATAC sends Frank and Joe to investigate a possible connection between two unusually harsh accidents at a nearby Martial Arts school. Enrolling in the school, of course, allows the guys to collect some serious clues--and to discover that this case may lead them dangerously close to their own circle of friends.
Martian Invasion: An Unofficial Terrarian Warrior Novel (Tales of a Terrarian Warrior #4)
by Winter MorganAfter earning the The Buckets of Bolts achievement, Miles returns home to take a break and hang out. But then Asher and Owen, warrior friends who joined him on the last adventure, come to Miles pleading for his help in defeating Plantera. Things are dicey with Asher and Owen, as they need his help, but often treat him like a third wheel. Miles agrees to fight Plantera, in order to keep his friends and village safe. And the gang does feel like a trio of warriors after their defeat. Then they encounter the Golem. Being bolstered by their previous win helps them defeat the Golem. And they return home victorious.But who would have thought their biggest battle yet – and at home -- would come not from Terrarian enemies, but those from outer space?!
Martians Abroad: A Novel
by Carrie VaughnA Martian teen encounters danger and mystery at a privileged Earth academy in this science fiction adventure by the author of the Kitty Norville series.Polly Newton has one single-minded dream: to be a starship pilot and travel the galaxy. Her mother, the Director of the Mars Colony, derails Polly’s plans when she sends Polly and her genius twin brother, Charles, to Galileo Academy on Earth.Homesick and cut off from her plans for her future, Polly cannot seem to fit into life on Earth. Strange, unexplained, dangerous coincidences centered on their high-profile classmates begin piling up. Charles may be right—there’s more going on than would appear, and the stakes are high. With the help of Charles, Polly is determined to find the truth, no matter the cost . . .
Martians in Maggody (The Arly Hanks Mysteries #8)
by Joan HessPolice chief Arly Hanks tries to keep her head when the people of Maggody get UFO fever in this uproarious cozy mystery. Life is so boring in Maggody, Arkansas, population 755, the locals have resorted to reading supermarket tabloids, gobbling up every rumor of wolf men, zombies, and creatures from outer space they can get their hands on. And as the only sane woman in town, Chief of Police Arly Hanks just smiles and nods whenever her neighbors rave about the latest conspiracy theories. But to Arly&’s eternal horror, it looks like Maggody is about to become ground zero for an extraterrestrial invasion. The aliens will never know what hit &’em. It starts when strange circles appear in Raz Buchanon&’s cornfields, drawing reporters, newscasters, and every nut west of the Mississippi. But as supernatural fever hits Maggody, Arly is confronted with a very terrestrial murder. There may be aliens on Main Street, but in a town this strange, how could anybody tell the difference? Life has always been nutty in Maggody, but the madness is about to go paranormal. Master of cozies Joan Hess knows better than anyone how to push a mystery to the brink of madness—and then push it a whole lot farther. Martians in Maggody is the 8th book in the Arly Hanks Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.