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Mistletoe Redemption
by Janet Tronstad Allie PleiterA small-town holidayA Dry Creek Christmas by Janet Tronstad Millie Corwin had sneaked into Dry Creek's café to leave gifts for the townspeople, not to rob them. But now that she is in the custody of one infuriatingly handsome Good Samaritan, the entire town has branded her a criminal. Brad Parker isn&’t sure what to believe. But one thing is certain. Robber or not, this stranger seems to be stealing his love-resistant heart…Bluegrass Christmas by Allie Pleiter As director of the church's Christmas pageant, Mary Thorpe is responsible for bringing the townspeople of Middleburg, Kentucky, together and reminding them of what the season is really about. But everyone is riled up over the handsome man daring to run against Middleburg's popular long-standing mayor. Mac MacCarthy wants change. Mary wants things to stay the same. Now Mac and Mary are in for one very big Christmas surprise.New York Times Bestselling Author Janet Tronstad2 Uplifting Stories A Dry Creek Christmas and Bluegrass Christmas
Mistletoe Reunion Threat
by Virginia VaughanMISSING CHILD Someone wants Mississippi prosecutor Ashlynn Morris dead...and they've taken her son to get to her. The only person she can trust to get him back is his father, a man who doesn't even know about their secret child. When grief and survivor guilt pushed army ranger Garrett Lewis to run out on their wedding five years ago, he knew he was leaving behind the love of his life. But a son? Finding out he's a father has him reeling, especially since his little boy is missing. But now the tormented ex-soldier has a new mission, one that can't fail. Protect the woman he's never stopped loving...and bring her son-their son-home for Christmas.
Mistletoe and Mayhem
by Kate KingsburyAt the Pennyfoot Hotel, Cecily Sinclair Baxter and her staff are hustling and bustling more than ever. Cecily's dear friend Madeline arrives with her new baby and adds a kissing bough to the holiday decorations. But after a footman and a new maid are seen kissing under the bough and turn up dead, the staff is convinced a serial killer is spending the holidays at the Pennyfoot. And when Madeline's baby disappears, Cecily has her hands full desperately trying to find the child. If she doesn't catch the killer in time, everyone's cheer will quickly turn to fear...
Mistletoe and Murder
by Jenna RyanTWELVE NIGHTS AND COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMASEvery Christmas the threats started again. They came delivered in red greeting cards, and this year Romana was forced to take them seriously. Even if it meant turning to Jacob Knight—the sexy detective she'd always kept at arm's length. After seven years, he was bigger, stronger and more man than she was prepared for. His dark past endangered Romana—but only his arms could provide protection from the convicted killer bent on exacting revenge. And as the nights grew longer and more difficult, their passions threatened to erupt—and expose them to dangers as irresistible as they were reckless.
Mistletoe and Murder
by Laura StewartMurder interrupts Christmas at a Scottish hotel, but which of the guests are guilty? Amelia Adams has turned the Scottish mansion she inherited into a luxurious hotel. The holiday season is looking busy with the upcoming wedding of a self-made millionaire to his young fiancée—and a wide assortment of guests. When Amelia gets a mysterious call from a stranger who says he has something to tell her, she is intrigued. But as a string of shocking events unfold, Amelia must turn her attention from merriment to murder . . .
Mistletoe and Murder (A Kate Hamilton Mystery)
by Connie BerryIn Connie Berry&’s festive holiday novella Mistletoe and Murder, American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton has a long way to go before she gets down the aisle, but will someone stand in the way of her happily ever after?Five days before her wedding to Detective Inspector Tom Mallory, Kate Hamilton finds her friend Sheila in need of her help. Sheila, a soon-to-be bride herself, needs Kate&’s help to get Carl Curtis, her fiancé, out of Venezuela. His passport was taken from him by the authorities, and they say he owes them money. Carl says it&’s a bribe, but he&’s unable to leave unless it&’s paid.Sheila decides to sell her grandfather&’s coin collection, including a valuable gold coin presented by Queen Victoria to her great-grandmother. Among her grandfather&’s stored possessions is a letter from the Queen. When someone breaks into Sheila&’s house, all signs point to even more foul play. As Kate deals with a disturbing number of wedding-plan hitches, a fire in town reveals a body. Unfortunately, the burned-out flat is next to the bridal salon where Kate&’s dress is being altered. Can the cleaners really eliminate the odor of smoke?As the clock ticks down to Kate and Tom&’s &“I do&”s, Kate goes to Sheila&’s house to help her search for the royal letter, but she&’s nowhere to be found. The house has been torn apart, and Sheila is missing. Could Sheila&’s disappearance be connected to the death in town? Kate will have to piece together the clues.
Mistletoe and Murder (Daisy Dalrymple #11)
by Carola DunnIn December 1923, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher yields to the demands of her mother and the needs of her writing career and brings her family to an old Cornish estate for Christmas. The estate, occupied by the poor relations of the ancestral lord, has a rich history of lore, ghost stories, and festering resentments some or all of which leaves them all trapped in a house with the corpse of a despotic chaplin and a murderer. Daisy's husband Inspector Alec is forced to give up his Christmas break to help Daisy solve the mystery. Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple novels by Carola Dunn:"The period sense remains vivid, the characterizations are excellent, and the mysteries are, if anything, more perplexing than ever." The Oregonian on Rattle His Bones"Styx and Stones is a swift, deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn's influences are many, she ultimately makes this territory her own." The Register-Guard "Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller, Rattle His Bones is a charming look at life after the first World War." Romantic Times "Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations and a vivid sense of place, and with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure." Publisher's Weekly on The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
Mistletoe and Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery (A Wells & Wong Mystery #5)
by Robin StevensHazel and Daisy trade mistletoe for a murder investigation and set out to save the day (Christmas Day that is!) in this fabulously festive fifth novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series.Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas holidays in snowy Cambridge. Hazel is looking forward to a calm vacation among the beautiful spires, cozy libraries, and inviting tea-rooms. But there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College and two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident—until the Detective Society looks a little closer, and realizes a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage if they’re going to find the killer before Christmas dinner.
Mistletoe and the Lost Stiletto (The Fun Factor)
by Liz FieldingLucy Bright can't believe it when she's plucked from secretarial obscurity and transformed into the pampered fiancée of a slick retail guru. But then she discovers it was all a publicity stunt! Rushing away from the media frenzy, she bumps-literally-into the arms of delicious tycoon Nathaniel Hart....Spooked by their instantaneous chemistry, Lucy flees-but Nathaniel is determined to find his barefoot beauty. Though all he has is one very expensive red designer stiletto to help him!
Mistletoe, Merriment, and Murder (An Ellie Avery Mystery #7)
by Sara Rosett“A terrific mystery with believable characters and lots of heart,” perfect for bringing peace and joy to the holiday season (Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author).Super organizer Ellie Avery could really use some Christmas cheer when Gabrielle Matheson, a grinchy professional rival, sets up shop in the same small Georgia town. But before the halls are even halfway decked with holly, someone uses Ellie's terrifically tasteless white elephant swap gift as . . . a murder weapon!Ellie's now a suspect. Besides playing Mrs. Santa for her Air Force pilot husband and their two kids, shielding her eyes from the garishly over-decorated house down the street, and helping a client who's a hardcore hoarder, Ellie also has to solve this ho-ho-homicide . . . and find a killer who wishes her a very deadly Christmas.Don't miss Ellie Avery's great tips for a relaxed and stress-free holiday season!“Sara Rosett once again presents readers with intriguing characters, a strong setting, more than a dash of humor and a suspenseful plot that ably keeps us guessing until the end. No mean achievement! Yet, what places her sleuth, Air Force wife Ellie Avery, at the top of my list are the poignant descriptions of what military families face every day, bringing an essential reminder of their sacrifices to us all, especially at this time of year.” —Katherine Hall Page, Agatha Award-winning authorPraise for the Ellie Avery Mystery series“An appealing young heroine.” —Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author“Crackles with intrigue, keeps you turning pages.” —Alesia Holliday, New York Times bestselling author“Mystery with a 'mommy lit' flavor. A fun read.” —Armchair Interviews
Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder (A Kebab Kitchen Mystery #5)
by Tina KashianNot even her impending nuptials can keep Lucy Berberian, manager of her family-owned Kebab Kitchen, from the Jersey Shore&’s annual Polar Bear Plunge. But her dive into the icy ocean is especially chilling when she finds a fellow swimmer doing the dead man&’s float—for real . . . Who would kill a man in cold blood during Ocean Crest, New Jersey&’s most popular winter event? When Lucy learns the victim is Deacon Spooner, the reception hall owner who turned up his nose—and his price—at her wedding plans, she can&’t help wondering who wouldn&’t kill the pompous caterer . . . Perhaps the culprit is the wedding cake baker whose career Deacon nearly destroyed? Or the angry bride whose reception he ruined? With her maid of honor, Katie, busily planning Lucy&’s wedding without her, Lucy will have to get to the bottom of this cold-hearted business in time for Kebab Kitchen&’s mouthwatering Christmas celebration—and before her hometown&’s holiday spirit washes out to sea . . . Recipes included! &“With a warm cast of characters and an ingenious main character, this is a series that will prove delightful for cozy fans.&” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Stabbed in the Baklava &“Clever and charming . . . A culinary delight that will have readers salivating over the food and hungry for literary answers.&” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Hummus and Homicide
Mistress
by James Patterson David EllisDiscover a dangerous world of manipulation, obsession, and murder in James Patterson's scary, sexy standalone thriller.Ben isn't like most people. Unable to control his racing thoughts, he's a man consumed by his obsessions: movies, motorcycles, presidential trivia-and Diana Hotchkiss, a beautiful woman Ben knows he can never have.When Diana is found dead outside her apartment, Ben's infatuation drives him on a hunt to find out what happened to the love of his life. He soon discovers that the woman he pined for was hiding a shocking secret. And now someone is out to stop Ben from uncovering the truth about Diana's illicit affairs.In his most heart-pumping thriller yet, James Patterson plunges us into the depths of a mind tortured by paranoia and obsession, on an action-packed chase through a world of danger and deceit.
Mistress At Midnight (Men of Danger #2)
by Sophia JamesThe darkest hours of the night bring the deepest passions... Haunted by rumors following her husband's suspicious death, Aurelia St. Harlow has withdrawn from society. To secure her family's future, there's only one man who can help. And that man demands payment-with a kiss! Lord Stephen Hawkhurst finds the troubled beauty impossible to resist. But Aurelia is suspected of treason and, as England's greatest spy, Hawkhurst must uncover her every secret. As the truth unfolds, so does their desire. Drawn together in the dark of the night, they unleash passions neither has ever experienced before....
Mistress Murder
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed crime writer Bernard Knight, featuring Chief Inspector Archie Benbow as he delves into the murky underworld of 1960s London. Gambling dens, drug dealers, dodgy antiques salesmen, and a mysterious link to post-war Germany feature in this pacy retro thriller.
Mistress Murder: The Sixties Crime Series (The Sixties Crime Series #3)
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed author Bernard Knight.When a beautiful woman is found dead in a wrecked car, it’s assumed that she simply lost control and crashed while drunk – a sad but not unfamiliar story. Soon, though, a series of events makes the police re-examine the facts of the case. It transpires that the woman, a part-time model, was brutally murdered before her body was placed in the car. But why? The trail leads through the sleazy clubs and backstreets of 1960s Soho, complete with drug dealers, bookies, and gangsters…and a tale of murder and mayhem that has its roots in Germany, many years earlier…
Mistress Murder: The Sixties Crime Series (The\sixties Crime Ser. #3)
by Bernard KnightA classic murder mystery by acclaimed author Bernard Knight.When a beautiful woman is found dead in a wrecked car, it’s assumed that she simply lost control and crashed while drunk – a sad but not unfamiliar story. Soon, though, a series of events makes the police re-examine the facts of the case. It transpires that the woman, a part-time model, was brutally murdered before her body was placed in the car. But why? The trail leads through the sleazy clubs and backstreets of 1960s Soho, complete with drug dealers, bookies, and gangsters…and a tale of murder and mayhem that has its roots in Germany, many years earlier…
Mistress Of Mellyn
by Victoria HoltAn impoverished Victorian girl must take a position as a governess to a resentful, eight-year-old girl and her distant, enigmatic father.. The house in which the child lives, the child herself, and the child's father are hiding dark secrets. The governess puts her life in danger as she tries to unravel the mysteries and falls in love with the child and her father.
Mistress of Death (Jason Striker #2)
by Piers Anthony Roberto FuentesIn the second novel of the series, Jason Striker runs afoul of the black karate mistress Ilunga and a deadly drug conspiracy. These are fast-moving and violent stories, without ignoring human values.
Mistress of Fortune
by Holly WestLondon, 1678Isabel, Lady Wilde, a mistress to King Charles II, has a secret: she makes her living disguised as Mistress Ruby, a fortune-teller who caters to London's elite. It's a dangerous life among the charlatans, rogues and swindlers who lurk in the city's dark corners, but to Isabel, the risk is worth the reward.Until magistrate Sir Edmund Godfrey seeks Mistress Ruby's counsel and reveals his unwitting involvement in a plot to kill the king. When Isabel's diary containing dangerous details of his confession is stolen, she knows she must find it before anyone connects her to Mistress Ruby. Especially after Sir Edmund's corpse is discovered a few days later...Isabel is sure that whoever stole her diary is Sir Edmund's killer-and could be part of a conspiracy that leads all the way to the throne. But as she delves deeper into the mystery, not even the king himself may be able to save her.81,000 words
Mistress of Justice
by Jeffery DeaverTaylor Lockwood spends her days working as a paralegal in one of New York's preeminent Wall Street law firms and her nights playing jazz piano anyplace she can. But the rhythm of her life is disrupted when attorney Mitchell Reece requests her help in locating a stolen document that could cost him not only the multimillion-dollar case he's defending but his career as well. Eager to get closer to this handsome, brilliant, and very private man, Taylor signs on...only to find that as she delves deeper and deeper into what goes on behind closed doors at Hubbard, White & Willis, she uncovers more than she wants to know--including a plentitude of secrets damaging enough to smash careers and dangerous enough to push someone to commit murder. Yet who is capable of going to that extreme? With her life on the line, Taylor is about to learn the lethal answer....From the Paperback edition.
Mistress of Justice
by Jeffery DeaverDEAVER. DANGEROUSLY GOOD. Taylor Lockwood spends her days working as a paralegal in one of New York's pre-eminent Wall Street law firms and her nights playing jazz piano anywhere she can. But the rhythm of her life is disrupted when attorney Mitchell Reece asks her to find a stolen document that could cost him the multimillion dollar case he's defending... and his career as well.Taylor signs on... only to find that as she delves deeper and deeper into what goes on behind closed doors at Hubbard, White & Willis, she uncovers more than she wants to know - including secrets damaging enough to smash careers and dangerous enough to kill for. But who is capable of going to that extreme? With her life on the line, Taylor is about to learn the lethal answer...'If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' Guardian
Mistress of Justice
by Jeffery DeaverDEAVER. DANGEROUSLY GOOD. Taylor Lockwood spends her days working as a paralegal in one of New York's pre-eminent Wall Street law firms and her nights playing jazz piano anywhere she can. But the rhythm of her life is disrupted when attorney Mitchell Reece asks her to find a stolen document that could cost him the multimillion dollar case he's defending... and his career as well.Taylor signs on... only to find that as she delves deeper and deeper into what goes on behind closed doors at Hubbard, White & Willis, she uncovers more than she wants to know - including secrets damaging enough to smash careers and dangerous enough to kill for. But who is capable of going to that extreme? With her life on the line, Taylor is about to learn the lethal answer...'If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' Guardian(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Mistress of Lies
by Holly WestLondon, 1679 Isabel, Lady Wilde, mistress of King Charles II, has made a good living disguised as fortune teller Mistress Ruby, counseling London's elite. But after the murder of one of her customers, business has taken a downturn, and Isabel is on the verge of accepting the king's offer to move into the palace.Isabel's plans are interrupted when a beggar girl named Susanna shows up at her home, claiming to be her niece. Isabel always believed that her older brother, Adam, died alone during the plague. When Susanna reveals that Adam was actually murdered, Isabel is compelled to take up an impossible task: discover the truth about her brother's death, twelve years after it happened.Isabel's investigation leads her through the gamut of London society, from bear-baiting matches and brothels to the realm of wealthy bankers. But as she uncovers her brother's dark secrets, Isabel begins to wonder whether the past is better left buried-especially when uncovering the truth could lead to her own funeral.79,000 words
Mistress of Magic
by Heather GrahamAt a crowded theme park, a man and a woman are headed for a scary ride, in this romantic suspense tale from the New York Times–bestselling author. Regina Delaney loves making children happy. Playing Dierdre Dinosaur for adoring audiences at the theme park she started with her twin brother, Max, gives the local kids—and Reggie—countless hours of innocent pleasure. But their make-believe world is tarnished by suspicion of murder when Max&’s ex-wife vanishes . . . and Max becomes the prime suspect. Reggie is determined to uncover the truth and clear her brother&’s name. So is Wesley Blake. The former military intelligence officer believes in his best friend&’s innocence—which means someone has set Max up. Gathering intel is the easy part. Resisting Max&’s gorgeous sister is something else. But soon Wes has a more critical mission: stopping a diabolical plot and protecting Reggie from someone who has marked her for extinction.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Mistress of the Art of Death (A Mistress of the Art of Death Novel #1)
by Ariana FranklinA chilling, mesmerizing novel that combines the best of modern forensic thrillers with the detail and drama of historical fiction. In medieval Cambridge, England, four children have been murdered. The crimes are immediately blamed on the town's Jewish community, taken as evidence that Jews sacrifice Christian children in blasphemous ceremonies. To save them from the rioting mob, the king places the Cambridge Jews under his protection and hides them in a castle fortress. King Henry I is no friend of the Jews-or anyone, really-but he is invested in their fate. Without the taxes received from Jewish merchants, his treasuries would go bankrupt. Hoping scientific investigation will exonerate the Jews, Henry calls on his cousin the King of Sicily-whose subjects include the best medical experts in Europe-and asks for his finest "master of the art of death," an early version of the medical examiner. The Italian doctor chosen for the task is a young prodigy from the University of Salerno. But her name is Adelia-the king has been sent a mistress of the art of death. Adelia and her companions-Simon, a Jew, and Mansur, a Moor-travel to England to unravel the mystery of the Cambridge murders, which turn out to be the work of a serial killer, most likely one who has been on Crusade with the king. In a backward and superstitious country like England, Adelia must conceal her true identity as a doctor in order to avoid accusations of witchcraft. Along the way, she is assisted by Sir Rowley Picot, one of the king's tax collectors, a man with a personal stake in the investigation. Rowley may be a needed friend, or the fiend for whom they are searching. As Adelia's investigation takes her into Cambridge's shadowy river paths and behind the closed doors of its churches and nunneries, the hunt intensifies and the killer prepares to strike again...