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My Kingdom for a Hearse (The John J. Malone Mysteries #11)
by Craig RiceA supermodel&’s beauty secrets trigger an ugly series of murders in this &“pretty damn wonderful&” mystery (The New York Times). From her velvety voice to a pair of legs that say walk this way, Delora Deanne is the most divine creation ever put on earth to sell moisturizer. As Chicago attorney John J. Malone&’s new client, the notoriously reclusive model has requested a rare one-on-one. Imagine Malone&’s surprise when he&’s greeted by Hazel Swackhammer, as midwestern as a stalk of corn and less remarkable. She&’s also the brain behind Delora Deanne Cosmetics and its closely guarded secret: Delora doesn&’t exist. Print-ad perfect, she&’s a composite of several different women. But one of them has gone missing, her hands delivered to Hazel in a pair of lavender gloves. Malone&’s stumped—and more than a little queasy. Whether her vengeful ex-husband or an entrepreneurial rival, someone&’s clued in to the truth behind Hazel&’s success and wants to bring her down. Now, with each special delivery, the illusion of Delora Deanne is literally falling apart, piece by beautiful piece. The first mystery writer to grace the cover of Time magazine, Craig Rice is &“the Queen of the Surrealistic Crime Story. Almost everything that happens in one of her witty, wacky novels is completely off the wall&” (Thrilling Detective). My Kingdom for a Hearse is the 6th book in the John J. Malone Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
My Lady Judge: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland (Burren Mysteries #1)
by Cora HarrisonIn a peaceful kingdom in the Burren on the West coast of Ireland, on the night that May Day is celebrated with singing and dancing at a bonfire on the mountain, a young law graduate fails to return in the morning with the other celebrants. The body lies exposed to the elements, ravens and wolves. Though they saw it on their way to their homes, no one speaks of it to Mara, a judge appointed by King Turlough Don O'Brien. Her people are unwilling to tell what they know because so many of them feared and loathed the greedy young man. Suspects range from Mara's youngest student to the elderly priest. With persistence and wisdom, Mara seeks justice according to the Brehon laws she was entrusted to uphold.
My Lady Midnight
by Laurie GrantHow Could One Hide A Noble Heart?Alain, Baron of Hawkswell, knew his children's winsome nursemaid was not all she seemed. Nay, beneath her serf's homespun lay a golden soul whose mysterious allure would change his life forever...!Lady Claire de Coverly dared not reveal her Norman identity or her duplicitous mission to the imposing Lord of Hawkswell Castle, for to do so would destroy the joy she found with his children and end the exquisite passion she felt in his arms...!
My Lady Reluctant
by Laurie GrantTHESE WERE DANGEROUS TIMESAnd none knew it better than Brys de Balleroy as he played a deadly game in the service of his queen. 'Twas an honorable but lonely life, until the night the Lady Gisele stood naked and determined by his bedside
!Gisele de L'Aigle would be no man's property, yet she'd brought upon herself the royal decree that would see her wed tot he Baron of Balleroy. And though her spirit rebelled, Brys had saved her from certain death, and roused her passion in a way no man had done before.
My Lady's Choice
by Lyn StoneSHE'D SAVED HIS LIFE AND NOW SHE OWNED HIM!Lady Sara Fernstowe claimed as her due marriage with Richard Strode, the knight she'd rescued from death's icy embrace. For surely this marvel of a man could look past her scars to her warrior's heart and create both their lives anew!RICHARD AWOKE MARRIED TO A STRANGER-and under royal command to stay that way! But 'twould be a marriage in name only, he swore. Though could he keep such a vow when his own pulsing desire marked Sara of Fernstowe the most valorous, exotic woman in England?
My Lady's Dare
by Gayle WilsonValentine Sinclair, the Earl of Dare, was an enigma, even to those who professed to know him well. For while his morals seemed suspect and his leisure pursuits as reckless as any of his well-heeled peers', there was something lurking beneath the facade of good looks, wit and charm that he so skillfully hid behind.Or so it had seemed, until the night Dare wagered a small fortune for a French gambler's English mistress, and won. Now, with the stunning widow installed at his town house, even the Matchmaking Mamas of the ton were doubting that the Earl of Dare would ever recover his good name, for it appeared that the infamous Mrs. Carstairs was destined to become a Sinclair Bride.
My Last Kiss
by Bethany NealWhat if your last kiss was with the wrong boy?In Bethany Neal's My Last Kiss, Cassidy Haines remembers her first kiss vividly. It was on the old covered bridge the summer before her freshman year with her boyfriend of three years, Ethan Keys. But her last kiss—the one she shared with someone at her seventeenth birthday party the night she died—is a blur. Now, Cassidy is trapped in the living world, not only mourning the loss of her human body, but left with the grim suspicion that her untimely death wasn't a suicide as everyone assumes. She can't remember anything from the weeks leading up to her birthday and she's worried that she may have betrayed her boyfriend. If Cassidy is to uncover the truth about that fateful night and make amends with the only boy she'll ever love, she must face her past and all the decisions she made—good and bad—that led to her last kiss.
My Last Lie
by Ella DrummondFrom the author of The Darkest Summer. &“Compelling, engaging, dark and bloody twisted—this psychological thriller will give you an adrenaline rush!&” —CrimeBookJunkie New beginnings. Old secrets . . . Theo and Pilar. The perfect couple. Successful, beautiful and very much in love. Until a year ago—and the tragedy that nearly tore them apart. When their baby died, a part of them died with him. Now they&’re trying to rebuild themselves, moving to a stunning house in rural Cornwall. But someone knows all their secrets—and will stop at nothing to disturb their fragile peace. Theo and Pilar are about to learn that you can try to hide—but you can never outrun your past. A unputdownable, gripping psychological thriller that will hook you until the final shocking twist. Fans of The Girl on the Train, K. L. Slater and The Wife Between Us will be captivated. &“In a beautiful setting, Drummond brings in dark clouds and doubtful characters to create a tense and suspicious environment in which the past is never far away.&” —Live and Deadly &“A gritty, psychologically twisted novel which left me trusting nobody, not even myself. I cannot WAIT to read more from this author if this &‘debut&’ is anything to go by. Such a cracking read.&” —The Writing Garnet
My Laugh Comes Last
by James Hadley ChaseFarrell Brannigan, President of the National Californian Bank, is an extremely successful man. So when he builds another bank in an up-and-coming town on the Pacific coast, he is given worldwide publicity, and this new bank is hailed as the 'safest bank in the world'.But Brannigan's success comes at a price and he makes enemies on his way up the ladder. It seems one of them is now set on revenge and determined to destroy both the bank and Brannigan himself.
My Laugh Comes Last (Murder Room #388)
by James Hadley ChaseFarrell Brannigan, President of the National Californian Bank, is an extremely successful man. So when he builds another bank in an up-and-coming town on the Pacific coast, he is given worldwide publicity, and this new bank is hailed as the 'safest bank in the world'.But Brannigan's success comes at a price and he makes enemies on his way up the ladder. It seems one of them is now set on revenge and determined to destroy both the bank and Brannigan himself.
My Lies, Your Lies: A Novel
by Susan Lewis“Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns” this thriller from an international bestseller will keep you “captivated right to the end” —Carmel Harrington, bestselling author of A Thousand Roads HomeShe's rewriting history, but which version of the truth will she tell?Joely tells other people’s secrets for a living. As a ghost writer, she’s used to scandal – but this just might be her strangest assignment yet. Freda has never told her story to anyone before. But now she’s ready to set the record straight and right a wrong that’s haunted her for forty years. Freda’s memoir begins with a fifteen-year-old girl falling madly in love with her male teacher. As Joely sets out to write this troubling love story, she is spun into a world of secrets and lies she could never have imagined, causing her to question everything she thought she knew about her own family.Delving further into Freda’s past, Joely’s sure she can uncover the truth—but at what cost?Breathlessly intriguing from the first page to the last, My Lies, Your Lies is a gripping novel that intertwines the tumultuous past of one mysterious woman to the present of another with a harrowing, unexpected twist.“A compelling, timely mystery.” —Lisa Ballantyne, author of The Guilty One“Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments . . . Absolute genius. I was totally gripped.” —Rebecca Thornton, author of The Fallout
My Life Before Me (Secrets #5)
by Norah McClintockCady has always wanted to be a reporter, like her hero Nellie Bly, so after a fire burns down the orphanage she lives in, she’s ready to leave small-town Ontario and make her mark as a newspaperwoman. A crumbling newspaper clipping leads her to Orrenstown, Indiana, where her investigation into a long-ago murder earns her a hard lesson in race relations. Smart and determined, and more than a little headstrong, Cady pokes a stick into a wasp’s nest of lies, dirty politics, corrupt law enforcement and racial tension—and ends up fearing for her life as she closes in on something she’s never cared about before—the truth about her own origins. Part of the SECRETS—a series of seven linked novels that can be read in any order. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
My Life In The Maine Woods: A Game Warden's Wife In The Allagash Country
by Annette JacksonMy Life in the Maine Woods recounts Annette Jackson's North Woods experiences during the 1930s when she, her husband and their children lived in a small cabin on the shore of Umsaskis Lake. Jackson, an avid sportswoman and nature lover, writes of hunting, fishing, campfire cooking, and the sounds of the wilderness through the seasons. She visits trappers and woodsmen, and tells what it's like to sleep on a bed of pine boughs under the stars that shine on the legendary Allagash.
My Life as a Screaming Skydiver (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #14)
by Bill MyersWhen Wally becomes involved in international espionage, rocket-powered toilet paper, and exploding dental floss, he ends up having to become a skydiver to save his life and the entire free world.
My Life in Crime
by John KiriamitiMy Life in Crime by John Kiriamiti is a riveting autobiographical account that explores the journey of a man deeply entrenched in the Kenyan criminal underworld during the 1960s and 70s. The story follows Kiriamiti's transformation from a bright, well-provided-for youth to a high-profile criminal involved in car thefts, pickpocketing, and violent robberies. Dropping out of school at a young age, Kiriamiti gets lured into Nairobi's nightlife and street crime, ultimately orchestrating daring heists. With vivid storytelling, the novel captures his battles with law enforcement, his brushes with danger, and the personal and moral dilemmas of living a life outside the law. Imprisoned in 1971, Kiriamiti reflects on his choices with raw honesty and a pledge to reform, offering readers a gripping insight into crime, survival, and redemption.
My Little Eye: A mega-twisty, gripping crime thriller that will leave you breathless
by Stephanie Marland Stephanie BroadribbThe first novel in what promises to be a riveting new series, My Little Eye is a one-sitting read: gripping, clever and worryingly plausible. - Mick Herron * * * Can a group of true crime addicts take on the police to catch a serial killer? KISS THE GIRLS AND MAKE THEM DIE...A young woman is found dead in her bedroom surrounded by rose petals - the latest victim of 'The Lover'. Struggling under the weight of an internal investigation, DI Dominic Bell is no closer to discovering the identity of the killer and time is running out.As the murders escalate, Clementine Starke joins an online true crime group determined to take justice in their own hands - to catch the killer before the police. Hiding a dark secret, she takes greater risks to find new evidence and infiltrate the group. As Starke and Bell get closer to cracking the case neither of them realise they're being watched. The killer is closer to them than they think, and he has his next victim - Clementine - firmly in his sights. Perfect for fans of Sweet Little Lies, Friend Request and Follow You Home. The thriller with twists you'll never see coming! * * * * *'My Little Eye is an enthralling, intriguing and twisty tale for all of us armchair detectives who think we know it all.' Liz Nugent, author of Lying In Wait and Unravelling Oliver'A masterclass in pacing & such an original take on the serial killer thriller.' - Eva Dolan, author of This Is How It Ends* * * * * What readers are saying about My Little Eye: 'This book is AMAZING!!!' Goodreads'Easily one of my favourite reads this year so far.' - Goodreads 'My Little Eye is a bang on psychological thriller of the most addictive kind.' Goodreads'Beautifully paced writing that had me speeding through every chapter at a rate of knots. Easily one of my favourite reads this year so far.' Goodreads
My Little Eye: A mega-twisty, gripping crime thriller that will leave you breathless (Starke & Bell)
by Stephanie Marland Stephanie BroadribbThe thriller with the twists you'll never see coming! Perfect for fans of The Girl in the Ice and The Missing Ones. Can a group of true crime addicts take on the police to catch a serial killer?KISS THE GIRLS A young woman is found dead in her bedroom surrounded by rose petals - the latest victim of 'The Lover'. Struggling under the weight of an internal investigation, DI Dominic Bell is no closer to discovering the identity of the killer and time is running out. AND MAKE THEM DIE... As the murders escalate, Clementine Starke joins an online true crime group determined to take justice in their own hands - to catch the killer before the police. Hiding a dark secret, she takes greater risks to find new evidence and infiltrate the group. As Starke and Bell get closer to cracking the case neither of them realise they're being watched. The killer is closer to them than they think, and he has his next victim - Clementine - firmly in his sights.Read by Damian Lynch and Victoria Fox(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group
My Lord Murderer
by Elizabeth MansfieldIn this enthralling Regency romance by award-winning author Elizabeth Mansfield, a young woman vows not to fall in love with the nobleman who killed her husband A dashing stranger sweeps Lady Gwendolyn Rowle onto the dance floor. She is living every woman&’s fantasy until she discovers who her romantic waltz partner really is: Viscount Andrew Jamison—the man who killed her husband. From the moment he saw her glide into the ballroom, Drew was captivated by the ravishing beauty. Finding out she is the widow of the blackguard he killed in a duel puts something of a damper on the evening, especially with all of London calling him a cold-blooded villain. To quiet the gossip, Drew devises an ingenious scheme. The only person standing in his way is the lovely Gwen, who has no intention of marrying her husband&’s murderer. But then she does something far more dangerous: She falls in love with him.
My Lord Protector
by Deborah HaleTORN BETWEEN DUTY...AND DESIREEdmund Fitzhugh was willing to thrust his head back into the matrimonial noose to protect Julianna from her wicked stepbrother. But the maiden was betrothed to his nephew, gone at sea. So their forbidden union was secretly a marriage in name only. Yet, sharing his home with the much younger beauty fueled a passion he'd thought long buried....Julianna Ramsay was at sixes and sevens! Who would have thought that Edmund's gentle care could ignite in her a woman's ardor that far eclipsed her girlish fancy for his absent nephew? And what of the day when her fiancé returned? Would she then have the courage to choose love over duty?
My Lord and Spymaster: Spymaster 3 (Spymaster)
by Joanna BourneJoanna Bourne returns to the French Revolution, pairing espionage and burning romance to create an unforgettable love story. For fans of Stephanie Laurens, Elizabeth Hoyt and Poldark, this is a must-read.A daring beauty, she's infamous for taking chances... Now she'll risk everything for love.Raised as a poor but cunning pickpocket, Jess Whitby has grown into a wealthy young woman. But when her father is wrongly accused of selling secrets to Napoleon, she must rely on her guile to save him. She never dreamed her search for the real traitor would begin by waking up naked in a captain's bed. Or how little she'd mind...Captain Sebastian Kennett finds himself infatuated with the courageous spirit of the kidnap victim he saves. She's equally enthralled by his commanding strength - until she discovers that this spellbinding seaman could be traitor she's hunting, and the man to determine her both her father's fate and her future too.For more spellbinding Spymasters romance, look for the other titles by Joanna Bourne: The Forbidden Rose, The Spymaster's Lady, The Black Hawk and Rogue Spy.
My Lost Daughter
by Nancy Taylor RosenbergFollowing her success with The Cheater, Nancy Taylor Rosenberg returns to her most memorable character, Lily Forrester. Lily is a tough judge in Ventura County, California, who has overcome adversity and heartache to achieve a position of power to help those who can't help themselves. Like the current case before her, the sensational murder trial of a woman who tortured and killed her beautiful two-year old son. Lily is determined to see justice done but she's thrown for a loop when she receives word that her own daughter, Shana, months away from graduating from Stanford Law School, is on the verge of dropping out. Lily rushes north and what she discovers causes her to fear for her daughter's mental state. She must get back to the trial and decides that she will take Shana to a facility where they can evaluate her and if needed give her some counseling or medication. Which is when things go horribly awry. For the institution that Lily has chosen is far less interested in treating patients than it is with bilking the insurance companies out of extravagant fees…and they are less than scrupulous about patient's rights. Discovering the awful truth, Lily will have to summon all her intelligence and street smarts to find a way to free Shana. She will have to work fast however, for there is someone at the facility who seems to have his own agenda separate from the institution. And Lily's daughter may not only be in danger of losing her sanity but her life.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
My Lovely Executioner
by Peter RabeJimmy Gallivan is only three-and-a-half weeks from his prison release for trying to kill his wife’s lover seven years ago. But fellow-inmate Rand has other plans for Gallivan. A break-out is engineered, and now they’re hiding out in a sanitarium. But the whole set-up seems suspicious. Rand’s boss wants Gallivan to help him with his drug operation. But is that all there is to it? Because it begins to seem like the whole escape was engineered just for him. And what about Jesse? Where does she figure in all of this? Is she the bait - or has she become Gallivan’s new jailor?
My Lovely Wife: The New Psychological Thriller From #1 Bestselling Author Of My Lovely Wife
by Samantha DowningSOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREINSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERUSA Today bestseller Edgar + ITW Thriller Award nominee for Best First Novel&“Think: Dexter but sexier.&”—theSkimm&“A dark and irresistible debut.&”—People&“Will shock even the savviest suspense readers.&”—Real SimpleDexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this wildly compulsive debut thriller about a couple whose fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting... Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. And then we got bored. We look like a normal couple. We're your neighbors, the parents of your kid's friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with. We all have our secrets to keeping a marriage alive. Ours just happens to be getting away with murder.