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Peril in Paris (A Royal Spyness Mystery #16)
by Rhys BowenLady Georgiana Rannoch and her dashing husband, Darcy, are awaiting a bundle of joy, but an unexpected trip to Paris will thrust them straight into a tangled web of international intrigue in this all-new mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series from Rhys Bowen.What a delight it is to finally be able to enjoy a simple meal again! I have been in the throes of morning sickness for the last few months as Darcy and I prepare to welcome a brand-new addition to our little family. Now that I am feeling better, I have realized I am dreadfully bored! It seems that all my nearest and dearest are off leading their own busy lives while I sit at home and attempt to train our two adorably naughty puppies. Fun as it may be, it is hard not to long for a little adventure, a change of pace, before my true confinement begins when the baby comes.Happily, it seems that Darcy has read my mind. When I receive a letter from my glamorous best friend, Belinda, Darcy suggests we take a trip to Paris to visit her. It seems he also has a spot of business of which to take care, so I will be staying in Belinda&’s flat as she works feverishly on Coco Chanel&’s fall collection. I happen to know Coco from a disastrous encounter in Nice years ago, and I am hoping this visit will go much more smoothly. But I soon learn that nothing about my time in Paris is going to be simple . . . or safe for that matter.Darcy has asked me to take on a small chore as a part of his latest assignment. I am to covertly retrieve something from an attendee of Coco&’s show. It seems easy enough, but I discover that this little errand could have terrifying consequences for a world on the brink of war. When things go horribly wrong, I am left to find a killer all while trying to fend off a French policeman who is certain that I am a criminal mastermind. But I have no plans to deliver my darling little one in a prison cell, and so I will muster every ounce of my courage to save the day . . . and, quite possibly, the world!
Peril in Piney Woods (Lookout Mountain Mysteries #5)
by Debra WebbHer small-town life is idyllic…Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread HollowBook 2: Murder at Sunset RockBook 3: A Place to HideBook 4: Whispering Winds WidowsBook 5: Peril in Piney Woods
Peril in Pink
by Sydney LeighEverything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B&’s killer vibe a whole new meaning.Schitt&’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery.It&’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect.After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars&’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he&’s innocent. Especially when he&’s found at the scene of another murder.With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled.
Peril in Pink (Connie Blair, Book #10)
by Betsy AllenConnie Blair shivered in anticipation as she boarded the plane that would take her to the Caribbean, never guessing that soon she would shiver in fright. But once again what began as a business trip was to become surrounded with danger and intrigue. When Mike Ingersoll first showed her the map, Connie was caught up in the excitement of a search for sunken treasure. It seemed little more than an inconvenience when her traveling bag and Mike's were switched - until she discovered that she had the map, and someone else knew it! How Connie pits all her mystery-solving skills against a sinister modern-day pirate makes a fast-paced tale of suspense and excitement.
Peril in the Mist (The Outfit)
by Robert SwindellsWhen the Outfit finds themselves alone in the wilderness as mist descends and night falls, will they be able to find their way back home through the dark? Find out with this suspenseful high/low story.
Peril in the Shallows (New York Harbor Patrol #2)
by Addison FoxA murder on the water…Leads to love between two partners. Police diver Kerrigan Doyle has the opportunity to prove herself as a cop by partnering with celebrated detective Arlo Prescott. A grisly discovery on a shipwreck in the middle of a storm points to a new crime syndicate in the city. Kerrigan's plan to pose as Arlo's girlfriend gets the two of them closer to solving the mystery, but their unexpected chemistry starts to bring them together in a more physical way. Can Kerrigan navigate the investigation while keeping her feelings for Arlo at bay? Or will their attraction prove to be too perilous?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the New York Harbor Patrol series:Book 1: Danger in the DepthsBook 2: Peril in the ShallowsBook 3: Threats in the Deep
Peril in the Smoky Mountains
by Karen Kirst April ArringtonNo safety on high groundSmoky Mountain Danger by April Arrington Taylor Holt was sure she and her rafting group—single dad Will Morgan and his daughter—could make it down the rapids of the Great Smoky Mountains. But when disaster strikes, Will and Taylor must depend on each other to survive. With Taylor&’s past still haunting her, can their tentative trust be enough to run a lethal gauntlet of dangers—and survive?Targeted for Revenge by Karen Kirst After she spent years in hiding, turning to mounted police officer Mason Reed for protection is the last thing Tessa Vitale thought she&’d do—until her mafia family tracks her down. With her brother planning to kidnap her daughter and kill Tessa, her little girl&’s secret father is their only hope. But can the man she left behind put their past aside to save their daughter?2 Thrilling Stories Smoky Mountain Danger and Targeted for Revenge
Peril on the Mountain
by Elizabeth GoddardTwo novels of love and danger in the Alaskan wilderness by the USA Today–bestselling, Carol Award–winning author in one volume!BuriedAfter witnessing a murder, legal investigator Leah Marks flees to Alaska. But the killer has tracked her down and as he chases her into a snow-packed canyon, an avalanche buries them both. Saved by search-and-rescue specialist Cade Warren, Leah longs to tell him the truth. But how can she, without bringing even more danger into Cade’s life?UntraceableOn a daring mission, search-and-rescue specialist Heidi Warren and her team step onto an icy Alaskan mountaintop . . . and right into a trap. A stranded gang of thieves holds them at gunpoint, forcing them to serve as guides along the treacherous path. Heidi needs someone to trust, but her rescue partner, Isaiah Callahan, is keeping secrets from her. Yet when a blizzard starts closing in, their options start running out . . . Praise for Elizabeth Goddard’s novels“A good recommendation for fans of Irene Hannon and Lynette Eason.” —Booklist“Thrilling . . . high-octane.” —Publishers Weekly
Peril on the Page (The Open Book Mysteries #3)
by Margaret LoudonA murder in her quaint British bookshop drops American Gothic novelist Penelope Parish into her deadliest caper yet.Penelope Parish is ready to close the book on her amateur sleuthing—from now on, The Open Book&’s writer-in-residence will be sticking to villains of the fictional variety while she puts the final touches on her new novel. But when an author is murdered inside the bookshop, all of Upper Chumley-on-Stoke goes on high alert. Now it&’s up to Pen and the quirky citizens of Chumley to stop a killer and protect the charming British town she&’s begun to call home.
Peril on the Ranch
by Delores Fossen Nicole HelmTurn up the heat with two gripping suspense stories!Always a Lawman by Delores FossenTen years ago, Sheriff Gabriel Beckett helped convict the man who murdered his parents. Now terror has returned to town and the woman who escaped the attack is a target again. Jodi Canton loved Gabriel—until that love was shattered with his parents’ murder and her father’s conviction. Drawing out the real killer puts her life on the line, but Gabriel’s protection puts her heart in danger…Wyoming Cowboy Protection by Nicole HelmNoah Carson didn’t plan to have a woman and a baby under his roof. But his new housekeeper is in danger, and the solitary Wyoming rancher will do whatever it takes to protect Addie Foster and her nephew. But he doesn’t know who she’s running from. What he does know is the longer Addie and Seth stay, the more he believes they belong here—with him.
Peril on the Ranch
by Lynette EasonThey’ll shield her newest charge…no matter what the cost.When an infant is abandoned on her ranch, foster mother Isabelle Trent will do anything for the child—even put her own life on the line. She might not know who left the little girl, but it’s clear someone’s after her and will kill to reach their target. With Isabelle’s ranch hand, Brian “Mac” McGee, at her side, can she survive long enough to protect the baby?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Peril: A Novel
by Jordyn RedwoodDr. Thomas Reeves is at the pinnacle of his career. The Department of Defense has awarded him a lucrative contract for his new research into superior autobiographical memory, which promises the ability to create combat troops able to quickly learn complex battle plans and enact them perfectly under the most demanding battlefield scenarios.An elite unit has received neural grafts from fetal cadavers of genetically altered brain cells with enhanced NMDA receptors. The results are remarkable . . . until the recipients begin suffering hallucinations, nightmares, paralysis, . . . and death. Dr. Reeves searches for answers, but DOD insiders want him to stop the search.The situation becomes public when pediatric ICU nurse Morgan Adams, Dr. Reeves's daughter, is taken hostage by three research subjects in an attempt to force Dr. Reeves into disclosing why they are sick. If answers aren't revealed within twenty-four hours, patients in the pediatric ICU will be killed.This spine-tingling conclusion to the Bloodline Trilogy raises spiritual and ethical dilemmas torn directly out of today's headlines. When does life begin? How far does commitment to family go? And can the sins of the father ever be forgiven?
Peril: Three Thrilling Tales of Taut Suspense
by Kat Martin Alexandra Ivy Rebecca ZanettiFrom the romantic thriller powerhouses behind the instant USA Today bestseller PIVOT, comes three new interwoven stories about brave heroes who rise up to take down a treacherous gang bent on robbery and destruction, to keep their homes, and the women they love safe… When a cop killer resurfaces in Denver, enlisting the help of a pair of local lowlifes, it marks the beginning of a violent crime spree that will wreak havoc and endanger lives. Law enforcement is on alert from the first sighting of the cold-blooded trio. To take down this brutal gang, only those willing to risk everything they hold dear stand a chance . . . First, a pair of Denver police officers facing each other for the first time after one night of abandon find themselves working together to stop an ambitious bank heist. In Wyoming, a string of robberies marks the gang&’s arrival, and the local sheriff springs into action when the criminals discover his estranged fiancée can identify them. Finally, in the mountains of Colorado, the gang takes shelter on a peaceful guest ranch, where a fiercely protective rancher is hellbent on roping the fugitives up for good. Trusting their sharply honed instincts, three rugged men will fight to stop the rampage before the women they&’d die for become the next victims . . . &“These twisty, sizzling love stories flow seamlessly together.&” —Publishers Weekly on Pivot by Kat Martin, Alexandra Ivy and Rebecca Zanetti
Perilous Cargo
by Don PendletonHIDE-AND-SEEK The Himalayas become a deadly hunting zone when a nuclear warhead is stolen from a black-market warehouse in Kathmandu. Knowing the incident could start World War III, the President sends Mack Bolan and a CIA operative to retrieve the weapon in the treacherous border region between Tibet and Nepal. But the U.S. isn't the only country in the search. Bolan and his ally are up against cunning Chinese and Russian assassins, and several local warlords are vying for the valuable nuke, as well. These competing parties are determined to reach the weapon first-no matter how many witnesses they eliminate on the way. With few alternatives and the trail of innocent blood growing longer, Bolan accepts the help of an old spy. But can he be trusted? With the harsh mountain terrain working against them, the Executioner will need to rely on his wits to win this race...because coming in second is not an option.
Perilous Christmas Reunion: Holiday Amnesia Bodyguard For Christmas Perilous Christmas Reunion (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Laurie Alice EakesFamily secrets made her a target…Can her ex provide a holiday haven?When Lauren Wexler’s fugitive brother arrives on her doorstep, he has just moments to pass her evidence before his pursuers start shooting. Now Lauren needs her US marshal ex’s protection. She left Chris Blackwell to shield his reputation, but her family’s secrets are darker than she knows. With the truth revealed, can their Christmas wishes for safety and love still come true?
Perilous Homecoming
by Sarah VarlandA visit to her hometown thrusts a woman into a murder case full of pirates, shipwrecks and treasure in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.When former Treasure Point police officer Kelsey Jackson witnesses a murder while temporarily back in her hometown, the killer is dead set on silencing her. The antiques insurance agent didn’t see enough to know who killed the museum’s curator . . . but she plans to find out.And the only person offering to assist in her investigation is Sawyer Hamilton—the last man Kelsey ever thought she’d rely on. The handsome marine biologist was once Kelsey’s biggest rival, but now he’s determined to make up for the past by protecting her. And when the clues lead to shipwrecks and treasure, Sawyer will risk everything to keep Kelsey out of the hands of modern-day pirates.
Perilous Mountain Pursuit
by Janice Kay Johnson Jenna KernanSurvival is their only mission…Adirondack Attack by Jenna Kernan When Detective Dalton Stevens follows his estranged wife, Erin, to the Adirondack Mountains, neither of them expects to be entrusted with intel that must be shared with Homeland Security. They are forced to begin a harrowing wilderness trek to outrun the terrorists who&’ll kill for the secret. Dalton&’s real objective—to reconcile with headstrong Erin—happens by chance…when one bullet changes everything.The Last Resort by Janice Kay Johnson When Leah Keaton arrives at her family&’s remote mountain resort, a group of armed insurgents are waiting to capture her. After Leah&’s failed escape attempt, Spencer Wyatt, the group&’s second-in-command, takes her under his protection. Spencer is an FBI agent deep undercover, and Leah&’s presence is disrupting all his best-laid plans. But to keep her safe, he&’s willing to risk his mission—and his life.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Janice Kay Johnson Previously published as Adirondack Attack and The Last Resort
Perilous Partnership: A Partnership In Blood Novel (Partnership in Blood #5)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionA Partnership in Blood novelA year after the end of the war that brought them together, Raymond Payet and Jean Bellaiche have found a balance in their relationship: Jean drinks only Raymond's blood; Raymond sleeps only in Jean's bed. The demands of their public roles as president of l'Association Nationale de Sorcellerie and chef de la Cour of the Parisian vampires keep them busy dealing with fallout from the war and the alliance, particularly the not-always-successful partnerships between vampires and wizards. The foundation of an institute to research and educate wizards and vampires about the implications of the partnership bonds only adds to those responsibilities. When political factions, both vampire and mortal, oppose their leaders' decisions, the stress begins to affect Raymond and Jean's deepening relationship. And when political opposition turns to vandalism and then to violence, they'll have to find a way to reconcile their personal and professional lives before external and internal forces pull them apart.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Perilous Poetry (A Book Barn Mystery #3)
by Kym RobertsCharli Rae Warren doesn’t plan on striking it rich as the owner of an independent bookstore in Hazel Rock, Texas—especially one with a pink armadillo as its mascot. But when an ingenious advertising campaign puts her business on the map, it ropes in some deadly publicity . . . Charli can’t believe writer Lucy Barton has agreed to promote her latest Midnight Poet Society novel at The Book Barn Princess—or that there’s only a week-and-a-half to prepare for the signing. It’s all because of The Book Seekers, a smartphone app created by her cousin Jamal exclusively for Charli’s bookstore, which sends fans on a virtual scavenger hunt around town for a chance to meet the bestselling author. But as soon as it goes live, people turn up dead . . . Someone’s using The Book Seekers to track victims and copycat the fictional Midnight Poet Society homicides, and horrified locals suspect Jamal could be the mastermind behind the crimes. While Charli readies the Barn for a stampede of new customers, it’ll take true grit to shelve the culprit before her brainy cousin gets locked behind bars, Ms. Barton backs out of the visit, and she finds herself up a creek—with a serial killer holding the paddle!
Perilous Pursuit: Faith in the Face of Crime (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Kathleen TailerA U. S. Marshal and documentary filmmaker have evidence in their hands—and a crime ring on their trail. From the author of Undercover Jeopardy.Someone will do anything to get Mackenzie Weaver’s documentary footage—even kill her. US deputy marshal Jake Riley won’t let anyone harm Mackenzie, especially since he’s beginning to see her as more than his late friend’s little sister. But exploring their growing connection isn’t an option . . . because keeping an emotional distance is his best hope of outmaneuvering criminals determined to make this project Mackenzie’s last.
Perilous Refuge
by Kathleen TailerNowhere to turn When she witnesses her boss's murder, Chelsea Rogers is forced on the run. Hiding out as a personal assistant to a wealthy matron on a Hawaiian vacation, she hopes to stay off-the-radar. But then Alex Sullivan, her employer's dashing but highly suspicious attorney, starts digging into her identity-and hired guns begin stalking her every move. Another murder leaves her with no choice-she has to trust Alex to have any chance of surviving. But when the threats against her put them both at risk, will the danger she can't outrun cost her the man she's learned to love?
Perilous Security Detail (Honor Protection Specialists #2)
by Elizabeth GoddardWith threats on all sides… Secrets can prove deadly. Narrowly surviving an intentional hit-and-run, Sawyer Blackwood hires his unexpected rescuer to guard his niece. Bodyguard Everly Honor will do anything to protect a child, even if it means working with her ex. But, as attacks escalate, how can she accomplish her mission to keep them safe when Sawyer is keeping secrets from her…and she&’s concealing the truth about her own past?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Honor Protection Specialists Book 1: High-Risk RescueBook 2: Perilous Security Detail
Perilous Waters: Top Secret Identity Wrongly Accused Perilous Waters Lancaster County Target
by Sandra OrchardAn undercover agent falls for his beautiful suspect in an art crime investigation in this inspirational romantic suspense.For FBI agent Sam Steele, there’s no room for error or emotions on his latest undercover assignment. Getting close to gallery owner Jennifer Robbins while on an Alaskan cruise is the only way to catch her dealing stolen art. Out on the icy seas, Jen suddenly goes from suspect to victim when she’s targeted by a deadly enemy. And Sam’s mission goes from investigating an art crime to protecting the woman who’s begun to melt his heart. As danger looms closer, he’ll do anything to save her life—even if it costs him his own.
Perilous Weekend
by Arlene HaleWhen pretty Laura Gordon and her best friend Tish Winston were invited to Max Bradfield's fabulous Wildwood estate, the prospects for the weekend seemed bright. Not only was the occasion a happy one--the wedding of Max's young niece--but Laura sensed that the handsome millionaire was about to ask her a very important question. Soon, though, shadows of doubt and fear dimmed Laura's radiant hopes. A romantic charmer named Lee Richards made Laura wonder about her feelings for Max, while the society beauty, Carlotta Hasson, emerged as a dangerous rival for Max's affections. But even romance was forgotten when mysterious acts of violence turned the bridal party into a nightmare of fear, as Laura desperately hunted for clues to tell her who was her deadly enemy, and which man she truly loved.
Perilous Wilderness Escape
by Rhonda StarnesAn undercover mission… turns into life and death Hot on the trail of a ruthless drug cartel, FBI agent Randy Ingalls is nearly killed in an ambush—and left with amnesia. Now FBI agent Katherine Lewis must protect her undercover partner from the ruthless drug cartel pursuing them across the rugged Colorado mountains. Can she decipher the clues in his lost memory, or will she lose the case—and her partner—for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.