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Pride, Prejudice and Poison (A Jane Austen Society Mystery #1)
by Elizabeth BlakePerfect for fans of Laura Levine and Stephanie Barron, Elizabeth Blake’s Jane Austen Society mystery debut is a mirthfully morbid merger of manners and murder.In this Austen-tatious debut, antiquarian bookstore proprietor Erin Coleridge uses her sense and sensibility to deduce who killed the president of the local Jane Austen Society.Erin Coleridge’s used bookstore in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England is a meeting place for the villagers and, in particular, for the local Jane Austen Society. At the Society’s monthly meeting, matters come to a head between the old guard and its young turks. After the meeting breaks for tea, persuasion gives way to murder—with extreme prejudice—when president Sylvia Pemberthy falls dead to the floor. Poisoned? Presumably…but by whom? And was Sylvia the only target?Handsome—but shy—Detective Inspector Peter Hadley and charismatic Sergeant Rashid Jarral arrive at the scene. The long suspect list includes Sylvia’s lover Kurt Becker and his tightly wound wife Suzanne. Or, perhaps, the killer was Sylvia’s own cuckolded husband, Jerome. Among the many Society members who may have had her in their sights is dashing Jonathan Alder, who was heard having a royal battle of words with the late president the night before.Then, when Jonathan Alder narrowly avoids becoming the next victim, Farnsworth (the town’s "cat lady") persuades a seriously time-crunched Erin to help DI Hadley. But the killer is more devious than anyone imagines.
Pride, Prejudice, and Peril (A Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery #1)
by Katie Oliver"Like a modern-day Agatha Christie bestowed with a hefty dollop of Jane Austen."—Laura Childs, #1 New York Times bestselling authorJane Austen meets reality TV and murder in this quirky cozy mystery—the first in a new series!Phaedra Brighton is perfectly content with her life of lecturing college students, gossiping with her best friends, and dreaming of Mr. Darcy. As a young, respected (if somewhat peculiar) English professor, her expertise lies in all things Jane Austen—but she knows that the closest she'll ever get to being a real-life Elizabeth Bennet is in her dreams.When Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy, a new reality TV show, starts filming at her best friend Charlene's estate, Phaedra is intrigued. And when the producer asks her to lend her Austenian knowledge as a consultant on the show, she's over the moon. But on the first day of filming, when Charlene's new husband is found electrocuted and Charlene herself is accused of the crime, Phaedra comes crashing back to reality.With murder on the syllabus and her best friend in dire straits, there's no Mr. Darcy around to help Phaedra—she'll have to get to the bottom of this mystery herself.
Prigioniera dentro
by Lorena Croci J. M. NorthupFino a dove sareste disposti ad arrivare per difendere voi stessi . . . dalla vostra stessa madre? Tiffany è una ragazza di diciassette anni incastrata in una lotta per l’esistenza. Mentre cerca di reclamare il proprio diritto alla vita e libertà di pensiero, la madre violenta lotta per mantenere il controllo. Riversando su sua figlia l’odio che prova verso il mondo, la madre di Tiffany la fa soffrire adducendo il pretesto della preoccupazione per lei e convincendo tutti che le sue ferite sono auto-inflitte. Lottando per dimostrare di non essere mentalmente instabile e cercando di scappare dalla tirannia di sua madre, Tiffany alla fine deve scegliere: chi continuerà a vivere e chi morirà. Ma fino a dove sarà disposta a spingersi e, la redenzione varrà il prezzo della sua anima? “Prigioniera dentro” è una storia potente e convincente di manipolazione, violenza e paura.
Prigioniera: Rapita dal Boss Mafioso
by Laura LagoEra la figlia del mio peggior incubo. Il mio più grande nemico. Una bambola di porcellana, giovane e facile da sedurre. Facile da sedurre se sei un maschio alfa, leader della più grande mafia americana, hai addominali d'acciaio e sei abituato a prendere quello che vuoi, quando vuoi e come vuoi. E in quel momento Marco la voleva. Il sesso era esplosivo. Brutale. Non pensavo nemmeno che una bambina del genere, a 18 anni, potesse avere fantasie così sfrenate. Ora sono passati 2 anni e Lyra si è trasferita a Miami, cercando, finalmente, di sfuggire al padre e alla mafia in cui è cresciuta. Cresciuta come una principessa, sì, ma una principessa rinchiusa in una cella d'avorio, dopotutto. Era intelligente nel cercare di scappare da suo padre. Troppo innocente per pensare che potesse scappare da me. Troppo ottimista quando pensava di poter arrivare ad amare o desiderare un altro uomo dopo avermi incontrato. Non sono disposto a vivere senza di lei, quindi eccola qui, ai miei piedi, rinchiusa in un'altra cella d'avorio, prigioniera, ma questa volta in un senso più letterale. Ora tutto ciò che resta è che Lyra smetta di fuggire dal suo destino. Il mondo raramente dà una seconda possibilità, ma posso essere più generoso con la donna che amo. Avvertimento: un romanzo oscuro, erotico e poliziesco, in cui Marco, un capo della mafia, cattura la sua ex compagna, Lyra, la figlia del suo peggior nemico, affinché affronti la realtà, il suo destino, e loro possono iniziare la loro storia insieme...
Prima Donna at Large (The Opera Mysteries #2)
by Barbara PaulA headstrong young soprano must solve a murder to save her friend The Metropolitan Opera has no time for illness. So when its principal baritone succumbs to a head cold on the eve of Carmen, house diva Geraldine Farrar doesn&’t hesitate to recommend a replacement: the hungry young American Jimmy Freeman. He&’s raw, talented, and desperately in love with her—something she doesn&’t mind at all. But when Freeman is passed over in favor of Philippe Duchon, a legendary baritone fleeing World War I, the young man is shattered, and the stage is set for tragedy. A throat spray laced with ammonia destroys Duchon&’s vocal chords, finishing his career once and for all. But who poisoned his spray? While everyone in the company loathed Duchon, Freeman and Farrar are the obvious suspects. To clear their names, the thoroughly modern prima donna who brought flapper-style to the Metropolitan stage will kick up her heels and get to work.Prima Donna at Large is the 2nd book in the Opera Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Prima Facie: A Novel
by Suzie MillerA Bookriot Best Thriller of 2024“Enthralling and sharp-witted...Highly recommended.”—Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author“Bold, fearless...Prima Facie is a deeply rewarding, absolute must read.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the EndThis is not life, this is law…Tessa Ensler loves her job. She’s worked her way up to being a top criminal defense barrister against all the odds, and fights to defend those pleading not guilty. Tessa believes in the law, believes in the system. Her quick-witted cross-examinations and intelligence in the courtroom see her clocking up win after win - including securing freedom for men accused of rape and sexual assault. Innocence until proven guilty is, after all, the bedrock of a civilized society.But when Tessa is raped by a coworker, she struggles to find the strength to bring him to justice in the face of the barriers and opposition within that same system. Determined to have her day in court, Tessa is forced to confront the stark reality that the law was not written for victims, and that she is the one on trial. She fights on, even as her evidence is manipulated to make her look like a liar, even while she is retraumatized in the stand.Based on the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie is an unforgettable story of what happens when a victim is asked to navigate a system that is not set up to accommodate the lived experience of sexual assault survivors.
Primal
by Dr Robin BakerPresumed dead, a group of undergraduate students who go missing on a deserted Pacific island emerge one year later in two groups of ragged (and naked) survivors. All but one of the surviving women have conceived, and two students, plus their professor, are said to have died. In the glare of the world's media, every survivor sticks to the same unconvincing version of events. Piece-by-piece the narrator examines the evidence and conducts interviews with the survivors, to work out exactly what happened on the island during that year. Slowly, a disturbing picture emerges of feral humans driven by rivalry and sexual tension ...a 'Lord of the Flies' scenario for adults that suspiciously seems to test the dead professor's theory that by nature people are no different from apes in the wild.
Primal Force: A K-9 Rescue Novel (The K-9 Rescue Novels #3)
by D. D. AyresA service dog trainer helps a military veteran overcome darkness from the past in this romantic suspense tale.Passion is worth fighting for . . . Jori Garrison trains dogs for Warrior Wolf Pack, which provides service animals for disabled veterans. Four years ago, she was wrongly convicted of a crime—thanks to her no-good ex-fiancé. Now she just wants to live her life in peace with her beloved dogs. No men, no complications. But it’s hard to play it cool when a lethally hot male is on her tail—and the attraction is fierce, mutual, and dangerous . . . Lauray “Law” Batisse is a Military Police veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan. Haunted by the loss of his K-9 partner in combat, he’s reluctant to accept a service dog named Samantha into his life. But once he meets her trainer—the gorgeous Jori Garrison—he can’t fight his primal instincts. And neither can Jori. This sexy alpha male might be the only man strong enough to unleash her desires. And when unseen enemies start hunting them down, he and his new K-9 partner might be her only hope . . . to survive.
Primal Instinct
by Janie CrouchA killer stalks the city streets, and one FBI agent is determined to bring him down in Janie Crouch's Primal Instinct. On the crowded streets of San Francisco, a serial killer watches and waits. Known only as "Simon Says," he lures his next victim while the FBI grasps for answers. Desperate, they turn to Adrienne Jeffries. Adrienne has an uncanny talent for getting inside the city's most dangerous minds. But first she'll have to get past FBI agent Conner Perigo. Skeptical of Adrienne's abilities, Conner begrudgingly enlists her help...unprepared for the powerful attraction that could jeopardize their focus. With little time, and everything to lose, they must work to find Simon's next victim-before he does.
Primal Instinct (Bodyguard #2)
by Tara WyattROCK YOU ALL NIGHT LONGThe first time he lays eyes on Taylor Ross in a bar, Colt Priestley does something few men would dare to do. He approaches the world-famous singer, shamelessly flirts with her, and gives her a night in his bed that neither of them will soon forget.When Taylor's record label hires a bodyguard to keep tabs on the out-of-control rocker, she's less than thrilled to find it's her off-the-charts one-night stand who shows up for the job. She's terrified of letting herself fall for the damaged ex-Army Ranger, and she's determined to push him away. Yet every moment they're together simmers with tension. As the danger from an obsessed stalker mounts, Taylor and Colt are tempted to cross that line again-baring their hearts and souls as well as their bodies-and there's no telling how hot this song will get.
Primal Instinct: Book 1 in Instinct Series (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Janie CrouchA killer stalks the city streets, and one FBI agent is determined to bring him down in this classic story from reader favorite Janie Crouch’s Primal Instinct. On the crowded streets of San Francisco, a serial killer watches and waits. Known only as “Simon Says,” he lures his next victim while the FBI grasps for answers. Desperate, they turn to Adrienne Jeffries. Adrienne has an uncanny talent for getting inside the city’s most dangerous minds. But first she’ll have to get past FBI agent Conner Perigo. Skeptical of Adrienne’s abilities, Conner begrudgingly enlists her help…unprepared for the powerful attraction that could jeopardize their focus. With little time, and everything to lose, they must work to find Simon’s next victim—before he does.Originally published in 2014Look for more books in Janie Crouch’s Instinct Series:Critical InstinctSurvival Instinct
Primal Law (Executioner #344)
by Don Pendleton Mike NewtonBLOOD SACRIFICE Guatemalan rebels have discovered a new way to finance a campaign of terror. They are looting rare Mayan artifacts and selling them for millions. The location of the jungle tomb is a secret to all but the rebel army, which has tapped it as its own private war chest. Mack Bolan's mission is twofold: find the hidden ruins, then stop the pillage by whatever means necessary But he's up against an army determined to maintain its deadly hold on a lost temple and its riches.. Bolan's unerring skill in the hostile jungle makes him a formidable enemy. He's willing to face death for a just cause, but he knows the difference between a soldier's sacrifice and a suicide mission. If » the Executioner is going down, he's taking the bad guys with him.
Primal Law: Alpha Pack Book 1 (Alpha Pack)
by J.D. TylerFans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh, Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter, meet the Alpha Pack. Once, they were Navy SEALS. Now, they are a top secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers who take on the darkest dangers on Earth. Intensely passionate and utterly thrilling, J. D. Tyler's Alpha Pack are unforgettable.After a massacre decimates half his team and leaves him crippled, Jaxon Law must relearn how to fight - and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when he rescues a beautiful woman who reawakens his primal instincts, Jax is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead. On the run from her employer, brilliant lab assistant Kira Locke has evidence that leads the Alpha Pack on a hunt for someone targeting human civilians with Psy abilities. And as Jax and Kira circle both the killer and each other, Jax will have to decide if the deep connection he feels with Kira is worth breaking the ultimate shifter rule - because bonding with Kira means putting his abilities at risk, and they might be the only tools he has to keep his mate alive...Don't miss the other sexy and exciting Alpha Pack adventures in Savage Awakening, Black Moon, Hunter's Heart and Cole's Redemption.And be sure not to miss J. D. Tyler's romantic suspense alter-ego Jo Davis, and her sensational, sizzling Sugarland Blue series.
Primal Possession: Moon Shifter Book 2 (Moon Shifter)
by Katie ReusThe second novel in Katie Reus's exciting series of passionate and protective shifters, filled with mystery, suspense and sensual romance. Perfect for fans of Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, Patricia Briggs and Larissa Ione.As his pack's second-in-command, lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants - until he meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed to accept his protection. December, whose brother is the town sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way she hadn't thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too much to bear. When a radical hate group targets all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam. And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed.Don't miss the rest of the unforgettable Moon Shifter series! Alpha Instinct, Lover's Instinct, Mating Instinct, His Untamed Desire, Avenger's Heat, and Hunter Reborn are available now!
Primal Threat
by Earl EmersonThe acclaimed, Shamus Award-winning author of the Thomas Black detective novels makes a bold departure with a thrilling outdoor adventure set in the Pacific Northwest, where a biking trip descends into a deadly battle for survival between two vengeful rivals.
Primary Justice (Ben Kincaid Series #1)
by William BernhardtBen Kincaid wanted to be a lawyer to do the right thing. But when he takes a hot-shot spot in Tulsa's most prestigious law firm, Ben discovers that doing the right thing and representing his clients' interests can be mutually exclusive--in this explosive legal thriller that brings morality and temptation together in one dangerous motion.
Primary Justice: A Novel Of Suspense (The Ben Kincaid Novels #1)
by William BernhardtAfter just a few hours on the job, a new lawyer lands his first murder caseIt's Ben Kincaid's first day as an associate at corporate giant Raven, Tucker & Tubb, and he's ready to start the long climb up the ladder to partnership. But he's barely cleared the first rung when a body trips him up. Ben's first task is to arrange an adoption for one of the firm's biggest clients--a bit of grunt work that becomes interesting when he meets the child in question. Emily suffers from Korsakov's Syndrome, a rare disorder that prevents her from forming memories, and Jonathan and Bertha Adams want nothing more than to raise her as their own. But Kincaid has just begun getting the paperwork together when he gets a chilling phone call: Jonathan has been found dead, hacked to pieces in an alleyway. Investigating the killing will take Kincaid down a fearsome path, leading him to wish that, like Emily, he had the power to forget.
Primary Storm
by Brendan DuboisEvery four years, the spotlight of the world turns to the tiny state of New Hampshire, as the voters in its primary help choose the next president of the United States. Usually, Lewis Cole, a magazine columnist and ex-Department of Defense research analyst, tries to stay out of the spotlight. However, when he attends a political rally for the front-running senator, gunfire breaks out, and Lewis becomes the initial suspect in the attempted assassination. With the Secret Service shadowing his every move, with his budding romance with a campaign volunteer in jeopardy, and with the threat of continued violence against him and the candidate, Lewis desperately tries to find out who set him up for the attempted killing, and who is still stalking him. Lewis is operating in the glare of the news media and among aggressive campaign rivals as he also tries to keep secret a decades-old connection with the leading presidential candidate, a secret that could have shattering consequences if revealed. Drawing on his own shadowy government background and with the assistance of his friend Felix Tinios, a man with a foot on each side of the law, Lewis dives into the unsavory world of presidential politics, where secrets are traded for favors, where votes are cast and sometimes discarded, and where a trail of bodies and broken promises can lead to the White House. Once more, DuBois brilliantly goes behind Lewis Cole's quiet existence to the flickering black shadows of his past. Are unknown plotters using his secret DoD record to kill the candidate and pin the murder on Cole? And can Cole outsmart--or outshoot--them before their plan can work?
Primary Suspect
by Susan PetersonTRAPPED...Cloudspin Resort held too many ghosts for Kylie McKee, so it was only the death of her father that brought her back to a place she once called home. Getting in and out was key...until a murder and the appearance of her childhood crush thwarted her plans.WITH A KILLER?Michael Emerson may have been blessed with fame and fortune, but when several of the women he once dated turned up dead, and Michael became the prime suspect, the good life seemed a thing of the past. Now, as a blizzard trapped him and Kylie in a seemingly haunted resort, Michael knew someone-or something-would stop at nothing to make him pay for his sins of the past....
Primary Suspect: Primary Suspect Plain Outsider Fugitive Pursuit (Callahan Confidential)
by Laura ScottWrongfully AccusedA Callahan Confidential storyWhen fire investigator Mitch Callahan is attacked at a crime scene, he’s shocked to uncover the body of a slain ex-girlfriend—and realize someone’s framing him for murder. Widowed ER nurse Dana Petrie believes Mitch is innocent, and not just because he makes her feel alive again after tragedy marred her past. But is she willing to risk everything only to love and lose again?
Primary Target (Scott Dalton and Jackie Sullivan #1)
by Joe WeberTom Clancy called him "one of America's new thriller stars," and former Marine pilot Joe Weber has maintained his reputation for superb stories of conflict, courage, and high-speed adventure. Now, he presents a shocking new scenario as two enemies of America -- one old, one new -- join forces to bring the U.S. to its knees. As the once powerful former Soviet Union descends into social and economic collapse, a group of hard-line Communists has devised a strategy to return their country to it's former glory. In league with the most ruthless militant extremists of the Middle East, they will hatch a plot to eliminate the one person with the power to stop them -- the president of the United States. It is a scene played out many times before in the annals of international conflict -- with the same opponents squaring off in different circles. But this time, America isn't declaring war against terrorism. The terrorists are declaring war on America.
Primavera cruel (Inspector Trevejo #2)
by Luis RosoPrimavera cruel es el segundo caso del inspector Ernesto Trevejo. La serie de género noir de Luis Roso que es al mismo tiempo un adictivo thriller y una mirada nueva sobre los años más duros del franquismo. Madrid, años cincuenta. El inspector Ernesto Trevejo recibe el encargo de enfrentarse a un caso muy difícil: un hombre armado ha aparecido muerto en El Pardo, muy cerca del palacio donde reside Franco. ¿Se trata de un terrorista? ¿Un loco? ¿Puede ser una amenaza real? Una trama policíaca impecable que es, al mismo tiempo, un retrato fiel y alejado de los tópicos de la sociedad de la época. De la mano de un protagonista a la altura de los grandes del género, Luis Roso mantiene al lector literalmente pegado a las páginas de esta novela. Reseña:«Una cuidada ambientación histórica, una escritura de calidad, magníficos diálogos que dotan de especial agilidad al relato, una atractiva pareja protagonista y un sutil sentido del humor que recuerda a ratos a Eduardo Mendoza. Una gran novela negra.»Ángel Vivas, El Mundo
Prime Crime Holiday Bundle
by Emily Brightwell Maggie Sefton Cleo Coyle Betty Hechtman Claudia BishopHoliday Grind, Fleece Navidad, Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide Weddings, Mrs. Jeffries and the Feast of St. Stephen, A Carol for a Corpse, You Better Knot Die.
Prime Cut (Goldy Bear #8)
by Diane Mott DavidsonA caterer's nightmare...Caterer Goldy Schulz is convinced things couldn't get worse. An unscrupulous rival is driving her out of business. An incompetent contractor has left her precious kitchen in shambles. And she has just agreed to cater a fashion shoot at a nineteenth-century mountain cabin with her mentor and old friend, French chef André Hibbard.A dash of cold-blooded murder...Together Goldy and André struggle in a hopelessly outdated kitchen to cater to a vacuous crowd of beautiful people whose personal dramas climax when a camera is pitched through a window...into the buffet. Then Goldy's contractor is found hanging in the house of one of her best friends. A second murder follows and Goldy must somehow solve a mystery and prepare for a society soirée that could make--or break--her career.A recipe for disaster...It's a mystery that involves the dead contractor's unwholesome past, a food saboteur, the theft of four historical cookbooks, and an overzealous D.A. who has suspended Goldy's detective husband, Tom, from the force. What Goldy discovers is the perfect recipe for murder. And she may be dessert!From the Paperback edition.
Prime Cut: Prime Cut (Cato Kwong #1)
by Alan CarterThe world is in economic meltdown, but a mining town on the edge of nowhere is booming. With the town’s population exploding, it’s easy enough to hide a crime—or even a dirty past. Banished to the stock squad after the fallout from a police frame-up, Detective Senior Sergeant Cato Kwong is brought in from the cold to solve the case of a torso washed up on the wild shores of the Great Southern Ocean. When Kwong’s investigation lifts the lid on the exploitation of migrant workers and disturbs an even darker criminal mind, the fallen cop faces powerful opposition. Drawing in globally relevant issues, such as immigration, racism, and the economic crisis, this is a humorous and tightly plotted crime narrative.