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Scene of the Crime: A Thrilling Fbi Romance
by Carla CassidyA MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE WILL FORCE AN FBI PROFILER TO PROTECT A BEAUTIFUL BLONDE WHO COULD BE THE NEXT PERSON TO GO MISSINGThere’s an alarming vacancy at Bachelor Moon Bed-and-Breakfast. Now it's up to FBI profiler Gabriel Blankenship to investigate the sudden disappearance of the owner’s entire family. But the steely agent finds it hard to do his job when distracted by the B and B's gorgeous blonde manager Marlena Meyers.Their instant attraction is powerful yet problematic-when it comes to love, Marlena wants forever and a white picket fence; Gabriel, damaged by his past, has never loved and never wants to. But once Marlena's life is threatened, Gabriel is forced to reconsider his case and his emotions.
Scene of the Crime: Bachelor Moon
by Carla CassidyFBI profiler Sam Connelly had come to Daniella Butler's remote Louisiana bed-and-breakfast to escape the consuming horrors of his job-and the dark demons he fears lurk in his own soul. But finding a dead body on her property changes everything. There's no room in his life-in his heart-for a family. Or so he thinks, until a killer's threat places his irresistible innkeeper and her young daughter under his protection. Now, as the obsessed psychopath inches closer to possessing Daniella, Sam must call upon his elite skills to track his target and keep the beautiful blonde andher child safe. Defending them becomes his greatest challenge. Losing them is not even an option.
Scene of the Crime: Black Creek
by Carla CassidyBaiting a serial killer is risky enough. But FBI Special Agent Mick McCane knows he's in real trouble when he and by-the-book Cassie Miller have to pose as loving newlyweds to do it. Ever since their one sizzling night together, she's determined to keep their relationship strictly business-even as an undeniable attraction pulls them deeper into their undercover personas. Then their real identities are discovered and the hunters become the hunted. Now, the only way for Mick to protect the woman he can't live without is to sacrifice the life he was used to putting on the line-and the badge he never thought he'd have to.
Scene of the Crime: Bridgewater, Texas
by Carla CassidyWhen Sheriff Matt Buchanan discovers FBI profiler Jenna Taylor snooping around his crime scene, he isn't pleased. The last thing he needs is the FBI meddling. But Jenna is determined to find her best friend's murderer, and she won't be bullied out of town. Then the madman strikes again. His calling card? A red rose.Realizing they're dealing with a serial killer, Matt accepts Jenna's help. But when Jenna becomes the madman's target, the danger—and their unrelenting attraction—is imminent. Will Jenna find safety in Matt's arms—or will the next rose she receives be her last?
Scene of the Crime: Landon Scene Of The Crime: Means And Motive The Girl Who Cried Murder
by Carla CassidyTwo hardheaded investigators chase danger—and each other—in the New York Times–bestselling author’s romantic suspense novel.Police Chief Gabriel Walters knows Branson, Missouri, better than anyone. So he doesn’t need some know-it-all FBI agent charging into his territory—no matter how beautiful she is. But with three unsolved murders at the Diamond Cove B&B, Jordon James isn’t about to let some local cop derail her investigation. If Jordan just sticks to the case, she can avoid the troubles she left back home—and run head-on into some new ones with Gabriel. He doesn’t want to discover a fourth victim, which, if the note slid under Jordon’s bedroom door is to be believed, would be her. Now it will take skill, smarts and courage to catch a killer . . . and stay alive.
Scene of the Crime: Scene Of The Crime: The Deputy's Proof Her Undercover Defender Hidden Witness
by Carla CassidyA deputy looks for redemption from a mysterious beauty in this suspenseful romance thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author.Ever since Savannah Sinclair’s sister was killed, her ghost has become part of local lore. But deputy Josh Griffin knows the truth behind this charade. And when Savannah is attacked, Josh vows to keep the grieving beauty safe. He soon finds that even though he’s protecting Savannah, it’s his heart that’s under fire . . . Savannah only posed as her sister’s spirit to keep her sibling alive—not to put herself in harm’s way. But as Josh, her “bodyguard,” stirs up feelings she thought long dead, Savannah can’t help but wonder: Can her lone protector keep yet another Sinclair sister from being murdered?
Scene of the Crime: Showdown At Shadow Junction Scene Of The Crime: Killer Cove Cowboy Incognito
by Carla CassidyA MAN RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN TO SOLVE A COLD CASE IN NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLA CASSIDY'S NEW SCENE OF THE CRIME BOOK. A family tragedy brings Bo McBride to his Mississippi town two years after a devastating loss made him leave. Now he's back and only Claire Silver is ready to welcome him home. The sassy blonde teacher wants his help in finding a killer who has plagued the town... Although she could only admire him from afar, Claire was always drawn to Bo. Their unofficial investigation is complicated by the passion igniting between them. And by the obsessed stalker who has targeted Claire. With the threat escalating, Bo vows he'll do whatever it takes to protect her. And Claire vows to put her faith in the man ready to risk everything to safeguard her future.
Scene of the Crime: The District Scene Of The Crime: Return To Mystic Lake The Bodyguard
by Carla CassidyA killer changes the rules in the middle of the game in this riveting romantic suspense thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author.When FBI profiler Amberly Nightsong is sent to Mystic Lake to consult with local cops about three ritualistic murders, the last thing she expects is to be a piece in a madman’s sick puzzle. Luckily, she has a sexy lawman on her side.Sheriff Cole Caldwell offers his protection—and stirs an awareness that leaves her breathless.Cole, a widower, had shut himself off from the possibility of loving again. But as he works side by side with the single mom, he’s drawn to Amberly and will do anything to erase the fear in her eyes. And as the danger intensifies in the form of a killer’s twisted calling card, his vow to keep her and her young son safe will be put to the ultimate test . . .
Scene of the Crime: The District Scene Of The Crime: Return To Mystic Lake The Bodyguard
by Carla CassidyTWO FBI AGENTS WERE ON A CASE THAT COULD COST THEM THEIR CAREERS-AND THEIR LIVES. Only a life-and-death mission could make FBI special agent Jackson Revannaugh leave Louisiana for Kansas. But a husband and wife have gone missing in a case with disturbing similarities to an unsolved one, and Jackson's desperate for answers. And the trick is keeping his taboo desire for his gorgeous new partner from compromising the operation. Marjorie Clinton knows Jackson's type only too well. But with passion-and the case-heating up, she soon has to trust the Southern charmer with her life. Because someone in this friendly lakeside town is a killer. Someone who's made Marjorie a target and could expose the secret Jackson hoped would stay buried forever.
Scene of the Crime: Who Killed Shelly Sinclair?
by Carla CassidyA cold case reunion ignites romance in the New York Times–bestselling author’s gripping thriller as an elusive killer is finally brought to justice.Sheriff Olivia Bradford has a corrupt police department to clean up and an unsolved murder case to crack. But her new employee, Daniel Carson, isn’t some subordinate she can brush off. Unbeknownst to him, he fathered her young daughter five years ago. Now she needs him to get close enough to solve Shelly Sinclair’s untimely death without letting him get too close to learn her secret. Daniel never forgot Olivia or the sizzling night of passion they shared. But with a killer targeting her, he must keep his elusive boss alive if he’s ever going to learn the truth . . . Don’t miss others in the Scene of the Crime series:Bridgewater, TexasWidow CreekBachelor MoonMystic LakeBlack CreekDeadman’s BluffReturn to Bachelor MoonReturn to Mystic LakeBaton RougeKiller CoveThe Deputy’s ProofMeans and Motive
Scene of the Crime: Widow Creek
by Carla CassidyLexie Forbes had come to Kansas looking for answers, but all she uncovered was a killer on her trail. Still, the FBI agent wasn't about to give up on her desperate search for the truth behind the suspicious death that sent her reeling...even if no one in the small, eerie town was talking. No one except sexy rancher Nick Walker.Nick had experienced his own share of tragedy and all he wanted was to be left alone. But refusing the gorgeous and persistent Lexie was tougher than roping cattle-especially once he realized they shared a very dangerous connection. Before long, Nick went from trying his best to ignore the sizzling tension between them to doing whatever he could to ensure Lexie didn't become the town's latest victim.
Scene of the Grime (Grime Solvers Mystery #1)
by Suzanne PriceCleaning wiz Sky Taylor asserts that "messes are messes, and none are any good." But after inadvertently scrubbing an entire crime scene clean--before anyone even knows there's one to detect--it seems Sky's just created a mess of her own... In her midthirties and recently widowed, Sky Taylor left the big city to make cozy Pigeon Cove, a hamlet on the northern Massachusetts coast, her permanent home. Nestled among B and Bs and New England pals, Sky is readapting to single life, with her popular newspaper column and her knack for creative cleaning increasingly in demand. Then she discovers Abel Monahan, a longtime patron of the Millwood Inn, permanently checked out. Dead. And in a town of familiar faces, newcomers are sprouting like bad weeds. Now Sky's juggling the police chief's questions with questionable advances from the newest crime reporter in town. But she's got her own scouring to do, uncovering dirty dealings before they leave a permanent ring on her squeaky-clean town ...
Scenes of Crime
by Dell ShannonThe bodies of three young children, abandoned on a bleak hillside, are discovered by Lieutenant O'Connor's Afghan hound, and so begins another long and tough investigation for the Glendale Police Department. Vic Varallo, O'Connor and team are also tasked with a serial rapist, the murder of a respectable accountant, and a baby kidnapped during an armed robbery gone wrong. With both their wives expecting a baby soon, it's a wonder Varallo and O'Connor have any time for murder.
Scenes of Crime (Murder Room #477)
by Dell ShannonThe bodies of three young children, abandoned on a bleak hillside, are discovered by Lieutenant O'Connor's Afghan hound, and so begins another long and tough investigation for the Glendale Police Department.Vic Varallo, O'Connor and team are also tasked with a serial rapist, the murder of a respectable accountant, and a baby kidnapped during an armed robbery gone wrong. With both their wives expecting a baby soon, it's a wonder Varallo and O'Connor have any time for murder.'My favourite American crime-writer' New York Herald Tribune
Scenes of Passion: Scenes Of Passion Scenes Of Peril
by Suzanne BrockmannOne of the earliest works from the New York Times–bestselling author—an enthralling story of danger and desire, first published in 2003.Safe and steady pretty much sums up Maggie Stanton’s life. But a chance encounter stirs long-buried desires and urges her to do the unimaginable—take a risk. Shockingly, the man who convinces her to forsake predictability for passion is the full-grown version of her childhood best friend. Only, this Matthew Stone wants more and Maggie almost believes that their whirlwind romance is meant to be. Then she learns that Matthew is keeping a secret and the consequences could change everything . . . “The dialogue zips, the hero is to die for—and suffers greatly before he gets the heroine—and the book moves along at an entertaining clip.” —All About Romance
Scenes of the Crime: A Novel
by Jilly GagnonAn ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend&’s disappearance by re-creating their fateful final girls&’ trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of All Dressed Up.&“Twisty and utterly bingeable . . . Each page will leave you gasping for more.&”—Disha Bose, author of Dirty LaundryIt should have been the perfect spring break: Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their center—beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales—vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa&’s doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that&’s been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa&’s story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There&’s Brittany, Vanessa&’s cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them . . . or even her own memories of Vanessa&’s last days?Suspenseful, propulsive, and interspersed with scenes from Emily&’s blockbuster screenplay, Scenes of the Crime is an unforgettable mystery that examines culpability, the shiny rearview mirror of Hollywood storytelling, and the pitfalls of female friendship.
Scenes of the Crime: A remote winery. A missing friend. A riveting locked-room mystery
by Jilly GagnonSuspenseful, propulsive, and interspersed with scenes from Emily's blockbuster screenplay, Scenes of the Crime is an unforgettable mystery that examines culpability, the shiny rearview mirror of Hollywood storytelling, and the pitfalls of female friendship.---A remote winery. A missing friend. And a bunch of sour grapes.An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend's disappearance by recreating their fateful final girls' trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of The Murder Weekend. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley.....................................It should have been the perfect spring break. Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their centre-beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales-vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa's doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that's been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa's story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There's Brittany, Vanessa's cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them... or even her own memories of Vanessa's last days?....................................Listeners and readers loved Jilly Gagnon's The Murder Weekend, a twisty and fiendishly clever novel, perfect for fans of The Guest List and Knives Out!'This was a really good read with a fantastically creepy atmosphere . . . I really enjoyed it and now I want to take part in a murder mystery at a country hotel'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This was a brilliantly fun book to read . . . With such an addictive plot you will enjoy this if you're a fan of locked room mysteries!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, what a book . . . I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Really great murder mystery . . . With complicated relationships and no-one knowing what is going on, this is an addictive read. A murder mystery weekend like no other!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I enjoyed this well plotted and entertaining mystery. There's echo of golden age, Cluedo, and there's a gripping story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved this book. It is a fun and absorbing drama that kept me entertained. It was a one sit read for me and it worth every minute . . . deliriously creepy'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Classic Agatha Christie goes meta in this wish-we'd-thought-of-it premise: a real whodunnit set against the backdrop of a 1920s-themed murder mystery weekend. Think Knives Out all dolled up as The Great Gatsby' ELLERY LLOYD'Clue meets Shari Lapena's An Unwanted Guest . . . Such a fun read!' GEORGINA CROSS'Jilly Gagnon's well-crafted maze of clues and shifting realities is the perfect read for fans of Lucy Foley . . . mind-bending fun!' WENDY WALKER'Gagnon invites readers inside one seriously wicked little game with this utterly satisfying mystery' KIERAN SCOTT'I felt as if I was in the middle of a murder-mystery game and playing along wi
Scenes of the Crime: A remote winery. A missing friend. A riveting locked-room mystery
by Jilly GagnonA remote winery. A missing friend. And a bunch of sour grapes.An ambitious screenwriter tries to solve her friend's disappearance by recreating their fateful final girls' trip in this riveting locked-room mystery from the author of The Murder Weekend. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley.....................................It should have been the perfect spring break. Five girlfriends. A remote winery on the Oregon coast. An infinite supply of delicious wine at their manicured fingertips. But then their centre-beautiful, magnetic Vanessa Morales-vanished without a trace.Emily Fischer was perhaps the last person to see her alive. But now, years later, Emily spots Vanessa's doppelganger at a local café. At the end of her rope working a lucrative yet mind-numbing gig on a network sitcom, Emily is inspired to finally tell the story that's been percolating inside her for so long: Vanessa's story. But first, she needs to know what really happened on that fateful night. So she puts a brilliant scheme into motion.She gets the girls together for a reunion weekend at the scene of the crime under the guise of reconnecting. There's Brittany, Vanessa's cousin and the inheritor of the winery; Paige, a former athlete, bullish yet easily manipulated; and Lydia, the wallflower of the group.One of them knows the truth. But what have they each been hiding? And how much can Emily trust anything she learns from them... or even her own memories of Vanessa's last days?....................................Readers loved Jilly Gagnon's The Murder Weekend, a twisty and fiendishly clever novel, perfect for fans of The Guest List and Knives Out!'This was a really good read with a fantastically creepy atmosphere . . . I really enjoyed it and now I want to take part in a murder mystery at a country hotel'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This was a brilliantly fun book to read . . . With such an addictive plot you will enjoy this if you're a fan of locked room mysteries!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, what a book . . . I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Really great murder mystery . . . With complicated relationships and no-one knowing what is going on, this is an addictive read. A murder mystery weekend like no other!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I enjoyed this well plotted and entertaining mystery. There's echo of golden age, Cluedo, and there's a gripping story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved this book. It is a fun and absorbing drama that kept me entertained. It was a one sit read for me and it worth every minute . . . deliriously creepy'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Classic Agatha Christie goes meta in this wish-we'd-thought-of-it premise: a real whodunnit set against the backdrop of a 1920s-themed murder mystery weekend. Think Knives Out all dolled up as The Great Gatsby' ELLERY LLOYD'Clue meets Shari Lapena's An Unwanted Guest . . . Such a fun read!' GEORGINA CROSS'Jilly Gagnon's well-crafted maze of clues and shifting realities is the perfect read for fans of Lucy Foley . . . mind-bending fun!' WENDY WALKER'Gagnon invites readers inside one seriously wicked little game with this utterly satisfying mystery' KIERAN SCOTT'I felt as if I was in the middle of a murder-mystery game and playing along with the characters' GEORGINA CROSS
Scent
by C. L. KellyBeauty in a bottle. Earth's most captivating scent. Danger hidden in petals of pink. From the corporate boardroom to the New Guinea rainforest, the hunt is on to capture "the very breath of beauty" and secure the success of struggling perfumers Cassie and Nick Dixon. When the fragrance "Cassandra" is at last unveiled, the public goes wild, and the Dixons are crowned the queen and king of fashion aroma. Then the unthinkable happens. "Cassandra" has a dark side. And it's about to wreak deadly havoc . . . havoc mirrored in the emptiness of Cassie's soul. As a war rages in her heart, Cassie desperately struggles to regain her spiritual footing. But will her desire for success cost her everything? The deadly qualities of beauty come to life and the stakes couldn't be higher in this riveting new thriller. Scent will overwhelm the senses. How could innocent beauty be so deadly? Scent introduces the Sensations series-unique, page-turning thrillers centered on the five senses. Weaving high energy with suspense, this irresistible series sweeps you into the worlds of scent, sight, taste, touch, and sound, unfolding spiritual truths through the fast-paced experiences of colorful, skillfully developed characters.
Scent Detection (K-9s on Patrol #5)
by Leslie MarshmanWould a mysterious stranger blow her cover Or wind up saving her life? Veterinarian Marie Beaumont&’s spent five years in witness protection hiding from a ruthless foe. But then she and her K-9 save the life of a handsome stranger with amnesia and Marie's horrified when he begins to remember her—as the woman she once was. But who is the elusive Jack? A caring, electrifying protector…or a killer sent to finish off Marie once and for all?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the K-9s on Patrol series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Decoy Training by Caridad PiñeiroBook 2: Sniffing Out Danger by Elizabeth HeiterBook 3: Foothills Field Search by Maggie WellsBook 4: Alpha Tracker by Cindi MyersBook 5: Scent Detection by Leslie MarshmanBook 6: Police Dog Procedural by Lena Diaz
Scent Of A Killer
by Kevin Lewis<P>The hunter has become the prey ... The headless corpses of three men are found in a London side street. <P>Their mutilated torsos are witness to an unspeakably agonizing death.<P> It becomes chillingly clear that this discovery is a horrific message to the Metropolitan Police - and to one officer in particular. <P>DI Stacey Collins finds herself on the hunt for a psychopathic killer. <P>But it would seem that this is no ordinary homicide ... all the victims had themselves been predators, terrorizing the innocent. <P>Is this a twisted vigilante mission, or something far more sinister? Meanwhile, Collins must battle her own demons as the MET's Internal Affairs department investigate her past and her connections to London's underworld. <P>Collins faces her toughest challenge yet - torn between justice and revenge
Scent of Danger
by Andrea KaneBestselling author Andrea Kane delivers an electrifying novel of suspense and seduction as one woman is swept up in a maelstrom of dangerous secrets, ruthless ambition, and unexpected passion. When Dylan Newport, a high-powered attorney for the company that manufactures C'est Moi -- the revolutionary fragrance that makes women irresistible to men -- finds his boss, Carson Brooks, shot and nearly dead, he sets out to fulfill what may be the billionaire CEO's last wish: to find out whether a business deal he made twenty-eight years ago to start his company also resulted in his fathering a child. Dylan's search leads him to Sabrina Radcliffe, a brilliant management consultant who is shocked to learn her father's identity. Yet when she meets Carson face-to-face, there's an instant connection. His appointing her interim CEO is the opportunity of a lifetime, until she becomes the target of his enemies. As suspects -- and victims -- begin to pile up, Sabrina turns to Dylan and finds that their own perfect chemistry is kindling into soul-deep desire. But first they must confront an elusive adversary intent on destroying everything -- and everyone -- they cherish.
Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book #1)
by Christina Dodd1000 years ago, a brutal warrior struck a sinister bargain. In return for the ability to change into a predator, Konstantine promised his soul and those of his descendants to the devil.
Scent of Evil (Joe Gunther #3)
by Archer MayorThe third outing for Vermont cop Joe Gunther. A murdered stockbroker sets a sticky case into motion for Lt. Gunther. Three bodies later, Gunther must unravel a sinister puzzle involving drugs, a naive young police officer, and someone bent on revenge.
Scent of Murder: A Mystery
by Cynthia G. AlwynBrenna Scott is the founder of a volunteer search team in Sacramento, California, a group of people with their specially trained dogs ready when needed. When a series of children go missing, however, the team is pitted against an especially clever and deeply evil opponent.Brenna is horrified when the kidnapper makes contact with her via email. As the disturbing game escalates in intensity, children continue to disappear, and the search dogs keep their noses to the ground. Everyone hopes the canine crime fighters will turn up a clue before it's too late. These amazing animals proceed with loyalty and dedication and their training and talents prove instrumental in solving these horrendous crimes.