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The Kissing Game
by Kasey MichaelsLady Allegra has made handling unpredictable situations and people an art form, particularly since her father, Oxie Nesbitt, is one of the greatest practical jokers in all of England. For the sinfully handsome and wickedly witty Armand, who loves to observe the world around him, Ally and her outrageous father prove to be too irresistible. He forms a fast friendship with them, enjoying Oxie's pranks and often helping Ally to get him out of his predicaments. But soon both have more than friendship on their minds, in spite of the danger their feelings for one another might bring. When one of Oxie's pranks backfires, and three men are dispatched to take care of him, only Armand and ally can save him--if they put aside their fears of losing themselves to each other.
The Kissing Gourami
by Kin PlattMax Roper is compelled to use all of his resources to stay alive long enough to last through the mystery of The Kissing Gourami. What starts out a fairly simple and even downgrading assignment, quickly becomes an obsessive search for a brutal killer, leading Roper a skill-numbing chase from Los Angeles to the glittering gambling casinos of Las Vegas, and finally to the chilling temple of marine biology. Max has to deal with the murder of a beautiful blonds by some ingenious unfriendly fish, and thus meets a handsome young golf pro with one eye out for a brunette heiress with hundred million dollars and the other for a shapely redhead who plays with sharks for kicks; an unforgiving acid-mouthed sports reporter; a designing matador; an erudite marine biologist who lost a leg and gained a lifelong enmity; a college cutie who moonlights at a tropical-fish aquarium when she isn’t out with a spear-gun killing things; a giant, hulking mad sculptor who used logs for playthings; and over all, the creeping menace of the vengeful animal-like first string executioner of the Las Vegas underworld, Big Vince Geneva. The Kissing Gourami starts when Max Roper’s boss, head of the EPT security organization, assigns him to find a ten-thousand-dollar missing dress. In this instance, Max is motivated not merely by duty, but by the gnawing thought that he might find a girl inside it, one whose specifications are mind-blowing enough to warrant his putting his life on the line for it. Max finds out what he knew before, that things are seldom what they seem, and a person can get himself severely beat up and even killed trying to dispute the point.
The Kissing Stone (The Highland Nights Series #2)
by Amanda ScottFrom a USA Today–bestselling author: Star-crossed lovers are torn between clan loyalty and forbidden romance in the Highlands of medieval Scotland. For decades, a feud has divided the Mackintoshes of Clan Chattan and the Comyns of Raitt. Though Raitt Castle lies not far beyond the next ridge, headstrong Lady Catriona &“Katy&” MacFinlagh of Clan Mackintosh has never seen it. When her curiosity and rebellious spirit compel her to scale a nearby peak in hopes of catching a glimpse, Katy loses her footing, and a broad-shouldered stranger, appearing seemingly out of nowhere, saves her from a fatal fall. Spellbound by the young tawny-haired beauty he has rescued, William Comyn neglects to reveal his full identity to her. As Will and Katy begin to meet in secret and their strong mutual attraction deepens toward love, the clan feud once again erupts in violence, making it harder and harder for Will to reveal that he is a Comyn. But when Will learns that Katy&’s clan is in imminent danger, he must decide between his newfound love and his sacred honor, and Katy must choose between her pride and her heart. Set in the same north central Scottish Highlands as The Reluctant Highlander, The Kissing Stone is a historically rich and fiercely passionate Scottish romance from the Rita Award–winning author &“frequently credited with creating the subgenre&” (Library Journal). The Kissing Stone is the 2nd book in the Highland Nights series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Kitchen Boy
by August Li2nd EditionKitchen servant Yoli is one of only three men who know a carefully guarded secret about High Commander Koehen, the brilliant general who united their lands against a common invader. The enemy wants that secret, and they are willing to use either kindness or cruelty to obtain it. Yoli must decide if his loyalties lie with the commander, who has shown him more affection than anyone in Yoli's life, or with his own best interests. High Commander Koehen's attention is capricious at best--he summons Yoli only when it is convenient for him, and Yoli knows there's little hope of a future together. Is a glimmer of a hope for love worth sacrificing a chance for prosperity beyond his wildest dreams?First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2013.
The Kitnapped Creature (Jack Russell Dog Detective #8)
by Darrel Odgers Sally OdgersAlthough preoccupied with Sarge's illness and other distractions, Jack Russell finds time to investigate a case of kitnapping. [From the back cover:] There's a kitnapper on the loose in Doggeroo, and he has cat-snatched an old enemy! It could be a case for Jack Russell: Dog Detective, but he has other things on his mind. Poxy is sulking, Sarge is sick, and Preacher, the junior Jack, is in danger. Can Jack spare the time to investigate the case of the Kidnapped Creature?" If being a part of Jack Russell's exciting life as a dog detective with his many dog and cat friends is for you then read the whole series from Bookshare including: #1. Dog den mystery, #2. The Phantom Mudder, #3. The Mugged Pug, #4. The Lying Postman, #5. The Awful Pawful, #6. The Sausage Situation, #7. The Burried Biscuits, #8. The Kidnapped Creature, #9. The Blue Stealer and #10. The Ham Heist
The Kitten Caper (Nancy Drew Notebooks #69)
by Carolyn KeeneFor a class project Nancy and her friends must interview a neighbor with an interesting hobby. So they pick Terry Smith, who takes stray cats and kittens into her barn and finds them new homes. The girls have fun visiting with the cats, and Bess falls in love with two kittens, Cottonball and Coco. But when Bess’s new furry friends go missing, she is devastated. Nancy must discover who let these cats out of the bag before Bess’s heart is broken!
The Kitty Committee: A Novel of Suspense
by Kathryn BerlaEvery year, it comes. And every year, it reminds Grace that someone knows her deepest secret—the secret whose silence has tormented Grace over the years. That secret began with an innocent gang of teenage friends who called themselves The Kitty Committee. The Kitty Committee of Grace’s youth was ostensibly a group of friendship and support. But the friends fell victim to the ringleader’s manipulative personality and recklessness, which set the girls on a course of vigilante justice, culminating in an act that will forever change their lives, an act that becomes their shared secret.Grace’s silence and guilt has led to over twenty years of disappointing relationships, an inability to commit, and a crisis of morality. And no matter how much Grace has suffered and lost, still it comes every year. The reminder that someone out there wants The Kitty Committee to suffer--someone who won’t forget and won’t forgive.
The Kitty Couture Mysteries: Omnibus Collection: Books 1-4 (A Kitty Couture Mystery)
by Julie ChaseFans of Rita Mae Brown and Miranda James will delight in this four-book cozy mystery series perfect for cat lovers and mystery devotees. Opening Furry Godmother, pet boutique and organic treat bakery, is Lacy Marie Crocker&’s dream come true, but her life and business in the opulent New Orleans Garden District turns out to be more tumultuous than tame. Caught in one cat-and-mouse murder investigation after another, Lacy adds sleuthing to her list of qualifications—right after Shih Tzu tutu making. Including all four books in the Kitty Couture mysteries: Book 1 — Cat Got Your DiamondsArmed with a glitter gun, Lacy Marie Crocker finds her new business under threat when she becomes the top suspect in a murder.With Lacy&’s name at the top of the suspect list, Detective Jack Oliver is hounding her, and her Furry Godmother investor wants out before his name is tarnished by association. To make matters worse, a string of jewel heists with suspicious ties to the murder case has New Orleans residents on edge. To save her dream, Lacy must take a stand, put her keen eyes to work, and unravel what really happened at her shop the night of the murder. But can Lacy sniff out the killer cat burglar in time to get her tail-raising designs on the catwalk? Book 2 — Cat Got Your CashWhen top fashion designer Annie Lane is found dead and her adored Siamese cats are stolen, it&’s up to Lacy to catch the killer and recover the cats. When Lacy learns that the two cats stolen from a murder victim are set to inherit the dead designer&’s fortune, she begins to wonder if the killer was after Annie Lane&’s kittens all along. Lacy will stop at nothing to save the Siameses and find justice for Annie—if the killer doesn't sink his claws into her first. Luckily, Lacy has the help of handsome NOLA PD homicide detective Jack Oliver to help her catch the cat-napper before it&’s too late. Book 3 — Cat Got Your Secrets Lacy&’s own father is the prime suspect in a Valentine Day&’s death, and her father isn&’t the only one whose reputation is under threat. The last person to see the victim alive was her own father, so it&’s up to Lacy to clear her dad&’s name from the suspect list before Detective Jack Oliver has to cage him for good. But just when she starts pawing at the truth, she receives a threatening letter from a mysterious blackmailer bent on silencing her with her own secrets. And Lacy&’s not the only one with bones in her closet. Book 4 — Cat Got Your CrownWith a pet pageant around the corner and a killer unleashed, Lacy will have to collar the culprit before the claws come out.The entire Garden District seems to be counting the minutes until opening night of the pet pageant and everything is going spectacularly until Viktor Petrov, the pageant emcee takes a spill from the balcony during dress rehearsal. When it comes out that Viktor was notoriously rude, the doors blow wide open with potential suspects who could&’ve wanted him dead. Lacy&’s determined to find the killer and exonerate her accused friend Eva, but when Lacy receives a mysterious warning—a plush kitty from Lacy&’s shop with its mouth crudely stitched over—it&’s clear that she&’s been found first.
The Kiverson Case (Heartfelt Cases Book 2)
by Julie C. GilbertOne man's vendetta could cost them everything ... When a routine arrest turns deadly, FBI Special Agents Julie Ann and Patrick Duncan are drawn into a dangerous game with Kevin Kiverson, a man with little to lose and much to avenge. In her heart, Ann knows they will catch Kevin, but she doesn't know when or how or what sacrifices will be made along the way. She's prepared to risk her life for others but will her resolve hold when the threat turns to her baby boy?
The Kiwi Contract (The Joe Gall Mysteries #15)
by Philip AtleeAn agent poses as a rich playboy—and winds up with a target on his back—in this thriller by the Edgar Award–nominated author. Oil baron Mike Donoghue is on a top-secret assignment for the US government. To protect the mission, someone needs to pose as a decoy—and that&’s where freelance agent Joe Gall comes in. Now, Gall must trade places with a man known for his wealthy, high-flying lifestyle and his love of drink and beautiful women. It&’s a role the operative doesn&’t mind stepping into—the only problem is someone wants the real Donoghue dead . . . &“[Philip Atlee is] the John D. MacDonald of espionage fiction.&” —Larry McMurtry, The New York Times &“I admire Philip Atlee&’s writing tremendously.&” —Raymond Chandler
The Klondike Mysteries 4-Book Bundle: Gold Digger / Gold Fever / Gold Mountain / Gold Web
by Vicki DelanyThis quadruple edition of the entire Klondike Mystery series presents the complete stories of Vicki Delany’s tenacious sleuth Fiona MacGillivray. "This smart and funny sequel to Gold Fever takes us back to the bad old days of the Klondike Gold Rush. Delany has a dab hand with all the lore about life in the 19th century Klondike." - The Globe and Mail "… will leave readers prospecting for a sequel." - Publishers Weekly "Delany is a master at her craft … rivets the reader until the last page." - Mystery Scene Magazine Includes: Gold Digger Gold Fever Gold Mountain Gold Web
The Kneebone Boy
by Ellen PotterLife in a small town can be pretty boring when everyone avoids you like the plague. But after their father unwittingly sends them to stay with an aunt who's away on holiday, the Hardscrabble children take off on an adventure that begins in the seedy streets of London and ends in a peculiar sea village where legend has it a monstrous creature lives who is half boy and half animal. . . . In this wickedly dark, unusual, and compelling novel, Ellen Potter masterfully tells the tale of one deliciously strange family and a secret that changes everything.
The Knife Before Christmas (A Fixer-Upper Mystery #11)
by Kate CarlisleContractor Shannon Hammer hopes for a peaceful Christmas with her fiancé, Mac, until murder throws a wrench in her holiday plans in a brand-new installment of the USA Today bestselling Fixer-Upper Mystery Series.Christmas has come to Lighthouse Cove, but business hasn&’t slowed down for Shannon Hammer. She&’s been contracted to renovate a local hotel owned by the Garrisons, a family that&’s so devoted to the holidays they serve a seven-course dinner every night from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Last year&’s festivities featured a train that transported guests around the breathtaking Cliffside property. This year, Shannon and her crew have been commissioned to build a Victorian-style carnival midway with games and prizes galore.Everyone in town loves the hotel&’s spirit, except the Garrisons&’ children and their spouses, who are hum-bugged by the money being wasted on holiday cheer while their inheritance goes up the chimney. Things turn nasty when a mischief-maker close to the family is found dead. It&’s up to Shannon and Mac to catch a sinister Scrooge before all of Lighthouse Cove receives coal for Christmas.
The Knife Slipped
by Erle Stanley GardnerLost for more than 75 years, The Knife Slipped was meant to be the second book in the series, but shelved when Gardner's publisher objected to (among other things) Bertha Cool's tendency to "talk tough, swear, smoke cigarettes, and try to gyp people." But this tale of adultery and corruption, of double-crosses and triple identities--however shocking for 1939--shines today as a glorious present from the past, a return to the heyday of private eyes and shady dames, of powerful criminals, crooked cops, blazing dialogue, and delicious plot twists. Donald Lam has never been cooler--not even when played by Frank Sinatra on the U.S. Steel Hour of Mystery in 1946. Bertha Cool has never been tougher. And Erle Stanley Gardner has never been better.
The Knife with Eyes (Thorne Twins Adventure Books #3)
by Dayle CourtneyAlison's search for a rare art form takes her and Eric to an artists' colony on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland. But her search becomes more and more complicated when she uncovers a plot involving espionage and revenge. She becomes caught up in a chain of events that began in a Siberian prison, then moved to New York, and finally to the cold and windy Scottish island. Alison's search coincides with that of an ex-convict bent on revenge, who has already killed twice... and the Knife With Eyes. The sixteen-year-old Thorne twins, Eric and Allison, whose grandfather is the vice president of the United States have more exciting, dangerous adventures solving mysteries all over the world than you can imagine! Most of the books in this series are in Bookshare's library with more on the way. Among them are: #1 Flight to Terror, #2 Escape From Eden, #4 The Ivy Plot, #5 Operation Doomsday, #6 Omen of the Flying Light, #7 Three-Ring Inferno and #9 The Foxworth Hunt.
The Knight and Devlin Collection (Knight and Devlin)
by John F. DobbynThese five novels in the Knight and Devlin series prove the Perry Mason spirit is alive and well.From Chinatown and the brutal Tongs in Neon Dragon to international stolen art in Frame-Up, to the warring Boston Irish mob and Italian Mafia in Black Diamond, to the diamond trade in Sierra Leone in Deadly Diamonds, and to the Amazon rainforest’s exotic animals in Fatal Odds, Knight and Devlin are relentless in their pursuit of truth and justice. Dobbyn is a master of the game—legal thrillers that are topical and timeless.
The Knight of the Cart (The Merlin Mysteries #2)
by Jay RuudSir Lancelot goes missing on his way to save Queen Guinevere—and Merlin must investigate the baffling disappearance in this Arthurian mystery.King Arthur has just appointed a group of new knights to the Round Table—but Sir Meliagaunt is not among them. Embittered and feeling overlooked, Meliagaunt devises a mad plan to catch Arthur&’s notice. He kidnaps Queen Guinevere, accuses her of adultery, and demands a trial by combat to prove his charge. Holding her prisoner at his fortified castle of Gorre, Meliagaunt hopes to force one of Arthur&’s greatest knights to fight him. Sir Lancelot is the man for the task. But after hiding in a prison cart during his journey, he disappears… Once again, Merlin is called upon not only for his magic abilities, but for his investigative skills. Together with the newly knighted Sir Gildas, he must find Lancelot and bring him back to Camelot in time to save the queen from the stake.
The Knight's Fugitive Lady: Not Just A Wallflower Falling For The Highland Rogue The Knight's Fugitive Lady
by Meriel FullerOn the run, an English lady finds protection and love with a knight who is on a mission of vengeance in this medieval romance.Runaway lady Katerina of Dauntsey has disguised herself among a traveling dance troupe—concealing her secrets beneath an elaborate mask. But when her dazzling act attracts the attention of Queen Isabella, Katerina’s past begins to catch up with her.Lussac de Belbigny can’t help but admire the flame-haired acrobat’s courage. A knight in the Queen’s rebel army—and consumed by thoughts of revenge on his family’s killers—Lussac will let nothing threaten his iron-clad self-control. Yet something about the mysterious Katerina touches his damaged heart. . . .
The Knight's Pledge: A new epic historical adventure novel in the Will Bowman saga, from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Ben Hope series (Will Bowman Series #2)
by Scott MarianiREADERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI:'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WILL BOWMAN SERIES, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy Land. However, just as he and his crew are about to touch down in Acre, they are drawn into an intense battle at sea, where they are faced with the dreaded Byzantine weapon: Greek Fire.Barely escaping with his life, Will gains the trust of Richard Lionheart, moving into his service. But as the siege of Acre continues, and Richard's campaign grows ever more brutal and barbaric, Will begins to wonder just how safe his new position is.And when the King sends him on a seemingly doomed mission, Will must ask himself: who exactly is he fighting for?
The Knight's Pledge: Will Bowman, Book 2 (Will Bowman Series #2)
by Scott MarianiREADERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI:'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WILL BOWMAN SERIES, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy Land. However, just as he and his crew are about to touch down in Acre, they are drawn into an intense battle at sea, where they are faced with the dreaded Byzantine weapon: Greek Fire.Barely escaping with his life, Will gains the trust of Richard Lionheart, moving into his service. But as the siege of Acre continues, and Richard's campaign grows ever more brutal and barbaric, Will begins to wonder just how safe his new position is.And when the King sends him on a seemingly doomed mission, Will must ask himself: who exactly is he fighting for?
The Knights of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase #17)
by Andy McDermottAN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, believe their globe-trotting adventures are over - the biggest worry being how their now-adult daughter Macy is going to spend her life.But after the violent theft of dangerous relics, with the only surviving guard claiming his attackers were "angels", Nina and Eddie are thrust back into action. Without their knowledge, though, Macy is approached by a mysterious group called the Knights of Atlantis - who want to recruit her.In a deadly race stretching from the glamorous French Riviera to the blistering heat of the Karakum desert, Nina and Eddie must confront mercenaries, secret societies and the machinations of the world's first trillionaire - with the fate of the world in their hands...Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR
The Knights of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase #17)
by Andy McDermottAN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, believe their globe-trotting adventures are over - the biggest worry being how their now-adult daughter Macy is going to spend her life.But after the violent theft of dangerous relics, with the only surviving guard claiming his attackers were "angels", Nina and Eddie are thrust back into action. Without their knowledge, though, Macy is approached by a mysterious group called the Knights of Atlantis - who want to recruit her.In a deadly race stretching from the glamorous French Riviera to the blistering heat of the Karakum desert, Nina and Eddie must confront mercenaries, secret societies and the machinations of the world's first trillionaire - with the fate of the world in their hands...Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR
The Knights of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase #17)
by Andy McDermottAN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, believe their globe-trotting adventures are over - the biggest worry being how their now-adult daughter Macy is going to spend her life.But after the violent theft of dangerous relics, with the only surviving guard claiming his attackers were "angels", Nina and Eddie are thrust back into action. Without their knowledge, though, Macy is approached by a mysterious group called the Knights of Atlantis - who want to recruit her.In a deadly race stretching from the glamorous French Riviera to the blistering heat of the Karakum desert, Nina and Eddie must confront mercenaries, secret societies and the machinations of the world's first trillionaire - with the fate of the world in their hands...Praise for Andy McDermott:'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' MIRROR(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Knights of Dark Renown (Crusader Knights Cycle)
by Graham ShelbyAn epic historical adventure of the Crusader Knights full of chivalry, battle and intrigueReynald of Chatillion, Prince Reynald to his friends, the Red Wolf of the Desert to the Saracens, is the most dangerous man in Palestine. His face tells a tale of epic battles hard-won, stitched together by the jagged scars of combat.The code of chivalry sits uneasily with massacre and cruelty of relentless war. Reynald is determined to raise the stakes to their limits. England is divided, Christendom struggles to retain its grip on the Holy Land and everyone must fight for themselves...Based on real historical figures and events, Churchmen, barons, knights, courtiers, their wives and mistresses, are seen in sharp outline against a hard, dry, dangerous landscape commanded by huge castles and roamed by mounted soldiers.The Knights of Dark Renown is first in an epic historical series, The Crusader Knights Cycle, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Anthony Riches and Bernard Cornwell.‘An impressively confident first novel, most readable and refreshingly free from any pseudo-medieval mysticism’ Sunday Telegraph‘The chivalry and the cruelty are finely balanced’ Daily Mirror‘Highly enjoyable. Here we have a wide canvas of characters, almost all based on historical figures... The story is exciting as well as psychologically convincing and thought-provoking’ Financial Times
The Knights of Dark Renown (The Crusader Knights Cycle)
by Graham ShelbyThe first book of a medieval adventure series is an &“unsentimental, even-tempered, rather stirring view of one period in the Holy Land's unholy agonies&” (Kirkus Reviews). Reynald of Chatillion, Prince Reynald to his friends, the Red Wolf of the Desert to the Saracens, is the most dangerous man in Palestine. His face tells a tale of epic battles hard-won, stitched together by the jagged scars of combat. England is divided and Christendom struggles to retain its grip on the Holy Land . . . The code of chivalry chimes in hideous dissonance with massacre and cruelty as Reynauld is determined to raise the stakes of war to their limits. Based on real historical figures and events, Churchmen, barons, knights, courtiers, their wives and mistresses, are seen in sharp outline against a hard, dry, dangerous landscape commanded by huge castles and roamed by mounted soldiers. &“An impressively confident first novel, most readable and refreshingly free from any pseudo-medieval mysticism.&” —The Sunday Telegraph &“The chivalry and the cruelty are finely balanced.&” —Daily Mirror &“Highly enjoyable. . . The story is exciting as well as psychologically convincing and thought-provoking.&” —Financial Times