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The Stalker: Book 16 in the Sunday Times bestselling crime series
by Alex Gray'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH'Move over Rebus' Daily Mail'Exciting, pacy, authentic'ANGELA MARSONS'Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing'The Times Don't miss Alex Gray's latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn't matter whether you've read them all or whether you're discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________A murder on their doorstepA case that's too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It's clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer that his wife, Maggie, is miles away from potential danger, touring Scotland to promote her first book. Faced with strangers at every event, Maggie doesn't notice the quiet, non-descript man sitting in the back row.But he has noticed Maggie Lorimer. And soon his will be a face she never forgets. Alex Gray's new novel BEFORE THE STORM is available to pre-order now _________________________***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY*** 'Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing' The Times 'One of the best is Alex Gray . . . highly recommended' Literary Review 'Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Rankin evokes Edinburgh' Daily Mail 'Move over Rebus' Daily Mirror'Eerie, psychological and easy to delve into' Woman'Exciting, pacy, authentic' Angela Marsons'DSI Lorimer's a cop to rival Rankin's Rebus' Peterborough Telegraph
The Stalker: Book 16 in the Sunday Times bestselling crime series (DSI William Lorimer #16)
by Alex Gray'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH'Move over Rebus' Daily Mail'Exciting, pacy, authentic' ANGELA MARSONS'Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing' The Times Don't miss Alex Gray's latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn't matter whether you've read them all or whether you're discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________ A murder on their doorstepA case that's too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It's clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer that his wife, Maggie, is miles away from potential danger, touring Scotland to promote her first book. Faced with strangers at every event, Maggie doesn't notice the quiet, non-descript man sitting in the back row. But he has noticed Maggie Lorimer. And soon his will be a face she never forgets. Alex Gray's new novel BEFORE THE STORM is available to pre-order now _________________________***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY*** 'Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing' The Times 'One of the best is Alex Gray . . . highly recommended' Literary Review 'Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Rankin evokes Edinburgh' Daily Mail 'Move over Rebus' Daily Mirror'Eerie, psychological and easy to delve into' Woman 'Exciting, pacy, authentic' Angela Marsons'DSI Lorimer's a cop to rival Rankin's Rebus' Peterborough Telegraph
The Stalker: Book 16 in the Sunday Times bestselling crime series (DSI William Lorimer #16)
by Alex Gray***THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING DETECTIVE SERIES***Don't miss the thrilling new Lorimer novel from Alex Gray. WHEN SHADOWS FALL is available to pre-order now'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' Alexander McCall Smith A murder on their doorstepA case that's too close to home . . . _________________________The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It's clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer that his wife, Maggie, is miles away from potential danger, touring Scotland to promote her first book. Faced with strangers at every event, Maggie doesn't notice the quiet, non-descript man sitting in the back row. But he has noticed Maggie Lorimer. And soon his will be a face she never forgets. Whether you've read them all, or whether you're coming to Alex Gray's much-loved Lorimer series for the very first time, this is the perfect, page-turning winter read if you love Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid or Ian Rankin._________________________***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY*** 'Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing' The Times 'One of the best is Alex Gray . . . highly recommended' Literary Review 'Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Rankin evokes Edinburgh' Daily Mail 'Move over Rebus' Daily Mirror'Eerie, psychological and easy to delve into' Woman 'Exciting, pacy, authentic' Angela Marsons'DSI Lorimer's a cop to rival Rankin's Rebus' Peterborough Telegraph
The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4
by Kerri ManiscalcoDevour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection! Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. A string of ghastly corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer as she searches for the identity of Jack the Ripper. This is only the beginning of Audrey's life-shattering journey. Soon, she's drawn deeper into the captivatingly gruesome world of bizarre murders. As Audrey finds herself in the castle of Dracula himself, and then face-to-face with the one and only Houdini, she discovers that love and death go hand in hand, and there's something irresistible about the charming Thomas Cresswell who accompanies her. Shocking, blood-soaked discoveries will take Audrey and Thomas across the seas from London to America, where they find themselves dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end-together and in love-or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?
The Stalking Man
by William J. CoughlinIn a twisted trail of blood, he spelled out his name, The Stalking Man, hunting women in cities across the country the way his father had once taught him to hunt deer. He loved the moment of terror frozen on their faces when the all-too-horrifying realization would hit them-they were going to die a death more violent and ghastly than their worst nightmares...They had caught him once-he did his time and now he was "cured." But he'd been sloppy then. This time he slithered through the country, striking with cunning and precision, laughing at the law as he outran them again and again. Now two men must piece together his macabre clues and stop a sadistic killer who's about to strike too close to home...
The Stalking: Do You Fear What I Fear? / The Fright Before Christmas / Unholy Night / Stalking In A Winter Wonderland (Krewe of Hunters #29)
by Heather GrahamDark legends come to lifeWith the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer’s final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she’s back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?With the life of a missing woman on the line, Cheyenne and Andre have to set aside their doubts about each other and work to discover the truth. The case is too close and too personal—but they can’t let it go, especially now that a ruthless killer has turned the tables and is hunting them.
The Stampeders: The Stampeders (Savage Texas #3)
by William W. JohnstoneA veteran and a gun-for-hire team up to take down a dangerous beauty in this Western by the authors of the New York Times bestselling Smoke Jensen series.Angel of Death When a lovely lady steps off a dusty stagecoach in Hangtree, the hardest heart skips a beat—and Sam Heller falls hard for her. What Hangtree doesn&’t know, however, is that Julia Pepperday isn&’t who she pretends to be. She is the daughter of the late Black Ear Skinner, a notorious outlaw who wanted his only child to have all the advantages in life and sent her back east. Black Ear Skinner&’s apple hasn&’t fallen far from the tree, though. Julia has turned her back on the fancy boarding school and set her sights on Hangtree, because that&’s where Sam Heller has built a hard-earned fortune. Backed by her late father&’s gang, Julia is out to separate Sam from his money and destroy Hangtree in the process. But while Sam and Hangtree have lost their heads, Johnny Cross has kept his—and he&’s getting ready for war . . .
The Stand-In
by Deborah MoggachFrom the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: &“Tainted love, jealousy and, brilliant revenge—this book has got the lot&” (New Woman). Thirty-eight-year-old Jules Sampson is barely getting by as a working actor in London—until she gets a job as a stand-in for American movie star Lila Dune. Being the same age and in the same business, the two hit it off, but their careers couldn&’t be more different. Jules may not be as beautiful and successful as Lila, but she&’s a far better actor. Her impersonation of Lila is spot-on, and the two even slip into each other&’s lives. It&’s all just fun and games. But Jules has made a dreadful miscalculation—one that takes her already simmering resentment of Lila to the boiling point. Consumed by jealousy, Jules is ready for her close-up—and no one is better prepared than her for her next big role . . . Taking readers on a whirlwind of madness and obsession from London to New York to Los Angeles, &“Moggach&’s examination of the unbalanced mind is spellbinding, and the characters horribly believable. . . . This is [her] best novel yet&” (Options). &“Compulsively readable . . . a triumph.&” —Sunday Express &“Intelligent, persuasive, sensuous, perceptive . . . what an accomplishment!&” —Fay Weldon, author of The Life and Loves of a She Devil &“An exciting, deftly executed thriller with considerable psychological intrigue.&” — Publishers Weekly &“With a marvelous snap of a windup, an absorbing, inventive chiller, complete with undertones of a sour, wry humor.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Stand-In
by Evelyn PiperA deranged failed actor plots revenge against a Hollywood starlet Desmond stands in a grotty flat on the outskirts of London, trying to decide between methods of revenge. He drags the lipstick across his mouth, slips into the pair of stockings, and finds the dress fits even better than he expected. It&’s been a long time since Des wore drag, when his uncanny ability to imitate Hollywood icon Coral Reid won him renown across the French Quarter, but he still has what it takes—and he&’s going to put his skill to bloody good use. The real Coral Reid is in London shooting a movie, and Des wants payback for a thousand slights, real and imagined. He has enough acting experience to sneak onto the set and get close to his target, but is he better off killing her or snatching her child? No matter which he chooses, vengeance will be a messy business.
The Stand: American Nightmares (Premiere Ser.)
by Stephen King#1 BESTSELLER • NOW A PARAMOUNT+ LIMITED SERIES • Stephen King&’s apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting—and eerily plausible—as when it was first published. One of The Atlantic&’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years! This edition includes all of the new and restored material first published in The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition.A patient escapes from a biological testing facility, unknowingly carrying a deadly weapon: a mutated strain of super-flu that will wipe out 99 percent of the world&’s population within a few weeks. Those who remain are scared, bewildered, and in need of a leader. Two emerge—Mother Abagail, the benevolent 108-year-old woman who urges them to build a peaceful community in Boulder, Colorado; and Randall Flagg, the nefarious &“Dark Man,&” who delights in chaos and violence. As the dark man and the peaceful woman gather power, the survivors will have to choose between them—and ultimately decide the fate of all humanity."A master storyteller."—Los Angeles Times
The Standardization of Demoralization Procedures
by Jennifer HofmannIn a world of spycraft, betrayals, and reversals, a Stasi officer is unraveled by the cruel system he served and by the revelation of a decades-old secret. On November 9, 1989, Bernd Zeiger, a Stasi officer in the twilight of his career, is deteriorating from a mysterious illness. Alarmed by the disappearance of Lara, a young waitress at his regular café with whom he is obsessed, he chases a series of clues throughout Berlin. The details of Lara&’s vanishing trigger flashbacks to his entanglement with Johannes Held, a physicist who, twenty-five years earlier, infiltrated an American research institute dedicated to weaponizing the paranormal. Now, on the day the Berlin Wall falls and Zeiger&’s mind begins to crumble, his past transgressions have come back to haunt him. Who is the real Lara, what happened to her, and what is her connection to these events? As the surveiller becomes the surveilled, the mystery is both solved and deepened, with unexpected consequences. Set in the final, turbulent days of the Cold War, The Standardization of Demoralization Procedures blends the high-wire espionage of John le Carré with the brilliant absurdist humor of Milan Kundera to evoke the dehumanizing forces that turned neighbor against neighbor and friend against friend. Jennifer Hofmann&’s debut is an affecting, layered investigation of conscience and country.
The Standoff
by Chuck HoganA white supremacist, barricaded with his family on an isolated Montana mountaintop, holding off the cops with assault rifles. A brilliant hostage negotiator who has failed to come to terms with his personal demons, reluctantly taking leadership of the one case he can't afford to lose. A virtual army of state and local cops, national guardsmen, U.S. Marshals, and the FBI's elite hostage rescue team, clawing for jurisdiction, vowing vengeance for fallen comrades. A growing crowd of onlookers, sympathizers, and troublemakers, some willing to turn an isolated battle into an all-out war. A mixture as explosive and unstable as nitroglycerine...
The Star Harbor Series 4-Book Bundle
by Elisabeth BarrettThe wickedly handsome Grayson brothers are all grown up--but will they ever give up their bad-boy ways? Set in the picturesque Cape Cod town of Star Harbor, Elisabeth Barrett's contemporary romance novels weave sensual stories of desire and redemption. Now, with the entire series collected in one sizzling eBook bundle, there's a Grayson--or four--for all seasons. DEEP AUTUMN HEAT Worldly, famous, and notorious with the ladies, celebrity chef Sebastian Grayson had planned a weekend of fishing and relaxation with his brothers. But Lexie Meyers, a local café owner with kissable lips and a "get lost" attitude, makes him want to forget his culinary empire and create some magic with her. Sebastian fires up his charm and even dares her to join him in a televised cook-off. Lexie's been burned in the past and flings just aren't her thing. Too bad Sebastian can't resist a challenge. BLAZE OF WINTER Frustrated with her life in Boston, social worker Avery Newbridge welcomes the opportunity to help manage the Star Harbor Inn--but she doesn't count on distraction in the form of Theo Grayson. Not only does the gorgeous, green-eyed author have a talent for writing swashbuckling adventures, Theo also has a soft spot for bighearted damsels in distress. With every kiss and heated whisper Theo promises her his heart . . . if only Avery is willing to open up and accept it. LONG SIMMERING SPRING Dr. Julie Kensington remembers when the Grayson brothers were nothing but trouble. Back in high school, Cole's rugged sex appeal set her heart ablaze. Now Julie's finally ready to embrace her wild side, and Sheriff Cole Grayson--ex-military, tormented, and sexier than ever--is just the man to show her the way, unleashing years of pent-up cravings. Neither of them counted on falling in love, but together, they can overcome the past . . . and build a future. SLOW SUMMER BURN Cameron Stahl is the last sort of woman DEA agent Val Grayson ever dreamed he'd fall for. A beautiful socialite and successful entrepreneur, she's just opened her second boutique in Star Harbor. But one searing look from Val shows her exactly what's missing from her life. When Cam realizes she has the insider connections to help Val take down a major drug player, he can't stop her from putting herself in danger. But all Val cares about is saving the woman he loves before it's too late. Praise for Elisabeth Barrett's Star Harbor series "A delicious debut that leaves the reader hungry for more."--Emily March, New York Times bestselling author of the Eternity Springs series, on Deep Autumn Heat "Absolutely adorable . . . a terrific contemporary tale complete with two complex characters who have full lives separately and even fuller lives once they start their relationship."--RT Book Reviews, on Blaze of Winter "The Star Harbor series just keeps getting better and better! Long Simmering Spring delivers on all counts for heat, heart, and humor!"--New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst "If only Star Harbor were a real place; the town is charming and Barrett perfectly captures that New England beach town feel."--Heroes and Heartbreakers, on Slow Summer Burn
The Star Ruby Contract (The Joe Gall Mysteries #6)
by Philip AtleeWith trouble brewing in Burma, it&’s time to call in the agent of last resort, in this thriller by &“the John D. MacDonald of espionage fiction&” (Larry McMurtry, The New York Times). In Washington, they call him the Nullifier—the man to hire when every diplomatic option has failed. Joe Gall is now on his way to Burma, where the government is at its wits&’ end trying to expel a nationalist Chinese general and his army. And if he needs backup, he has the ability to call in firepower from the famed Gurhka regiment, in this action-adventure thriller from the Edgar Award–nominated author. &“I admire Philip Atlee&’s writing tremendously.&” —Raymond Chandler
The Star Trap
by Robert ColbyShe put her head on my shoulder. Her hand slid off my thigh and into my lap, paused. She kissed my ear, lingered there. ''And what are you afraid of?'' she whispered.''Afraid you'll stop,'' I said against the moist spread of her lips.''I couldn't,'' she answered, falling back on the divan, taking me with her. ''Not for a long, long time,'' she said beside me. She took my hand and guided it beneath her sweater to the warmth of bare breast. ''Feel my heart,'' she said. ''I'm a fast train on a down track to nowhere. And my heart says 'Couldn't stop-wouldn't stop-couldn't if I would-wouldn't if I could . . .
The Star Trap
by Robert ColbyShe put her head on my shoulder. Her hand slid off my thigh and into my lap, paused. She kissed my ear, lingered there. ''And what are you afraid of?'' she whispered.''Afraid you’ll stop,'' I said against the moist spread of her lips.''I couldn’t,'' she answered, falling back on the divan, taking me with her. ''Not for a long, long time,'' she said beside me. She took my hand and guided it beneath her sweater to the warmth of bare breast. ''Feel my heart,'' she said. ''I’m a fast train on a down track to nowhere. And my heart says 'Couldn’t stop-wouldn’t stop-couldn’t if I would-wouldn’t if I could . . .
The Star of Istanbul: A Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thriller (The Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thrillers #2)
by Robert Olen ButlerAn intrepid reporter boards the Lusitania in a &“vivid . . . ripping good&” spy thriller from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author (The Wall Street Journal). It&’s 1915, World War I is in full swing, and foreign correspondent Christopher &“Kit&” Marlowe Cobb is tasked with following a German intellectual and possible secret service agent who&’s just boarded the British ocean liner Lusitania. But Cobb is soon distracted from his mission by the sultry Selene Bourgani, a world-renowned silent film star who also appears to be working with German Intelligence. The secrets Selene harbors have the potential to set the whole international conflict further aflame—and they&’re about to be ignited by a German U-boat attack off the Irish coast. From the perilous waters of the Atlantic, Cobb tails Selene into London&’s darkest alleyways, then on to the powder keg that is Istanbul. Across the war-torn stages of Europe and the Middle East, Cobb must venture deep behind enemy lines, knowing full well he may not return. The second book in the Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thrillers, The Star of Istanbul &“has it all: history galore, exotic foreign settings, a world-weary yet engaging protagonist, villains in abundance and a romance worthy of Bogart and Bergman&” (BookPage). &“[An] outstanding work of historical fiction.&” —The Huntington News &“Butler . . . holds the reader transfixed, like a kid at a Saturday matinee.&” —Booklist, starred review &“An exciting thriller with plenty of action, romance, and danger . . . [a] fast-paced journey through a world at war.&” —Library Journal
The Star of Kazan
by Eva Ibbotson Kevin HawkesAfter twelve-year-old Annika, a foundling living in late nineteenth-century Vienna, inherits a trunk of costume jewelry, a woman claiming to be her aristocratic mother arrives and takes her to live in a strangely decrepit mansion in Germany.
The Starboard Sea: A Novel
by Amber Dermont"A rich, quietly artful novel that is bound for deep water, with questions of beauty, power and spiritual navigation as its main concerns. The title refers not to the right side of a boat but to the right course through life, and the immense difficulty of finding and following it."--Janet Maslin, The New York TimesA powerful first novel about life and death, friendship and love, as one young man must navigate the depths of his emotions.JASON PROSPER grew up in the elite world of Manhattan penthouses, Maine summer estates, old-boy prep schools, and exclusive sailing clubs. A smart, athletic teenager, Jason maintains a healthy, humorous disdain for the trappings of affluence, preferring to spend afternoons sailing with Cal, his best friend and boarding-school roommate. When Cal commits suicide during their junior year at Kensington Prep, Jason is devastated by the loss and transfers to Bellingham Academy. There, he meets Aidan, a fellow student with her own troubled past. They embark on a tender, awkward, deeply emotional relationship. When a major hurricane hits the New England coast, the destruction it causes brings with it another upheaval in Jason's life, forcing him to make sense of a terrible secret that has been buried by the boys he considers his friends.Set against the backdrop of the 1987 stock market collapse, The Starboard Seais an examination of the abuses of class privilege, the mutability of sexual desire, the thrill and risk of competitive sailing, and the adult cost of teenage recklessness. It is a powerful and provocative novel about a young man finding his moral center, trying to forgive himself, and accepting the gift of love.
The Stardust Grail: A Novel
by Yume KitaseiSave one world. Doom her own.Maya Hoshimoto was once the best art thief in the galaxy. For ten years, she returned stolen artifacts to alien civilizations—until a disastrous job forced her into hiding. Now she just wants to enjoy a quiet life as a graduate student of anthropology, but she’s haunted by persistent and disturbing visions of the future.Then an old friend comes to her with a job she can’t refuse: find a powerful object that could save an alien species from extinction. Except no one has seen it in living memory, and they aren’t the only ones hunting for it.Maya sets out on a breakneck quest through a universe teeming with strange life and ancient ruins. But the farther she goes, the more her visions cast a dark shadow over her team of friends new and old. Someone will betray her along the way. Worse yet, in choosing to save one species, she may condemn humanity and Earth itself.
The Stargazer (The Arboretti Family Saga)
by Michele JaffeThe midnight shadows of Renaissance Venice conceal intrigue, romance...and murder."Combines historical context with lush sensuality and nuanced wit." — Publisher's Weekly Bianca Salva's love of science has led her to defy the conventions of her day and illicitly practice medicine among the poor of Venice. She's managed to keep her pass time a secret—until she is discovered over the lifeless body of a young courtesan, by the last person she'd ever want to see.Ian Foscari, Conte d'Aosto, is known for being rich, handsome...and heartless. Finding Bianca over the dead body, he concludes she's the murderer. Yet for reasons he cannot explain, her protests move him. He offers to give her one week to prove her innocence, but she'll have to move into his house and be his prisoner. Her other option: the authorities and certain death.Bianca has no choice but to agree to his maddening terms. She's furious at having to cede her hard won freedom, and unprepared for the effect of his presence on her, for the longings he awakes in parts of her body she's only studied in books. As Bianca struggles to focus on finding the killer, Ian fights his own battle between the undeniable attraction he feels for her and the painful scars of his past. When their mutual attraction blazes to life, they are both dazzled by it's force. Passion burns through their reserves, teaching them both to trust again. Love again. But this fragile alliance is soon tested. Lured into a web of scheming and betrayal, Bianca and Ian find themselves in a race against the clock to save their lives, their hearts, and the city of Venice itself."Jaffe...develops a sensual, exciting, and amusing tale, richly embellished with details of Renaissance life." — Library Journal"Jaffe's characters are intriguing, and the plot's many twists and turns are wonderfully entertaining." — Booklist
The Stargazey (A Richard Jury Mystery #15)
by Martha GrimesSaturday night. It was not a night to be spending alone, riding a bus. When he was a teenager at the comprehensive, Saturday night without a girl, without a date, without at least your mates to raise hell with, Saturday night alone would have been shameful. One wouldn’t want to be seen alone on a Saturday night…. Who are you kidding? That was never your life, Jury, not yours.
The Stark Truth
by Peter IsraelIn 1980s New York, a ruthless couple rockets up the corporate ladder Tommy is waiting in the bushes when the woman comes home crying. He unlocks the door and pads through the darkened house as he has done so many times in the past. He finds her upstairs in her nightgown, half asleep but not surprised to see him—until he pulls out the gun. She is not afraid. She dares him to shoot. It would not be the first time she has convinced him to commit a crime. Tommy met Kitty Goldmark at Tavern on the Green, at a company holiday party for New York’s least scrupulous millionaires. Recently divorced and professionally adrift, Tommy could not help but be seduced by this gorgeous young widow. She brought him into a world of erotic passion, paid for by the sort of crime found only on Wall Street.
The Starlet
by Mary McnamaraIt's a not-so-well-respected rule in Hollywood that what happens on location stays on location. But when a hot young leading man winds up dead in his Rome hotel room, his costar's life is about to go off the rails in a very public way--even by celeb standards. At the tender age of twenty-three, Mercy Talbot has won an Oscar, battled addiction, wrecked more than her share of cars, and burned down her house. Her look-alike mother keeps her on a tight leash (and fueled with an endless supply of OxyContin and cocaine) and her producers demand a grueling schedule. By the time she stumbles across Juliette Greyson, a Hollywood insider on a much-needed vacation, Mercy is surrounded by photographers and about to emerge drunk, high, and naked from a public fountain. Whisking her away to an idyllic Tuscan 'retreat,' Juliette is about to discover another rule of Hollywood: wherever the starlet may go, the drama will follow.
The Starlets
by Lee Kelly Jennifer ThorneOne perfect island. Two rivals. A star-studded cast.But underneath the glitter, disaster is brewing.Summer, 1958. Vivienne Rhodes thinks she&’s finally landed her break playing Helen of Troy in Apex Pictures&’ big-budget epic, A Thousand Ships, an anticipated blockbuster meant to resurrect the failing studio. Naturally, she&’s devastated when she arrives on the remote Italian island of Tavalli and finds herself cast as the secondary character, Cassandra—while her nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Lottie Lawrence, America&’s supposed &“sweetheart,&” is playing the lead role instead.The tension on set, though, turns deadly when the ladies discover that members of the crew are using the production as a front for something decidedly illegal—and that they are willing to kill to keep their dealings under wraps. When the two women find themselves on the run and holding key evidence, Vivienne and Lottie frantically agree to work together to deliver the proof to Interpol, hoping to protect both their lives and their careers.Staying one step ahead of corrupt cops and looming mobsters, the archrivals flee across the seas. Their journey leads them into Monaco&’s casinos, Grace Kelly&’s palace, on a road trip through the Alps—even onto another film set, before a final showdown back on Tavalli, where the lives of the entire cast and crew hang in the balance. Vivienne and Lottie finally have the chance to be real heroines—to save the day, the film, maybe even each other—but only if they can first figure out how to share the spotlight.&“A spry and suspenseful crime novel set just after Hollywood&’s golden age&” (starred Publishers Weekly review)Stand-alone novelBook length: 84,000 words&“A sheer delight! This fast-paced caper is fresh, fun, and exactly the escape readers need right now.&” —Marie Bostwick, New York Times bestselling author of Esme Cahill Fails SpectacularlyPerfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Clive CusslerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs