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Une Maison sans Fenêtres
by Stevie TurnerLe Dr Beth Nichols, nouvellement enceinte, est heureusement fiancée à Liam Darrah, un collègue médecin. Elle n’a aucune idée qu’elle est harcelée par l’ex-patient Edwin Evans alors qu’elle rentre chez elle un soir après une soirée de travail tardive à l’hôpital. Après avoir été anesthésiée, elle se réveille dans le sous-sol d’Edwin, retenue contre son gré, et y accouche finalement sans aide médicale. Cependant, Beth essaie de rester positive et sait que d’une manière ou d’une autre que Liam sera toujours à sa recherche. Chaque nuit, elle lève les yeux vers l’ampoule qui ne s’éteint jamais et prie pour qu’un jour ils soient à nouveau ensemble. Cette histoire de Romance/Suspense est écrite de différentes perspectives ; de la fille de Beth âgée de 9 ans, Amy, née en captivité, de Beth elle-même, à nouveau enceinte contre son gré des années plus tard du bébé d’Edwin, de Liam et d’Edwin, et 16 ans plus tard de Joss, le fils de Beth et Edwin.
Une Rédemption
by Elise Delahaye Pamela Fagan HutchinsKatie Connell est une avocate extrêmement nerveuse dotée d’une vie amoureuse quasi-inexistante doublée de problèmes d’alcool, qui éclatent brusquement tous au grand jour lors d’un échec spectaculaire à Dallas, lié au procès d'une star perdu d’avance. Pour fuir le Texas, elle s’échappe aux Caraïbes, bien loin de cette humiliation professionnelle, de son cœur brisé, et de ses sales amourettes avec le Bloody Mary; mais ne finit en réalité que par trouver d’autres ennuis, surtout quand elle se met à enquêter sur les conditions étranges de la mort de ses parents sur l’île de Saint Marcos. Elle s’y fait alors ensorceller par l’esprit vaudou d’une maison abandonnée en pleine forêt vierge, et découvre qu’il n’y a pas que les sales types de l’île qui lui en veulent, mais aussi elle-même.
Une aventure sans lendemain (Partenariats improbables #1)
by A. J. Thomas Black JaxPartenariats improbables, tome 1L'inspecteur Douglas Heavy Runner, après quelques années de liberté sexuelle à Miami, a dû retourner dans son Montana natal, dans la réserve indienne de Salish-Kootenai. Il est depuis deux ans adjoint du shérif d'Elkin, petite ville conservatrice et étroite d'esprit. Doug se console de la vacuité de son existence en s'évadant, de temps à autre, dans une ville voisine pour de brèves aventures. Un soir, il rencontre dans un bar Christopher Hayes, inspecteur de San Diego, avec lequel il a une aventure passionnée. Christopher est venu au Montana pour régler la succession de son frère aîné, qu'il n'a pas revu depuis vingt ans, après l'avoir fui dans des circonstances tragiques. En arrivant à Elkin, il est agréablement surpris d'y retrouver son amant du weekend. Christopher découvre vite que le suicide de son frère a des ramifications inattendues. Pour commencer, un incendie criminel détruit, le jour de son arrivée, la maison dont il vient d'hériter, une coïncidence qui les rend suspects, Doug et lui, aux yeux du FBI. Au cours de leur enquête, Christopher et Doug tombent sur la piste d'un serial-killer pédophile, un homme prêt à tout pour empêcher sa dernière victime de témoigner. Les incidents s'accumulent, Doug se retrouve à l'hôpital et Christopher à la merci du tueur...
Une mission pour des Anges: La réalité cauchemardesque des vétérans
by Blair London Angélique Olivia MoreauUne mission pour des Anges : La réalité cauchemardesque des vétérans aborde le sujet des vétérans qui souffrent du syndrome de stress post-traumatique, ainsi que de la violence et des personnalités multiples qu'ils peuvent connaître par la suite. À Honolulu, des jeunes filles bénévoles aident des vétérans en leur prêtant une oreille amie, en partageant un café avec eux ou en jouant aux cartes, au sein de l'AVSA, une association de soutien aux vétérans. On les appelle les Anges. Lors d'une sortie entre amies, Ashley, une très jolie blonde venant de rejoindre les Anges, rencontre Trevor, qui revient du front, et elle en tombe amoureuse. Les rendez-vous s'enchaînent, mais Trevor recommence à avoir des cauchemars, dans lesquels il perçoit Ashley comme un ennemi à abattre, reflet de ses souvenirs de bataille en Irak et en Afghanistan. La jeune Ange saura-t-elle aider son compagnon à dépasser son traumatisme ? QUELQUES EXTRAITS : *Trevor est entré en mode de survie. Il n'allait pas se faire coffrer pour meurtre. *Il fallait apporter des preuves de la maltraitance, et cela incluait généralement les seuls signes de malnutrition ou de violences physiques. *Nous voyons de plus en plus de vétérans femmes qui souffrent de SSPT, particulièrement celles qui ont subi des violences sexuelles lorsqu'elles étaient en mission. *Il ne put s'empêcher de rire jusqu'à ce que l'obscurité se referme sur sa vision trouble. Puis la noirceur l'engloutit. *C'était la seule façon qu'il avait de protéger ses enfants de ce qu'il avait subi - des maltraitances qui étaient totalement inacceptables. *Nous ne savons pas ce que c'est que de s'accrocher désespérément à la réalité durant le combat, ce que c'est que de tuer ou d'être tué. *Pour ce qu'il en est, je ne sais même pas si tu n'es pas un har
Une mort suspecte: Stig Alm prend l’affaire
by Gunnar LindbergUne mort suspecte est le premier livre de la série mettant en scène Stig Alm dans les années 1990. Un financier est découvert pendu dans sa salle à manger. Stig Alm est chargé de rédiger un rapport sur ce qui semble être un suicide. Cependant, quelque chose ne semble pas normal. Alm soupçonne qu'il s'agit d'une mort suspecte. Le livre compte un total de 16 400 mots.
Une question de visage
by Oak Anderson Benoît MathelinUne question de visage est une nouvelle de 3 600 mots, accompagnant le thriller salué par la critique « Emmènes-en-un-avec-toi, » écrit par Oak Anderson. Le détective Thane Parks doit enquêter sur un hold-up dont le principal suspect est Hector Sanchez, le fils d'un criminel qu'il a arrêté plusieurs années auparavant, un gangster qui s'est finalement pendu en prison. A l'autre bout de la ville, Samantha Devlin, la fille de la victime du père d'Hector Sanchez, est une élève brillante, bientôt diplômée, à laquelle son père a caché une profonde dépression depuis la mort de sa mère. Samantha et Hector, dont les vies ont été à jamais affectées par le meurtre et le suicide, sont sur le point de se rencontrer dans des circonstances tragiques, tandis que le détective Parks essaye d'empêcher plus de gens de devenir les victimes de la vague «Emmènes-en-un-avec-toi ».
Unearthed
by Jordan GrayBehind the colorful charm and vibrant history of the English seaside town of Blackpool is a legacy of secrets. Secrets people have killed to keep hidden. But for Michael and Molly Graham, finding the truth has become personal. Their friend clings to life in a hospital-shot to keep him quiet-and the couple is driven to uncover what he would risk his life for...and what someone would murder for. But the pieces of this puzzle are as disparate as any they've faced-a sunken pirate ship, a one-legged skeleton, vengeful curses and a grim family legacy. And if they put the pieces together, will they only be digging their own graves?
Unearthed (An Unearthed Novel #1)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerWhen Earth intercepts a message from a long-extinct alien race, it seems like the solution humanity has been waiting for. The Undying's advanced technology has the potential to undo environmental damage and turn lives around, and their message leads to the planet Gaia, a treasure trove waiting to be explored. <P><P>For Jules Addison and his fellow scholars, the discovery of an ancient alien culture offers unprecedented opportunity for study...as long as scavengers like Amelia Radcliffe don't loot everything first. Despite their opposing reasons for smuggling themselves onto the alien planet's surface, they're both desperate to uncover the riches hidden in the Undying temples. Beset by rival scavenger gangs, Jules and Mia form a fragile alliance...but both are keeping secrets that make trust nearly impossible. <P><P>As they race to decode the ancient messages, Jules and Mia must navigate the traps and trials within the Undying temples and stay one step ahead of the scavvers on their heels. They came to Gaia certain that they had far more to fear from their fellow humans than the ancient beings whose mysteries they're trying to unravel. But the more they learn about the Undying, the more Jules and Mia start to feel like their presence in the temple is part of a grand design - one that could spell the end of the human race....
Unearthed: With Danger, Love, Conquest, Amidst A Centuries Old Feud
by Daniel GriffinUnearthed, a Sky Streak of Terror sequel and saga featuring the return of gifted super- soldier Benjamin Jones, and his comrade in arms, Master Sergeant Adrian Wilson. The two heroes are immediately sent into action, after a newly discovered sinkhole results in the mysterious disappearances of an entire costal region's population in the small city of Nomo, Alaska, including renown sexy agent Taryn Cruz. During their intense investigation, the men horrifically discover that a fifteenth century family of vampires were responsible for the may-hem, when amassing an army of vampire minions, in seeking to avenge themselves against a powerful clan of nomadic werewolves, responsible for their burial beneath Nomo long ago. Ben and Adrian soon find themselves in grave peril as well, after being caught up in the centuries old feud, which places them in a race against time to stop them, and ensure the survival of mankind. Unearthed has all the exciting action, emotional drama, and intense suspense of Village of The Full Moon Curse and Sky Streak of Terror, including an enhanced romantic undertone that makes this novel a must read for fans of this genre.
Unearthing the Bones
by Alex ConnorA short story from Alex Connor, author of Memory of Bones - a mystery about an ancient relic.
Unearthing the Bones
by Alex ConnorA human skull is discovered in Madrid.A serial killer takes a life in London… The race is on, to own the most notorious relic of all time… A scorching short story and an enticing prequel to Alex Connor's Memory of Bones.
Unearthing the Bones
by Alex ConnorA human skull is discovered in Madrid.A serial killer takes a life in London… The race is on, to own the most notorious relic of all time… A scorching short story and an enticing prequel to Alex Connor's Memory of Bones.
Unearthly Asylum
by P. J. BracegirdleJoy Wells is fascinated by the strange noises coming from the old Spooking Asylum. She knows all about the famous legends that surround the place, and is certain that she is hearing the guns of long-dead soldiers. But what if something more contemporary--and truly ghastly--is going on?When Joy's pet frog, Fizz, gets away, Joy travels through the town's old sewers looking for him, only to emerge above ground--inside the locked gates of the asylum. There, she uncovers a trail of greed and madness guaranteed to thrill her horror-loving heart!
Unearthly Things
by Michelle GagnonCharlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre retold against the backdrop of San Francisco's most fabulous—and dangerous—elites.After losing her parents in a tragic accident, surfer girl Janie Mason trades the sunny beaches of Hawaii for the cold fog of San Francisco and new guardians—the Rochesters—she’s never even met. Janie feels hopelessly out of place in their world of Napa weekends, fancy cotillions, and chauffeurs. The only person she can relate to is Daniel, a fellow surfer. Meeting him makes Janie feel like things might be looking up.Still, something isn’t right in the Rochester mansion. There are noises—screams—coming from the attic that everyone else claims they can’t hear. Then John, the black sheep of the family, returns after getting kicked out of yet another boarding school. Soon Janie finds herself torn between devil-may-care John and fiercely loyal Daniel. Just when she thinks her life can’t get any more complicated, she learns the truth about why the Rochesters took her in. They want something from Janie, and she’s about to see just how far they’ll go to get it.
Uneasy Lies the Crown
by Tasha AlexanderLady Emily must stop a serial killer whose sights are set on the new king . . .Lying on her deathbed, Queen Victoria asks to speak privately with trusted royal agent Colin Hargreaves, slipping him a letter with her last command: Une sanz pluis. Sapere aude. 'One and no more. Dare to know.'The year is 1901 and the death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch has sent all the Empire into mourning. But for Lady Emily and her dashing husband Colin, the grieving is cut short as another royal death takes centre stage. A body has been found in the Tower of London, posed to look like the murdered medieval king Henry VI. And soon after, a second corpse is discovered in London's exclusive Berkeley Square, the mutilated remains staged to evoke the violent demise of Edward II. It becomes evident that the individual behind the crimes plans to kill again and again. The quest to find the murderer takes Emily deep into the capital's underbelly. But clues leading to the killer are elusive, and even more puzzling are the anonymous letters Colin has been receiving since Victoria's death. Could the killer be targeting her successor, Edward VII?Praise for Tasha Alexander:'Tasha Alexander has created Victorian London's most colourful sleuth' Jacqueline Winspear'Tasha Alexander is one to watch - and read . . . she knows how to construct a compelling plot . . . there's depth and sensitivity which sets her apart' Huffington Post
Uneasy Lies the Crown: A Lady Emily Mystery (Lady Emily Mysteries #13)
by Tasha AlexanderIn Uneasy Lies the Crown, the thrilling new mystery in Tasha Alexander's bestselling series, Lady Emily and her husband Colin must stop a serial killer whose sights may be set on the new king, Edward VII.On her deathbed, Queen Victoria asks to speak privately with trusted agent of the Crown, Colin Hargreaves, and slips him a letter with one last command: Une sanz pluis. Sapere aude. “One and no more. Dare to know.” The year is 1901 and the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has sent the entire British Empire into mourning. But for Lady Emily and her dashing husband, Colin, the grieving is cut short as another death takes center stage. A body has been found in the Tower of London, posed to look like the murdered medieval king Henry VI. When a second dead man turns up in London's exclusive Berkeley Square, his mutilated remains staged to evoke the violent demise of Edward II, it becomes evident that the mastermind behind the crimes plans to strike again. The race to find the killer takes Emily deep into the capital’s underbelly, teeming with secret gangs, street children, and sleazy brothels—but the clues aren’t adding up. Even more puzzling are the anonymous letters Colin has been receiving since Victoria's death, seeming to threaten her successor, Edward VII. With the killer leaving a trail of dead kings in his wake, will Edward be the next victim?
Uneasy Relations
by Aaron ElkinsBuried ceremoniously, high in a cave on the Rock of Gibraltar, lies the skeleton of a human woman, clutching the skeleton of a part-human, part-Neanderthal child. Fascinated, Professor Oliver jumps at the chance to visit the site. But two deaths, possibly murders, have rocked Gibraltar. As Oliver tries to piece things together, he's about to fall for some deadly tricks. After all, unlike the Gibraltar Boy, he's only human.
Uneasy Street
by Wade MillerWhen a phony count, a weird artist, and a dazzling blond beauty relentlessly dog his footsteps, hard-hitting private investigator Max Thursday knows his charming personality isn't the attraction. And as soon as he opens the box he is guarding and finds a hundred grand in cold cash, Thursday has the first clue to a mystery that leads the rugged sleuth headlong into a bloody fight-to-the-finish with a ruthless gang of international smugglers.
Uneasy Street
by Wade MillerWhen a phony count, a weird artist, and a dazzling blond beauty relentlessly dog his footsteps, hard-hitting private investigator Max Thursday knows his charming personality isn't the attraction. And as soon as he opens the box he is guarding and finds a hundred grand in cold cash, Thursday has the first clue to a mystery that leads the rugged sleuth headlong into a bloody fight-to-the-finish with a ruthless gang of international smugglers.
Uneasy Street
by Wade MillerWhen a phony count, a weird artist, and a dazzling blond beauty relentlessly dog his footsteps, hard-hitting private investigator Max Thursday knows his charming personality isn’t the attraction. And as soon as he opens the box he is guarding and finds a hundred grand in cold cash, Thursday has the first clue to a mystery that leads the rugged sleuth headlong into a bloody fight-to-the-finish with a ruthless gang of international smugglers.
Uneasy Terms
by Peter CheyneyThree dazzling sisters are suspects in the killing of their own mother. If only Viola could have predicted the potential for danger when she drafted the will that prevents any of her daughters from being married strictly for her fortune.But no case of murder and intrigue is too knotty for shrewd detective Slim Callaghan, who stirs up the calm waters of the tiny village of Alfriston, leaving chaos in his wake and a stunningly solved puzzle at this adventure's thrilling close.
Uneasy Terms (Slim Callaghan)
by Peter CheyneyThree dazzling sisters are suspects in the killing of their own mother. If only Viola could have predicted the potential for danger when she drafted the will that prevents any of her daughters from being married strictly for her fortune.But no case of murder and intrigue is too knotty for shrewd detective Slim Callaghan, who stirs up the calm waters of the tiny village of Alfriston, leaving chaos in his wake and a stunningly solved puzzle at this adventure's thrilling close.
Unexpected
by Lori Foster"Foster's pages sizzle." --Christine Feehan"Say YES! to Lori Foster." --Elizabeth LowellWho's Protecting Who?Eli Conners expected hired mercenary Ray Vereker to be a tank of a guy with forty tattoos--not the feminine ideal with lethal combat skills. While Eli certainly needs Ray's help, the rest of him is thinking he might have something to offer her. . . Ray's as good as any man when it comes to storming enemy compounds and loading an AK-47, but who could blame a girl for succumbing to mind-blowing temptation in the steamy jungle? But now it's back to business. If only Ray wasn't feeling hot, bothered, dizzy. . .Suddenly, Ray's precise, no-nonsense mission is veering wildly off course, derailed by raging hormones, out-of-control desire, and a delirious love that is completely unexpected. . ."Filled with Foster's trademark wit, humor, and sensuality." --Booklist
Unexpected Amish Match
by Marta Perry Tracey J. LyonsA surprising change of plansA Secret Amish Crush by Marta Perry Lydia Stoltzfus is content being a maidal, unwed but happily running an Amish coffee shop. Until her schoolgirl crush returns home and she falls in love…with his timid five-year-old daughter. Widower Simon Fisher has no plans to remarry, especially not to his lighthearted former neighbor. But will devotion to a child—and a matchmaking community—show them their future is together?The Amish Teacher's Wish by Tracey J. Lyons With the school damaged during a storm, teacher Sadie Fischer needs Levi Byler&’s help repairing it. Levi has one condition—he won&’t become a part of her search for a husband. He&’s been hurt before, and love and marriage aren&’t in his plans. But Sadie might just be the perfect woman to mend his heart…and convince him forever isn&’t just for fairy tales. Previously published as A Secret Amish Crush and The Amish Teacher's Wish
Unexpected Death
by Dell ShannonA beautiful Hollywood blonde inexplicably vanishes from the restaurant she is dining in with her fiancé and is found with her neck broken and miles away from the scene of her disappearance. Who lured her away? How? And, the most puzzling question for Lieutenant Luis Mendoza of Los Angeles' Homicide Squad, is why?