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The Mysterious Twin
by Leona KarrA DOUBLE DECEPTIONMasquerading as a nanny for her glamorous twin sister went against Ashley Camdon's prim-and-proper nature. The quiet academic lived life on the sidelines, but her sibling's "simple" request now put her life in danger-and her heart on the line when she met her employer's darkly handsome retainer, Kyle Stone.An undercover agent, Kyle's orders were to keep close tabs on the new nanny who was implicated in an illegal scam.Yet nothing about this quiet beauty fit her high-living profile.When passion flared between them, her honest kisses exposed their lies. And made him see that the only life he now wanted...was with her!
The Mystery Lady (Wild Blue Mysteries #2)
by Diane Batorof absence from the Newville Police Department to fix the things he hadn’t seen when his life flashed before his eyes. Despite longing to close Wild Blue Mysteries, he's stuck doing surveillance in the summer heat on a domestic case. When his former patrol partner asks for help to solve a series of murders, Danny agrees never thinking the two cases would collide. Happy to stay at home and earn a living as a mystery writer, Lucy Stephen is under pressure to find a real job and learn to stand on her own. She never wrote about murder until her husband left. When her ex-husband takes their kids on vacation then disappears, Lucy has to push past her fears.
The Mystery Man of Whitehorse
by B. J. DanielsSometimes naughty, sometimes nice, no one know what to expect from this cowboy package!Montana had never seen a man like Bridger Duvall before. Quiet as the rugged stranger kept, he sure had the whole town talking. Setting up stakes in Whitehorse proper, he was in for the long haul--and looking for a sweet, hardworking female to join his company. Laci Cavanaugh thought she could unravel the town's biggest mystery by working for him. But Bridger had other plans. Whatever his angle was, Laci couldn't suss it out. After one murder threatened to spiral into more, the truth became scarce. On that Laci and Bridger could agree, even if their loyalties lay on different sides. Could they put their differences aside to ensure that everyone got what they wanted for Christmas?
The Mystery Novels of Mignon G. Eberhart Volume One: House of Storm, Postmark Murder, and Call After Midnight
by Mignon G. EberhartIn these three novels of romantic suspense, the Edgar Award winner proves once again that she &“can weave an almost flawless mystery&” (The New Yorker). In a prolific career that spanned seven decades, Mignon G. Eberhart made a name for herself as &“America&’s Agatha Christie.&” Praised by fellow writers ranging from Gertrude Stein, who called her &“one of the best mystifiers in America,&” to Mary Higgins Clark, who hailed her as &“one of America&’s favorite writers,&” Eberhart penned classic mystery novels of romantic suspense, usually with female leads and often set in exotic locales. The three novels collected here—written in 1949, 1955, and 1964—offer further evidence that &“Eberhart&’s name on mysteries is like sterling on silver&” (Miami News). House of Storm: On a Caribbean island in the path of a hurricane, Nonie is torn between the older man she&’s engaged to and the man she&’s truly in love with—a suspected murderer. &“Mounting tension . . . one of [Eberhart&’s] most successful glamour romances yet.&” —The New York Times Postmark Murder: Following the death of a wealthy Chicago businessman, his ward Laura March must protect her fellow heir—an orphaned girl from Poland—and clear herself of a murder after a mysterious stranger is stabbed. &“A nice example of [Eberhart&’s] powers . . . Intelligently complicated.&” —The New Yorker Call After Midnight: A late-night phone call from Jenny Vleedam&’s ex-husband revealing that his girlfriend has been shot places the divorcée in danger. &“Eberhart tells one of her better mystery-romances in Call After Midnight.&” —The New York Times
The Mystery Woman (Ladies of Lantern Street #2)
by Amanda QuickThe second Ladies of Lantern Street novel from Amanda Quick explores the crimes, passions and paranormal secrets of Victorian London.Under the plain gray skirts of Miss Beatrice Lockwood's gown, a pistol waits at the ready. <P><P>For Beatrice is a paid companion on a secret mission--and with a secret past--and she must be prepared to fight for her life at any moment.Yet she is thrown oddly off guard by the fierce-looking man who joins her in foiling a crime outside a fancy ball--and then disappears into the shadows, leaving only his card. His name is Joshua Gage, and he claims to know Beatrice's employers. Beyond that, he is an enigma with a hypnotically calm voice and an ebony-and-steel cane. . . .Joshua, who carries out clandestine investigations for the Crown, is equally intrigued. He has a personal interest in Miss Lockwood, a suspected thief and murderer, not to mention a fraudster who claims to have psychical powers. The quest to discover her whereabouts has pulled him away from his mournful impulses to hurl himself into the sea--and engaged his curiosity about the real Beatrice Lockwood, whose spirit, he suspects, is not as delicate as her face and figure.He does know one thing, though: This flame-haired beauty was present the night Roland Fleming died at the Academy of the Occult. Guilty or not, she is his guide to a trail of blood and blackmail, mesmerism and madness--a path that will lead both of them into the clutches of a killer who calls himself the Bone Man. . . .
The Mystery of Flight 1099
by Tom MunroeOn a sunny morning in March, Flight 1099 from Abu Dhabi, bound for New York, disappears over the Persian Gulf. Among the 156 passengers is famous author Stuart Symington, returning to the US after visiting young Jordanian Amal Ahmed, with whom he has developed a close relationship.A devout Muslim, Amal refuses to accept the obvious, reaching down deep into his faith to find out what happened to Stuart, firmly believing he’s still alive. The shy young man must summon his courage as he searches for answers, situations he could never have imagined himself involved in as he becomes quickly swept up in world events.Will Amal, and the world, learn what happened to Flight 1099? Could anyone have survived the catastrophe? Could there be hope, as Amal insists, that a few lucky passengers might have survived, Stuart among them?Ripped from today’s headlines, Amal’s story sets in motion a series of events that puts the entire world on edge as he embarks on an adventure of a lifetime.
The Mystery of Grace
by Charles de LintOn the Day of the Dead, the Solona Music Hall is jumping. That's where Altagracia Quintero meets John Burns, just two weeks too late.Altagracia – her friends call her Grace – has a tattoo of Nuestra Señora de Altagracia on her shoulder, she's got a Ford Motor Company tattoo running down her leg, and she has grease worked so deep into her hands that it'll never wash out. Grace works at Sanchez Motorworks, customizing hot rods. Finding the line in a classic car is her calling. Now Grace has to find the line in her own life. A few blocks around the Alverson Arms is all her world -- from the little grocery store where she buys beans, tamales, and cigarettes ("cigarettes can kill you," they tell her, but she smokes them anyway) to the record shop, to the library where Henry, a black man confined to a wheelchair, researches the mystery of life in death – but she's got unfinished business keeping her close to home. Grace loves John, and John loves her, and that would be wonderful, except that John, like Grace, has unfinished business – he's haunted by the childhood death of his younger brother. He's never stopped feeling responsible. Like Grace in her way, John is an artist, and before their relationship can find its resolution, the two of them will have to teach each other about life and love, about hot rods and Elvis Presley, and about why it's necessary to let some things go. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Mystery of Mary (Grace Livingston Hill #86)
by Grace Livingston HillWhen a beautiful young woman approaches wealthy Tryon Dunham at a train station and tells him she is in danger, he agrees to see her to safety. Then, before he can learn any more about her other than that her name is Mary and she is running to Chicago, she is gone. But Tryon cannot forget Mary's beautiful face and spirit. Soon he finds himself trying desperately to solve the mystery that surrounds her... a mystery that could overwhelm them both. And he determines to discover the true identity of the young woman he longs to protect--and love. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heart-warming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love. You'll find dozens more novels by Grace Livingston Hill in the Bookshare library such as: #18. Brentwood, #19. Daphne Deane, #22 Rose Galbraith, #24. By way of the silverthorns, #26. The Seventh Hour, #30. Matched Pearls, #33. Happiness Hill, #36. Patricia, #38. Spice Box, #41. blue ruin, #42. A New Name, #47. The Street of the City, #50. The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55. Ladybird, #60. Miranda, #61. Mystery Flowers, #66. The Girl From Montana, #67 A Daily Rate, #68. The Story of a Whim, #69. According to the Pattern, #70. in the way, #71. exit Betty, #72. The White Lady, #73. Not Under the Law and #74. Lo Michael. Many more are in the collection or are on the way.
The Mystery of Ruby Lode
by Scotty CadeSecond EditionAfter six months of research, adventure seekers Bowen McAlister, Cyrus Curran, Duff Gentry, and Lockhart Dawson make their way to Boulder, Colorado, to explore the abandoned gold mine Ruby Lode. But when they arrive, Duff, a born psychic, senses something isn't quite right--and the closer they get, the more his unease grows. Something long buried in the deep shafts and drifts of Ruby Lode makes its presence known by exposing dark, guarded secrets. Preying on the adventurers' weaknesses and insecurities, Ruby Lode's own destructive secret threatens their sanity, friendship, and ultimately their lives. Bo, Cy, Duff, and Lockey must work together to unravel the century-old mystery before they become another footnote in the mine's history.First Edition published by Silver Publishing, June 2012
The Mystic Retreat Mystery
by Maya AndersLumbered with a world-famous hippie artist for a mother, Etheria Goldsmith gravitated to the opposite extreme. As cynical and materialistic as they come, she's pissed off -- to say the least -- when said mother enrolls her on a loopy Goddess Meditation retreat in some ancient mansion in the middle of nowhere.Things only start to look up when Etheria discovers the participants will be meditating in the nude, since ogling naked females is one of her favorite pastimes. Even better, she finds herself grouped with a Tantric sex expert named Katie Drake.But Katie is on an undercover mission, digging into the twisted truth behind the meditation retreat. The drama culminates in a string of spooky murders ... and Etheria and Katie find themselves locked in with the murderer!
The Möbius Book
by Catherine LaceyNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by The New York Times, Vulture, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, A.V. Club, Chicago Review of Books, OurCulture, and LitHubAdrift after a sudden breakup and its ensuing depression, the novelist Catherine Lacey began cataloguing the wreckage of her life and the beauty of her friendships, a practice that eventually propagated fiction both entirely imagined and strangely true. Betrayed by the mercurial partner she had trusted with a shared mortgage and suddenly catapulted into the unknown, Lacey’s appetite vanished, a visceral reminder of the teenage emaciation that came when she stopped believing in God. Through relationships, travel, reading, and memories of her religious fanaticism, Lacey charts the contours of faith’s absence and reemergence. She and her characters recall gnostic experiences with animals, close encounters with male anger, grief-driven lust, and the redemptive power of platonic love and of narrative itself. The result is a book of uncommon vulnerability and wisdom, and heartbreaking—and heart-mending—exploration of endings and beginnings. A hybrid work with no beginning or ending, readable from either side, The Möbius Book troubles the line between memory and fiction with an openhearted defense of faith’s power, and inherent danger.
The Nabob's Daughter
by Rosemary MorrisWhen Joyce is born in the East India Company’s Madras Presidency, her bad mother rejects her but her father, an earl’s youngest son, adores her. As a child Joyce is afraid of her mother. Only time will tell if her stepbrother, Sylvester and his friend, Vivian de Lancy can keep their promises to protect her. She loves them, her father, her ayah, and Mistress de Lancy. Joyce dreads the day when, according to custom, she must follow Sylvester and Vivian to England to be educated. Sylvester, who abhors the climate, fatal diseases, insects and snakes in India, settles in England. Vivian, heir to his mother’s emporium, the largest in Madras, returns to India which he loves. While betrayed by those Joyce loves most, can she come to terms with it and triumph over many unavoidable, painful twists and turns in her life? Is it impossible for her to marry a suitable gentleman she loves and enjoy the happy life she craves?
The Naked Baron: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #3)
by Sally MacKenzieLondon&’s social season is full of surprises for an awkward young woman and her aunt in this Regency romance by the author of The Naked Duke.Tell Me What You WantNew to London society and rather . . . awkward . . . Lady Grace Belmont would just as soon hide behind the palm trees as dance with a man she doesn&’t know. But Baron Dawson is on the hunt for a wife. Grace&’s generous curves and remarkable height do not intimidate him. In fact, it would be more accurate to describe his reaction to the charming newcomer as lust.Before Grace can so much as gather her thoughts, she finds herself in his arms, committing one shocking impropriety after another. The Baron&’s devilish attractiveness—to say nothing of his splendid muscles—is simply impossible to resist. Her beloved aunt and chaperone advises patience, but Grace is not about to listen. The handsome baron is whispering such delightful things in her ear . . .Praise for the writing of USA Today–bestselling author Sally MacKenzie&“The romance equivalent of chocolate cake . . . Every page is an irresistible delight!&” —Lisa Kleypas &“Naked, noble and irresistible—who could resist one of Sally MacKenzie's heroes?&” —Eloisa James&“Plenty of sexy sizzle and charming wit.&” —Booklist&“Plenty of heat and hilarity.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Naked Duke: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #1)
by Sally MacKenzieFor an American woman, a bad day of traveling turns into a compromisingmorning when she wakes up beside a naked nobleman in this Regency romance.The Surprise of Her LifeSophisticated. Scandalous. In fact, Miss Sarah Hamilton, a proper Philadelphian, finds London society altogether shocking. How can it be that she has awakened from her innocent slumber to find herself in bed next to a handsome—and exceedingly naked—man? The laughing onlookers standing in the doorway are no help whatsoever and surely this amorous lunatic cannot be a duke, as he claims. She is compromised—though she most certainly will not marry him!The Sweetest Moment of HisJames, the Duke of Alford, is enchanted by his unexpected bedmate—and not at all afraid of her pink-cheeked fury. True, the circumstances and place of their meeting are most unusual, but the spirited American who&’s pummeling him with a pillow is an incomparable beauty. If Sarah will only listen to his perfectly reasonable explanation, James is sure that he can capture her heart . . . forever.Praise for The Naked Duke&“Enchanting!&” —Susan Johnson, New York Times–bestselling author &“MacKenzie sets a merry dance in motion in this enjoyable Regency romp.&” —Booklist
The Naked Earl: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #9)
by Sally MacKenzieHe Took Her By SurpriseWhen a naked earl climbs through the window into her bedchamber, Lady Elizabeth Runyon does the proper thing: She screams. Loudly. And then. . .well, Lizzie has had enough of being proper. She wishes to be bold. Wanton, even. She won't be commanded to put on her nightgown. Just this once, she will be absolutely daring. . .She Returned The FavorRobert Hamilton, Earl of Westbrooke, has no intention of being tricked into marriage by a detestable female, and if he has to flee naked across a rooftop, he will. Jolly good there's an open window waiting--as well as an undressed, slightly drunk, and alluringly beautiful Lady Elizabeth. Oh dear. If they are caught together, he might have to marry her. The idea is delicious. . .and the temptation is irresistible. . .Praise for the novels of Sally MacKenzie: "The Naked Marquis is the romance equivalent of chocolate cake. . .every page is an irresistible delight!" --Lisa Kleypas,New York Times bestselling author
The Naked Gentleman: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #4)
by Sally MacKenzieHe Couldn't RefuseJohn Parker-Roth cannot believe that marriage is necessary for his happiness. He would far rather pursue his interest in horticulture, but if one day he should find a female who shared his passion for flowers--a level-headed, calm sort of female--he might reconsider. Certainly the lovely young woman who has just tumbled into his lap will not do, as she possesses neither of those admirable qualities. Yet Miss Margaret Peterson does have many things in her favor. To begin with, she is a true English rose, blushing a delectable pink. And she is not entirely clothed. Her full mouth begs to be kissed. If only she would not wriggle so. . .oh, dear. He cannot ignore the sudden vision of her in his bed, but he must.What? Is Meg actually asking him to kiss her? Well, well, well. John Parker-Roth is a gentleman, first and foremost. And he cannot turn down a lady's request. . .Praise for the Novels of Sally MacKenzie"The romance equivalent of chocolate cake. . .every page is an irresistible delight!" --Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author"Plenty of sexy sizzle and charming wit."--Booklist "Plenty of heat and hilarity."--Publishers Weekly
The Naked King: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #8)
by Sally MacKenzieA marriage-resistant intellectual tries to escape a sham engagement with a rogue in this delightful Regency romance by the author of The Naked Gentleman.Indiscretion Is Just the Beginning . . .One night of slight overindulgence—oh, all right, he was drunk—and Stephen Parker-Roth finds he must betroth himself to prevent yet another scandal. But his &“intended&” is lovely, a redheaded beauty under her horrendous, unfashionable bonnet, and before long, he&’s congratulating himself on compromising such an excellent candidate—and anticipating what other naughtiness they&’ll get caught at before the wedding . . .Lady Anne Marston has long since given up any thought of marriage. That is the price she pays for the mistakes of her past. But one little conversation with a handsome rogue should never have led to a sham engagement. Even if it did end in a rather shocking kiss…in broad daylight…on the front step of London&’s premier gossip. Now, trapped between a secret and a lie, Anne must somehow disentangle herself from this charming, maddening man before the truth comes out—or her heart gives in . . .Praise for the writing of Sally MacKenzie&“The romance equivalent of chocolate cake . . . Every page is an irresistible delight!&” —Lisa Kleypas&“Plenty of sexy sizzle and charming wit.&” —Booklist&“Plenty of heat and hilarity.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Naked Laird (Naked Nobility #5)
by Sally MacKenzieA party invitation and a misunderstanding force an estranged lord and lady to share a bedchamber in this charming Regency romance novella.The viscount&’s house party promises to be one of the season&’s highlights, and Lord and Lady Kilgorn are delighted to attend. If only the long-estranged couple had realized they were both invited—and assigned to the same bedchamber . . .Lady Kilgorn did not travel miles from her comfortable home to share a too-small room with the handsome Scottish scoundrel she&’d married far too young—and far too eagerly! And the last thing Lord Kilgorn needs is to be teased by the sight of his ever more beautiful wife! But as the weekend progresses, the pair will discover there are some fires even time cannot put out . . .Praise for USA Today–bestselling author Sally MacKenzie&’s Naked series&“Naked, noble and irresistible—who could resist one of Sally MacKenzie's heroes?&” —Eloisa James&“Providing plenty of heat and hilarity. . . . Readers will be glad they RSVP&’d.&” —Publishers Weekly&“The romance equivalent of chocolate cake. . . . Every page is an irresistible delight!&” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author&“A funny, delightful debut by a talented writer who knows how to blend passion, humor and the essence of the Regency period.&” —RT Book ReviewsOriginally published in Lords of Desire
The Naked Marquis: The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Baron; The Naked Duke; The Naked Viscount; The Naked King (Naked Nobility #2)
by Sally MacKenzieIn this Regency romance by the author of The Naked Baron, a tactless man inherits a title, and his attempt to find a bride blows up in his face . . . literally.The Man Is PracticalAs marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith&’s suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar&’s daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he&’ll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much.But The Lady Is PassionateThere&’s something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib—oh no, not the ceramic dog . . . He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he&’s madly in love . . .Praise for the writing of Sally MacKenzie&“Naked, noble and irresistible!&” —Eloisa James&“The romance equivalent of chocolate cake . . . Every page is an irresistible delight!&” —Lisa Kleypas&“A perfect night&’s read.&” —RT Book Reviews
The Naked Prince (Naked Nobility #7)
by Sally MacKenzieIn this Regency romance novella, a young woman discovers intrigue, sexiness, humor, and romance at a wild house party next door.Josephine Atworthy is shocked by the goings-on at her rich neighbor&’s house party. Quite shocked. But her demure charm beguiles a mysterious nobleman, who begs a kiss—then another. And in a twinkling, they may be falling head over heels in love . . .Originally published in Invitation to SinPraise for the writing of Sally MacKenzie&“Naked, noble and irresistible!&” —Eloisa James &“The romance equivalent of chocolate cake . . . Every page is an irresistible delight!&” —Lisa Kleypas &“A perfect night&’s read.&” —RT Book Reviews
The Naked Prince and Other Tales from Fairyland
by Joe CosentinoCinder, a poor and beautiful young man who designs clothing, makeup, and hair for his stepmother and stepsisters, offers his clothing and slippers to a naked stranger in the woods, who turns out to be none other than Prince Charming. Follow Cinder and Prince Charming in this twist on the classic Cinderella tale as they discover their inner strengths and find their very own happily ever after. Enjoy The Naked Prince and three other reimagined tales from Fairyland, each with a unique spin on stories we all know and love, including The Golden Rule, where eighteen-year-old Gideon Golden, after being thrown out of his home in Fairyland by his homophobic parents, breaks into the cottage of three burly men on Bear Mountain. In Whatever Happened To...?, friction ensues between a celebrity with a growing appendage and a reporter who has a thing for giants. And in Ice Cold, young Gaelen must save his love, Kieran, after a handsome but evil prince freezes Kieran's heart and bewitches him into being the prince's slave.
The Naked Remedy
by Vivien DeanFrom the moment he finds The Naked Remedy, Noah Booker is enthralled. Not only because the blog owner is gorgeous or that the nude photos are hot, but because Fisher uses his platform to face his fears about a crippling accident, as well as the aftermath of putting his life back together.Noah isn’t brave. He copes with his shyness by staying in his comfort zone. At twenty-six, he still hasn't come out or left his conservative hometown. Finding the blog offers a beacon, but when he summons the nerve to comment, he never expects Fisher to respond.The two men strike a friendship. Sparks fly, but dating isn't easy. Noah lives in California, and Fisher's in Florida. But making it work takes more than coordinating schedules. It means taking risks. For Fisher, though, Noah will try. Because if he's learned anything, it's that change only happens one step at a time.
The Naked Truth
by Donna Kauffman Alesia Holliday Erin Mccarthy Beverly BrandtFour all-new stories about men, women, and the delicious games they play when it comes to love. Falling in love is never easy, but there's nothing like it to keep a woman on her toes. There are no rules to romance-and usually the only way to get a little is to take the plunge. In these fabulous original stories, four acclaimed authors deliver the whole truth and nothing but the truth about four bold women who risk it all to win at the unpredictable game of love.
The Naked Truth
by Dani SinclairWhat's a little kidnapping between lovers?Brenna Wolford liked adventure, but even she had to admit breaking and entering was a little extreme. But she had no choice-her grandfather's reputation depended on it! So what was she to do when she bumped into another thief-a sexy, virile one, at that-in the same house?Spencer Griffen needed to get his hands on a very revealing painting. Instead he found his hands full-with a very feminine cat burglar! What else could he do but kidnap Brenna? After all, together they stood a better chance of uncovering the missing art. Spencer only hoped that the gorgeous little crook didn't steal his heart first....