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In Her Boss's Bed
by Maggie CoxWhen company boss Conall O'Brien finds Morgen McKenzie asleep at her desk, he's furious! He's convinced she's a party girl who's been out on the town.Little does Conall know that Morgen is a single mom who's been up all night looking after her sick child--and she's no pushover! So when professional proximity turns into something more intimate, Morgen makes it clear that she doesn't want an affair; Conall doesn't do commitment and she needs her job. But Morgen's gotten under Conall's skin, and what started with an impromptu nap looks like it's turning into a sleepover--in his bed!
In Her Defense
by Denise A. AgnewEven though it's been ten years, their mutual attraction still burns bright. But when her past catches up to her in the form of an ex-boyfriend with evil intentions, they may not survive long enough to enjoy the passion. Denise A. Agnew presents the exciting next chapter of her suspenseful Heart of Justice romance series, In Her Defense.Celeste Rice's life has been shattered by terrible violence more than once. Violence threatens to creep back into Celeste's world when her ex-boyfriend stalks her. When Celeste inherits her aunt's home, she decides to move back into her childhood neighborhood after long years away. Upon her prodigal return, she encounters old friend and long-time object of her desire, Mick MacGilvary at a charity event and knows that she is finally ready to pursue that heart-stopping attraction. She believes she'll stop craving him if she has sex with him once and gets it out of her system. She decides to test the wildfire attraction, even though Mick's violent past and his SWAT position frighten her.Mick will do anything in her defense...SWAT cop Mick MacGilvary's instincts tell him Celeste's ex-boyfriend has something evil up his sleeve. Mick's uneasy past with Celeste makes him gun-shy around her. His protective feelings for Celeste have never abandoned him. Ten years ago, Celeste rejected his advances, and he hasn't forgotten. The heavy-duty attraction he's always had for her ramps up now that she's near. Better yet, she's obviously interested in bedding him.Danger lurks around the corner...Caught up in a passion neither of them can deny, Mick and Celeste's strengths and weaknesses are tested when her ex-boyfriend decides if he can't have her, no one will.
In Her Defense: A Novel
by Stephen HornA lawyer with an appetite for risk. A gorgeous socialite accused of murder. Its the case of a lifetime--if only she were innocent. Following in the blockbuster tradition of Scott Turow and Richard North Patterson comes Stephen Horn and In Her Defense, and intense, riveting debut thriller with a twist. Frank O'Connell's need to live on the edge cost him his family, his home, and a partnership in his father-in-laws prestigious Washington firm. Now he combs the cell blocks for clients and wonders if he's sunk too low ever to come back. His ex-wife wants to see less of him, his therapist wants to see more, and his last link to professional survival just gave him an ultimatum. Then into his office walks Ashley Bronson. The murder of a former cabinet official has just propelled her from the society column to the front page, and, inexplicably, she wants Frank to defend her. She hands him her case, followed by her confession and some damning physical evidence. Frank thinks his biggest challenge is her guilt. He's got a lot to learn. Ashley's admission proves just another detail in a defense in which ethics are bent and morals compromised. As the trial date looms closer, the goverment's case seems insurmountable. A desperate Frank hits upon an inspired strategy--and unwittingly becomes a threat to people in high places when he unravels a tangled web of events that began a generation ago. Their personal lives in tatters and confronted by forces they don't understand, besieged lawyer and client have only each other as the courtroom battle begins. In this fast-paced legal thriller, former federal prosecutor Stephen Horn brings his knowledge of law and government to stunning life with this absorbing tale of love, betrayal, and murder that is sure to be one of the most entertaining and engrossing stories of the year.
In Her Eyes: an unputdownable, twisty psychological thriller
by Sarah AldersonFROM THE AUTHOR OF FRIENDS LIKE THESE, THIS WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT.You're at home with your family. You think you're safe. You're wrong . . . Ava's life is the kind other people envy: loving husband; great kids; beautiful house. Until a violent home invasion turns the dream into a nightmare and leaves her daughter fighting to survive. This wasn't a random attack and Ava is reeling from the knowledge that someone is targeting her family. Who could hate them enough to kill?To save those she loves from even greater danger Ava must find out what really happened that night. But when everyone around her has been lying, how will she decide who to trust? And with her own secrets threatening to come to light, can she even trust herself?For fans of The Silent Patient, The Wife Between Us and Perfect Child, In Her Eyes is a dark and twisty thriller. You're about to find out that home is where the hate is.WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING'Exciting and full of family drama, I definitely recommend!' 5*'Rarely gives you room to breathe . . . This is highly recommended and I enjoyed every minute and sleepless night of this novel' 5*'Wow! What a book! Pulled me right in from the beginning and did not let go. There were so many twists and turns in this book I was left speechless at times' 5*'With every chapter I suspected somebody different and was completely blown away by the ending. Certainly one of the best thrillers of 2019' 5*'WOW' 5*'If you want to be kept hanging by a thread on the edge of your seat... this is the book for you' 5*'Amazing! I cannot get over how hooked this had me!' 5*
In Her Eyes: an unputdownable, twisty psychological thriller
by Sarah AldersonFROM THE AUTHOR OF FRIENDS LIKE THESE, THIS WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT.You're at home with your family. You think you're safe. You're wrong... Ava's life is the kind other people envy: loving husband; great kids; beautiful house. Until the night a violent home invasion turns the dream into a nightmare, and leaves her beautiful daughter fighting to survive. And then things get worse. Ava realises that the attack wasn't random. Someone is targeting her family. Why? Who could hate them enough to kill?Ava must find out what really happened that night, to save those she loves from even greater danger. But when everyone around you has been lying, how do you decide who to trust? And Ava has secrets of her own...For fans of The Silent Patient, The Wife Between Us and Perfect Child, In Her Eyes is a dark and twisty thriller. You're about to find out that home is where the hate is.WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING'Exciting and full of family drama, I definitely recommend!' 5*'Rarely gives you room to breathe . . . This is highly recommended and I enjoyed every minute and sleepless night of this novel' 5*'Wow! What a book! Pulled me right in from the beginning and did not let go. There were so many twists and turns in this book I was left speechless at times' 5*'With every chapter I suspected somebody different and was completely blown away by the ending. Certainly one of the best thrillers of 2019' 5*'WOW' 5*'If you want to be kept hanging by a thread on the edge of your seat... this is the book for you' 5*'Amazing! I cannot get over how hooked this had me!' 5*
In Her Eyes: an unputdownable, twisty psychological thriller
by Sarah AldersonYou're at home with your family. You think you're safe. You're wrong... Ava's life is the kind other people envy: loving husband; great kids; beautiful house. Until the night a violent home invasion turns the dream into a nightmare, and leaves her beautiful daughter fighting to survive. And then things get worse. Ava realises that the attack wasn't random. Someone is targeting her family. Why? Who could hate them enough to kill?Ava must find out what really happened that night, to save those she loves from even greater danger. But when everyone around you has been lying, how do you decide who to trust? And Ava has secrets of her own...For fans of The Silent Patient, The Wife Between Us and Perfect Child, In Her Eyes is a dark and twisty thriller; you're about to find out that home is where the hate is.
In Her Place: a gripping suspense for book clubs, from the award-winning author
by Edel CoffeyFrom the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards.'Edel Coffey is like an Irish Jodi Picoult! In Her Place examines "the other woman" conundrum from two different perspectives. It's propulsive, thought-provoking and unputdownable'MARIAN KEYESWho is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving, but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.When the two meet, they are instantly drawn to one another and, before long, they've fallen deeply in love.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, his wife has survived. Deborah is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is certain: Ann has earned the life Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .'Non-stop pace, a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking'ANDREA MARA'Goes right to the heart of human relationships. Emotionally complex, compelling and thought-provoking'JANE CASEY'An incredible read of despair, love, hope and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it'LIZ NUGENT'A thought-provoking thriller with a brilliant premise'LOUISE O'NEILL'Page-turning, twisty, captivating'SINEAD MORIARTY'Gripping'ELAINE FEENEY
In Her Place: a gripping suspense for book clubs, from the award-winning author
by Edel CoffeyFrom the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards.'Edel Coffey is like an Irish Jodi Picoult! In Her Place examines "the other woman" conundrum from two different perspectives. It's propulsive, thought-provoking and unputdownable'MARIAN KEYESWho is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving, but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.When the two meet, they are instantly drawn to one another and, before long, they've fallen deeply in love.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, his wife has survived. Deborah is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is certain: Ann has earned the life Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .'Non-stop pace, a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking'ANDREA MARA'Goes right to the heart of human relationships. Emotionally complex, compelling and thought-provoking'JANE CASEY'An incredible read of despair, love, hope and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it'LIZ NUGENT'A thought-provoking thriller with a brilliant premise'LOUISE O'NEILL'Page-turning, twisty, captivating'SINEAD MORIARTY'Gripping'ELAINE FEENEY
In Her Shadow: An absolutely gripping Scottish thriller for 2024
by Emma Christie'Chilling, dark and twisty' - B P Walter'An emotional gut-puncher'- Jonathan WhitelawBus driver Dave Kellock is a pillar of the community in Portobello, Edinburgh. But he's got a terrible secret.His past is dragged into the present when an unexpected passenger steps onto his bus: the woman he killed almost twenty years earlier. Dave's still reeling from the shock of it when police turn up at his door, accusing him of an entirely different crime.As he battles to track down a dead woman and maintain his hard-won reputation, Dave makes a terrifying realisation.Wherever he goes, someone is watching.A pacy, twisting thriller about revenge and betrayal, set amongst the historic streets of Edinburgh. Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and C.L. Taylor.'Powerful and moving' Philippa East'Emma Christie is the queen of misdirection' Trevor Wood'A novel that delivers in mystery, heart, and tension' L.V. Matthews'An absolute gem of a book' Marion Todd'A beautifully written story of love, loss, guilt and redemption' Catherine Cooper
In Her Shadow: A Novel
by Kristin MillerA pregnant young woman becomes obsessed with the disappearance of her lover&’s wife, only to discover that she may be headed for the same fate, in this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Miller When secretary Colleen Roper becomes pregnant by her boss, Michael, he whisks her away to Ravenwood, his opulent estate. Abruptly thrust into a life of luxury she&’s never known, Colleen finds the immense house suffused with the memory of Michael&’s wife, Joanna, who left months ago and haunts her imagination. With rooms she&’s prohibited from entering and a staff that greets her with hostility, there is little room for a new mistress of Ravenwood. It&’s not long before bones are unearthed in the grove across the street and Michael falls under the suspicion of detectives. The soon-to-be mother of his child finds herself hurled deeper into her lover&’s dark past, a past filled with unfaithfulness and deception. Making a claim to her new life is harder than it seems—especially since she&’s walking in the shadow of the hauntingly beautiful Joanna. As Colleen untangles truth from lies, she discovers that nothing is what it seems, and that some people will kill to keep their secrets as quiet as the dead. Inspired by Daphne du Maurier&’s Rebecca, In Her Shadow is the chilling story of one woman&’s desperate desire to be loved and the ghosts that threaten to get in her way.
In Her Sights (Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters #1)
by Katie Ruggle"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse seriesFive bounty-hunting sistersDeep in the heart of the RockiesFighting to save each other...and the men who steal their heartsBounty hunter Molly Pax fought hard for everything she has, turning the bail recovery business she shares with her sisters into an unqualified success. So when their sticky-fingered mother jumps bail and puts the childhood home up as collateral, Molly's horrified. To make matters worse, every two-bit criminal in the Rockies now sees her family's misfortune as their next big break.She needs help, stat. Enter rival bounty hunter John Carmondy: six feet of pure trouble, with a cocky grin to match. John's the most cheerfully, annoyingly gorgeous frenemy Molly's ever had the pleasure of defeating...and he may be her only hope of making it out of this mess alive.What People Are Saying:"I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series"Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath"Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath
In Her Skin: A Novel
by Kim SavageA dark, suspenseful young adult novel about crime, identity, and two girls with everything to lose.Fifteen-year-old con artist Jo Chastain takes on her biggest heist yet—impersonating a missing girl. Life on the streets of Boston these past few years hasn’t been easy, and she hopes to cash in on a little safety, some security. She finds her opportunity with the Lovecrafts, a wealthy family tied to the unsolved disappearance of Vivienne Weir, who vanished when she was nine. When Jo takes on Vivi’s identity and stages the girl’s miraculous return, the Lovecrafts welcome her with open arms. They give her everything she could want: love, money, and proximity to their intoxicating and unpredictable daughter, Temple. But nothing is as it seems in the Lovecraft household—and some secrets refuse to stay buried. When hidden crimes come to the surface and lines of deception begin to blur, Jo must choose to either hold on to an illusion of safety or escape the danger around her before it’s too late. In Her Skin is Kim Savage at her most suspenseful yet.
In Het Rood (Katerina Carter juridische thrillerserie #1)
by Janine van der Kooij Colleen CrossWanneer Katerina en haar vriend Jace een onverwachte uitnodiging voor een feestje accepteren is misdaad wel het laatste waar ze aan denken. Maar dan laat een zogenaamd superdure wijn een vieze smaak achter in Kats mond en ontdekt ze een miljoenenzwendel. En dat alles nog voor het diner! nederlandse boeken, actie & avontuur, mystery & detective, vrouwelijke speurneuzen, gezellige mysterie
In High Places (Vib Ser.)
by Arthur Hailey#1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur Hailey takes readers into the highest echelons of government as two nations&’ leaders prepare for a third world warA call from the US president to Canada&’s prime minister . . . An intimate reception at the Ottawa residence of Her Majesty&’s governor general . . . The arrival of a ship in Vancouver. Three seemingly unrelated events three thousand miles apart upset the balance of global power and alter the landscape of the free world. As Canada&’s prime minister, James Howden, works to ensure his nation&’s survival in a nuclear war, he faces another threat: a lawyer on a crusade for justice and truth. With two nations struggling to keep a lid on an explosive secret, Howden will undergo a crisis of conscience that leaves him fighting for his political life.At once an electrifying novel of international politics during the Cold War and a cautionary tale about what can happen when men believe they are above the law, In High Places is Arthur Hailey&’s personal favorite of all his works.
In High Places: A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Lock the Door
by J HollandEver since the death of his wife, Lina, in a Kabul bombing, Aubrey Savage has been determined to fulfil his promise to her: to find out what happened to her brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has been missing for two years.An ex-SAS officer, Savage is used to noticing the small things. So when he offers a lift to a terrified runaway bride on the moors, he knows there's more to her story than meets the eye.But when she is snatched away immediately, leaving behind a holdall and a Glock that he recognises to be that of an MI5 agent, he is thrust into a deadly world of corruption, and a threat that's all too close to home...
In High Places: A gripping thriller from the bestselling author of Lock the Door
by J J HollandEver since the death of his wife, Lina, in a Kabul bombing, Aubrey Savage has been determined to fulfil his promise to her: to find out what happened to her brother, Jarrah, a disavowed MI5 agent who has been missing for two years.An ex-SAS officer, Savage is used to noticing the small things. So when he offers a lift to a terrified runaway bride on the moors, he knows there's more to her story than meets the eye.But when she is snatched away immediately, leaving behind a holdall and a Glock that he recognises to be that of an MI5 agent, he is thrust into a deadly world of corruption, and a threat that's all too close to home...
In His Blood
by Harold R. DanielsIn His Blood, first published in 1955, is a noir thriller centered on Milton Raskob, a downtrodden factory worker, who, after receiving a slight from his boss, goes on a killing spree. Police Lt. Ed Tanager leads the investigation, and the book’s chapters mostly alternate between these two characters and the last hours of the victims. A minor classic for its vivid portrayal of the mind of the killer and the dogged determination of Tanager and the police to stop him. Harold Daniels wrote five crime thrillers in the 1950s-60s. In His Blood, Daniels’ first novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award in 1955.
In His Hands
by Phil Locascio“A fantastical, thought-provoking page turner” (Robert Foster, bestselling author of The Lunar Code). In 1928, when Demetri Davos discovers a mysterious crystal ball that can grant him anything he asks, he soon learns that power always comes with a price. After two selfish requests result in the death of innocent people, he resolves never to use the orb again. But when the Nazis begin their march across France, the desperate half-Jewish Demetri is forced into a life-or-death decision—and has to break his vow to make his escape. Years later in Chicago, he is rich and happily married—but a vengeful nemesis, who knows of the ball’s power, now wants what he’s owed—and will stop at nothing to get it. With his family in peril, Demetri is forced to pay for his past, and for wishes granted, time after time . . . after time . . . Spanning from Europe to America and across decades, In His Hands traces one good man’s struggle to combat his own inadequacies and resist overwhelming temptation in a deadly moral tug-of-war.
In His Keeping
by Maya BanksArial knows the rules that keep her safe. She's been following them since she was a little girl: Do not tell. Do not show. But in a moment of terror, facing an attacker intent on taking more than just her life, Ari has no choice but to unleash the psychic powers she's been hiding since childhood. Now, with her abilities revealed, a bigger threat looms--something that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her parents and her secretive upbringing. But this isn't a fight she can face on her own.As the head of Devereaux Security, Beau Devereaux is no stranger to the strange. But when he takes on a new client--a beautiful young woman with an extraordinary gift--Beau isn't prepared for the extent of his attraction to her. What began as a simple assignment, just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he'll do anything at all to protect Ari. No matter what it costs him personally. Even his heart and soul.just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he'll do anything at all to protect Ari. Even if it costs him his life.
In His Protection (K-9 Defenders #1)
by Sandra OwensEvery small town has its secrets…Chief of police Tristan Church likes Marsville just the way it is. He has his job and his police dog, Fuzz, for company. He could have Sheriff Skylar Morgan, too, but she&’s determined to keep him at arm&’s length, even if the one night they shared was unforgettable.When a kooky Marsville matriarch decides to reopen the town&’s old UFO museum, everyone laughs—except Tristan. Inviting cranks and conspiracy theorists to Marsville is bound to be trouble. But he&’s on the museum planning committee with Skylar, and he won&’t say no to spending time with her…even if he thinks this is a bad idea.But when their sleepy little town is suddenly full of dangers, Tristan and Fuzz are the only ones who can protect Skylar. And as the threat against her grows, so does the intimacy between Skylar and Tristan. With their lives on the line, can they trust their hearts not to break?K-9 DefendersBook 1: In His ProtectionBook 2: Her Delta Force ProtectorBook 3: To Hold and ProtectOperation K-9 BrothersBook 1: Operation K-9 BrothersBook 2: Keeping GuardBook 3: Mountain Rescue
In His Protective Custody (The\doctors Pulaski Ser. #6)
by Marie Ferrarella"You can go back to being the city's dark knight."Dr. Aleksandra Pulaski tells officer Zane Calloway exactly what she thinks when he shows up in her E.R. with a bullet wound. But Zane isn't leaving her E.R. too fast. A former domestic violence case went bad, and now Alyx's life is in danger. With Zane her only hope....Zane reluctantly signs up to be Alyx's bodyguard. Trouble is, he could get used to having the infuriating beauty around-permanently. But can he keep her safe from a bitter man's revenge long enough for her to penetrate his steely heart?
In His Sights
by Tina BeckettDuring a hostile situation at the American embassy in Angola, Special Forces officer Cole Scalini is ordered to take out a suicide bomber and rescue a hostage. Simple enough for a sniper with his training, until he realizes that the woman in danger is neither a random nor a typical victim. She's pregnant.Callie Nascimento is carrying her sister's baby as a surrogate when she discovers her sister was killed under suspicious circumstances. Now Callie's become a target. Her only hope for survival is a rebel of another kind, a handsome loner of a military man who's risking his life to save her.As Cole strives to keep Callie safe, fighting the terrain and terrorist attacks, his respect for her grows. She's strong, capable and sexy as hell. But before he can explore if their attraction is something deeper, he has to get her safely back on U.S. soil. Because the enemy is much closer to home than they realize.79,000 words
In His Sights (Second Sight #1)
by K.C. WellsRandom letters belong on Scrabble tiles, not dead bodies. But when a demented serial killer targets Boston&’s gay population, leaving cryptic messages carved into his victims, lead detective Gary Mitchell has no choice but to play along.As the body count rises, Gary gets desperate enough to push aside his skepticism and accept the help of a psychic. Dan Porter says he can offer new clues, and Gary needs all the insight into the killer&’s mind he can get.Dan has lived with his gift–sometimes his curse–his entire life. He feels compelled to help, but only if he can keep his involvement secret. Experience has taught him to be cautious of the police and the press, but his growing connection to Gary distracts him from the real danger. As they edge closer to solving the puzzle, Dan finds himself in the killer&’s sights….
In His Sights (Stealth #2)
by Danica WintersThey both have secrets that could get them killed…As second-in-command of her family’s business empire, Mindy Kohl is independent to a fault. But after she eludes death by inches and becomes guardian to her niece, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, Mindy needs someone to have her back. Jarrod Martin, who is investigating the crime syndicate targeting the Kohl family, steps up to take on the role. Together, can they outsmart those who want Mindy dead when they are both keeping secrets from each other?
In His Wife's Name
by Joyce SullivanBACK FROM THE DEAD...?Sexy lawman Luke Calder was honor bound to keep his wife's two-year-old murder case alive. And though evidence would have him believe Mary had returned from the dead, this eagle-eyed cop knew better.Who was the beautiful impostor?Whoever she was,she was in trouble.And Luke vowed to blow her cover before whoever was trying to kill her succeeded. Except, while Luke's protective cop instincts served him well in unraveling this mystery, his physical responses to this stranger were proving problematic. Luke hadn't been able to safeguard his wife two years ago, but he'd be damned before this unsuspecting woman suffered the same fate!