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High-Stakes Playboy
by Cindy DeesRed-hot attraction is dangerous in this new Prescott Bachelors romance by New York Times bestselling author Cindy Dees! To help his brothers, marine pilot Archer Prescott goes undercover to find out who's sabotaging their movie set. But the die-hard bachelor isn't ready for what he finds in the High Sierras: his doe-eyed, girl-next-door camerawoman is the prime suspect. Marley Stringer isn't as innocent as she seems. As Marley turns irresistible and the aerial "accidents" turn deadly, Archer begins to wonder who's more dangerous-the perfect woman who threatens his heart...or the desperate killer who threatens his life.
High-Stakes Mountain Rescue
by Cassie Miles Leona KarrTo protect the innocentMountain Midwife by Cassie Miles Midwife Rachel Devon is kidnapped and driven to a desolate Rocky Mountain lodge to attend a birth. But now the mother is dead and Rachel must get the child to safety. To her surprise, one of the kidnappers is actually undercover FBI agent Cole McClure. Now, with a blizzard bearing down on them and killers on their trail, they must team up to find this innocent baby a home…Shadow Mountain by Leona Karr After tragedy strikes, Caroline Fairchild moves her young son to the remote Colorado lodge she&’s been hired to redecorate. Texas millionaire Wes Wainwright thought he&’d gotten past his pain, but meeting Caroline and her boy reminds him of his missing child. As old dangers emerge, the two are bound by an instant attraction and a frantic race to save two children&’s lives. But will history repeat itself?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Cassie Miles Previously published as Mountain Midwife and Shadow Mountain
High-Stakes Mountain Refuge
by Cassie Miles Julie Anne LindseyIn urgent need of protectionMurder on the Mountain by Cassie Miles FBI special agent Julia Last is running a secret FBI safe house for injured officers and protected witnesses. So when Deputy Paul Hemmings arrives, convinced one of her guests has committed murder, Julia wants him gone. But when she becomes the killer&’s next target, Paul offers to protect her. With a murderer living among them, can they solve the crime before their newfound passion makes them easy prey?Missing in the Mountains by Julie Anne Lindsey When Emma Hart witnesses her sister being kidnapped, the only person she can trust to keep her and her baby safe is army vet turned security expert Sawyer Lance. He immediately offers his help but is shocked to meet her young son—a boy who looks a lot like him. To protect their reunited family, Emma and Sawyer will have to find the kidnapper before he strikes again.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Cassie Miles2 Thrilling StoriesMurder on the Mountain and Missing in the Mountains
High-Stakes Investigation: Flood Zone Betrayed Birthright (K-9 Unit)
by Dana Mentink Liz ShoafEnjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Keeping one step ahead of a killer…Flood ZoneMia Sandoval’s friend is murdered—and the single mother is a suspect. Her only ally is search-and-rescue worker Dallas Black. With no choice but to work with secretive Dallas, Mia discovers he’s as complicated as the murder they’re forced to investigate. Yet as a flood ravages their small Colorado town, a killer is determined that Mia, Dallas and their evidence get swept away to a watery grave.Betrayed BirthrightAbigail Mayfield is certain her stalker couldn’t have followed her to Texas—until someone breaks into her new home. The music teacher has no idea why someone is after her, but she can’t uncover the truth alone. Sheriff Noah Galloway makes Abigail’s safety his personal mission. He doesn’t want to risk leaving his son an orphan, but Abigail needs him. Because somewhere buried in her past lies a secret worth killing for.
High-Stakes Inheritance
by Susan Sleeman"Leave Logan Lake now or you will pay!" Despite the threatening warning, Mia Blackburn won't let anyone scare her from the rustic resort she inherits from her beloved uncle. But when a fire traps her in a burning barn, she fears that she won't get out alive. Just in time her ex-boyfriend volunteer firefighter Ryan Morgan rescues her from the deadly blaze. He had once broken her heart, yet she still has feelings for him. With Ryan insisting on keeping a close eye on her, Mia feels safer--and closer to Ryan than ever before. Yet the threats haven't stopped, and soon Mia's high-stakes inheritance includes a murder--and Mia could be the next victim.
High-Stakes Holiday Reunion: High-stakes Holiday Reunion Yuletide Jeopardy (The\security Experts Ser. #3)
by Christy BarrittA child’s life is at stake in this intriguing story from USA TODAY bestselling author Christy Barritt, part of The Security Experts series.When Christopher Jordan sees the fear in Ashley Wilson’s eyes, he knows he can’t let her request for help go unanswered. Despite their tumultuous history, he’s the only person his ex-fiancée can trust to find her kidnapped nephew. But how can Christopher trust her when he finds out that Ashley’s “nephew” is actually his son, the one she never told him about? With a terrorist cell convinced Ashley holds the key to accessing top-secret government files, time is running out. And Christopher will stop at nothing to bring their little boy home in time for Christmas. Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of The Security Experts series by Christy Barritt:Key WitnessLifelineHigh-Stakes Holiday ReunionFrom Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
High-Stakes Holiday Reunion
by Christy BarrittA CHILD'S LIFE IS AT STAKE When Christopher Jordan sees the fear in Ashley Wilson's eyes, he knows he can't let her request for help go unanswered. Despite their tumultuous history, he's the only person his ex-fiancée can trust to find her kidnapped nephew. But how can Christopher trust her when he finds out that Ashley's "nephew" is actually his son, the one she never told him about? With a terrorist cell convinced Ashley holds the key to accessing top secret government files, time is running out. And Christopher will stop at nothing to bring their little boy home in time for Christmas. The Security Experts: Defenders against danger
High Stakes Escape (Mount Shasta Secrets #4)
by Elizabeth GoddardFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard When hiding is no longer an option, she must go on the run. Someone's infiltrated the witness protection program with murder in mind—and Chasey Cook is the next victim. Chasey gave up everything to go into WITSEC, including a budding relationship with deputy US marshal Ben Bradley, but now she must rely on him to shield her. With a ruthless killer tracking them, can Chasey trust Ben with her life…knowing her heart will pay the price?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. A MOUNT SHASTA SECRETS NOVEL
High-Stakes Colton
by Karen AndersWhat's a cowboy to do when he falls for the woman he's investigating? Find out in the latest Coltons of Texas romance! Soul-scarred Texas Ranger Jake McCord is no stranger to hardship and heartache. Assigned to solve a kidnapping case, Jake enters Colton Valley Ranch as a horse whisperer...and watcher. His primary suspect? The victim's daughter, Alanna Colton. Alluring Alanna is the picture of competence and compassion as she trains horses and helps troubled teens work the ranch. Jake is immediately drawn to her, and their mutual attraction only intensifies as he struggles to keep a clear head on the case. But his troubles are just beginning, as others on the ranch arouse suspicion and threaten all Jake and Alanna hold dear.
High-Stakes Bounty Hunter
by Melinda Di LorenzoA missing child. A bounty hunter forced to face his past…And a woman who’ll do anything to save them bothWith her daughter missing, Elle Charger has nowhere to turn…until a fierce bounty hunter takes on her case. While Noah Loblaw wants nothing to do with searching for a missing child—again—he can’t let Elle face this alone or ignore his training. Not when Elle’s dangerous past is about to turn deadly.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.
High-Stakes Blizzard
by Rebecca HopewellPursued through a snowstorm…Will they live to find the truth? Rain Jordan doesn&’t know what really happened during her troubled brother&’s final days. But someone is hunting her and her dog, Maple, through a ferocious mountain blizzard. Rain&’s only hope is her firefighter ex, David Hernandez, who&’s determined to protect his heart this time. Together, they must battle killer conditions and lethal surprises…even if survival threatens to separate them for good.
High-Stakes Bachelor (The Prescott Bachelors #1)
by Cindy DeesMore than hearts are at stake for a legendary family in Cindy Dees's new miniseries, The Prescott Bachelors! Wannabe stuntwoman Ana Izzolo can't believe she's landed a starring role in actor-producer Jackson Prescott's new film. A plain-Jane nobody and a megastar? Their on-screen chemistry is electric, burning up the celluloid...but offscreen, Ana is stalked by danger. Like a true Hollywood hero, Jackson whisks her to his oceanfront mansion, practicing love scenes while keeping her safe. But when their real-life relationship starts mirroring the movie's leading couple, the confirmed bachelor fears he may fall for the doe-eyed ingenue. If the stalker doesn't get her first...
High Stakes
by Rebecca BrandewyneIt didn't take Angelina Marlowe long to realize that her legacy was a terrible liability. Her parents had been ruthlessly murdered, and inheriting their fortune put her at risk, too. She needed to know why. So did Hawk Bladehunter, a key player at Marlowe Inc. Together they were determined to expose the past, but neither had gambled on how far some people would go to protect their investment--nor how blissful ignorance would seem as the stakes in a deadly game of truth or dare kept rising.
High Stakes: A Novel (A Knight and Devlin Thriller #6)
by John F DobbynPerfect for fans of Daniel Silva and Steve BerryAn authentic Stradivarius violin turns up in Romania. A Stradivarius is rare enough, but this one is even more special. It is thought to hold the code disclosing the location of a treasure hidden in the fifteenth century. The violin is steeped in haunting mystique: it is believed to have been hidden by Vlad Dracula, whose historic tyranny led to the fabrication of the myth of vampirism. Russian, Chinese, and Romanian gangs centered in Boston want the code and all of them are hot on the trail. Violence is their language—brutality, their technique. And who is hired to see that the treasure lands in the rightful place? None other than Michael Knight with a little help from his senior law partner Lex Devlin and his crony, Billy Coyne, Boston’s deputy district attorney.Michael uses the thin leverage of his knowledge about the violin to keep each of the three gang leaders at bay, while he follows the chain of historic clues from a violin shop in the Carpathian Mountains to a gangster-infested nightclub in Bucharest, to a university in Istanbul, and back to the gang headquarters of the three competing criminal organizations. Secrets from the past and present collide along the perilous shuttle between Boston and Romania. In the end, what is the righteous solution?
High Stakes
by Dick FrancisSteven Scott is a successful, wealthy toy inventor. With the inspired guidance of horse trainer Jody Leeds, and the prowess of a beautiful black hurdler named Energise, he has become a leading racehorse owner. His winning streak is about to come to a fast end when he discovers Jody is a crook who's already taken him for a fortune--and won't hesitate to take Steven's life...
High Stakes (Freestylers: Short Thriller #2)
by Andrew Fusek PetersA short mystery that's high on suspense!This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a thriller in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers.Cool, edgy crime detective duo, Jas and Sam are teens who solve spine-chilling cases - using equal measures of humour and heroism along the way!'High Stakes' is a humorous mystery about first love and vampires, and there's a lot at stake! Vladya Blud-chik is the new girl at Jas and Sam's school. With her red lips and killer smile, she's soon the most popular girl in the class, but Vladya is bad news - as Jas and Sam soon find out!Reading level for this book:-ATOS: 2.4Lexile ® Measure: 320LBook Band: 10 White
High Stakes: The Baxter Series - Book Four (The Baxter Series #4)
by Kathy HermanEighteen-year-old Angie Marks, tattooed and pierced, shows up in the small town of Baxter without a place to stay. When eccentric millionaire Patrick Bailey hires her to be his housekeeper, and then when Angie risks her own safety to help Mr. Bailey get his twin great-grandsons out of a rattlesnake's strike zone, she finds herself fully at the center of the town's curiosity. At Monty's Diner they say she might be involved with Billy Joe Sawyer, using rattlers to intimidate the key witnesses in his upcoming trial. Is she? Or does Angie Marks have her own agenda?From the Trade Paperback edition.
High Stakes
by Iris JohansenAll bets are off as #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen introduces gambler Logan Tanner, a man with a secret past that&’s about to come back to haunt him. Logan Tanner lives the exhilarating life of a professional gambler, taking risks with nerves of steel. From casinos in Macau to Monte Carlo to Milan, he&’s racked up a fortune and become a living legend. But all the glitz and glamor hide a dark and violent past as an extractor—a world that comes rushing back to him when the beautiful and innocent Lara Balkon enters his life.Soon Logan is drawn into the conflict between two Russian mafia bosses over Lara, whose life now hangs in the balance. Logan has been offered something more valuable to him than money—information he desperately needs—in exchange for getting Lara out of Russia and to safety. Once together, Tanner discovers that Lara is a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Tanner&’s search for the truth leads them to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Where the person who was hunting Lara now lies in wait for them. With the stakes climbing with each deadly confrontation, Logan and Lara are soon catapulted into a game against pure evil. The odds are stacked against them, but it&’s a game they know they must play…even if it may cost them their lives.
High Stakes (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #29)
by Carolyn KeeneAMERICA'S TOP TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP IN A WILD, WIRE-TO-WIRE RACE AGAINST CRIME! NANCY DREW has come to Saratoga, New York, playground of the rich and famous and home to some of the most valuable horses in the world, to visit her friend Eileen Reed. The visit takes a disturbing turn when Eileen's fiance, Jimmy English, suddenly vanishes without a trace. A reporter for the local paper, he's the prime suspect in the theft of petty cash from his office. But Nancy suspects a deeper, darker motive behind his disappearance. Much more is at stake than a few dollars...and even Jimmy's life may be at risk. Meanwhile... At a glittering party preceding a big-money horse auction, Nancy runs into an unexpected pair: FRANK and JOE HARDY. They've been hired as security for Goldenrod, a yearling expected to sell for two million dollars. But the jet set comes in for a hard landing when the party ends in murder! Searching for a kidnapper, a killer, and a connection between the crimes, Nancy, Frank, and Joe find that intrigue, deception, and danger are all part of the game...
High Stakes: A Jack Doyle Mystery (Jack Doyle Series #6)
by John McEvoy"McEvoy deftly manages his busy plot while liberally spicing it with intriguing racing stories."—Publishers WeeklyIrreverent Jack Doyle has worn many hats, one or two blown off by his irrepressible temper. A former boxer, advertising rep, and publicity man, Jack's midlife career has been shaped by the world of thoroughbred horse racing and dark deeds therein. So it's no surprise when two FBI agents he's sleuthed with before pressure him to identify an animal activist who is carrying out "mercy killings" of retired race horses donated to Midwestern university veterinary schools. Plus two Chicago senior citizens are being threatened by an imperious Internet millionaire intent on owning their beloved horse. Then a call comes from Ireland where the life of Jack's friend Niall Hanratty, the noted bookmaker, is under attack from an unknown enemy. Meanwhile Doyle's nemesis Harvey Rexroth, the rapacious media mogul Jack helped put into federal prison, enlists a fellow inmate, a Mobconnected attorney, to have Jack killed. Carrying out this contract will be W. D. Wiems, a brilliant, frighteningly warped University of Kansas student who has eagerly launched a career of murder for hire. Fast tracking, Jack visits vet schools while juggling pieces of investigations near home and traveling twice to Ireland where his quest to find Hanratty's enemy takes him to Kinsale, Connemara, and a Dublin slum. Meanwhile the vicious contract killer is, all unknown, tracking Jack…
High Spirits: Historical Mystery (Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery #3)
by Alice DuncanDaisy Gumm Majesty's talent as a "medium" catches the attention of a dangerous mobster. Vicenzo Maggiori wants to get in touch with his dead godfather. And he wants to do it in his own speakeasy.When Daisy receives Maggiori message through her wealthiest client, Mrs. K, whose daughter is in Maggiori's clutches, Daisy can't say no.Then, as the séance begins, Maggiori's speakeasy is raided by Detective Sam Rotondo. Arrested with everyone else, Daisy's troubles are multiplied when Rotondo tells her she must channel the spirits for Maggiori and pass the information to him in exchange for her freedom.REVIEWS:"Alice Duncan deftly sweeps us back to 1921 with a fascinating story populated with a cast of characters reminiscent of many family trees—skeletons and all." ~Deb Stover, award-winning author of A Willing SpiritTHE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series orderStrong SpiritsFine SpiritsHigh SpiritsHungry SpiritsGenteel SpiritsAncient SpiritsDark SpiritsSpirits OnstageUnsettled SpiritsBruised SpiritsSpirits UnitedSpirits UnearthedShaken Spirits
High Spirits (A Haunted Haven Mystery #2)
by Carol J. PerrySet during the Christmas season, the latest novel in this exciting new supernatural cozy series from the author of the Witch City Mysteries features a New Englander transplanted to a Florida town along the scenic Gulf of Mexico when she inherits a charming, century-old—and very haunted—inn from a mysterious benefactor. Fans of Amanda Flower and Heather Blake will delight in murder, ghosts, and the heroine&’s golden retriever, Finn. Christmas lights on palm trees and Santa hats on plastic pink flamingoes are far from the snowy landscape Maureen and her beloved golden retriever, Finn, are used to. But Maureen is determined to make this a holiday to remember—which means finding a way to promote Haven House on a shoestring. Fortunately, Haven&’s vintage movie theater, the Paramount, has come up with a great &“Twelve Days of Christmas&” idea. They&’ll feature an impressive list of the best classic Christmas movies ever made—shown by one-time movie actor-turned-projectionist Decklin Monroe . . . But nobody bothered to tell Maureen that the Paramount is haunted by the ghost of a man who was murdered a few years back. Haven&’s top cop Frank Hubbard doesn&’t believe in ghosts but, believing that Decklin Monroe was somehow involved, he wants a reluctant Maureen&’s help. That plan is derailed when, on the first day of the festival, a fresh murder victim is found at the theater. Now Maureen has to defend her staff and guests, while trying to keep her high-spirited resident ghosts out of the picture—before they have company for the holidays . . . Praise for Be My Ghost&“Maureen is a breath of fresh air in the cozy world. . . . The ghosts, in a refreshing departure from most paranormal cozies, don&’t take center stage, and entertaining subplots . . . keep the pages turning. Readers will look forward to Maureen&’s further adventures.&” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
High-Speed Showdown (Hardy Boys #137)
by Franklin W. DixonThe Northeast National Offshore Races are coming to Bayport, showcasing some of the fastest and most powerful racing boats in the world. The winner will walk away with a $100,000 prize, but much more than money is at stake. Someone is rigging the boats and rigging the game--putting every racer's life at risk! The Hardy's are not about to stand onshore and let danger take its course. They're going to rev up their engines and make some waves of their own. The fix may be in, but once Frank and Joe kick into gear, all bets are off--because when the fists and the flames begin to fly, they're sure to be right in the thick of it! Check out Bookshare for over 200 more adventures with the Hardy boys.
High Speed Holiday: Shielding His Christmas Witness High Speed Holiday Silent Night Shadows (Roads to Danger #3)
by Katy LeeTANGLED PAST After Ian Stone discovers he was kidnapped when he was a baby, he journeys to his "family's" hometown-and is shot at shortly after he arrives. Now he's convinced the Spencers don't want their long-lost brother, Luke, to return and claim his inheritance. But local chief of police Sylvie Laurent doesn't believe his siblings would try to kill him. And the stubborn woman is determined to protect him until she uncovers the truth. At first, Sylvie is skeptical of Ian's story...but he bears a strong resemblance to the Spencers. And they'll have to work together to stay ahead of the danger if they want to live to see him reunited with his family at Christmas.
High Society Sabotage
by Kathleen LongSara Montgomery thought her days as a debutante were over. But when top-level businessmen connected to an oil conspiracy began disappearing, her undercover work returned her to the spotlight-and forced her into the arms of Kyle Prescott. Could this millionaire playboy be the mastermind behind the investment scheme?Just when she thought she had Kyle pegged, he stepped in front of a bullet meant for Sara-then insisted on playing protector. And although relying on the charming bad boy 24/7 was good for the mission, spending long nights together was never part of the plan. But what about falling for the very man she'd been assigned to investigate?