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Like a Wolf with a Bone (The Pride Series)
by Shelly LaurenstonEggie Ray Smith may be a wolf and a killer, but he&’s one of the good guys in this sizzling novella by NewYork Times bestselling author Shelly Laurenston . . . LIKE A WOLF WITH A BONE Quiet little Darla Lewis doesn&’t know what to think when the most-feared member of the South&’s rowdiest wolf pack kidnaps her. Does he want to protect her or kill her? It could be either! Everyone knows about Egbert Ray Smith and how dangerous he is. Every pack avoids him, and the U.S. military uses him as their own killing machine. And Darla is just a nice girl who likes to bake and occasionally follow the Grateful Dead around. She doesn&’t have time for this sort of foolishness. And yet . . . there is something about Eggie Ray. He just doesn&’t seem as bad as everyone says. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the cuddlier he seems. Something her overprotective family is not going to be happy to hear . . . Previously published in Howl for It. Praise for the Novels of Shelly Laurenston &“Hot and humorous.&” —USAToday.com &“Shelly Laurenston&’s shifter books are full of oddball characters, strong females with attitude and dialogue that can have you laughing out loud.&”—The Philadelphia Inquirer &“A little bit of everything . . . humor, passion, and suspense with a touch of paranormal.&”—FreshFiction
Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane (An Oliver's Well Novel #2)
by Mary McDonoughNow a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film! &“A warm, heartfelt novel about what it means to belong to a family.&” —Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author Even in a town as picturesque and rich in history as Oliver&’s Well, Virginia, there&’s something special about the Reynolds house on Honeysuckle Lane. Sturdy yet graceful, well-proportioned outside and within, it&’s where Andie, Emma, and Daniel Reynolds grew up—before they began to grow apart. For Danny, this first reunion since their mother&’s death is a chance for him and his sisters to relive cherished holiday traditions—attending the church concert, lighting the town tree—before finally settling their parents&’ estate. But readying the house for sale proves no easy task when every piece of furniture and every moment together stirs up the past. Andie, the oldest sibling, didn&’t just leave home years ago, she left her young daughter too. Though she&’s found fulfillment and fame as a self-help author, coming back shakes her equilibrium. How can she presume to guide others if she can&’t be honest with those closest to her, much less herself? Middle child Emma struck out on her own instead of accepting her father&’s offer to share his business. Yet now she finds herself drawn back to her town&’s quiet rhythms and routines, wondering if it&’s possible to start over. The house on Honeysuckle Lane contains a lifetime&’s worth of joys and dreams, and its share of regrets too. This Christmas, it will be the place where Andie, Emma, and Danny come together to remember, laugh, fight, plan—and find their way forward as a family once more.
Slaughter of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #49)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneIn this action-packed western from national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, mountain man Smoke Jensen sets his sharpshooting sights on an unhinged outlaw who&’s carved out his own kingdom in the West—and declared war on the United States . . . Johnstone Country. Come visit. He calls himself The King. Once a respected professor, he was ruined by scandal. Now, he rules his own &“country&”—an area of western territory where an army of outlaws enforce his laws. Any town he claims as his own must pay &“taxes,&” collected from bank, stagecoach, and train robberies. When he learns that President Rutherford B. Hayes and General William Tecumseh Sherman are venturing into the far west on a tour of the nation, The King devises a plan to kidnap America&’s leaders and expand his empire. But The King didn&’t reckon that Smoke Jensen had already staked his claim on the frontier. Traveling with the president&’s entourage, the mountain man is not about to let this bloodthirsty, evil tyrant endanger his commander-in-chief and threaten American liberty . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Silver Creek Bodyguard (Silver Creek #4)
by Lindsay McKennaNew York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna returns to Silver Creek, Wyoming, where a veteran SEALwho is now one of a security team&’s finest, is assigned to guard a beautiful woman haunted by her family&’s dangerous past. . . . With a fresh start in the heart of big sky country, Sara Romano is thrilled to bring her herbal remedies to the lovely people of Silver Creek, Wyoming. But when her dark past follows her, and Sara is nearly killed, she knows she is in imminent danger. Reluctantly accepting the bodyguard her mother hires, Sara opens her home to Wes Paxton. Trained to protect, the ruggedly handsome stranger soothes her fears, making Sara feel cared for in a way she has not felt in a long time. If only she had the courage to tell him her family&’s secrets. . . . A former orphan who found family in the military, Wes can&’t ignore the feeling that Sara is holding back. The more time he spends with her, the more he understands how afraid she is—which only sends his well-honed protective instincts into overdrive. So when danger finally closes in, Wes is an army of one, ready to do anything to protect the woman he&’s falling hard for . . .&“Lovers of action-packed romantic suspense will delight in this intense tale.&”—Publishers Weekly on Wind River Undercover
The Singular Mr. Sinclair (The House of Lovell #1)
by Mia MarloweThe third season's a charm for a woman with more on her mind than a man in this delightful Regency from “the mistress of saucy historical romances” (Books Monthly).Lord and Lady Chatham were blessed with five sons and only one daughter. But when it comes to Caroline, one is more than enough . . .Caroline is about to embark on her third Season and her parents fear she'll be permanently on the shelf if she fails to make a match this time. Unfortunately for them, that is precisely what Caroline wants! Curious and adventuresome, Caroline longs for a life of travel, excitement, and perhaps even a touch of danger . . .If only she can remain unmarried until she turns twenty-one, Caroline will inherit her grandmother's bequest and gain her freedom. It's not a staggering amount, but it's enough to fund her dreams without a husband's permission. She has her future all planned out—until Lawrence Sinclair appears on the scene . . .Intense, intriguing, and handsome, the man reminds Caroline of a caged lion. In fact, the more she knows of him, the more questions she has. And when she learns how dangerous he really is, he may just become her new fascination—the one she can't resist . . . Praise for Mia Marlowe and her novels “Mia Marlowe is a rising star!” —Connie Mason, New York Times–bestselling author “Mia Marlowe proves she has the 'touch' for strong heroines, wickedly sexy heroes!” —Jennifer Ashley, New York Times–bestselling author “A delightful Regency romance, full of passion, humor, and love.” —Ella Quinn, USA Today–bestselling author
Bloodthirsty (A Buckhorn Western #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneUSA Today bestselling author: Joe Buckhorn is hired to track down a brutal ex-Civil War general—and prevent a bloodbath . . .From the masters of American frontier storytelling, another chapter in the Buckhorn saga—a blood-pounding tale of one man's sacred mission to bring justice to the American West, the only way he knows how . . .In all the horrific corners of the Civil War, there was no hell worse than Andersonville, the Yankee prison camp run by evil, sadistic General Thomas Wainwright. In the war's aftermath, a survivor of Andersonville summons Joe Buckhorn to New Orleans, and asks the gunslinger to kill the general—not simply for revenge, but to stop another atrocity.Wainwright has seized control of Wagontongue, a township on the edge of the Arizona desert, and he rules it as brutally as he once did Andersonville. With an iron grip on the town's only source of water, he keeps the locals cowering under his cruel heel. Buckhorn rides on Wagontongue to overthrow the merciless despot, and finds that Wainwright has plans for a bloody revolution, which Buckhorn will shoot through Hell and back to stop . . .
Cliff Hanger (A Maggie McDonald Mystery #5)
by Mary Feliz&“BEST OF 2019&” —SUSPENSE MAGAZINE When a hang-gliding stranger is found fatally injured in the cliffs above Monterey Bay, the investigation into his death becomes a cluttered mess. Professional organizer Maggie McDonald must sort the clues to catch a coastal killer before her family becomes a target . . . Maggie has her work cut out for her helping Renée Alvarez organize her property management office. Though the condominium complex boasts a prime location on the shores of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, aging buildings and the high-maintenance tenants have Renée run ragged. But Maggie&’s efforts are complicated when her sons attempt to rescue a badly injured man who crashed his ultra-light on the coastal cliffs. Despite their efforts to save him, the man dies. Maggie's family members become the prime suspects in a murder investigation and the target of a lawsuit. Her instincts say something&’s out of place, but solving a murder won&’t be easy. Maggie still needs to manage her business, the pushy press, and unwanted interest from criminal elements. Controlling chaos is her specialty, but with this killer&’s crime wave, Maggie may be left hanging . . . &“A skillful amateur detective with an impressive to-do list.&” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW, Address to Die For
The Last Time She Saw Him (A Julia Gooden Mystery #1)
by Jane HaseldineA reporter searching for her kidnapped son must untangle the connection to her brother&’s long-ago disappearance in this &“sharp, breathless thriller&” (Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Thirty years ago, Julia Gooden&’s nine-year-old brother Ben was abducted from their shared room. Though she&’s tried to recall any clue about what happened, she has no memory of that terrible night. Now a crime reporter at a Detroit newspaper, Julia tries to give others the closure she&’s never found. Still, she lives in fear that whoever took her brother could come back. Nowhere seems safe—not even the secluded lake town where she plans to raise her children. And then, on the anniversary of Ben&’s disappearance, Julia&’s worst fears are realized when her two-year-old son, Will, is snatched from his bed. Convinced that the crimes are related, Julia tries to piece together memories from her final day with Ben. Julia knows she has hours at best to find Will alive, but the deeper she digs, the more personal and terrifying the battle becomes.&“A gripping story that I read in one night—I could not put it down.&” —Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You
A Mother's Gift
by Charlotte HubbardCharlotte Hubbard celebrates the joys and challenges of motherhood in this inspirational novel set in the warmth and tradition of an Amish Missouri farm community. As a young girl, Leah Otto was captivated by Jude Shetler&’s good looks and talent as an auctioneer. So when Jude, now a widower with three children, begins to court her, Leah doesn&’t hesitate. Other men may not appreciate her tomboy ways, but Jude values Leah&’s practical nature and her skill with the animals she tends, and both enter the marriage with optimism. Yet three months later, Leah feels as if her world is coming down around her. Her twin teenage step-daughters are pushing far too many boundaries, while the five-year-old deeply misses his mother. Leah, more at ease in a barn than a kitchen, struggles with her housekeeping duties. . . . Then a baby is abandoned on their doorstep. Caring for the infant renews Leah&’s strength to pull her family together. With Jude&’s steadfast support, Leah finds that what she once thought of as a happy ending may be something even better—the beginning of a life rich in love, faith, and unexpected blessings. &“A satisfying story of belonging, love of family, and love for God.&” —Booklist &“Hubbard writes heartfelt books with a message.&”—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars &“Thought-provoking and fresh.&” —Publishers Weekly
Brazen in Blue (The Muses' Salon Series #5)
by Rachael MilesLady Emmeline Hartley has overcome every obstacle life has thrown her way. A spinster, disappointed in love, Em is on the brink of a marriage of convenience, when the man who rejected her heart reappears in need of her help. It gives Em a chance to escape, put to use one her most unusual talents—and perhaps convince him once and for all to risk his heart . . . Adam Montclair--one of the most successful agents at the Home Office--rubs elbows with the highest levels of society. Even so, he wasn&’t to the manor born. No matter how much he desires Em, as a match he is completely unsuitable. While it pains him to be near her, it&’s a punishment he richly deserves. Now on a mission to uncover a plot against the government, Adam knows Em's uncanny ability to recall voices will be essential. Yet as the two thwart the dangers in their path, it may become impossible to deny that Em is essential to happiness itself . . . Praise for the Muses&’ Salon series &“A feast for the imagination.&” –Publishers Weekly &“Rachael Miles&’ knowledge of the time period she writes about adds a depth of authenticity that enriches every page.&” –Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author &“A delicious, original read.&” –RT Book Reviews Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
The Faithful Spy (A Yuri Kirov Thriller #3)
by Jeffrey LaytonA spy without a country . . . Yuri Kirov is a wanted man. A former intelligence officer for the Russian Navy, he is living incognito in the United States. But the Russians are not through with him. He is recalled to duty and ordered to complete one last mission: infiltrate a Chinese naval base and install spy hardware on their newest nuclear submarine. As a Navy veteran and expert in underwater technology, Yuri is the perfect man for the job. But with his family in danger in the U.S., he is also the perfect pawn. By the time Yuri discovers the true purpose of his mission, it is too late. A new Cold War is heating up. And it’s about to go nuclear . . . Praise for the The Good Spy“An explosive, high-stakes thriller that keeps you guessing.” —Leo J. Maloney “The excitement never stops . . . high adventure at its very best.”—Gayle Lynds “A page-turner with as much heart as brains.” —Dana Haynes “A fast-paced adventure that will take readers on a thrilling journey.” —Diana Chambers “Breathless entertainment.” —Tim Tigner
Secrets Of A Gay Marine Porn Star
by Rich MerrittYES, IT ALL REALLY HAPPENED JUST LIKE THIS…Here’s the story of Rich Merritt—the good son, teacher’s pet, Southern gentleman, model Christian student at Bob Jones University, Marine officer, and the not-so-anonymous poster boy for a New York Times Magazine article on gays in the military—whose complicated sexual past caused an international scandal when The Advocate “outed” him as “The Marine Who Did Gay Porn,” putting his life in a tailspin. It’s the compelling, poignant story of how a boy who never listened to pop music, never cursed, and didn’t have his first drink until he was eighteen exploded into a life of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, prostitution, and pornography. And above all, it’s a triumphant story of self-forgiveness and identity, of a man who refused to allow himself to be defined by the standards of anyone else—gay or straight. Along the way, Rich Merritt writes with humor, compassion, insight and naked truth about: • What it’s really like growing up behind the “Fortress of Fundamentalism” and how he ultimately came to despise their views • The harsh realities of military life under the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” Clinton policy • A real insider’s experience of working in the male porn industry—the good, the bad, and the extremely hot • Why he chose not to reveal his porn past to the New York Times journalist • What it felt like to be the most notorious marine in the world and what it took to come through the fireBy turns harrowing and heartbreaking, angry and affirming, Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star is that rarest of memoirs—a fascinating slice of life that reads like the most absorbing fiction, but is all true.
I'll Stay
by Karen DayIn this compelling, emotionally complex novel, a college friendship sparks a life-changing sacrifice that connects two women forever--even as it shatters their closeness . . . “Let her go. I’ll stay.” There are some decisions you can never unmake. You can only atone for them—or try to. During her senior year of college, Clare Michaels takes a spring break trip to Florida with three other girls, including her best friend, Lee. She’s hoping for adventure and a few stories to share back at school. Instead, a string of bad choices leads to a horrific encounter, and Lee offers herself up so that Clare can escape. In the weeks and months that follow that fateful incident, Lee, once so dynamic and ambitious, flounders and withdraws. Clare was the only person to whom she’d ever confided about her troubled past. For Clare, that role felt like an honor—until it became a burden. Now she’s trying to make amends for her momentary selfishness by taking care of Lee—just as she’s been taking care of her high-strung mother, whose bestselling novel has been both windfall and curse. Years pass, circumstances change, and contact between Clare and Lee ebbs and flows, but the events of that night in Florida are impossible to escape. They keep dragging Clare back—forcing her to confront what really happened, and her part in it, in hopes of untangling guilt from loyalty and earning forgiveness at last . . . “I'll Stay is a heart-pounding, addictive portrait of how one split-second choice can twist our whole lives—and how the patterns of our lives lead us to those choices. A smart, compassionate, psychological spellbinder of a book—with one of the scariest scenes you'll read anywhere that'll stay with you forever!”--Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers
The Corpse in the Gazebo (A Food Blogger Mystery #5)
by Debra SennefelderFood blogging is turning Hope Early into a household name. But the dead body down the block makes her a #1 suspect . . . It seems everyone loves Hope&’s blog these days, and she&’s busier than ever volunteering to help other women create their own paths to success. So she&’s shocked when a neighbor petitions to run Hope right out of her small Connecticut town! Set in her ways, apparently Birdie Donovan doesn&’t like the chaos Hope&’s sleuthing creates, the police activity and crime scenes, and it&’s happening way too often lately. Eager to make amends, Hope bakes Birdie a batch of her best muffins. The delicious treats might have smoothed things over—until Hope discovers Birdie dead in her gazebo the very next day . . . Now instead of worrying about holding on to her beloved home, Hope is trying to stay out of jail. Because suddenly she&’s the lead suspect in the case. Not even her boyfriend, Police Chief Ethan Cahill, is promising he can clear her name, much less discuss the investigation with her. It&’s up to Hope to get to bake new ground on the case before the lifestyle brand she&’s created—and her whole life—crumbles . . .Includes Recipes from Hope&’s Kitchen! Praise for THE UNINVITED CORPSE &“Fans of Krista Davis&’s Domestic Diva mysteries will appreciate another detective who specializes in cooking and lifestyle suggestions.&” —Library Journal
Cutthroats (A Slash and Pecos Western #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE. KEEPING THE WEST WILD.Not every Western hero wears a white hat or a tin star. Most of them are just fighting to survive. Some of them can be liars, cheaters, and thieves. And then there’s a couple of old-time robbers named Slash and Pecos . . . Two wanted outlaws. One hell of a story.After a lifetime of robbing banks and holding up trains, Jimmy “Slash” Braddock and Melvin “Pecos Kid” Baker are ready to call it quits—though not completely by choice. Sold out by their old gang, Slash and Pecos have to bust out of jail and pull one last job to finance their early retirement . . .The target is a rancher’s payroll train. Catch is: the train is carrying a Gatling gun and twenty deputy US marshals who know they’re coming. Caught and quickly sentenced to hang, their old enemy—the wheelchair-bound, bucket of mean, Marshal L.C. Bledsoe—shows up at the last minute to spare their lives. For a price. He’ll let them live if they hunt down their old gang, the Snake River Marauders. And kill those prairie rats—with extreme prejudice . . .
Biscuits and Slashed Browns: A Country Store Mystery (A Country Store Mystery #4)
by Maddie Day&“With twists and turns and various forks in the road . . . takes readers on a wild journey&”—from the author of Nacho Average Murder. Includes recipes! (Read Your Writes Book Reviews)For country-store owner Robbie Jordan, the National Maple Syrup Festival is a sweet escape from late-winter in South Lick, Indiana—until murder saps the life out of the celebration . . . As Robbie arranges a breakfast-themed cookoff at Pans &’N Pancakes, visitors pour into Brown County for the annual maple extravaganza. Unfortunately, that includes Professor Connolly, a know-it-all academic from Boston who makes enemies everywhere he goes—and this time, bad manners prove deadly. Soon after clashing with several scientists at a maple tree panel, the professor is found dead outside a sugar shack, stabbed to death by a local restaurateur&’s knife. When an innocent woman gets dragged into the investigation and a biologist mysteriously disappears, Robbie drops her winning maple biscuits to search for answers. But can she help police crack the case before another victim is caught in a sticky situation with a killer?&“A fast-paced tale, with a well-plotted mystery that left me hanging onto my seat through all of the twists and turns.&”—Lisa Ks Book Reviews &“Maddie Day goes above and beyond with her Country Store Mystery series with each book drawing you deeper and deeper into South Lick, Indiana and Robbie Jordan&’s life.&”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
The Alvarez & Pescoli Series: Books 1-3 (An Alvarez & Pescoli Novel)
by Lisa JacksonDetectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli of Grizzly Falls, Montana, investigate the most twisted and shocking crimes in the first three novels of the popular To Die series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson. LEFT TO DIE A demented killer knows there’s nothing more terrifying than being left alone to die. But his exquisite plan to kill and kill again unravels when detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli take on their first career-making case. CHOSEN TO DIE After working the “Star Crossed Killer” case for months, detective Regan Pescoli never imagining she’d be captured by the madman she’s been hunting. Now it’s up to detective Selena Alvarez to get inside a killer’s twisted mind to save her partner’s life . . . BORN TO DIE Someone is killing women who all share an uncanny resemblance to Dr. Kacey Lambert. It’s a chilling pattern that detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli must decode before a sick mind claims its final victim . . .
Cottonmouth (The Guns of Samuel Pritchard #2)
by Sean LynchA legendary gunfighter can never outrun the ghosts of his past. But he can outshoot them. Acclaimed author Sean Lynch’s epic saga of Samuel Pritchard continues—with a venegance . . . CALLING ALL KILLERS 1874. After losing his innocence in the Civil War and risking his life as a Texas Ranger, Samuel Pritchard has finally settled into a peaceful life in his hometown of Atherton, Missouri. As marshall, he hopes to put his bloody past behind him. To see his sister marry his lifelong friend. To find a wife and raise a family. For the first time in his life, Pritchard isn’t gunning for anyone—and no one is gunning for him. Or so he thinks. Strangers have arrived in Atherton. Hard-eyed men with guns. Someone has placed a bounty on Pritchard’s head: $10,000 in gold, deposited anonymously in a Wells Fargo bank, payable to anyone who puts the legendary pistolero in a pine box. . . . This is the story of Samuel Pritchard. A small-town sheriff with a larger-than-life reputation, lightning-fast guns, and a long list of enemies who’d love to see him dead. . . . “A riveting thriller that bristles with hard-boiled authenticity.”—Bestselling author Mark Greaney on Thy Partner’s Wife “Sean Lynch spins a tale that is fast, fun and realistic.”—Bestselling author James O. Born on Like Hell
Death Gone A-Rye (A Bread Shop Mystery #6)
by Winnie ArcherIn the Northern California seaside town of Santa Sofia, a killer is trying to get a rise out of baker&’s apprentice Ivy Culpepper . . . Vincent van Dough focaccia is being touted on Instagram as the best thing since sliced bread. By strategically placing chives, olives, and yellow peppers to look like poppies and sunflowers, bakers create a mouthwatering masterpiece in the style of the great postimpressionist painter. At Yeast of Eden, where bread making has always been an art, they&’re baking their own version for the school district&’s Spring Fling. But one person won&’t be tasting the Mexican bakery&’s latest specialty. Ambitious school board president Nessa Renchrik has been murdered. Like the rest of this close-knit community, Ivy is shocked. But she&’s just as surprised to discover her beau—restaurateur Miguel Baptista—had his own fling with Nessa back in the day and now the police have this half-baked notion he might have killed her. It&’s up to Ivy, her boss Olaya Solis, and eighty-six-years-young Penelope Branford to separate the wheat from the chaff to determine who the real culprit is . . . INCLUDES RECIPES!
Buried by the Sea (A By the Sea Mystery #5)
by Kathleen BridgeAt her family&’s hotel on a Florida barrier island, sleuthing novelist Liz Holt is shocked by a hidden treasure—and a buried body . . . A team of archaeologists is staying at Indialantic by the Sea to study the days of the Spanish explorers, and they&’ve stumbled upon a stunning and valuable find at the dig site, but before they can unearth it one of the archeologists finds himself buried in the sand and pierced with diving spear tipped with poison. The local sheriff&’s department accuses the owner of the neighboring property, Liz&’s elderly reclusive friend and naturalist, Birdman, of the crime. Liz is sure—well, pretty sure—he is innocent and sets her sights on the remaining four archeologists. With the help of her PI boyfriend and an octogenarian hotel resident, and two mischievous pet parrots, Liz must dig into the mystery of who buried the scientist and absconded with the artifacts he&’d promised would put him in Florida history books—before she becomes history herself . . . Recipes included! Praise for Kathleen Bridge &“Discerning cozy mystery fans who delight in well-developed characters, rich detail, and a smart plotline will find that Kathleen Bridge&’s A Design to Die For is their cup of tea!&” —Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters—and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more.&” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author &“The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous.&” —Booklist on Better Homes and Corpses
The Stepchild
by Joanne FlukeA college student is haunted by dreams of the past that could get her into trouble in this psychological thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. Kathi Ellison is an English literature major at the University of California in Berkeley, living with her boyfriend off-campus. She is also the daughter of a candidate for the U.S. Senate, a role that could affect her life should her father win the election. But before she can consider her future, Kathi must first come to terms with her past. A car accident when she was four-years-old killed her mother and left her in a coma for several days. The migraines and nightmares that plagued her as a child have recently returned with a vengeance, leaving her mind full of visions that feel more like memories. Memories that are not her own. Memories of a frightened and traumatized child named Sheri Walker. Memories linked to her mother&’s death that her stepmother doesn&’t want her to remember . . .For lighter mysteries, don&’t miss Joanne Fluke&’s Hannah Swensen series!
No Loyalty
by A'zayler De'nesha DiamondDANGEROUS LIAISONS DE'NESHA DIAMOND She's watching. She's planning. She's past done waiting. Klaudya Ramsey is out for revenge on her own mother. Nichelle seduced Klaudya's wealthy, disloyal husband, had her innocent daughter jailed—and stole her life. Now Klaudya plays on her mom's insatiable greed and her husband's gullibility to take them down hard. But a secret Klaudya never saw coming could turn her vengeful dream into an inescapable nightmare . . . TEARS OF BLOOD A'ZAYLER Their bond is unbreakable. They always have each other's backs—though that's the only thing identical twins Aiden and Kayden Lattimore have in common. So when hard-driving achiever Aiden accidentally gets in major-league trouble, Kayden does his brother's jail time for him. Too bad Aiden is taking care of Kayden's beautiful wife all too well. And now Kayden is about to teach Aiden a lesson in betrayal these brothers may not survive . . .
An Amish Christmas Star
by Shelley Shepard Gray Charlotte Hubbard Rosalind LauerFilled with faith, family, and a whole lot of heart, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray joins Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer for three all-new holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions, and the joys of coming home for Christmas.BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard Gray Called home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord&’s plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other&’s hearts, too?STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte Hubbard When Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge hoping to sell the barnboard signs he&’s painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond&’s Old Order community—unless someone can convince him that at the heart of faith lies love . . .STARLIGHT EVERLASTING * Rosalind Lauer Newlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz can&’t wait to celebrate their first Christmas together after years of courtship. But when Luke&’s factory job threatens to keep them apart—from each other and their dream of a family—it will take faith to believe in the gift of a truly joyful ending . . .
Haunted House Murder
by Leslie Meier Lee Hollis Barbara RossTricks and treats keep the Halloween spirit alive in coastal Maine. But this year the haunted house theme is getting carried a little too far . . . HAUNTED HOUSE MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Newcomers to Tinker&’s Cove, Ty and Heather Moon have moved into a dilapidated house reputed to be a haven for ghosts. Now strange noises and flickering lights erupt from the house at all hours and neighborly relations are on edge. And when a local boy goes missing near the house, it&’s up to Lucy Stone to unravel the mystery of the eccentric couple and their increasingly frightful behavior. DEATH BY HAUNTED HOUSE by LEE HOLLIS For the past two years, the house next door to Hayley Powell has sat abandoned after the owner died under mysterious circumstances. The Salinger family has recently taken possession of the property, but the realtor behind the deal has vanished—after a very public and angry argument with Damien Salinger. If Bar Harbor&’s newest neighbors are murderers, Hayley will haunt them until they confess. HALLOWED OUT by BARBARA ROSS With its history of hauntings and ghost sightings, Busman&’s Harbor is the perfect setting for Halloween festivities. But when a reenactment of a Prohibition-era gangster&’s murder ends with a literal bang and a dead actor from New Jersey, Julia Snowden must identify a killer before she ends up sleeping with the fishes. PRAISE FOR HAUNTED HOUSE MURDER &“Haunted houses, a holiday staple, are an especially good fit for the authors&’ folksy Down East setting. All three tales offer a dash of detection, but their strong suit is hometown charm.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Enjoyable. . . . The well-drawn main characters, not the spooky goings-on, are the main attraction. Cozy fans are in for a Halloween treat.&”—Publishers Weekly
I Love You More
by Stacy FinzIn this thoughtful, intimate novel centered around a San Francisco family restaurant, two estranged sisters get a chance to rediscover their bond in the face of personal upheaval—if they can let go of the past and embrace new beginnings . . . To an outsider, television morning anchor Tess Stone&’s life looks like glossy perfection. Ambitious, beautiful, and married to a major league baseball player, Tess seems invincible—until an on-air catastrophe puts both her marriage and career in jeopardy. Retreating home to San Francisco from New York to take stock seems like the best move. But that involves a challenge of its own: confronting her sister, Avery. Unlike Tess, Avery has pushed her own dreams aside in favor of running the family restaurant, Stones, dutifully adhering to her father&’s unchanging menu of stick-to-your-ribs traditional fare. She has mixed feelings about her sister&’s return. After all, Avery&’s fiancé, Bennett, loved Tess first, and it&’s impossible to shake her jealousy and dread—especially as Tess begins stealing attention left and right once more. But while both sisters have been immersed in their own lives, their parents have been keeping secrets of their own. And the curveballs keep coming—throwing into question all their relationships, the restaurant&’s future, and their long-held assumptions about love, family, and especially, each other . . .