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The Sinner (The Graveyard Queen #6)
Par Amanda Stevens. 2016
The Graveyard Queen is on the hunt for a killer as supernatural forces invade her mind in this contemporary gothic…
thriller.I am a living ghost, a wanderer in search of my purpose and place. I’m a cemetery restorer by trade, but my calling has evolved from that of ghost seer to death walker to detective of lost souls. I solve the riddles of the dead so the dead will leave me alone.I’ve come to Seven Gates Cemetery nursing a broken heart, but peace is hard to come by . . . for the ghosts here and for me. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a caged grave, I know that I’ve been summoned for a reason. Only I can unmask her killer.I want to trust the detective assigned to the case, for he is a ghost seer like me. But how can I put my faith in anyone when supernatural forces are manipulating my every thought? When reality is ever-changing? And when the one person I thought I could trust above all others has turned into a diabolical stranger?The Awakening: A Paranormal Romance Novel (The Graveyard Queen #7)
Par Amanda Stevens. 2017
To help a child’s ghost solve the mystery of her death, a cemetery restorer must face her own personal demons…
in this romantic urban fantasy.My name is Amelia Gray, and I’m a cemetery restorer who lives with the dead. An anonymous donor has hired me to restore Woodbine Cemetery, a place where the rich and powerful bury their secrets. Forty years ago, a child disappeared without a trace and now her ghost has awakened, demanding that I uncover the truth about her death. Only I know that she was murdered. Only I can bring her killer to justice. But the clues that I follow—a haunting melody and an unnamed baby’s grave—lead me to a series of disturbing suspects.For generations, The Devlins have been members of Charleston’s elite. John Devlin once turned his back on the expectations that came with his birthright, but now he has seemingly accepted his rightful place. His family’s secrets make him a questionable ally. When my investigation brings me to the gates of his family’s palatial home, I have to wonder if he is about to become my mortal enemy.The Visitor (The Graveyard Queen #5)
Par Amanda Stevens. 2016
The Graveyard Queen is called upon to solve an age-old mystery that threatens her life—and her sanity—in this suspenseful urban…
fantasy series.My name is Amelia Gray, the Graveyard Queen. Restoring abandoned cemeteries is my profession, but my true calling is deciphering the riddles of the dead. Now I’m being summoned to solve a legendary mystery. Half a century after their mass death, Ezra Kroll’s disciples lie unquiet, their tormented souls trapped within the walls of Kroll Cemetery, waiting to be released by someone strong and clever enough to solve the puzzle.Legend has it that the answer is hidden within the strange headstone inscriptions and intricate engravings—and that uncovering the mystery may come at a terrible price. Every lead I follow, every clue I unravel brings me closer to an unlikely killer and to a destiny that will threaten my sanity and a future with my love, John Devlin.Tell Her No Lies
Par Kelly Irvin. 2018
Even the most admired families have secrets to hide in this romantic suspense novel—a high-stakes race for the truth after…
a shocking murder.Nina Fischer carries a camera wherever she goes so she can view life through a filter. Safely. After her mother abandoned her to the streets, Nina kept people at a distance, including her uncle, Geoffrey, who adopted Nina and her sister. Wealthy and proud, he is a good man, a fair judge, and someone many in San Antonio admire.But when he is murdered, and the detective assigned to the case accuses Nina of the crime, she knows she must act. She&’s determined to use her journalism background to find her adoptive father&’s real killer. The two men in her life want to help, but can she trust them? She&’s known Rick since they were children, but now he&’s an attorney whose political aspirations seem more important than Nina&’s tragic loss. And then there&’s Aaron, a news videographer, who knows that using their friendship could break the biggest story of his career.Following the evidence leads Nina on a journey of discovery into her father&’s shocking masquerade as a law-abiding, family-loving Christian. When her biological mother makes an appearance at Geoffrey&’s funeral and asks to be welcomed back into her daughters&’ lives, Nina is even more determined to find the truth about her past. Unlocking these secrets could prove fatal, but it&’s the only way Nina will ever be able to trust love again.A fast-paced thriller, Tell Her No Lies is sure to satisfy fans of romantic suspense.Praise for Tell Her No Lies:&“Tell Her No Lies is true romantic suspense at its best! Kelly Irvin has penned a heart-stopping, adrenaline pumping romantic suspense with an unlikely heroine that tugs at the heartstrings. Highly recommended!&”—Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author&“In a world where so many present one facade externally and another inside their homes, this novel shines a light on the power of truth to cut through the darkness. Wrap that inside a page-turning mystery and some sweet romance and it&’s a story perfect for readers who love multiple threads.&”—Cara Putman, author of the Hidden Justice seriesFull-length, stand-alone romantic suspenseIncludes discussion questions for book clubsPerfect for fans of Colleen Coble, Dani Pettrey, and Allison BrennanSecret Confessions of the Applewood PTA
Par Ellen Meister. 2006
When a Hollywood location scout comes to Applewood, Long Island, and announces that the local elementary school might make the…
perfect backdrop for an upcoming George Clooney movie, the PTA's decorum crumbles like a cookie from last week's bake sale. Enter Maddie, Ruth, and Lisa, three women who become the glue that holds the project together, forging a bond of friendship stronger than anyone could imagine. And not a moment too soon, as marriage woes, old flames, and scandalously embarrassing family members threaten to tear each of them apart. Is their powerful alliance strong enough to overcome the obstacles to getting the movie made in their town? And will their friendship be enough to mend their hearts and homes? Join them as they reach for the stars . . . and try to pull off a Hollywood ending of their own. At once tender and hilarious, Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA is a captivating story that turns suburbia upside down . . . with more humor, heartache, and heat than one PTA can hold.Deadly Vows (The Francesca Cahill Novels #3)
Par Brenda Joyce. 2011
When a blackmailer threatens her future, a society sleuth must turn to the one man she can’t resist in this…
sexy Gilded Age mystery.New York City, 1902. On the morning of her wedding to Calder Hart, amateur sleuth Francesca Cahill is lured away to a private viewing of a portrait that could destroy her entire family: the nude that Hart has commissioned of her. Her desperate quest to recover the scandalous portrait leads her into a dangerous trap—one that keeps her from meeting Hart at the altar. And when Francesca finally arrives at the church, she finds it vacant.With her engagement over and a blackmailer intent on destroying her reputation, Francesca turns to Rick Bragg, the city’s powerful police commissioner. Together they scour the sordid streets of lower Manhattan, following a deliberately laid trail of clues in a race against the clock. And once it becomes clear that Bragg’s marriage is failing, Francesca must war with her feelings for him, battle Hart’s jealousy and escape a killer—all as she fights to win Hart back. But sometimes, passion just cannot be denied . . .If You Follow Me: A Novel
Par Malena Watrous. 2010
“I love, love, love If You Follow Me. It’s fearlessly honest, occasionally heartbreaking, and extremely funny, and I can’t recommend…
it highly enough.” — Curtis Sittenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of Prep and American Wife“Graceful, smart, and filled with wonder, If You Follow Me is a heartfelt delight from beginning to end.” — Michelle Richmond, bestselling author of The Year of FogBeautifully wrought and deftly written, If You Follow Me is the stunning debut novel from author Malena Watrous. It tells the story of Marina, who moves to Japan to teach English shortly after her father’s tragic suicide, and finds unexpected solace with her Japanese supervisor and seemingly indifferent neighbors. Fans of the works of Curtis Sittenfeld, Diana Spechler, and Min Jin Lee, as well as those interested in Japanese culture, will love If You Follow Me.Death of the Party (The Death on Demand Mysteries Series #16)
Par Carolyn Hart. 2005
Britt Barlow is certain her media mogul brother-in-law Jeremiah Addison's fatal tumble a year ago was no accident -- especially…
since she herself discovered, and disposed of, the trip wire someone had strung across the stairs. Now she's bringing all who were in attendance that weekend back to Golden Silk -- Addison's luxurious secluded island estate -- and inviting two extra guests, Annie and Max Darling, to help uncover a killer.Annie Darling wouldn't miss this party for the world! And there certainly is no lack of suspects among the guests, each of whom had a substantial motive for doing in the insufferable tycoon. But the party turns deadly when a houseman mysteriously vanishes, along with the boats which are the only escape off Addison's island -- leaving the Darlings stranded on a floating rock in the middle of nowhere, too close to a solution for comfort, and stalked by a crafty murderer.The Cupcake Diaries: Sweet On You (The cupcake Diaries #1)
Par Darlene Panzera. 2013
Everyone knows business and pleasure don't mix . . . or do they?Andi Burke has a dream—a kitchen big enough…
to dance in, regular income to support her daughter, and a chance to find true love. So when she enlists her sister Kim and their bubbly best friend Rachel to help open Creative Cupcakes, it all seems perfect.Especially when hunky local reporter Jake Hartman offers to finance the store for them. Andi hasn't dated since her divorce, but the way Jake keeps looking at her might make her change her mind. After all, what could go wrong?Plenty! There's a shady tattoo parlor behind their shop, a crowd of crazy Zumba dancers out front (chanting "Lose the fat, dance with Pat!"), and about the only thing going right is Andi's romance . . . until Jake's media crew captures a story that could shut the two of them down forever.Silent Night
Par C. J. Kyle. 2014
Christmas, Tennessee, is a town where no one locks their doors and the worst crime is a stolen bicycle. Until…
the night blood is found . . . but there's no body.Police Chief Tucker Ambrose hopes it's just a prank, but his years as a cop in Chicago tell him different. Then a body is discovered in the middle of the woods, staged with a bible, a crucifix, and a rosary . . . and Tucker knows something dark and sinister has arrived in his town.Miranda Harley knows exactly what's going on. In fact, she's been tracking this serial killer, hoping to gather enough evidence to convict him. Trouble is, no one will believe her, not even the sexy police chief whose heated gazes promise nights of sin. But when Miranda falls into the crosshairs of a psychopath, Tucker must put aside his doubts and race to stop the killer from striking again.Blind Goddess: Hanne Wilhelmsen Book One (A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel #1)
Par Anne Holt. 1993
The first book in Edgar-nominated Anne Holt&’s international bestselling mystery series featuring detective Hanne Wilhelmsen, last seen in 1222.A small-time…
drug dealer is found battered to death on the outskirts of the Norwegian capital, Oslo. A young Dutchman, walking aimlessly in central Oslo covered in blood, is taken into custody but refuses to talk. When he is informed that the woman who discovered the body, Karen Borg, is a lawyer, he demands her as his defender, although her specialty is civil, not criminal, law. A couple of days later another lawyer is found shot to death. Soon police officers Håkon Sand and Hanne Wilhelmsen establish a link between the two killings. They also find a coded message hidden in the murdered lawyer&’s apartment. Their maverick colleague in the drugs squad, Billy T., reports that a recent rumor in the drug underworld involves drug-dealing lawyers. Now the reason why the young Dutchman insisted on having Karen Borg as a defender slowly dawns on them: since she was the one to find and report the body, she is the only Oslo lawyer that cannot be implicated in the crime. As the officers investigate, they uncover a massive network of corruption leading to the highest levels of government. As their lives are threatened, Hanne and her colleagues must find the killer and, in the process, bring the lies and deception out into the open.A Glimmer of a Clue (A Fairy Garden Mystery #2)
Par Daryl Gerber. 2021
Courtney Kelly has a shop full of delights, a cat named Pixie, a green thumb—and a magical touch when it…
comes to garden design. But in Carmel-by-the-Sea, things aren&’t all sweetness and fairy lights . . . When Courtney&’s friend Wanda gets into a ponytail-pulling wrestling match in public with a nasty local art critic, Courtney stops the fight with the help of a garden hose. But Lana Lamar has a talent for escalating things and creating tension, which she succeeds in doing by threatening a lawsuit, getting into yet another scuffle—in the midst of an elegant fundraiser, no less—and lobbing insults around like pickleballs. Next thing Courtney knows, Lana is on the floor, stabbed with a decorative letter opener from one of Courtney's fairy gardens, and Wanda is standing by asking &“What have I done?&” But the answer may not be as obvious as it seems, since Wanda is prone to sleepwalking and appears to be in a daze. Could she have risen from her nap and committed murder while unconscious? Or is the guilty party someone else Lana&’s ticked off, like her long-suffering husband? To find out, Courtney will have to dig up some dirt . . . Praise for Daryl Wood Gerber&’s A Sprinkling of Murder &“Enchanting series launch from Agatha Award winner Gerber . . . Cozy fans will wish upon a star for more.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A winner. . . . Fans of Laura Childs&’ work will enjoy.&”—BooklistMurder with Chocolate Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #10)
Par Karen Smith. 2023
Daisy Swanson, bride-to-be and owner of Daisy&’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country, may have one or two more murders…
to solve before she says &“ I do . . .&” Daisy has a lot to celebrate this summer. She&’s supervising a special tea event to help commemorate the 100-year-anniversary of her town&’s historic covered bridge. But the main event is her upcoming wedding to her beloved fiancé Jonas. Somehow Willow Creek&’s busiest brewer of specialty teas and amateur sleuth still finds time to be a guest on local journalist Trevor Lundquist&’s crime podcast to discuss the last murder she solved. After the podcast, Trevor receives an anonymous tip from a caller who claims a travel chest that&’s about to be auctioned holds a clue to a twenty-year-old unsolved murder. Is it a hoax or a genuine lead? When a body turns up in Willow Creek, Trevor suspects a connection between this current homicide and the cold case. Has the murderer killed again to cover their tracks? Now Daisy has another mystery steeping and Trevor may just have his next podcast . . . Includes delicious recipes!Paging Dr. Right (Montana Mavericks: Striking It Rich #2)
Par Stella Bagwell. 2007
When beautiful heiress Mia Smith arrives atThunder Canyon Resort, everyone noticesincluding staff doctor Marshall Cates. Handsomeand successful, Marshall is one…
of ThunderCanyon's most notorious ladies' men. But whenhe sees Mia, he has a new mission: Finding theright prescription to melt her heart.There's more to mysterious Mia than meets theeye, including a secret she can't forget. But eventhat can't keep her and Marshall apartyouwon't need a medical degree to diagnose thelove sickness that's afflicting both Mia and thegood doctor! Stay tuned, loyal readers, to see iflove truly can heal all wounds.Paw and Order (A Dog Club Mystery #4)
Par V. M. Burns. 2020
Dog-loving divorcée and amateur sleuth Lilly Echosby is not the only one who wants her new foster poodle. Some are…
willing to kill to have him . . . Lilly's best pal Scarlett &“Dixie&” Jefferson has done it again! She&’s convinced eccentric poodle-loving billionaire Archibald Lowry to sponsor a grand fundraiser for the Eastern Tennessee Poodle Rescue. Tragically, it&’s too late to rescue Lowry, who is murdered at the event. His pet poodle is now orphaned, so Dixie begs Lilly to foster the adorable pup. Of course, she already has a poodle—her beloved Aggie, named after Agatha Christie. Fortunately, Aggie seems to like the new addition to the family, whom Lilly renames Rex, after her second favorite mystery author, Rex Stout. But she&’s barely welcomed Rex into her home when there&’s an attempted poodle-nabbing, foiled with Aggie&’s help. As desperate characters try to get their hands on the canine cutie, Lilly turns to Dixie&’s dog training class to help her sort through a litter of suspects. Ultimately, she may have to unleash Rex as bait to collar the killer . . .For everyone who grew up wanting to be Harriet the Spy or Nancy Drew, this witty and charming series from…
a TikTok sensation offers a modern, millennial-friendly spin on cozy mysteries, featuring an irresistible heroine and one-time child detective who&’s now a directionless twentysomething—until another mystery comes calling.The downside about being a famous child detective is that sooner or later, you have to grow up . . . As a kid, Charlotte Illes&’ uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective&’s hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her &“office&”—aka garage—convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds. Now 25, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in middle school. She&’s living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn&’t got a clue. And then, her old blue phone rings . . . Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew—just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she&’s dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent . . .Murder in a Cup (A Crystals & CuriosiTEAS Mystery #2)
Par Lauren Elliott. 2023
As an eclectic tea shop owner descended from an Irish witch, intuitive Shay Myers has been living her most authentic…
life since moving home to California&’s scenic Monterey Peninsula. Yet not even her heightened senses can predict how to run a business—or catch a killer . . . Self-taught &“seer&” Shay has much to learn as autumn hits the quaint coastal town of Bray Harbor. Since attempting the art of blending herbs at her popular shop, Crystals & CuriosiTeas, she&’s set on growing ingredients in the mysterious greenhouse on the second floor—if only she can separate the medicinal plants from the deadly ones. Her new skills are put to the test when she meets pub owner and ex-detective Liam Madigan&’s Gran. A psychic from Ireland known for interpreting tea leaves and people, Gran encourages Shay to build upon her natural talents and hold her own group reading . . . Despite Shay&’s reservations about putting herself in the spotlight, the evening goes off without a hitch. At least, until she does a reading and a customer goes from chatty to dead in a flash, poisoned after sipping a toxic substance recently grown in the greenhouse. Worse, Shay&’s assistant is suspected of intentionally serving the lethal brew and committing cold-blooded murder. Now, aided only by Liam and her dog Spirit, Shay must exonerate her employee and save the future of Crystals & CuriosiTeas. But when clues start lining up like leaves in a teacup, she&’ll need to understand the signs right in front of her to catch the manipulative murderer before it&’s too late . . .Summit Lake
Par Charlie Donlea. 2016
&“A gem of a mystery, fast-paced and suspenseful.&”--Catherine Coulter, # 1 New York Times bestselling author Set in a small,…
picturesque North Carolina town, Charlie Donlea&’s suspenseful debut novel tells the haunting story of a murdered law school student, the reporter assigned to her story—and the intimate connection that comes when the living walk in the footsteps of the dead. &“No suspects. No persons of interest. Just a girl who was alive one day and dead the next.&” Some places seem too beautiful to be touched by horror. Summit Lake, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is that kind of place, with charming stilt houses dotted along the pristine water. But two weeks ago, Becca Eckersley, a first-year law student, was brutally murdered in one of those houses. The daughter of a powerful attorney, Becca was hard-working, accomplished, and ambitious. Now, while the town reels with grief and shocked residents gather to share their theories, the police are baffled. At first, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle thinks of the assignment as a fluff piece. But the savagery of the crime, and the determined efforts to keep the case quiet, all hint at something far more than a random attack by a stranger. As Kelsey digs deeper, pushing on despite danger and warnings, she feels a growing connection to the dead girl. And the more she learns about Becca&’s friendships, her love life—and the secrets she was keeping—the more convinced she becomes that learning the truth about Becca could be the key to overcoming her own dark past…Advance Praise for Summit Lake &“An exciting debut, with all the right touches, captivating from the first page to the last. There&’s a bright future ahead for this newcomer to the thriller genre — definitely a talent to watch.&”--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author &“Gripping! This one kept me up late into the night.&”--Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author &“A swift, outstanding debut. Summit Lake engrossed me then knocked me cold. Charlie Donlea is a superb storyteller sure to damage the best seller lists.&”--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author &“Summit Lake makes a small town come alive through the lens of madness, misunderstandings, betrayal, and a pile of the kind of secrets that makes a mystery of a life so hard to untangle from its death. The pages fly by, zinging through the twists and revelations, all the way to the shattering conclusion.&”--Jamie Mason &“A brilliant, haunting thriller in which The Lovely Bones meets The Silence of the Lambs—with a bit of Twin Peaks thrown in for good measure! Charlie Donlea weaves a unique, spellbinding tale about a bond between two fascinating women—one living, one dead. Full of unexpected twists and turns, Summit Lake is an irresistible page-turner.&”--Kevin O&’Brien, New York Times bestselling author &“Grabs you from the very start and doesn&’t let go! This gripping thriller keeps you at the edge of your seat and gasping in all the right places. Donlea spins a perfectly crafted story of two women, both victims of violent crime, searching for justice, redemption and ultimately—peace. You won&’t be able to put this book down until you&’ve uncovered all the secrets hidden inside the picturesque town of Summit Lake.&”--Emily BleekerBased on some of literature&’s horror and science fiction classics, this &“tour de force of reclaiming the narrative, executed with…
impressive wit and insight&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut is the story of a remarkable group of women who come together to solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders—and the bigger mystery of their own origins.Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents&’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father&’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father&’s former friend and a murderer, may be nearby, and there is a reward for information leading to his capture…a reward that would solve all of her immediate financial woes. But her hunt leads her to Hyde&’s daughter, Diana, a feral child left to be raised by nuns. With the assistance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Mary continues her search for the elusive Hyde, and soon befriends more women, all of whom have been created through terrifying experimentation: Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherin Moreau, and Justine Frankenstein. When their investigations lead them to the discovery of a secret society of immoral and power-crazed scientists, the horrors of their past return. Now it is up to the monsters to finally triumph over the monstrous.The Proof of the Pudding (A Royal Spyness Mystery #17)
Par Rhys Bowen. 2023
Lady Georgiana Rannoch is looking forward to her first ever turn as hostess for her very own house party when…
the festivities lead to murder…Georgie, back home at her estate in Eynsleigh, impatiently awaits the birth of her baby. But she has plenty to occupy her: her new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and Sir Hubert, who owns Eynsleigh, is back from his latest expedition. It's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to celebrate his return and show off her new chef. The dinner party is a smashing success. Sir Mortimer Mordred—famous author of creepy Gothic horror novels—is one of the guests. He recently purchased a nearby Elizabethan manor nearby because it has a famous poison garden. After the dinner, Sir Mortimer approaches Georgie and asks to borrow her new chef for his upcoming party, and Georgie and Darcy, her dashing husband, are invited! The tour of the poison garden is fascinating, as is Sir Mortimer&’s laboratory. Shockingly, just after the banquet several of the guests become sick. And one dies, apparently poisoned by berries from the garden. But how could this be when they all ate the same meal and the same delectable dessert? Georgie has to find the culprit to save her new chef and her own reputation—all before her bundle of joy arrives!