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Devil May Care
Par Elizabeth Peters. 1986
A classic mystery tale from prolific New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Peters.Ellie is young, rich, engaged and in love. These are…
the carefree days before marriage and new responsibility, and anything goes -- including house-sitting at eccentric Aunt Kate's palatial estate in Burton, Virginia. Ellie feels right at home here with the nearly invisible housekeepers and the plethora of pets, but she soon realizes that there are disturbing secrets about the local aristocracy buried in a dusty old book she has carried into the mansion. And her sudden interest in the past is attracting a slew of unwelcome guests -- some of them living and some, perhaps not. And the terrible vengeance that Ellie and her friends seem to have aroused -- now aimed at them -- surely cannot be...satanic.An Unwilling Accomplice: A Bess Crawford Mystery (Bess Crawford Mysteries #6)
Par Charles Todd. 2014
World War I Battlefield nurse Bess Crawford’s career is in jeopardy when a murder is committed on her watch, in…
this absorbing and atmospheric historical mystery from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd. Home on leave, Bess Crawford is asked to accompany a wounded soldier confined to a wheelchair to Buckingham Palace, where he’s to be decorated by the King. The next morning when Bess goes to collect Wilkins, he has vanished. Both the Army and the nursing service hold Bess negligent for losing the war hero, and there will be an inquiry.Then comes disturbing word from the Shropshire police, complicating the already difficult situation: Wilkins has been spotted, and he’s killed a man. If Bess is to save her own reputation, she must find Wilkins and uncover the truth. But the elusive soldier has disappeared again and even the Shropshire police have lost him. Suddenly, the moral implications of what has happened—that a patient in her charge has committed murder—become more important to Bess than her own future. She’s going to solve this mysterious puzzle, but righting an injustice and saving her honor may just cost Bess her life.The Gatekeeper (The Kelly Jones Novels #3)
Par Michelle Gagnon. 2009
Homegrown terror from the bestselling author of Boneyard. “High stakes, tension, excitement—I loved The Gatekeeper.” —Lee Child, #1 New York…
Times–bestselling authorFrom the moment sixteen-year-old Madison Grant is abducted, an unthinkable terrorist plot is set in motion—pitting Special Agent Kelly Jones against her most powerful adversary yet. The kidnapper’s ransom demands aren’t monetary . . . they come at a cost that no American can afford to pay.As Kelly’s fiancé, Jake Riley, races to find Madison, Kelly is assigned to another disturbing case: the murder and dismemberment of a senator. At first the two cases don’t appear to be related. But as Kelly navigates her way through the darkest communities of America—from skinheads to biker gangs to border militias—she discovers a horrible truth. A shadowy figure who calls himself The Gatekeeper is uniting hate groups, opening the door to the worst homegrown attack in American history.“Gagnon has taken incidents ripped from the headlines and developed a chilling thriller that will leave readers holding their breath with anticipation.” —Fresh FictionBroadcast Blues (Clare Carlson Mystery #6)
Par R. G. Belsky. 2024
Wendy Kyle took secrets to her grave—now, Clare Carlson is digging them up New York City has no shortage of…
crime, making for a busy schedule for TV newswoman Clare Carlson. But not all crimes are created equal, and when an explosive planted in a car detonates and kills a woman, Clare knows it'll be a huge story for her. But it's not only about the story—Clare also wants justice for the victim, Wendy Kyle. Wendy had sparked controversy as an NYPD officer, ultimately getting kicked off the force after making sexual harassment allegations and getting into a physical altercation with her boss. Then, she started a private investigations business, catering to women who suspected their husbands of cheating. Undoubtedly, Wendy had angered many people with her work, so the list of her suspected murderers is seemingly endless. Despite the daunting investigation, Clare dives in headfirst. As she digs deeper, she attracts the attention of many rich and powerful people who will stop at nothing to keep her from breaking the truth about the death of Wendy Kyle—and exposing their personal secrets that Wendy took to her grave.Perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and J. D. Robb While all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Yesterday's News Below the Fold The Last Scoop Beyond the Headlines It's News to Me Broadcast BluesKiller Cupid (A Melanie Travis Canine Mystery)
Par Laurien Berenson. 2023
Melanie Travis is taking a much-needed break from the dog show circuit for a romantic Valentine&’s trip with her husband…
Sam, but when someone at their cozy Berkshires inn has an unexpected date with death, Melanie must slip into something sleuthier for the weekend . . . Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They&’re booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. The inn has a full slate of couples activities planned for the busy Valentine's weekend, but the first night of festivities feature an event that isn&’t on the program: murder. As a person of interest in the case, Melanie tries to sneak a little detective work into her romantic getaway. But with the resort nearly sold out for the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of suspects, and Melanie&’s secret sleuthing is already attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her Valentine&’s trip is heating up faster than the chocolate fondue . . . just not in the way Melanie hoped. But if she doesn&’t catch the cold-hearted killer soon, another innocent victim will get the kiss of death . . .A Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes (Ladies Most Scandalous #3)
Par Manda Collins. 2023
A lady will do anything—even fake an engagement to the duke she despises—to save her sister in this fun and…
flirty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem, perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix's Bridgerton! England, 1867: Miss Poppy Delamare is living a lie. To escape an odious betrothal, she fled to London where she&’s been hiding as the unassuming secretary Flora Deaver. However, when her beloved sister is accused of murder, Poppy cannot leave her to the wolves. Only a most unexpected—and unwelcome—collision interrupts her journey home . . . Despite a rather dismal first meeting, Joshua Fielding, the Duke of Langham, has no intention of abandoning a lady in need. But he&’s not above asking a favor. A fake betrothal will give Poppy and her sister the power of the dukedom and protect Langham from the society misses intent on becoming his duchess. Yet the longer the ruse goes on, the more Poppy and Langham realize how false their first impressions were—and the less pretend their engagement feels. But before Langham can propose in truth, their search reveals a tangled web of lies and betrayals. With time running out, can Poppy and Langham find the real culprit—before Poppy becomes the next victim?Face of Betrayal: Face Of Betrayal, Hand Of Fate, Heart Of Ice, And Eyes Of Justice (The Triple Threat Novels #1)
Par Lis Wiehl, April Henry. 2009
A high-stakes suspense as timely as tomorrow&’s headlines. While home on break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for…
a walk and never returns. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares television reporter Cassidy Shaw, Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. Together, these life-long friends call themselves The Triple Threat—a nickname derived from their favorite dessert as well as their uncanny ability to crack cases from their three unique positions of power.Together, they must find the one face of betrayal amidst a crowd of growing suspects—including a US Senator—before they become the next victims.Lis Wiehl's expertise in law, politics, and criminal investigation merges with April Henry's narrative genius to create a gripping mystery filled with rich characters, real danger, and a shocking yet satisfying final twist. &“Only a brilliant lawyer, prosecutor, and journalist like Lis Wiehl could put together a mystery this thrilling! The incredible characters and nonstop twists will leave you mesmerized. Open it and find a comfortable seat because you won&’t want to put it down!&” —E. D. Hill, FOX News anchor&“Three smart women crack the big cases! Makes perfect sense to me. It blew me away!&” —Jeanine Pirro, former DA; host of the CW&’s daytime court television reality show Judge Jeanine Pirro Fast-paced political thrillerBook 1 in the Triple Threat Series. Book 1: Face of Betrayal; Book 2: Hand of Fate; Book 3: Heart of Ice; Book 4: Eyes of JusticeBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsUnfinished Business (Ali Reynolds Series #16)
Par J. A. Jance. 2021
In this heart-pounding and sharply written thriller from J.A. Jance, the &“grand master of the genre&” (The Providence Journal), Ali…
Reynolds&’s personal life is thrown into turmoil just as two men show up on the scene—a former employee of her husband&’s who has just been released from prison and a serial killer who sets his sights a little too close to home. Mateo Vega, a one-time employee of Ali Reynold&’s husband, B. Simpson, has spent the last sixteen years of his life behind bars. According to the courts, he murdered his girlfriend. But Mateo knows that her real killer is still on the loose, and the first thing he&’s going to do when he gets a taste of freedom is track him down. After being granted parole, a wary Mateo approaches Stu Ramey of High Noon Enterprises for a reference letter for a job application, but to his surprise, Stu gives him one better: He asks him to come on board and work for B. once again. Just as Mateo starts his new job, though, chaos breaks out at High Noon—a deadbeat tenant who is in arrears has just fled, and tech expert Cami Lee has gone missing. As Ali races to both find a connection between the two disappearances and help Mateo clear his name with the help of PI J.P. Beaumont, tragedy strikes in her personal life, and with lives hanging in the balance, she must thread the needle between good and evil before it&’s too late.Death at Breakfast: A Novel
Par Beth Gutcheon. 2016
From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Still Missing, More Than You Know, and Gossip comes the first…
entry in a stylish and witty mystery series featuring a pair of unlikely investigators—a shrewd novel of manners with a dark heart of murder at its center, set in small-town New England.Indulging their pleasure in travel and new experiences, recently retired private school head Maggie Detweiler and her old friend, socialite Hope Babbin, are heading to Maine. The trip—to attend a weeklong master cooking class at the picturesque Victorian-era Oquossoc Mountain Inn—is an experiment to test their compatibility for future expeditions.Hope and Maggie have barely finished their first aperitifs when the inn’s tranquility is shattered by the arrival of Alexander and Lisa Antippas and Lisa’s actress sister, Glory. Imperious and rude, these Hollywood one-percenters quickly turn the inn upside-down with their demanding behavior, igniting a flurry of speculation and gossip among staff and guests alike.But the disruption soon turns deadly. After a suspicious late-night fire is brought under control, Alex’s charred body is found in the ashes. Enter the town’s deputy sheriff, Buster Babbin, Hope’s long-estranged son and Maggie’s former student. A man who’s finally found his footing in life, Buster needs a win. But he’s quickly pushed aside by the “big boys,” senior law enforcement and high-powered state’s attorneys who swoop in to make a quick arrest.Maggie knows that Buster has his deficits and his strengths. She also knows that justice does not always prevail—and that the difference between conviction and exoneration too often depends on lazy police work and the ambitions of prosecutors. She knows too, after a lifetime of observing human nature, that you have a great advantage in doing the right thing if you don’t care who gets the credit or whom you annoy.Feeling that justice could use a helping hand--as could the deputy sheriff—Maggie and Hope decide that two women of experience equipped with healthy curiosity, plenty of common sense, and a cheerfully cynical sense of humor have a useful role to play in uncovering the truth.Blood Relative
Par Carolyn Hougan. 1992
A suburban teenager is targeted by a traumatized survivor of a brutal dictatorship in this &“fast-paced tale of obsession&” (The…
New York Times). Pretty and popular sixteen-year-old Mariah Ebinger enjoys a pleasant and peaceful life, though she sometimes wonders about herself. She experiences weird dreams, and has an inexplicable phobia about helicopters. Strangest of all is her ability to speak Spanish. Rolando Carrera, a man from thousands of miles away, might be able to explain some of the mystery—but he has no intention of doing that. Years ago, his wife and daughter were murdered by the death squads in Argentina&’s infamous &“dirty war.&” Now Carrera has crossed some terrible internal line. His grief and rage have blended into a toxic cocktail of obsession with one single burning aim: Kill Mariah Ebinger. . . . &“Hougan is a master.&” —Library Journal &“Hougan&’s sharp prose imparts urgency to her sensitively rendered account of all-too-plausible violence and its chilling consequences.&” —Publishers WeeklyGoing Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine (Stephanie Plum #29)
Par Janet Evanovich. 2022
Stephanie Plum breaks the rules, flirts with disaster, and shows who&’s boss in this whip-smart and fast-paced thriller from #1…
New York Times bestselling &“crown princess of detective fiction&” (BookPage) Janet Evanovich.Monday mornings aren&’t supposed to be fun, but they should be predictable. However, on this particular Monday, Stephanie Plum knows that something is amiss when she turns up for work at Vinnie&’s Bail Bonds to find that longtime office manager Connie Rosolli, who is as reliable as the tides in Atlantic City, hasn&’t shown up. Stephanie&’s worst fears are confirmed when she gets a call from Connie&’s abductor. He says he will only release her in exchange for a mysterious coin that a recently murdered man left as collateral for his bail. Unfortunately, this coin, which should be in the office—just like Connie—is nowhere to be found. The quest to discover the coin, learn its value, and save Connie will require the help of Stephanie&’s Grandma Mazur, her best pal Lula, her boyfriend Morelli, and hunky security expert Ranger. As they get closer to unraveling the reasons behind Connie&’s kidnapping, Connie&’s captor grows more threatening and soon Stephanie has no choice but to throw caution to the wind, follow her instincts, and go rogue. Full of surprises, thrills, and humor, Going Rogue reveals a new side of Stephanie Plum, and shows Janet Evanovich at her scorching, riotous best.Dead as a Door Knocker: A House-Flipper Mystery (A House-Flipper Mystery #1)
Par Diane Kelly. 2019
The first in a brand-new cozy series from Diane Kelly set in Nashville—where the real estate market is to die…
for. WILL THIS KILLER DEAL LEAD TO A DEAD END? Meet Whitney Whitaker. A hopeless romantic when it comes to real estate, she knows what it takes to find—and flip—the home of one’s dreams. A fixer-upper is like catnip to Whitney: she can’t resist the challenge of turning an eyesore into a priceless work of art. So when one of her clients decides to liquidate a crumbling property, Whitney seizes the opportunity to purchase it for a song. But soon a curious incident of the cat in the night-time leads to a change in tune. . . Sawdust is the name of Whitney’s cat—of course. Whitney’s passion for gut-renovation may be a mystery to him but one thing Sawdust knows for sure is this: Dead bodies don’t belong in flower beds. So why is there one in this new, albeit old, house? Now it’s up to Whitney, along with the help of hot-and-cold Nashville Police Detective Collin Flynn, to find the truth about what happened before the mortgage property forecloses and Whitney loses her investment. . .and maybe her own life.Fans of deliciously charming, page-turning whodunits rejoice! The beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery…
is back with a mouthwatering new Hannah Swensen Mystery! The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest . . . A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end—and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah&’s mother, who publicly held a grunge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair . . . Now, with her mother&’s innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can&’t afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who&’s truly in a league of their own . . .Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!Lost Hours: A Mystery (Alaska Wild #5)
Par Paige Shelton. 2023
Lost Hours is the fifth instalment in Paige Shelton's gripping, atmospheric Alaska Wild series.A year after arriving in Benedict, Beth…
Rivers is feeling very at home in Alaska, even as outsiders are starting to return to enjoy the brief summer perfection. Beth feels like she’s finally let go of most of her demons. She’s even found her father, Eddy Rivers—or, rather, he found her—and she's trying to find the middle ground between anger and forgiveness.One sunny July day, Beth boards a tourist ship to see the glaciers, the main reason visitors venture to the area, and something Beth hasn’t attempted until now. But when the captain has to navigate to an island, a bloodied woman is found standing on the shore, waving for help. When she’s brought aboard, she claims she was kidnapped from her home in Juneau three days earlier, and that a bear on the island killed her captor. She, however, is unharmed.The woman, Sadie, finds a sympathetic ear in Beth. She tells her that she’s been in Juneau under witness protection, and that the Juneau police don’t like her. When another kidnapping occurs, Beth and police chief Gril can’t help but think the two cases are interwoven, though the clues to solving them will be harder to unravel.A Willing Murder: A Medlar Mystery (A Medlar Mystery #1)
Par Jude Deveraux. 2018
A story of old secrets, deadly grudges and an improbable group of friends who are determined to uncover the truth…
regardless of the consequences…Sara Medlar is a household name in romance, with millions of books sold. But lately, retirement has been boring her and she&’s found herself back in her hometown of Lachlan, Florida, remodeling the grand old mansion she admired as a child. It&’s much too big for her alone, but she&’d die before letting anyone in town know that.Then Sara&’s niece, Kate, is offered a job in Lachlan—a start in what could be a very successful career in real estate. She accepts immediately, but with so little saved up, she&’ll have to approach her estranged yet incredibly famous aunt for a place to stay while she gets herself settled. When she arrives at Sara&’s home, she finds she&’s not the only long-term houseguest. Jackson Wyatt already has his own room, and though it&’s impossible to deny his good looks and charm—he&’s clearly got her aunt wrapped around his finger—she&’s also never met anyone who irritates her quite like Jack does.However, when two skeletons are accidentally uncovered in the quiet town, this unlikely trio is suddenly thrust together by a common goal: solve a mystery everyone else seems eager to keep under wraps. United by a sense of justice and the desire to right old wrongs, Sara, Kate and Jack will have to dig into Lachlan&’s murky past to unravel the small town&’s dark secrets and work to bring the awful truth to light.A Medlar MysteryBook 1: A Willing MurderBook 2: A Justified MurderBook 3: A Forgotten MurderBook 4: A Relative MurderDon't miss New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux's next exciting new release, MY HEART WILL FIND YOU!MARRYING HIS/HER BEST FRIEND? Therapist Megan Richards provides her patients with expert counsel but she can't remedy her lifelong love for her…
best friend. Police chief Cameron St. John is the perfect mankind, thoughtful and oh-so-sexy. Megan doesn't want to confess her feelings and risk their closeness even if it means finding the happiness she's always longed for. Cameron keeps citizens safe for a living, but even he can't protect his own heart from Megan. He's always steadfastly been by her side, but as a buddy. Until he realizes that his feelings for her are anything but friendlyand that by declaring himself, he might lose her friendship, but gain so much more.A New Attitude
Par Charlotte Hughes. 2001
A woman at her wit’s end discovers that a little attitude goes a long way in this small-town Southern romantic…
comedy.Marilee Abernathy’s life is a mess. Everyone in Chickpea, South Carolina, knows about her husband’s affair with the town floozy. Even her dignified farewell—complete with pearls and impeccably applied Mary Kay cosmetics—turns into to a spectacularly unsuccessful attempt to hang herself from a fake ceiling beam. Now Marilee figures there must be a better way to cope.All she needs is a new attitude—at least that’s what Marilee’s neighbor Sam Brewer thinks. Unfortunately, between his demanding mother and his crazy ex-wife, he’s in no position to help her find one. Even still, Marilee starts taking charge and taking chances she’d never imagined. And watching her blossom reminds Sam of some long-forgotten dreams of his own. Now he’s just got to convince her to turn some of that attitude his way . . .Anything for Her
Par Janice Kay Johnson. 2013
How far will he go?For a solitary guy, Nolan Radek is suddenly surrounded by people. First there's his teenage foster…
son. Then there's Allie Wrighta stunning woman he instantly connects with. It's out of character and Nolan can't explain it, but from the moment they meet, he knows she's for him.Then he becomes aware she's hiding something. And the more he pushes her to tell him, the further she retreats. He values honesty above all else, so what's he to do? The truth, when it finally comes out, is nothing he expected. Worse, it triggers a cascade of life-altering events, and Nolan stands to lose Allie. And he must decide exactly what he'll sacrifice to be with her.4 Bodies and a Funeral (Body Movers #4)
Par Stephanie Bond. 2009
“Combines fast paced mystery with spicy romance . . . a captivating tale” from the author of 3 Men and a Body (A…
Romance Review).One cadaver, two cadaver, three cadaver, four . . . Ever had one of those days? A surprise visit from her father—who’s on the run from the law—has given Carlotta Wren a lot to think about. Should she join her former fiancé, Peter, in proving her father is innocent? If she does, are her body-moving days over?And then . . . A close friend’s behavior begins to spin out of control . . . The cops turn up the heat on her father’s case . . . Carlotta discovers that her brother Wesley’s gambling debts are child’s play compared to his new vice . . . And the Charmed Killer, a serial murderer, unleashes his wrath on Atlanta. Now the bodies are piling up—and Carlotta’s father is the number one suspect!“Nonstop action from the first page.” —Fresh Fiction“As funny and charming as its predecessors in the Body Movers series, this is a quickly paced, impeccably plotted story that’s guaranteed to please.” —Romantic TimesLook for all the books in Stephanie Bond’s Body Movers series:Party Crashers (prequel)Body Movers2 Bodies for the Price of 13 Men and a Body4 Bodies and a Funeral5 Bodies to Die For6 Killer Bodies6 1/2 Body Parts (novella)7 Brides for 7 Bodies8 Bodies Is Enough9 Bodies Rolling 10 Bodies Lying11 Bodies Moving On 12 Bodies and a Wedding6 Killer Bodies (Body Movers #6)
Par Stephanie Bond. 2009
The romantic mystery series continues as a debutante-turned-department store clerk investigates when a friend is accused of being a notorious…
killer.Carlotta Wren’s world is crumbling beneath her well-shod feet. One of her closest friends has been arrested as the Charmed Killer, but Carlotta refuses to believe it. And to prove her friend’s innocence, Carlotta goes against her boyfriend Peter’s wishes and resumes her after-hours body-moving duties.And then . . .Peter pressures her for an answer to his proposal . . .Her troubled brother Wesley goes missing . . .And the madman stalking the city strikes again, this time a little too close to home.But when Carlotta finds herself in the clutches of the Charmed Killer, is she destined for her own body bag?Praise for the Body Movers series“Charming . . . has all the ingredients for a chic sleuth-a-thon. . . . Bond keeps the pace frantic, the plot tight and the laughs light, and supplies a cliffhanger ending that’s a bargain at twice the price.” —Publishers Weekly on 2 Bodies for the Price of 1, Starred Review“Bond’s latest mystery brims with suspense while also offering a liberal peppering of wickedly funny dialogue and situations. . . . This standout is part of a terrific series librarians will want to have in full.” —Booklist on 5 Bodies to Die For, Starred Review