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By Debra Webb, Julie Anne Lindsey, Cassie Miles. 2024
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the…
edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.PERIL IN PINEY WOODSBy Debra WebbLookout Mountain MysteriesAn act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.INNOCENT WITNESSBy Julie Anne LindseyBeaumont Brothers JusticeWhen a foster care boy disappears after witnessing a murder, social worker Hayley Campbell and Detective Finn Beaumont vow to bring him home safely. But as the former lovers grow closer to each other, another child goes missing. Then Hayley herself is kidnapped. Finn must rely on his unparalleled instincts to save the two young victims…and the woman he never stopped loving.K-9 MISSING PERSONBy Cassie MilesPrivate investigator Shane Reilly and his trusty K-9 sidekick Elvis are legendary at solving crimes. But taking on Mallory Greenfield&’s missing mother case is their toughest job yet. Between a faked death, a legendary diamond, and a surprise sister, Mallory needs their protection. But when the bullets fly and the danger closes in, will Shane and Elvis save the woman who captured their hearts?Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue May – Box Set 1 of 2!By Rachel Lee, Lena Diaz, Julie Miller. 2024
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the…
edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.CONRAD COUNTY: MURDEROUS INTENTBy Rachel LeeConard County: The Next GenerationWhen a killer strikes twice in the same day, former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who&’ve take refuge across the creek. But it&’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who truly penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive.SMOKY MOUNTAINS GRAVEYARDBy Lena DiazA Tennessee Cold Case StoryWorking a cold case, investigators Faith Lancaster and Asher Whitfield unearth a secret burial ground. And when a young woman goes missing, it&’s clear that the same person is to blame. Then he turns his rage on Faith. Now, as they race to protect others in danger, she is torn between keeping things professional and resisting the attraction she and Asher share.SHADOW SURVIVORSBy Julie MillerProtectors at K-9 RanchJessie Bennington&’s past motivated her canine-focused business, where she heals those who are emotionally traumatized. When two young children show up at her ranch, predators on their trail, Jessie can only trust her longtime friend Garrett Caldwell. The deputy goes into protector mode without a single hesitation. Garrett has buried his feelings for Jessie long enough. He isn't about to let any danger come between them—or the innocent children—now.Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue May – Box Set 2 of 2!By Cassie Miles. 2024
A detective and his dog have survived it allBut his latest case puts them to the ultimate test. Private investigator…
Shane Reilly and his trusty K-9 sidekick, Elvis, are legendary at solving crimes. But taking on Mallory Greenfield&’s missing mother case is their toughest job yet. Between a faked death, a legendary diamond and a surprise sister, Mallory needs their protection. But when the bullets fly and the danger closes in, will Shane and Elvis save the woman who captured their hearts?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.By Esmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell Kaufman. 2024
Take a ride down Lilypod Lane with Weasel and Pam Pam as they try to solve a mystery in their…
neighborhood in this hilariously fetching picture book: could their peculiar neighbor actually be a dog in disguise?On Lilypod Lane, everyone knows everything about everybody . . . or so they believe! When curious paperboy Weasel encounters his mysterious neighbor Roy on his route, he becomes convinced that Roy is actually a dog! But when his friend Pam Pam disagrees, Weasel must put on his detective cap and do his best sleuthing to reveal Roy's extraordinary secret, and prove that not everything is as it seems, once and for all!An endearingly offbeat picture book that celebrates neighbors and neighborhoods, Roy Is Not a Dog delivers laughs and lessons about accepting others for who they are as well as the risks and rewards of showing your true self.By Sharee Stover. 2024
Threatened and falsely accused… She&’ll need this K-9&’s protection. Only seconds after widowed mother-to-be Naomi Carr-Cavanaugh is rescued from two…
masked gunmen, she&’s accused of multiple murders. Detective Bennett Ford believes he&’s finally apprehended the Rocky Mountain Killer—until Naomi is attacked again. Now she must rely on Bennett and his K-9 partner for protection. But with threats closing in, she&’ll have to prove her innocence first in order to stay alive…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Mountain Country K-9 Unit Book 1: Baby Protection Mission by Laura ScottBook 2: Her Duty Bound Defender by Sharee StoverBook 3: Chasing Justice by Valerie HansenBook 4: Crime Scene Secrets by Maggie K. BlackBook 5: Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie BaileyBook 6: Trail of Threats by Jessica R. PatchBy Maggie K. Black. 2024
A missing sibling. A targeted witness. A K-9 on the case. K-9 officer Jackson Locke&’s sister has vanished—and the key…
to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister&’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson&’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister&’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Unsolved Case Files Book 1: Cold Case TrackerBy Debra Webb. 2024
Her small-town life is idyllic…Until danger follows her there. An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the…
spotlight. And endangers everyone she&’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery &“Griff&” Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Lookout Mountain Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Disappearance in Dread HollowBook 2: Murder at Sunset RockBook 3: A Place to HideBook 4: Whispering Winds WidowsBook 5: Peril in Piney WoodsBy Lena Diaz. 2024
Six bodies. No suspect. And a serial killer on the loose. Working a cold case, investigators Faith Lancaster and Asher…
Whitfield unearth a secret burial ground. And when a young woman goes missing, it&’s clear that the same person is to blame. Then he turns his rage on Faith. Now, as they race to protect others in danger, she is torn between keeping things professional and resisting the attraction she and Asher share.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Tennessee Cold Case Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Murder on Prescott MountainBook 2: Serial Slayer Cold CaseBook 3: Shrouded in the SmokiesBook 4: The Secret She KeepsBook 5: Smoky Mountains GraveyardBy Rachel Lee. 2024
As a storm rages,can he unmask the murderer in their midst? When a killer strikes twice in the same day,…
former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who&’ve taken refuge across the creek. But it&’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Conard County: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Soldier's HomecomingBook 2: Protector of OneBook 3: The Unexpected HeroBook 4: The Man from NowhereBook 5: Her Hero in HidingBook 6: A Soldier's RedemptionBook 7: No Ordinary HeroBook 8: The Final MissionBook 9: Just a CowboyBook 10: The Rescue PilotBook 11: Guardian in DisguiseBook 12: The Widow's ProtectorBook 13: Rancher's Deadly RiskBook 14: What She SawBook 15: Rocky Mountain LawmanBook 16: Killer's PreyBook 17: Deadly HunterBook 18: Defending the EyewitnessBook 19: Snowstorm ConfessionsBook 20: Thanksgiving DaddyBook 21: Reuniting with the RancherBook 22: Undercover HunterBook 23: A Conard County BabyBook 24: The Lawman Lassoes a FamilyBook 25: Playing with FireBook 26: A Cowboy for ChristmasBook 27: Conard County WitnessBook 28: A Secret in Conard CountyBook 29: Conard County SpyBook 30: An Unlikely DaddyBook 31: Conard County MarineBook 32: Undercover in Conard CountyBook 33: His Pregnant Courthouse BrideBook 34: A Conard County HomecomingBook 35: Cornered in Conard CountyBook 36: A Conard County CourtshipBook 37: Conard County RevengeBook 38: A Bachelor, a Boss and a BabyBook 39: Conard County WatchBook 40: Murdered in Conard CountyBook 41: Stalked in Conard CountyBook 42: Conard County JusticeBook 43: Conard County: Hard ProofBook 44: Conard County: Traces of MurderBook 45: Conard County: Christmas BodyguardBook 46: Conard County: Mistaken IdentityBook 47: Conard County: Christmas Crime SpreeBook 48: Hunted in Conard CountyBook 49: Conard County ConspiracyBook 50: Conard County ProtectorBook 51: Conard County: K-9 DetectivesBook 52: Conard County: Code AdamBook 53: Conard County: Killer in the StormBook 54: Conard County: Murderous IntentBy Victoria Houston. 2024
Someone is murdering pickleball players in Loon Lake and Sheriff Ferris is on the hunt for their killer in Victoria…
Houston&’s third nail-biting Lew Ferris mystery, perfect for fans of Marc Cameron and Nevada Barr.When a local pickleball player is shot in the head while practicing at an abandoned tennis court with his partner-slash-lover, Sheriff Lew Ferris suspects that the bullet was a stray shot from hunters in the area. It&’s not until a second player–the first victim&’s mistress and pickleball partner–is killed that Sheriff Ferris realizes this is no hunting accident. Someone is hunting people, and it&’s up to her to find out who.With the first victim&’s crazed widow breathing down Lew&’s neck, there&’s no room to breathe, let alone to find time to appreciate the beautiful Loon Lake fall and go fishing. Adding to Sheriff Ferris&’ difficulties are three pickleball players convinced someone has targeted them, someone who will do anything, even murder, to frighten them away from the courts where they play – but why?Who is really at risk? The pickleball players, or Lew and the people close to her?By Chris Panatier. 2024
A woman checks herself into an insane asylum to solve the mystery of her sister&’s murder, only to lose her…
memory and maybe her mind.From the subversive voice behind The Phlebotomist comes a story that combines the uncanny atmosphere of Don&’t Worry Darling with the narrative twists of The Last House on Needless StreetWhat would guilt make you do? Hadleigh Keene died on the road leading away from Hollyhock Asylum. The reasons are unknown. Her sister Morgan blames herself. A year later with the case still unsolved, Morgan creates a false identity, that of a troubled housewife named Charlotte Turner, and goes inside. Morgan quickly discovers that Hollyhock is… not right. She is shaken by the hospital&’s peculiar routines and is soon beset by strange episodes. All the while, the persona of Charlotte takes on a life of its own, becoming stronger with each passing day. As her identity begins unraveling, Morgan finds herself tracing Hadleigh&’s footsteps and peering into the places they lead. The terrifying reality of The Redemption of Morgan Bright unfolds over the course of chapters told from the points of view of both Charlotte and Morgan, police interviews, and text messages. File Under: Horror [ Twirl With Them | Sisterly Bond | It&’s a Doozy | Be Careful What You Wish For ]By Julie Anne Lindsey. 2024
She&’ll risk anything to protect a missing boyEven work with the biggest threat to her guarded heart When a…
boy in foster care disappears after witnessing a murder, social worker Hayley Campbell and Detective Finn Beaumont vow to bring him home safely. But as the former lovers grow closer to each other, another child goes missing. Then Hayley herself is kidnapped. Finn must rely on his unparalleled instincts to save the two young victims…and the woman he never stopped loving.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Beaumont Brothers Justice series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Closing In On CluesBook 2: Always WatchingBook 3: Innocent WitnessBook 4: Under SiegeBy Julie Miller. 2024
With children seeking a safe haven Her ranch becomes a refuge. Jessie Bennington&’s past motivated her canine-focused business, where she…
heals those who are emotionally traumatized. When two young children show up at her ranch, predators on their trail, Jessie can only trust her longtime friend Garrett Caldwell. The deputy goes into protector mode without a single hesitation. Garrett has buried his feelings for Jessie long enough. He isn't about to let any danger come between them—or the innocent children—now.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Protectors at K-9 Ranch series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Shadow SurvivorsBy Ben Miller. 2020
From actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller comes an illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure following a brother and sister who…
stumble into a magical new world—perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories!Lana loves stories, especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he&’s too grown-up to play with Lana anymore, she&’s too lonely to find the wonder in storytelling…until something magical happens. Lana discovers a portal to a fairy tale world hidden in the strange new supermarket in town! But these aren&’t the happy-ever-after fairy tales that Lana knows—they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana&’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can&’t do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her before it&’s too late?By Sylvie Cathrall. 2024
An Amazon Best Book of April 2024 • An IndieNext Pick A charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia…
and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries and The House in the Cerulean Sea. A beautiful discovery outside the window of her underwater home prompts the reclusive E. to begin a correspondence with renowned scholar Henerey Clel. The letters they share are filled with passion, at first for their mutual interests, and then, inevitably, for each other. Together, they uncover a mystery from the unknown depths, destined to transform the underwater world they both equally fear and love. But by no mere coincidence, a seaquake destroys E.'s home, and she and Henerey vanish. A year later, E.'s sister Sophy, and Henerey's brother Vyerin, are left to solve the mystery, piecing together the letters, sketches and field notes left behind—and learn what their siblings&’ disappearance might mean for life as they know it. Inspired, immersive, and full of heart, this charming epistolary tale is an adventure into the depths of a magical sea and the limits of the imagination from a marvelous debut voice.Praise for A Letter to the Luminous Deep&“An underwater treasure-chest to be slowly unpacked, full of things I adore.&” —Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light&“A shimmering, delicately crafted delight.&” —H.G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter&“A fascinating and charming story told in a uniquely elegant voice.&” —Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches&“Both the setting and the story are exquisite.&” —Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and MercyBy Ellen Kirschman. 2015
&“Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops&’ shop procedure.&” —Publishers…
Weekly Officer Randy Spelling has always wanted to be a cop. The eager rookie comes from a law enforcement family and, at least as far as police department psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is concerned, the young woman is up to the challenge. But when Officer Spelling mistakenly shoots and kills a pregnant teen, the community is outraged, and the family of the victim demands justice. Feeling protective of the traumatized cop in her care, Dot tries to stop Officer Spelling from her desperate attempts to apologize to the girl&’s family. But Dot&’s efforts fail, with catastrophic results. Now Dot is taking this into her own hands, despite the police chief demanding that she back off. For Dot, this case feels all too personal for her to walk away, even if it means being in the line of danger herself. Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries &“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman&’s been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.&” —Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest &“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.&” —D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series &“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.&” —Midwest Book Review &“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.&” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For &“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.&” —Bookreporter.comBy Ellen Kirschman. 2015
&“A deftly crafted novel of compelling complexity,&” this first book in the mystery series featuring cop therapist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is &“absorbing&”…
(Midwest Book Review). As her police department&’s newest hire, police psychologist Dot Meyerhoff has a lot to prove. Especially since everyone on a small-town force doesn&’t see any reason for a shrink on staff. So when the rookie cop commits suicide, everyone&’s looking to blame Dot—even Dot herself. Dot knew Ben Gomez was struggling to adjust to police work, but how had she missed the signs that he was at the end of his rope? Now, with Ben&’s and her reputation on the line, Dot goes looking for answers. What she discovers is the dark underbelly of a town—and a police force—who have very little patience with a woman who asks too many questions. Dot is determined to get to the truth behind the young officer&’s death—even at the risk of losing her job. Or her life. . . . Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries &“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman&’s been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.&” —Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest &“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.&” —D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series &“Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops&’ shop procedure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.&” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For &“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.&” —Bookreporter.comBy Ellen Kirschman. 2017
Dot Meyerhoff is called to help with an abducted child case that is destroying the investigating officer's own family. …
Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is known for putting her personal life aside in the name of duty. But when she&’s brought in on a kidnapping case, she finds herself drawn into a harrowing crime that cuts deep. A toddler is missing. Her mother is a noted local photographer whose work contains photography of nude children. She's also a family friend. Dot is worried that the cop assigned to the case isn't up to the job. She's going to take this one on herself, come hell or high water. The stakes are too high for the missing toddler, her distraught family, and for Dot, who is ready to risk everything including her relationship with the best man she's ever met. Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries &“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman&’s been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.&” —Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest &“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.&” —D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series &“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.&” —Midwest Book Review &“Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops&’ shop procedure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.&” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For &“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.&” —Bookreporter.comBy Ellen Kirschman. 2015
In this mystery series featuring cop therapist Dot Meyerhoff, Dot&’s sleuthing after a tragic fire leads her to a former…
client–turned–criminal mastermind. When a trailer park fire takes the life of a lonely, wheelchair-bound man, police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is doing double duty counseling the first responders involved, especially the traumatized dispatcher. But talking with the distraught young 9-1-1 operator about the dying man&’s last words leads Dot to wonder if there&’s more to this fire than meets the eye. Soon the department is looking for an arsonist and Dot is doing some investigating on her own. But when she discovers a former patient is orchestrating crimes from behind bars, Dot is suddenly in over her head. Not that a challenge has ever stopped her before. Only this time, she may put her own mental health—and her mother&’s life—on the line. . . . Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries &“Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman&’s been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout.&” —Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest &“Psychological thriller writing at its finest.&” —D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series &“An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent.&” —Midwest Book Review &“Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life.&” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times–bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For &“Ellen Kirschman is one to watch.&” —Bookreporter.comBy Ellan Rankin. 2023
A remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten. Inspired by a true…
story, this uplifting picture book is a perfect read for animal lovers of all ages.While carefree monkeys dangle in trees, powerful lions quietly sunbathe, and majestic giraffes walk back and forth, a terrible war looms on the horizon and changes everything. People stop coming to the zoo and most of the animals huddle together with their mates in their different enclosures-- except for one baby elephant that was all alone. As bombs shake the ground and flashes of orange light burn across the sky, the solitary elephant grows more and more afraid and confused. Her keeper understood and spends as much time with her elephant as she can. And when it becomes impossible to stay in the enclosure, the keeper makes the daring choice to bring the elephant home.But it&’s hard to hide an elephant, even a baby one, and it gets even harder as the elephant grows. After a time, the elephant is ordered back to the zoo. Still, the kind-hearted keeper could not abandon her friend, so she sets up house right alongside the elephant for the remainder of the war.Many years later, when the keeper no longer works at the zoo, she returns to visit her friend. Her friend, much older now as well, remembers the keeper and her brave kindness.Inspired by a remarkable true story at the Belfast Zoo during WW11 perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan and the award-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers.