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Knights & Dragons MC Books 1-3: A Motorcycle Club Romance Collection (Knights & Dragons MC)
By Chantal Fernando. 2025
The Knights of Fury and the Wind Dragons MCs come together in New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando&’s gritty Knights &…
Dragons MC series.Decker's DilemmaThey'll have to cross every line to be together—including the law. For ex-cop Seth Decker, tracking down his client's newly discovered half sister, Cara Ward, was the easy part. Walking away from the sexy schoolteacher is a whole different story.Cara thought she had the road ahead all mapped out—she&’d be a biker&’s old lady, straddling a Harley behind the man she fell for in her teens. But she&’s all grown up now. While the Wind Dragons will always be family, Cara wants something more, something for herself. That something may just be Decker—even if he isn't a biker. Once an MC princess, always an MC princess, though. When Cara&’s connection to the Wind Dragons puts her in the line of fire from a vengeful gang, Decker realizes the safest place for her is by his side. After all, there&’s nothing he won&’t do to protect the woman he loves. Even if it means crossing the line of the law he once swore to uphold.Rhett RedeemedLife is about choices. He had a history of making bad ones. United with her newly discovered half sister, Constance Wilder finally has a family. She should be happy, but she&’s not. Instead, she&’s even lonelier, which is why a one-night stand with a sexy biker is just what she needs. A few hours of wild sex won&’t just bring her pleasure—it will help her forget.Rhett did what was necessary to step into his role as leader of the Wind Dragons MC, including cutting ties with the woman he loved. He wouldn&’t change it, but that doesn&’t make it easier. Thankfully, the beautiful woman across the bar is a welcome distraction. He never expected her to light a spark inside him, leaving him wanting more. Constance falls hard for Rhett. Not only is she pretty sure he&’s her soul mate, he&’s the one person she's felt connected to in a long time. But when it's revealed that Rhett is her sister&’s ex, Constance is faced with losing her newly found family, making happily-ever-after seem damn near impossible.Answering AtlasHe was everything she didn't want and exactly what she needed.Daughter of the infamous Rake from the Wind Dragons MC, lawyer Natalie Ward knows all too well the trouble getting involved with a biker can lead to. That&’s not for her—she&’ll stick to suits over leather. Nothing will change her mind, especially not a sexy, built-like-a-Greek-god biker that rides for the Knights of Fury. Atlas is on a manhunt to find a rival gang leader and the last thing he needs is a distraction. But when he runs into Natalie at a bar, all her strength and beauty wrapped in a power suit, he can&’t look away. He wants to forget her. Running into her at every corner in town isn't making it easy, though. Being with her is impossible, but it&’s the only thing that makes sense.When Atlas helps her get out of a difficult situation, Natalie can no longer ignore their growing attraction. And when a common enemy of both their clubs becomes a client at her law firm, she finds herself pulled into the very world she&’s sought to avoid… Previously publishedKnights of FuryBook 1: SaintBook 2: RenegadeBook 3: TemperFast & FuryBook 1: Custom BuiltBook 2: Custom MadeBook 3: Custom LoveKnights & Dragons MCBook 1: Decker's DilemmaBook 2:
The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure (The Code Busters Club #3)
By Penny Warner. 2013
Readers will have tons of fun creating the codes right along with the characters in this interactive series. Cody, Quinn,…
Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. On a class trip to the Cornell Mission, the Code Busters learn about Hippolyte de Bouchard, California's only known pirate. Now the Code Busters are on the trail of a new prize: pirate gold! But with a fortune at stake, the codes are bound to be hard. Will the Code Busters be able to figure them out, or will this mystery prove to be too difficult to solve?
'Steeped in atmosphere and intrigue, The Bologna Vendetta burrows under the skin of contemporary Italy. Intelligent, incisive and compelling.' -…
Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners---------------Instead of escaping reality to this fantastic city, this city of phantoms, I was rushing towards it - hard fate awaited me in this soupy shade of a place...In the oppressive heat of summer in Bologna, English detective Daniel Leicester is reliving his beloved wife Lucia's final days. Vivid memories have been awakened by the sight of her bicycle, missing since the accident that killed her, ridden by a stranger through the city's tight medieval streets.As unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, the sickening realisation that Lucia's death wasn't accidental dawns on Daniel. He embarks on a quest for the truth, and this most personal of crusades leads him to two contrasting worlds: the secretive, ancient realm of freemasonry, and the revolutionary 'Reclaim Bologna' activist movement.What links these two opposing factions? Is there a chance Lucia wasn't the woman Daniel believed her to be? And will the truth be too painful, or too perilous, to bear?---------------Crime Writers' Association May 2025 Read of the Month!---------------Readers and reviewers are loving The Bologna Vendetta:'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read all this series and loved every single one... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real treat. One of the few series that I've read throughout and this is the best of the lot. Beautifully drawn characters, a wonderful evocation of Bologna, a twisty plot and a genuinely moving and clever callback to an earlier event. Oozes class.' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and thoroughly compelling, it's the best yet!' - Karen Cole, Hair Past Freckle book review blog
The English Masterpiece: A Novel
By Katherine Reay. 2025
"Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yesss, please. The English Masterpiece by Katherine…
Reay has ALL the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and art aficionados . . . Buckle your seatbelt as all hell breaks loose." --Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of WarsawSet in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon.As the recently promoted assistant to the Tate's Modern Collections keeper Diana Gilden, Lily helps plan a world-class Picasso exhibit to honor the passing of the great artist--and she's waited her whole life for this moment. The opening is beyond anyone's expectations--the lighting, the champagne, the glittering crowd, and the international acclaim--until Lily does the unthinkable. She stops in front of a masterpiece and hears her own voice say, "It's a forgery." The gallery falls silent.Lily's boss, Diana, is polished perfection, schooled in art, and descends from European high society. She's worked hard to become the trusted voice in London's modern art scene and respected across the Continent. The Tate's Picasso Commemorative is to be her crowning achievement, featuring not only the artist's most iconic and intimate works, but a newly discovered painting--one she advised an investor to purchase. But when Lily makes her outrageous declaration, suspicion and scandal threaten everything Diana has achieved, as museums and collectors across Europe, already doubting most post-war acquisitions, fall into chaos and rumors of a world-wide forgery run wild.All Lily has ever wanted is to follow in Diana's footsteps and take the art world by storm in her own right. Yet one comment puts not only her own career at risk but also her mentor's. Unless . . . Was she right? With the clock ticking and the clues starting to pile up against her, Lily must uncover the truth behind the Picasso before she loses not only the career she's always wanted, but her freedom.Block off your calendar and lose yourself in The English Masterpiece, a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end from the author who brought you The London House and The Berlin Letters.
'Steeped in atmosphere and intrigue, The Bologna Vendetta burrows under the skin of contemporary Italy. Intelligent, incisive and compelling.' -…
Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners---------------Instead of escaping reality to this fantastic city, this city of phantoms, I was rushing towards it - hard fate awaited me in this soupy shade of a place...In the oppressive heat of summer in Bologna, English detective Daniel Leicester is reliving his beloved wife Lucia's final days. Vivid memories have been awakened by the sight of her bicycle, missing since the accident that killed her, ridden by a stranger through the city's tight medieval streets.As unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, the sickening realisation that Lucia's death wasn't accidental dawns on Daniel. He embarks on a quest for the truth, and this most personal of crusades leads him to two contrasting worlds: the secretive, ancient realm of freemasonry, and the revolutionary 'Reclaim Bologna' activist movement.What links these two opposing factions? Is there a chance Lucia wasn't the woman Daniel believed her to be? And will the truth be too painful, or too perilous, to bear?---------------Crime Writers' Association May 2025 Read of the Month!---------------Readers and reviewers are loving The Bologna Vendetta:'Evocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries come together in a satisfying, and moving finale. Highly recommended.' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There's plenty of Bologna, lots of mystery and conspiracy, and even some heartbreak via Daniel's past. Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read all this series and loved every single one... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in only a couple of days' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real treat. One of the few series that I've read throughout and this is the best of the lot. Beautifully drawn characters, a wonderful evocation of Bologna, a twisty plot and a genuinely moving and clever callback to an earlier event. Oozes class.' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series'This brilliant series is consistently unmissable and The Bologna Vendetta is no exception; intriguing, intelligent and thoroughly compelling, it's the best yet!' - Karen Cole, Hair Past Freckle book review blog
Meet Daphne St Clair: glamorous ninety-year-old grandmother, care home resident, and your new favourite serial killer.Meet Ruth Robinson: aspiring true…
crime podcaster, hunting for a killer story. Who are you going to trust? . . . When Daphne confesses to killing a number of men throughout her lifetime, she chooses Ruth to produce the podcast reporting her story. Each episode charts Daphne's humble beginnings from the Dust Bowl in Canada to her glittering life in 70s New York - and a string of murders in her wake. Daphne tells her story. Ruth listens. And edits it. The public are hooked. Is she a feminist icon taking revenge on bad men? Or just a ruthless criminal? Then, as the podcast finale approaches, it becomes clear that neither woman has been entirely honest with the other. Who has been controlling the narrative? After all, the truth doesn't always make for the best story...A darkly witty thriller, sparking conversations around true crime and female serial killers, for fans of Janice Hallett, Bella Mackie and Katy Brent.
'This story has it all gripping twisty and addictive... It's so good' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐He's invited you in, but will…
you ever leave?After Cathy's boyfriend surprisingly ends things she is distraught. She also needs to move out of their flat and find a new place to live.When a friend tips her off about a room to rent it seems like her luck has suddenly changed.The house is on one of the city's most sought-after streets and the live-in landlord, whose son has just left home, is charming and kind. Best of all, it's affordable.Cathy's invited to make herself at home. But there is one rule: she can never go into the garden. Everything else seems so perfect she doesn't think twice.But she'll soon realise the deal she has made is too good to be true... and now it's far too late...A totally gripping and edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you up late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan.Everyone is gripped by The Landlord:'I tore through this ripper of a book at breakneck pace... A story that never lets up. With characters that leap from the page and a cracking pace... Will keep you frantically turning the pages to the electrifying end!' Gill Perdue'A missing woman and a house of secrets: with tons of twists... Will keep you turning the pages'Catherine Kirwan'You are questioning the characters, the plot and yourself... This book kept me going right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns and enough suspense and intrigue to make you think twice about your landlord if you rent a home' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Addictive "without walls" locked room mystery that will have you guessing, re-guessing then guessing again... Brilliant stuff!' Graham BartlettReaders love R.B. Egan:'OMIGOSH! SO riveting, action-packed, THRILLING and exciting!... So many TWISTS and turns!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This thriller is like jumping into a moving car and going full speed!... It's impossible to guess who was behind everything until the reveal, and then my jaw dropped! Whatever I expected, I didn't expect that! The twist took me totally unprepared!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping and heart-pounding action thriller with a jaw-dropping twist!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolutely thrilling ride. An edge of the seat book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blood on the Tracks: Railway Mysteries (British Library Crime Classics #0)
By Martin Edwards. 2018
“[An] entertaining railway-themed anthology . . . The perfect volume for fans of short, high-quality, fair-play detective fiction.” —Publishers WeeklyDiscover…
the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction.“Never had I been given a tougher problem to solve, and never had I been so utterly at my wits' end for a solution.”A signalman is found dead by a railway tunnel. A man identifies his wife as a victim of murder on the underground. Two passengers mysteriously disappear between stations, leaving behind a dead body.Trains have been a favourite setting of many crime writers, providing the mobile equivalent of the “locked-room” scenario. Their enclosed carriages with a limited number of suspects lend themselves to seemingly impossible crimes. In an era of cancellations and delays, alibis reliant upon a timely train service no longer ring true, yet the railway detective has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the twenty-first century.Both train buffs and crime fans will delight in this selection of fifteen railway-themed classic mysteries, featuring some of the most popular authors of their day alongside less familiar names. This is a classic short story collection to beguile even the most wearisome commuter.These fascinating mystery stories are:For fans of Agatha Christie and Anthony HorowitzPerfect for readers of classic crime fiction and golden-age murder mysteries“A handy book to have around when you want to read a clever mystery but time doesn't permit you to get engrossed in a novel.” —Popular Culture Association
What the Night Brings: The most shocking, gripping Tom Thorne thriller yet (Tom Thorne Novels #19)
By Mark Billingham. 2025
TOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS…
WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.
An Imposter in Shetland
By Marsali Taylor. 2025
'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.'ANN CLEEVESWhen an internet…
lifestyle influencer arrives on Shetland to document her 'perfect' holiday, the locals are somewhat sceptical. Joining a boat trip to the remote islands of St Kilda with sailing sleuth Cass Lynch and her partner DI Gavin Macrae, the young woman seems more concerned with her phone than the scenery. But when it's time to leave, there's no sign of her. Despite mounting a desperate search, she's seemingly vanished without trace - from a small island in the middle of the sea. As a puzzling investigation gathers pace, there are more questions than answers - and uncovering the truth will reveal dark and long-hidden secrets...Atmospheric and gripping, An Imposter on Shetland is the latest instalment in the much-loved Shetland Mystery series by Marsali Taylor. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
He's invited you in, but will you ever leave?After Cathy's boyfriend surprisingly ends things she is distraught. She also needs…
to move out of their flat and find a new place to live.When a friend tips her off about a room to rent it seems like her luck has suddenly changed.The house is on one of the city's most sought-after streets and the live-in landlord, whose son has just left home, is charming and kind. Best of all, it's affordable.Cathy's invited to make herself at home. But there is one rule: she can never go into the garden. Everything else seems so perfect she doesn't think twice.But she'll soon realise the deal she has made is too good to be true... and now it's far too late...
Don't miss this unputdownable debut thriller, which real readers are LOVING. Pre-order now!'Thrilling and darkly entertaining . . . kept…
me captivated from beginning to end.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I have LOVED this book!!!! I was hooked from the first page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wildly original debut . . . I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I really enjoyed the dark humour of our care home granny' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Meet Daphne St Clair: glamorous ninety-year-old grandmother, care home resident, and your new favourite serial killer.Meet Ruth Robinson: aspiring true crime podcaster, hunting for a killer story.Who are YOU going to trust? When Daphne confesses to killing a number of men throughout her lifetime, she chooses Ruth to produce the podcast reporting her story. Each episode charts Daphne's humble beginnings from the Dust Bowl in Canada to her glittering life in 70s New York - and a string of murders in her wake. Daphne tells her story. Ruth listens. And edits it. The public are hooked. Is she a feminist icon taking revenge on bad men? Or just a ruthless criminal? Then, as the podcast finale approaches, it becomes clear that neither woman has been entirely honest with the other. Who has been controlling the narrative? After all, the truth doesn't always make for the best story...A darkly witty thriller, sparking conversations around true crime and female serial killers, for fans of Janice Hallett, Bella Mackie and Katy Brent.
An Imposter in Shetland
By Marsali Taylor. 2025
'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.'ANN CLEEVESWhen an internet…
lifestyle influencer arrives on Shetland to document her 'perfect' holiday, the locals are somewhat sceptical. Joining a boat trip to the remote islands of St Kilda with sailing sleuth Cass Lynch and her partner DI Gavin Macrae, the young woman seems more concerned with her phone than the scenery. But when it's time to leave, there's no sign of her. Despite mounting a desperate search, she's seemingly vanished without trace - from a small island in the middle of the sea. As a puzzling investigation gathers pace, there are more questions than answers - and uncovering the truth will reveal dark and long-hidden secrets...Atmospheric and gripping, An Imposter on Shetland is the latest instalment in the much-loved Shetland Mystery series by Marsali Taylor. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.
What the Night Brings: The most shocking, gripping Tom Thorne thriller yet (Tom Thorne Novels #19)
By Mark Billingham. 2025
TOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS…
WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.
What the Night Brings: The most shocking, gripping Tom Thorne thriller yet (Tom Thorne Novels #19)
By Mark Billingham. 2025
TOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS…
WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful.As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal.To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.
Acts of murder
By Laurali Wright. 2019
"The ninth and final book in the Karl Alberg series makes an end to the saga of the tiny town…
on Canada's 'Sunshine Coast', the policeman who tries to catch the town's baddies, and the sensual, smart-mouthed librarian he loves. Alberg and Cassandra are at long last getting married - in fact, they're hitched by the end of the book - and Alberg has a new sergeant, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who seems destined, clearly, for her own series. But don't be fooled by all the sunshine: Sechelt harbors more dead bodies than any small town outside of Cabot Cove, and the serial killer who's busy knocking off the residents - and their children! - is one of the darkest characters in the Alberg canon."--Provided by publisher
The riot
By Laura Wilson. 2016
"In this latest historical mystery in the award-winning "Inspector Stratton" series, it is the summer of 1958 and Stratton is…
investigating the murder of a rent collector in Notting Hill, a part of London seething with racial tensions between Caribbean immigrants and their white working class neighbors. Based on real events and characters, The Riot is both an involving murder mystery, and a fascinating dive into London life in 1958." -- OCLC
The maid's diary: a novel
By Loreth Anne White. 2023
"Kit Darling is a maid with a snooping problem. She's the 'invisible girl,' compelled to poke into her wealthy clients'…
closely guarded lives. It's a harmless hobby until Kit sees something she can't unsee in the home of her brand-new clients: a secret so dark it could destroy the privileged couple expecting their first child. This makes Kit dangerous to the couple. In turn, it makes the couple--who might kill to keep their secret--dangerous to Kit. When homicide cop Mallory Van Alst is called to a scene at a luxury waterfront home known as the Glass House, she's confronted with evidence of a violent attack so bloody it's improbable the victim is alive. But there's no body. The homeowners are gone. And their maid is missing. The only witness is the elderly woman next door, who woke to screams in the night. The neighbor was also the last person to see Kit Darling alive. As Mal begins to uncover the secret that has sent the lives of everyone involved on a devious and inescapable collision course, she realizes that nothing is quite as it seems. And no one escapes their past."-- Provided by publisher
The pumpkin muffin murder: a fresh-baked mystery (Fresh-baked mystery #05)
By L. J Washburn. 2011
Phyllis loves to spend quality time with her grandson. She'll be taking him to a festival with hopes of winning…
the baking contest - now that her friendly competitor, Carolyn, is judging and not competing. But when a decorative scarecrow is actually a dead body in disguise, it's Phyllis's sleuthing skills that are needed. The dead body is that of the festival's organizer - and his wife, Carolyn's friend, falls under suspicion. Carolyn turns to Phyllis for help, because who's better at dishing out some justice than a baker extraordinaire who can handle the heat. Adult
A stiff risotto
By Lou Jane Temple. 1997
Restauranteur Heaven Lee must discover a killer's identity in the chic resort town of Aspen, Colorado, when a competition turns…
deadly for contestants vying for the Best Chef title. Adult. Some strong language. Some violence