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By Scarlett Thomas. 2024
From &“one of the UK&’s most interesting authors&” (Kirkus Reviews), Patricia Highsmith meets White Lotus in this surprising and suspenseful…
modern gothic story following a couple running from both secretive pasts and very present dangers while honeymooning on a Greek island.Still reeling from the chaos of their wedding, Evelyn and Richard arrive on a tiny Greek island for their honeymoon. It&’s the end of the season and a storm is imminent. Determined to make the best of it, they check into the sun-soaked doors of the Villa Rosa. Already feeling insecure after seeing the &“beautiful people,&” the seemingly endless number of young models and musicians lounging along the Mediterranean, Evelyn is wary of the hotel&’s owner, Isabella, who seems to only have eyes for Richard. Isabella ostensibly disapproves of every request Evelyn makes, seemingly annoyed at the fact that they are there at all. Isabella is also preoccupied with her chance to enthrall the only other guests—an American producer named Marcus and his partner Debbie—with the story of &“the sleepwalkers,&” a couple who had stayed at the hotel recently and drowned. Everyone seems to want to talk about the sleepwalkers, save for Hamza, a young Turkish man Evelyn had seen with some &“beautiful people,&” as well as the &“dapper little man&”—the strange yet fashionable owner of the island&’s lone antiques and gift shop she sees everywhere. But what at first seemed eccentric, decorative, or simply ridiculous, becomes a living nightmare. Evelyn and Richard are separated the night of the storm and forced to face dark truths, but it&’s their confessions around the origins of their relationship and the years leading up to their marriage that might save them. Exhilarating, suspenseful, and also very funny, The Sleepwalkers asks urgent questions about relationships, sexuality, and the darkest elements of contemporary society—where our most terrible secrets are hidden in plain sight.By Nikki Dudley. 2010
“Right on time,” Daniel Mansen mouths to Alice as she pushes him to his death. Haunted by these words, Alice…
becomes obsessed with discovering how a man she didn’t know could predict her actions. On the day of the funeral, Daniel’s cousin, Thom, finds a piece of paper in Daniel’s room detailing the exact time and place of his death.Ellipsis is a disturbing thriller stemming from what is left unsaid, what bounces around in the mind and evaporates when trying to remember. Can there be a conclusion when no-one seems to know the truth?Reviews>“It’s a tale that will keep them wondering, gasping, thinking, smiling, grimacing, rereading. What more can a reader ask for?” - Spinetingler Magazine “I wouldn’t have stopped reading if my house was on fire!” - Cas Peace”Ellipsis is a very stylish, compelling read that will stay with you for a long time, and Sparkling Books have very much lived up to their name in their presentation of this title. Nikki Dudley has a burgeoning literary career that should go on from strength to strength following the publication of the magnificent Ellipsis. I look forward to reading more works by this great writer.” - Kevin Mahoney, Authortrek.com “Exciting, psychologically complex, and disconcerting, it is a powerful tale of two misfits trying to uncover long hidden secrets about themselves and their pasts. Dudley has an often startling eye for description and her simple poetic prose will delight readers looking for something slightly different in the crime thriller genre.” - Sam Ruddock, Writers’ Centre, Norwich “This is a work of literacy .. the pleasure is in the writing style” - The Truth About BooksBy Charlene Bearhead, Wilson Bearhead. 2020
Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his…
mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life.The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.By Ilona Andrews. 2017
From Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author, the thrilling conclusion to her Hidden Legacy series, as Nevada and Rogan grapple with…
a power beyond even their imagination…Nevada Baylor can’t decide which is more frustrating—harnessing her truthseeker abilities or dealing with Connor “Mad” Rogan and their evolving relationship. Yes, the billionaire Prime is helping her navigate the complex magical world in which she’s become a crucial player—and sometimes a pawn—but she also has to deal with his ex-fiancée, whose husband has disappeared, and whose damsel-in-distress act is wearing very, very thin.Rogan faces his own challenges, too, as Nevada’s magical rank has made her a desirable match for other Primes. Controlling his immense powers is child’s play next to controlling his conflicting emotions. And now he and Nevada are confronted by a new threat within her own family. Can they face this together? Or is their world about to go up in smoke?By Roxanne St. Claire. 2006
A hot-blooded bodyguard must protect an heiress worth a cool billion from a killer in this romantic suspense tale by…
a New York Times–bestselling author.He knows all her secrets . . . Max Roper never lets emotion get in the way of his job—not since the tragic shooting that killed his fiancée’s father. Now the former DEA agent is a Bullet Catcher, and he’s managed to block out Cori’s bitter goodbye—and their sizzling passion. Those dangerous desires come back with a vengeance when Max is assigned to protect a recently widowed heiress: who turns out to be Cori. But Max must also discover his ex’s dark secret . . . and they both know she can’t hide anything from him. . . . and how to use them against herHer luxury lifestyle suggests that Cori has gone from being a trophy wife to a merry widow, but nothing could be further from the truth. Suspicious of her billionaire husband’s sudden death, she hires a bodyguard. But her protector is the one man who can melt her every defense—the one man she blames for her deepest sorrow, the one man whose six-feet four-inches of solid muscle ignites reckless passion in her. And as they close in on a killer who hides in plain view, their high-stakes affair could cost her everything . . . including her life.Praise for Thrill Me to Death“St. Claire’s ability to evenly match sultry romance with enticing suspense make this novel a superior entry into the romantic suspense game.” —Publishers Weekly“St. Claire, who writes fast-paced, sexy romantic suspense . . . has once again penned a book that will keep the reader engrossed in the story from cover to cover.” —BooklistBy Melissa Mayhue. 2011
A twenty-first–century half-fae woman escapes to the thirteenth century where she meets a handsome highland warrior in this paranormal historical…
Scottish romance.Andrew MacAlister longs for a cure to free him from the excruciating pain caused by an old wound, but when he rescues a drowning woman, he has no idea how much his life is about to change. All Drew knows is that this mysterious woman is hiding secrets—and that he’s never felt such a consuming desire before. Yet he cannot deny her request for help, even if it means bringing the detested English army to his Highland clan’s home.Leah Noble McQuarrie still harbors a deep hatred of the Fae who tortured her eleven years ago, forcing her to escape back in time to the thirteenth century. A descendant of the Fae, Leah denies her heritage and her magical healing abilities. But the English army is holding her beloved adoptive grandfather captive, so Leah must seek help from the Fae—and the captivating man whose touch she craves.Then Drew discovers Leah’s secrets, and he’s torn between old loyalties and trusting a woman who has the power to give him the future he’s sought—but could destroy his clan forever . . .A woman must rely on a cop who is her family’s enemy in order to find her missing niece in…
this romantic suspense.Rae Cavanaugh would do anything to find her kin.Even join forces with Tom Brannon.The disappearance of Rae Cavanaugh’s sister rocked the community of Echo Lake. So when Rae’s niece mysteriously goes missing fifteen years later, county sheriff Tom Brannon is determined to find her. But as the electricity between the two sparks, Rae soon discovers—despite her misgivings—that Tom is the only one she can trust . . .By Shelly Laurenston. 2018
The &“hot and humorous&” debut of the action-packed shapeshifter series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Pride…
novels (USAToday.com). It&’s not every day that a beautiful naked woman falls out of the sky and lands face-first on grizzly shifter Berg Dunn&’s hotel balcony. Definitely they don&’t usually hop up and demand his best gun. Berg gives the lady a grizzly-sized t-shirt and his cell phone, too, just on style points. And then she&’s gone, taking his XXXL heart with her. By the time he figures out she&’s a honey badger shifter, it&’s too late. Honey badgers are survivors. Brutal, vicious, ill-tempered survivors. Or maybe Charlie Taylor-MacKilligan is just pissed that her useless father is trying to get them all killed again—and won&’t even tell her how. Protecting her little sisters has always been her job, and she&’s not about to let some pesky giant grizzly protection specialist with a network of every shifter in Manhattan get in her way. Wait. He&’s trying to help? Why would he want to do that? He&’s cute enough that she just might let him tag along—that is, if he can keep up . . . Praise for Shelly Laurenston and the Honey Badger Chronicles &“When it comes to combining offbeat humor and mayhem, it is tough to beat Laurenston.&”—RT Book Reviews &“Laurenston delights . . . Zany, sarcastic humor . . . Familiar, well-developed characters and full immersion into the universe make this a must-read for a new and returning readers alike.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Pure, unadulterated fun. It&’s ten pounds of bursting-at-the-seams excitement in a five-pound bag.&”—BookpageBy J. T. Geissinger. 2021
Dark, sexy mafia romance where the fast-paced tension of John Wick meets the high stakes love of Romeo and Juliet.Savage…
(adjective):1) Not domesticated; wild and untamed2) A brutal or vicious person3) Malek AntonovHe’s a myth. A ghost. A legend.A Bratva assassin so feared, some won’t even dare to speak his name.He comes in search of vengeance for the death of his brother, but what he finds instead is me.A girl he thinks is someone else.Someone unrelated to the man who killed his brother.Except I am.And when he finds out my true identity, he decides to take me as repayment for what he lost.Now, I’m a little bird trapped in a cage, and the only way to survive is to make friends with the monster who captured me.But friendship isn’t what the monster has in mind.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.By Ilona Andrews. 2017
The Hidden Legacy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews continues as Nevada and Rogan navigate a…
world where magic is the norm…and their relationship burns hotNevada Baylor has a unique and secret skill—she knows when people are lying—and she's used that magic (along with plain, hard work) to keep her colorful and close-knit family's detective agency afloat. But her new case pits her against the shadowy forces that almost destroyed the city of Houston once before, bringing Nevada back into contact with Connor "Mad" Rogan.Rogan is a billionaire Prime—the highest rank of magic user—and as unreadable as ever, despite Nevada’s “talent.” But there’s no hiding the sparks between them. Now that the stakes are even higher, both professionally and personally, and their foes are unimaginably powerful, Rogan and Nevada will find that nothing burns like ice…By Wendall Thomas. 2019
"In this third in a series, set on a farm in 1914 Oklahoma, Casey lovingly portrays the Tuckers' close extended…
family, immersing the reader in both the domestic aspects and the harsh realities of everyday farm life." —BooklistWho killed Uncle Bill? Alafair Tucker is desperate to find out. One August evening in 1914, a bushwhacker ended a pleasant outing by blowing a hole in Bill McBride, kidnapping and ravaging Bill's fiancée, and wounding Alafair's daughter Mary. Does Mary know who did the low-down deed? If she does, the bullet that grazed her knocked that information right out of her head. All she remembers is that it has something to do with the Fourth of July.Several malicious acts testify to the fact that Bill's killer is still around and attempting to cover his tracks. The question is, can Mary remember before the murderer manages to eliminate everyone who could identify him?The law is hot on the bushwhacker's trail. There is little Alafair can do to help the sheriff, but that will never stop her from trying. If there's a chance she can protect Mary from further harm or help her remember, she'll do anything she can. Even confront a vicious killer.By Tim Maleeny. 2019
Fourth book in the Cape Weather Mystery Series! If you're gonna box an octopus, best bring some extra arms…At the…
height of tourist season, an armored car drives off a crowded pier and sinks to the bottom of San Francisco Bay. By the time divers find the wreck, the cash is gone and the driver has vanished. The police are convinced it's an inside job, but local merchant Vera Young, whose boyfriend drove the armored car, claims it was much more than a simple heist.Vera swears the missing driver is innocent and wants him found before the police can throw him in jail. San Francisco detective Cape Weathers reluctantly takes the case but warns Vera that her boyfriend is likely guilty—or dead. What starts as a manhunt uncovers a criminal conspiracy of money laundering, illegal drug testing, and a network of corporations willing to do anything to protect their stock price. It's a case that Cape, the witty PI, can't get his arms around. And while his relationship with Vera is getting complicated, the list of people who want him dead is getting longer.Boxing the Octopus is a runaway tour of San Francisco's underworld which reminds us that when things get out of hand, having eight arms is always better than two.These quick-paced, often humorous San Francisco mysteries are:Perfect for fans of Laura Lippman and Thomas PerryFor readers who enjoy private detective and California based mysteriesBy Wendall Thomas. 2017
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Tired of newspaper headlines that accuse cops of malfeasance or worse?…
Veteran editor Edwards has the perfect antidote: 15 reprints of stories from 1908 to 1966 showing English police officers at (generally) their most sterling." —Kirkus ReviewsIn classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant amateur—whereas the humble police detective cuts a hapless figure. The twelve stories collected here strike a blow for the professionals, with teasing mysteries to challenge a hard-working police officer's persistence and scrupulous attention to detail. As in his previous anthologies for the British Library Crime Classics series, Martin Edwards introduces readers to fascinating neglected gems of British crime writing as well as uncovering lesser-known stories by the great novelists of the golden age. Each of these stories combines realism with entertainment, skilfully blending the conduct of a criminal investigation with a compelling murder-mystery plot.By Dawn Brower. 2017
Carly Gallagher ne fait pas d’erreurs. Jusqu’au jour où elle en commet une qui cause la mort de quelqu’un à…
qui elle tient. Elle se tournerait vers l’homme qu’elle aime plus que tout, s’il était libre de l’aimer en retour. La vie de Phillip Morrison a basculé dès qu’il a rencontré Carly. Tout ce qu’il pensait être juste s’est avéré être l’exact opposé. Il doit faire de nombreux choix, mais une chose est claire : il aime Carly et il doit trouver un moyen de la réclamer. Le chaos s’empare de leurs vies, et juste au moment où ils semblent avoir une chance d’être ensemble, le destin a d’autres plans…By Erica Monroe. 2024
Der Tod ist nur der Anfang in dieser düsteren, schaurigen Gothic Regency Romance... Nach dem Tod ihres geliebten Vormunds ist…
Miss Felicity Fields auf sich allein gestellt, ihre Zukunft ungewiss. In ihrer Trauer schmiedet sie den Plan, mit ihren Kenntnissen der Alchemie einen Stein der Weisen zu bauen und die Frau, die wie eine Mutter für sie war, wieder zum Leben zu erwecken. Das Letzte, was die stumpfe Blaustrumpfin braucht, ist die Rückkehr von Nicholas Harding, dem Herzog von Wycliffe und rechtmäßigen Besitzer ihres Hauses an der wilden Küste Cornwalls. Er entfacht eine unerwartete Leidenschaft in ihr, und Felicity hat schon genug Veränderungen in ihrem Leben erlebt. Als sie noch Kinder waren, verstand Nicholas weder das brillante, aber emotionslose Mündel seiner Tante, noch ihre vielen seltsamen wissenschaftlichen Studien. Er sollte sie zurück nach London bringen, damit sie in der Gesellschaft eine gute Partie machen kann - aber er kann nicht aufhören, an sie zu denken. Aber kann er sie davon überzeugen, dass sie nicht mehr allein ist und ihr Platz an seiner Seite ist, während die Grenze zwischen Leben und Tod durch Felicitys makabre Experimente verschwimmt?By Maya Banks. 2011
A man who shoots first and asks questions later falls for the ultimate moving target in this sexy, action-packed KGI…
novel. The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business. Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background. Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can&’t... Most people would take an all-expenses-paid trip to the beach in a heartbeat, but Garrett Kelly only accepts the job keeping tabs on Sarah Daniels—who&’s in hiding after witnessing a murder committed by her half-brother—for the chance to take down a person enemy of KGI. A disciplined soldier like Garrett is trained for so much more than a babysitting gig, but he soon realizes that there&’s more to Sarah than what&’s in her file. Garrett is considering seduction as a tactical maneuver, but when he glimpses Sarah&’s dark past, he feels an urgent desire to keep her safe—even after she disappears on him. Garrett doesn&’t know exactly who, or what, Sarah&’s running from. Whatever it is, she&’s running for her life...By J. J. McAvoy. 2016
The fourth book in the Ruthless People Series is here... “After the battle sharpen your knives.” It has been eight…
years since the Callahans defeated Avian Doers and conquered Chicago. Melody is now the Governor and public face of the family, while Liam rises as the Ceann na Conairte of both the Irish and Italians. Their reach is limitless; their power endless...but is it possible to have too much power? Can Liam and Melody raise a family, a city, and an empire? Only a fool would try to stop them now...Check out more thrilling titles in the Ruthless People series: RUTHLESS PEOPLE #1 "One Marriage + Two Bosses = 3X the Chaos." THE UNTOUCHABLES (#2) "One Secret, Multiple Casualties." AMERICAN SAVAGES (#3) "Villains by Choice." A BLOODY KINGDOM (#4) “After the battle, sharpen your knives.” DECLAN + CORALINE(prequel novella that takes place 2 years before Ruthless People) "You don't find love; it finds you." And look for the Ruthless People spinoff, Children of Vice--out 5.17.17“From the Ruthless, Vice shall Rise.”By Erica Monroe. 2013
Patifes, ladrões e rebeldes habitam as espeluncas — onde as mulheres são selvagens e os homens são perigosos. QUANDO UMA…
PRINCESA DO SUBMUNDO… A bonita e inocente Mina Mason teve uma vida sobre-protegida como a irmã do mais notado Lorde do Crime em Inglaterra. A fortuna da familia dela e expectativas mantém-na enjaulada, sem nunca poder dar voz aos seus verdadeiros desejos. Como beijar — e participar de muito mais escandalosos comportamentos com — Charlie Thatcher, o seu amigo de infância. Como um membro de uma quadrilha rival, Charlie está definitivamente fora dos limites. SE APAIXONA PELO HOMEM ERRADO… Charlie Thatcher sempre soube desde pequeno onde a sua lealdade devia estar: com os Ladrões de Chapman Street, que o salvaram de uma morte brutal num dos becos escuros das espeluncas de Ratcliffe. Como empregado do bar Três Javalis, ele protege os seus irmãos companheiros com a sua mente e os seus punhos. Mas quando um dos membros ameaça a segurança de Mina, os instintos primitivos e protectores de Charlie são testados — e a defesa dele por ela coloca ambos em perigo. A PAIXÃO PODE SER A RUINA DE AMBOS.By Erica Monroe. 2024
Ein Skandal erweist sich als tödlich in dieser Gothic Regency Romance... Lady Jemma Forster weiß nur zu gut, wie rücksichtslos…
Klatschbasen sein können. Sie hat ihr eigenes Glück geopfert, um den Ruf ihrer Familie wiederherzustellen. Ihre Vernunftehe mit einem wohlhabenden Earl bedeutete den Abschied von der Leidenschaft und jeder Chance auf Liebe mit dem schneidigen Gesetzeshüter, der ihre Seele entflammt hatte. Sie führt ein behäbiges, praktisches Leben als Gräfin von Wolverston. Bis ihr Mann ermordet wird und der einzige Mann, der seine Mörder zur Rechenschaft ziehen kann, ihre frühere Liebe ist. Der Bow Street Runner Gabriel Sinclair hat die letzten drei Jahre damit verbracht, die kluge, schöne Lady Jemma zu vergessen, die ihm das Herz brach, als sie seinen besten Freund heiratete. Der Tod des Earl of Wolverston bringt Gabriel und Jemma wieder zusammen, während sie daran arbeiten, seinen Mörder zu finden. Ihre Ermittlungen führen sie in die dunkelsten und gefährlichsten Gegenden Londons, wo die Bedrohung von allen Seiten kommt. Sie sind die perfekten Partner, um Verbrechen aufzuklären, aber können sie auch Partner in der Liebe sein?By Charles Benoit. 2007
When the American Dream becomes a nightmare…Running a one-man law practice in the heart of Oregon's wine country, Cal Claxton…
hires a young, undocumented man as an assistant, hoping to give him an opportunity to create more stability for himself and his family. Timoteo Fuentes is a bright, hardworking student by day and Cal's legal clerk by night, juggling both roles with determination and grit. When one of Timoteo's family members is brutally murdered, the migrant community is reluctant to cooperate with the police investigation for fear of deportation.Devastated by the loss and nervous about engaging with the legal system, the family turns to Cal for help. With Timoteo protected as a "Dreamer" from deportation, the two begin a dangerous investigation of ruthless people who leverage the fear of a vulnerable population for profit and an assassin who is as cunning as he is deadly. Can Cal and Timoteo untangle the web of deceit or will they become victims themselves?