Isabella is a beautiful Mexican woman that everyone in town loves, including the hapless Pete and the wealthy, powerful Jack...but most of all, Carl.Part romance, part police procedural, IN THE SHADOW OF EL PASO contains two short stories by Frank Zafiro. Both stories explore love, race, class and the ambiguity that exists on the southern border.

    But when her con man cousin Nick suddenly disappears, Kate’s own plans are put on hold as she is forced to deal with bounty hunters, criminals, and a relentless private detective, all looking for Nick - and looking to Kate for answers. Spurred on by family loyalty and her reluctant curiosity, Kate wades into the murky waters of Nick’s illegal activities and finds herself facing her greatest challenge yet: office work.Fresh and very funny, Happy Endings wraps up the Kate McCall series, which features a fearless and impulsive young woman absolutely determined to make a success of her business on her own terms and in her own way. Written for fans of humorous fiction as well as those who like imperfect female PIs and quirky cases, this lighthearted series will also appeal to anyone who enjoys a great read, memorable characters and a happy ending.

    Robert Dugoni’s My Sister’s Grave, is an action-packed blend of police and courtroom procedural that explores the latent threat of small town life and blurs the boundaries of legal ethics and morality. Robert Dugoni’s My Sister’s Grave, follows Tracy Crosswhite as she puts to rest the case of her sister’s disappearance some twenty years after the fact. Through her efforts, the improper conviction of Edmund House is overturned and appropriate justice enacted upon the person who had abducted, raped and killed Sarah Crosswhite, Tracy’s sister, in the early 1990s. Along the way, the small town of Cedar Grove, Washington, is afforded final closure, and Tracy is able to set aside a decades-long obsession and live in the present once again. You also get the following in this Summary & Analysis of My Sister’s Grave: • Book Review • Story Setting of My Sister’s Grave • Details of Characters & Key Character Analysis • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis of My Sister’s Grave fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

    James Mona Marple Tonya Kappes Bonus Book by Summer Prescott Christmas Parties are Murder By Jenna St. James Temp worker Amanda Adkins had no idea when she offered to bake her boss a diet cake for the office Christmas party, that someone would use her generosity to commit cold-blooded murder. But that’s exactly what happened. When the detective in charge looks to pin the murder on Amanda, she has no choice but to enlist the help of her 75-year-old grandmother—an Army Veteran Nurse and “hidden-weapons” specialist. Together the two ladies set out to prove Amanda’s innocence. When handsome IT expert Blake Wellington offers his help, Amanda is instantly cautious…especially when some of the clues point to Blake being the killer. Can Amanda and her grandmother track down the killer before Detective Carlson makes good on his promise to arrest Amanda? Or worse, instead of Christmas being the most wonderful time of the year for Amanda, will it end up being the most deadliest time of the year? Who knew office Christmas parties could be so dangerous?   THE CANDY CANE KILLER by Mona Marple It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A generic, commercial Christmas that not everyone is happy about. Town mayor Sharon Major is pushing ahead with plans to modernize the town, and stripping it of its character in the process. Teenagers Sandy and Coral are finally allowed to attend the Christmas Lights Switch On without their father accompanying them. Their excitement about this independence soon changes, when the stage curtains open and reveal the mayor’s dead body. With no police on the scene, the crowd of people are all held in the shopping centre. With the killer amongst them, Sandy and Coral decide to investigate. After all, who would suspect two teenage girls of being able to solve a murder case?   A Charming Blend By Tonya Kappes When Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane got a gift card at the Full Moon Treesort in Whispering Falls, Kentucky, they figured it’d be a fantastic honeymoon. When June Heal heard from the Whispering Falls Newspaper report from editor Faith Mortimer that there was a nosy coffee barista coming to town and she needed an eye kept on her, June was quick to put Mr. Prince Charming on the tourist, Roxanne Bloom. When a dead body is discovered during the annual Whispering Fall tree lightening, Roxy Bloom just can’t seem to keep her nose out of it, even though she feels like something strange is going on in the cozy town. June Heal is using powers, she never thought she’d use, to keep tourist Roxy Bloom away from the crime scene. Will the two feisty sleuths come together to solve this murder before Roxy’s honeymoon is over or before June Heal uses all of her powers to keep Roxy away from their secrets of Whispering Falls? You won’t want to miss this crossover tale of two of your favorite cozy mystery sleuths, June Heal from the Magical Cures Mystery Series and Roxanne Bloom from the Killer Coffee Series.   A Lime To Kill By Summer Prescott A single mom. A misplaced millennial. The best pies and baked goods in the Keys.

    The collection includes a foreword and historical notes about each of the books. This volume is sure to delight any fan of Alcott's fiction. Included are:Little WomenGood WivesLittle Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's BoysJo's Boys and How They Turned OutAn Old-Fashioned GirlEight CousinsRose in BloomThis material was NOT merely scanned from an ink-and-paper book, like many Kindle e-books are. All e-books offered by Di Lernia Publishers are hand-edited and checked for spelling and punctuation errors.

    The victim is Marty Diamond, a mattress mogul known for his high pressure sales tactics and schlocky TV ads. Unfortunately, the local police detective suspects that Chloe's good friend Kristina Miller is the killer. To prove Kristina's innocence, Chloe has to take matters into her own hands and find the real killer herself. 3 books included from this series: Mattress Mart Murder, Reunions Can Be Deadly, and Killer Finale.The Deanna Devlin SeriesWelcome to Desert Palms, a cozy Arizona tourist town set up against the mountains. Deanna Devlin is a thirty-two year old reporter who dreams of tackling hard-nosed stories, but is stuck writing puff pieces for the local paper. When a murder strikes Desert Palms, Deanna suddenly gets her chance to cover some hard-hitting news. Unfortunately, one of Deanna's good friends is wrongly suspected as the killer by the local police detective. To prove her friend's innocence, Deanna has no choice but to take matters into her own hands and find the real killer herself.2 books included from this series: A Prescription To Die For and A Novel To Die For.The Daisy McDare SeriesDaisy McDare wants nothing more than to find the man of her dreams and build a thriving interior decorator business. Instead she finds herself heartbroken and in the middle of a murder investigation. Daisy is in the middle of a decorating job at a famed local celebrity's mansion when the arrogant painter is found murdered in his backyard studio. Suddenly there's a house full of suspects, each with a bigger reason to want the victim dead than the next. 5 books included from this series: The Deadly Art Affair, The Deadly Legal Affair, The Deadly Directorial Affair, The Deadly Rock Star Affair, and The Deadly Restaurant Affair.

    She never imagined she would be a widow before the age of forty. To cope with the sudden loss of her husband, Lou moves across the country to live near her best friend in a town as cute as a button. Even though it means quitting her fancy New York editor job, she now owns the bookstore of her dreams. Well, almost. She definitely didn’t dream about a dead man showing up in her alley. Found with no identification, the police plaster the man’s face everywhere, along with the name of her bookshop, inundating Lou with negative press before she can even open. Worse, Lou was one of the last people to see him alive, and she didn’t even get his name.Worried the mystery man’s family is left without the answers she so desperately needed in her husband’s death, Lou tries to help find the man’s identity. On closer inspection, she realizes her conversation with the mystery man was full of clues. Starting with a confusing book page he left behind, Lou follows the trail. If she can solve this mystery, her bookstore might have a chance at being known for something more than murder.

    Murder of Convenience guarantees you another head-spinning murder mystery adventure by a retired elderly Baroness. Something foul is afoot as Lady Marcie Winston-Browne searches for the truth behind a bizarre misfortune. But will she find secrets someone might kill to protect? A bizarre misfortune… An insightful baroness… Is it truly an accident? Or could it be murder? Recently retired from public duties, Lady Marcie Winston-Browne has found a new purpose in assisting others. With a keen interest in village affairs and with no children of her own to speak of, Marcie - and her husband, Lord Harry Winston-Browne - are more than content to contribute to village life: they are, after all, godparents to half the tiny rural village of Stowe. When Janet Fleet - a well-liked, if unusual, young woman - is found dead in what appears to be a car accident, Marcie can’t help but feel that something foul is afoot. As the last person to see Janet alive, Marcie is determined to reveal the truth behind the peculiar death. Not only for Janet’s sake - but also for the sake of the daughter Janet was forced to leave behind. Haunted by a terrible sense of guilt for failing to stop the murder before it began, Marcie embarks on a winding lane of deceptions, conspiracies, and plots to uncover the secret behind a ruthless killer. But can she find the person responsible? Or with this cruel killer get away with more than just one murder? Can Lady Winston-Browne discover the real truth behind Janet Fleet’s death? Or will she be left with not one, but two, bodies on her conscience?

    She's trying to break into Hollywood, but it isn't easy. She was the prettiest girl in her hometown, but in LA she's a dime a dozen.   When a friend offers Kacey a job working at a detective agency, the young actress jumps at the opportunity. Maybe this is the role she's been looking for.   The detective agency is unlike any she's ever seen in the movies. It's run by three handsome, single brothers and their sassy grandmother. Her first day at the agency is anything but boring. She's put on the case right away, infiltrating the world of LA's rich elites. Soon Kacey is finding clues for her new bosses, and having the time of her life.   But the agency is in trouble. The financial kind. If this case goes wrong, and they lose their biggest client, the Booker Brothers Detective Agency could be shutting down for good.   It's up to Kacey to solve the mystery of the State of the Art Heist, save the agency, and keep her new job, which really is the role of a lifetime. BOOK 2 – STUNT DOUBLE TROUBLE Kacey Chance is a former actress turned detective. Luckily for her, acting skills come in handy during investigations. The LA detective agency she works for is unlike any she's ever seen in the movies. It's run by three handsome, single brothers and their sassy grandmother. Kacey loves her new job. Working as a detective is the role of a lifetime. Kacey's latest assignment is to investigate a suspicious workplace accident. The victim, who worked at local hangout Rockburger, is seeking a large cash settlement. A stakeout at the victim's residence reveals nosy neighbors and colorful roommates who drop hints that nothing about this accident is quite as it appears. Plus there's a mysterious stranger calling in anonymous tips. It's up to Kacey to solve the mystery of the Stunt Double Trouble, even though it may cost her dearly. BOOK 3 – READY ON SET DRAMA Kacey Chance said goodbye to her actress dreams to become a private investigator, but now her work is sending her straight into the heart of Hollywood. Her new assignment takes her undercover, working as a personal assistant to a handsome actor. Someone is trying to destroy his career, and it's up to Kacey to find out who, and why. Being on set is every bit as fun as Kacey imagined. The case seems easy enough, until she hits a moral dilemma. Exactly how far should an investigator go to discover the truth? Kacey doesn't want to ruin anyone's life, and yet, she finds herself holding secrets that could destroy careers. Back at the office, the Booker brothers have their own unique approaches to handling delicate secrets. Of course. And then there's Tippy Booker, the supposedly "retired" matriarch of the family, who's always around to drink coffee, look glamorous, and dispense her cynical advice. Kacey and the Booker family race against time to unravel the twisted mystery of the Ready On Set Drama. Get all 3 books in this exclusive series box set. Then cuddle up and get cozy with Kacey and the Booker brothers as they solve cases and have plenty of laughs along the way!

    Meet the hot pink Fiat 500 and its owner, real estate agent Monica Baker. Now stir in a dead body, a caterer about to lose her license, a real estate office coming off the rails, a goofy Great Dane, and a lively heroine who can’t help falling for the brooding bad boy. This is the world of Monica Baker: a high-speed mystery with a serving of mischief and a side of laughs.

    A clever canine. A seaside sleuth.After the death of her husband, Liz McLuckie has taken early retirement and moved to Whitby, a picturesque fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast. She thinks the renovation of two ramshackle fishing cottages will take her mind off things, but soon discovers Whitby isn’t quite the peaceful retreat she imagined.When she discovers the body of a local Professor near the medieval Abbey, Liz reluctantly finds herself at the centre of a murder investigation. The post mortem reveals death by drowning. So how did he get onto the clifftop? And why did he have a fish in his pocket?Liz follows the trail of the murderer, and many red herrings - both literal and metaphorical - in the company of her friends, including an almost-reformed burglar, a disgraced archaeology student and Nelson the bull terrier - the ugliest (and bravest!) dog in Yorkshire.Death At The Abbey — Book 1 in the Kipper Cottage Mystery series. Perfect for fans of Stella Cameron and Frances Evesham.

    Life is good until the father who abandoned her as an infant turns up dead in the swamp. Who else can help her but Ida Belle, Gertie and Fortune? And they've got their work cut out for them as they try to solve two mysteries - who Hugo Ancelet really was, and who killed him?

    

    It pulls the reader in and holds on! I cannot wait for more from this writer! Wish I could give her ten stars myself!" When headmaster James Leibinger finds one of his teachers dead, the police write it off as suicide. After all Dorian Jones had plenty of problems. However James is convinced Dorian was murdered, but how can he prove it? The he remembers a chance encounter with a female private detective – Jayne Belmont. Would she be able to solve this mystery? Jayne is faced with an entire staff of teachers and an ex-wife who would all like to see the back of Dorian. What's more they all seem to have had opportunity. Jayne slowly narrows down her suspects, but when another body falls to their death and all the suspects were in the same room, the case becomes impossible to solve. Or does it? Join Jayne on her ups and downs in this murder mystery set in the city of Palmerston in Australia's torrid Northern Territory where the heat and humidity combine with circumstances to test Jayne's wits almost to breaking point. Scroll up, buy now and see if you can find out who did it!

    It’s not the life that she would choose for herself, but she knows that she cannot put her family to shame. China and her girls Ryder, Q, and Jewels are four of the most notorious chics in Queens. Growing up in the same part of town they were known for cutting and shooting chics and dudes when pushed to the limit. They had looks to kill and could draw in any man. Unbeknownst to her, when China hooks up with a pimp, the reputation that she has tried so hard to upkeep is tested. When thinking with your heart and not using your head, you fall victim to things that are clearly a task that you can’t handle. China is put in a situation where her friendships, family and relationship is at risk ending with her losing some of her loved ones. Find out what Silent Cries is really about as you go inside China’s twisted world of betrayal SilentCries 2 :China comes from out of hiding, praying that there isn’t anyone around. Feeling alone and scared she is left to find a way out of her house and to safety before the police arrive. After having a procedure done earlier in the day, China is filled with pain and confusion. With not much money in her pockets and no place to go, she is left to fend for herself. China winds up at the doorstep of someone from her past. She didn’t have much of a choice being she couldn’t contact her family. When China learns the shocking truth about her father, she rebels against her parents and decides to make it on her own. Ryder is stuck in between a rock in a hard place. She finds love in a man that she was crushing on for years. She is a ride or die chick to the heart until being with him; she is forced to do the unthinkable. Ryder had always been tough in her rights but not to the point where she would partake in killing someone dear to her. Q is in a frenzy wondering how she winds up in a hospital bed. She tries to remember details from the day’s events but comes up blank. The only thing she can remember is the dudes running in the house with guns drawn. The one thing she does remember is that China is the only one to blame behind her being hospitalized and she vowed that when she was released, her cousin was going to pay. Silent Cries 3: Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, they do. What will this family do once identities are revealed? What will Jasmine do when she comes face to face with the man that stole her innocence? Will China give in to E and give him another chance or is there someone else who has caught his attention? Man is on a mission and will not stop until he takes down any and everyone that had something to do with hurting his family. Who will be the next victim on his list? Does Q and China have an ongoing beef or will this issue be resolved? Find out all the answers to all of these questions when you dive deeper into this family's world. Expect the unexpected. More sex, lies and secrets are going to be revealed.