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Castle Barebane
Joan Aiken - 1976
As Val searches for her brother in nineteenth-century London and Scotland, she encounters danger, terror, and tragedy beyond anything she had expected.
The Vanished Bride of Northfield House
Phyllis M. Newman - 2019
Times are hard. Anne Chatham is a clever, modest young woman with little money, no prospects for marriage, and a never-shared secret—she can see spirits. Anne finds employment as a typist at Northfield House, the grand country manor of the Wellington family. Her employer, the wheelchair-bound Mr. Wellington, is kindly. His haughty wife is not. He has two handsome sons, the wry and dashing Thomas and the dark and somber Owen. Anne feels sure her prayers have been heard. Until the terrifying night she stumbles upon a tortured spirit roaming the dark halls of Northfield, a spirit that only she can see. In a search for answers, she finds herself drawn to Owen as they unearth a tragic story from the Wellington family’s past—a beautiful young bride gone missing on her wedding day. Then tragedy strikes again on the night of a glittering masquerade ball...
Dead Ringer
Sharon Dunn - 2010
With her long dark hair and beautiful blue eyes, Lucy's a dead ringer for the local killer's other victims. And she is a member of the online dating service the killer frequents. But with her painful past, Lucy is reluctant to believe Eli's warnings. Winning her trust is the only way to keep her safe...if Eli is not already too late.
Shadows in the Night \ Never Sleep with Strangers
Heather Graham - 2017
Secretly she’s suspected murder all along. Now the unveiling of the Amenmose exhibit is triggering a series of unexplained attacks, and there’s only one man she can trust.FBI special agent Micah Fox is used to charging into dangerous territory to solve a case. Working with a civilian is new ground, especially when she’s as irresistible as Harley. He can’t say no to her sharp instincts and sexy smile. And with a threat closing in, there’s no way in hell he’ll leave her unprotected.NEVER SLEEP WITH STRANGERSFour years ago, while vacationing at their country estate in Scotland, Jon Stuart watched his wife plummet from the balcony to a horrific death. Although cleared of any involvement, he’s endured years of public suspicion—losing friends and his good standing in the community. But this was no accident, and now he’s determined to prove it was murder.Orchestrating a dangerous plan, Jon has gathered the prime suspects at the scene of the crime. The stage is set as past and present collide, old lovers reunite…and a killer plots another perfect crime.Don’t miss other heart-racing stories from The Finnegan Connection mini-series!Law and DisorderOut of the Darkness
It's Complicated
Portia A. Cosby - 2014
Now that the beautiful executive is trying to settle down with the man of her dreams, she decides to come clean. She admits to a past filled with lies, heartbreak and scandal. But she soon learns that some secrets are best left buried.Once the skeletons are out, all hell breaks loose. In the midst of the drama, Venni's long-time ally becomes her greatest adversary and her most-hated adversary surprisingly becomes her ally. When it's all said and done, egos and feelings are tattered and family ties are severed. Will Venni regret coming clean?It's Complicated is a page-turner that reaffirms we all have a backstory and perfection on the surface isn't always what it seems.
Edge Of Truth (Law Enforcement Heroes)
Kimberly Rose Johnson - 2019
Kara and Jeff usually work alone, but Operation Trail Ride throws them undercover together in a way neither of them expected.A notorious Miami drug lord wants Kara dead. Can these agents pull off the greatest acting job of their lives—and manage the sparks flying between them? Or will they die trying?Edge of Truth is the first book in the Law Enforcement Heroes series. A romantic suspense series with nail biting suspense and a splash of romance. If you like engaging characters, small-town antics, and page turning suspense, then you’ll love Kimberly Rose Johnson’s Law Enforcement Heroes series.
Buy Edge Of Truth to join the adventure of this page-turning romantic suspense today.
Defending Sarina
Danielle Pays - 2021
Donny “Maverick” Reis must find it before it gets into the wrong hands. As former Navy SEALs, Maverick and his team from Morgan Thompson Security have the skills to complete this mission. But Maverick isn’t prepared for Sarina McIntyre.Sarina is the Vice President of Weapon Systems at the country’s top defense manufacturing company. She’s worked hard to earn her position, and her career is her life. But when she’s named the number one suspect, that all begins to fall apart. In an effort to clear her name, she puts her life at risk.Sarina goes missing after sending Maverick photos of the missing weapon from an undisclosed location. She may be his suspect, but he’s certain she’s being framed and is now in grave danger. Yes, he is drawn to her like no other woman, but despite what his teammates might think, that is not clouding his judgment. With each passing day, the odds of finding Sarina or the weapon diminish. Maverick knows his time is running out, but he won’t stop until he brings Sarina home safe.
Accidentally the Sheikh's Wife / Marrying the Scarred Sheikh
Barbara McMahon - 2010
Now Khalid seeks to escape pitying glances, but at his tranquil retreat he meets beautiful, sweet Ella Ponti, who sees the man beneath the scars…
Welcome to Barbara McMahon’s new Jewels of the Desert duet. Enter the Kingdom of Quishari: two ruling brothers are in need of desert queens.
A SEAL for Raven
Julia Bright - 2021
She has no time for a boyfriend, even when the guy is as sexy as Zachary.Zachary “Mist” Fennel doesn’t know if there is a woman out there for him. When he meets Raven, he’s hooked. She doesn’t seem convinced, though. When she goes missing, he vows to rip apart the world to find her. But what if she doesn’t want him to find her?
Untamed Mate: A Shifting Destinies Bear Shifter Romance (Shifters of Bear's Den Book 6)
Cecilia Lane - 2018
Three years ago, Mara watched helplessly as hunters killed her brother. The men promised not to harm others if she complied with their evil demands. Now, she's serving time in a cell beneath Bearden, trying to atone for the crimes they forced her to commit. Mara's penance brings her face to face with a fierce and rugged and heavily tatted bear shifter, Hudson Vaughn. He stirs all sorts of feelings inside her. Desire. Yearning. Need. But now is not the time for that foolishness. The hunters have returned. Their demands are even more sinister. They want shifter children, and they want her too. Mara intends to confront the hunters. Alone. But Hudson has a different plan... Together they'll attend a shifter auction, posing as handler and leashed pet. It's all just a fake act. A ploy. And her yanking his leash and taunting him is part of the act too. It's working fine. Right up until the end of the night when all pretense falls away, the lights dim and the growly bear-shifter crowds her into a corner and makes a promise...
I don't need my bear to make you submit, kitty...
Hudson Vaughn has a plan to set his mate free. First, he must convince Mara they're fated to be together. Then, he needs to convince her he'll protect her from every threat. Even the shifter-traffickers that murdered her brother. What starts as a plan to infiltrate the hunters' auction, becomes something so much more. Mara poses as his handler, but she seems to enjoy her role a little too much. The entire evening, she delights in snapping his leash and full-on flirting with him. None of that was part of the plan. Little tease. His mate has a wild side. A naughty side he never imagined, but one he likes very much. His bear snarls and snaps, hungering to make Mara his. Hudson must destroy the evil forces that stalk Mara, so he can finally claim his sassy, curvy fated mate... ~ Step into the world of Shifting Destinies, where the men and women you meet might just be a little more than human. Their towns are protected by magic, and their hearts are open and ready for love. But watch your step - more than darkness lurks in the shadows.
Billionaire Escort
M.V. Kasi - 2019
But when a handsome, arrogant man turned up at her bakery and insisted on providing the services already paid for, she had no other choice than to let him in. Sparks flew when simple dinner turned into something more and ended with a promise. Rohit was shocked and amused when the beautiful woman mistook him to be an escort. Fascinated and curious, he pretended he was one. And as the evening turned into midnight, he soon realized that he wanted the woman in his arms forever. But will Anjali forgive him when she finds out the truth the next day? Will she keep up her promise? HER BILLIONAIRE ESCORT is a short, predictable, sweet and passionate feel-good love story. >>>REVIEWS<<<--"Sweet and Hot! The story was such a fun read."--"As a short, it's perfect.. Just like a cupcake."--"A sweet and lovely story. Beautiful."--"Amazing chemistry. Scorching hot romance with the right amount of sweetness all wrapped into a nice short read."***IMPORTANT NOTE: This book has been published before on September 15th, 2019 and had to be republished on September 19th, 2019 due to technical issues.***
Her Guardian Angel Cowboy
Janalyn Knight - 2021
Something about the desperation in her eyes and that letter of reference she hands him makes him do it. But when she lets her boy out of her truck, his heart jolts. The woman and her son bring back memories of a tragedy that he’ll never forgive himself for. No way could he have them on his place. But because he’s a man of his word, he’ll give her two weeks to prove herself. Jayme needs sanctuary for herself and her son Dusty from the dangerous ex-con on her trail. She’d put him in prison nine years ago, and now that the system had let him out early, he’d make good on his threat to kill her. She’s been on the run for weeks and with this job, she can put Dusty in school and remain out of sight, far from south Texas where the treacherous man knows to look.What Ward doesn’t count on is caring for his very capable ranch hand and her adorable eight-year-old son. The boy’s blonde curls and insatiable curiosity are irresistible though the connection to his own terrible loss tears at Ward’s heart. When dangers draws near, he must decide. Will he set his pain aside and put his life on the line for this mother and son?
Gathering Lies
Meg O'Brien - 2001
Gathering Lies by Meg O'Brien released on Mar 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.