The Redbreast: A Harry Hole Novel
Summary
1944: Daniel, a soldier, legendary among the Norwegians fighting the advance of Bolshevism on the Russian front, is killed. Two years later, a wounded soldier wakes up in a Vienna hospital. He becomes involved with a young nurse, the consequences of which will ripple forward to the turn of the next century. 1999: Harry Hole, alone again after having caused an embarrassment in the line of duty, has been promoted to inspector and is lumbered with surveillance duties. He is assigned the task of monitoring neo-Nazi activities; fairly mundane until a report of a rare and unusual gun being fired sparks his interest. Ellen Gjelten, his partner, makes a startling discovery. Then a former soldier is found with his throat cut. In a quest that takes him to South Africa and Vienna, Harry finds himself perpetually one step behind the killer. He will be both winner and loser by the novelâs nail-biting conclusion. The Redbreast won the Glass Key prize for the best Nordic crime novel when it was first published, and was subsequently voted Norwayâs best crime novel. The Devilâs Star, Nesbøâs first novel featuring Harry Hole to be translated into English, marked Nesbø as a writer to watch in the ever more fashionable world of Nordic crime.
©2012 Jo Nesbo; 2012 translation copyright Don Bartlett (P)2018 Penguin Random House Canada
Never Go Back
Summary
Now a major motion picture. Never go back - but Jack Reacher does, and the past finally catches up with him.... Never Go Back is number-one New York Times best-selling author Lee Childâs new novel of action-charged suspense starring "one of the best thriller characters at work today" (Newsweek). Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had. Reacher is there to meet - in person - the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone. But it isnât Turner behind the COâs desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about. When threatened, you can run or fight. Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs. Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces - and makes him question who he is, what heâs done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road.
©2013 Lee Child (P)2013 Random House Audio
Home Ice
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The author of the Canada Reads-nominated The Bone Cage tackles the ups and downs of amateur hockey, from a motherâs point of view. More than 570,000 people are registered in Hockey Canada and more than 600,000 in Hockey USA. Itâs a national obsession. But what does that really mean when your child wants to play on a team? As a former varsity athlete and university instructor teaching sport literature, novelist Angie Abdou is no stranger to sport obsession, but she finds herself conflicted when faced with the reality of the struggles, joys, and strains of having a child in amateur hockey. In Home Ice, with equal parts humour and anguish, Abdou charts a full season of life as an Atom-level hockey mom, from summer hockey camp to the end-of-season tournament. Her revealing stories and careful research on issues such as cost, gender bias, concussion, and family pressures offer a compellingly honest and complex insiderâs view of parenting todayâs young athlete in a competitive and high-pressure culture.
©2018 Angie Abdou (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
Peter Pan
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There are few characters in literature more iconic than J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Originally introduced in 1902 in another Barrie novel (The Little White Bird), Peter's story was expanded as a standalone novel in 1911 and since then has been memorably adapted for the movies, for television, and for stage. Now, actress Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) brings new, youthful energy to Peter's magical adventures - her performance capturing the innocence and wonder of Barrie's original tale. Through Collins' voice you'll rediscover your favorite characters: Captain Hook, the Darlings, Tinker Bell, The Lost Boys, and a tick-tocking crocodile. And you'll fly along with Peter through Neverland - a place full of magic and adventure; a place where no one gets old.
Public Domain (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
We Don't Die: A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death
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If you realized that you could never die, how would you live your life? Every second, four human beings are born and every one-point-eight seconds, one dies. As natural as death is, dying is the most common fear that we all share. With every loss comes the most painful emotion called grief, which can cause break ups of relationships, depression, and even suicide. Over 100 million suffer from grief daily, although it is a subject not often spoken of, until now. The fear of dying led Sandra Champlain on a 15-year journey to find evidence of the afterlife. Courageously, she now shares her personal story from skeptic to believer, along with proof that our deceased loved ones can still see, hear and communicate with us. Sandra also shares new information on the how our brains function during the grieving process and provides tools that ease pain and saves lives. It is now your time to find out who you really are and discover for yourself that We Don't Die. Discover.... Amazing evidence that you will survive physical death Your deceased loved ones are still with you The purpose of your life and why you are here How to ease the pain caused by grief Remote viewing and experience who you really are How to create a powerful life and produce extraordinary results
©2013 Sandra Champlain (P)2017 Sandra Champlain
Vainqueur the Dragon
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Vainqueur Knightsbane is your average dragon: A giant, fire-breathing lizard who loves to take naps on his golden hoard, kidnap princesses for fun, and make the life of adventurers miserable. Vainqueur's only pleasure in life is to watch his treasure get bigger, one coin at a time. So when a would-be thief turned unwilling minion tells him about "classes", "levels", and "quests", Vainqueur wonders if maybe, just maybe, he should consider a career change. After all, why bother hunting monsters for free when you can get paid for it?
©2019 Maxime Durand (P)2020 Spectrum Audiobooks
Shamus in a Skirt
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When a man offers 1940s private investigator Maggie Sullivan twice her usual fee to look into a "possible" jewelry theft from his hotel safe, sheâs skeptical - until a maidâs body tumbles out of a trash can and a jeweler known for high quality fakes is murdered. Does a hotel guest who vanished without a trace hold a piece of the puzzle? Or, does it have to do with the Polish count and his family fleeing the start of WW2 in Europe? Could the cops be right that itâs all a trick devised by her client? More at ease in the streets and alleyways of Dayton, Ohio, than in the posh Hotel Canterbury and chafing under the need to hide her true occupation, Maggie threads her way through an unfamiliar array of suspects: celluloid luminaries in town for a hush-hush project; an international Lothario whose shady local past she unearths; the countâs embittered valet. Meanwhile, preparations for a visit by FDR preoccupy the cityâs police. The Irish cop who long has wooed Maggie suddenly departs for Chicago. Alone and bruised, Maggie faces adversaries whose motives stun her and a killer who will stop at nothing.
©2015 Mary Ruth Myers (P)2020 M. Ruth Myers
The Angel Trials (The Complete Series)
Summary
This bundle includes all seven books in The Angel Trials series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow and is over 30 hours of magic, romance, adventure, and twists! Â I thought magic didnât exist. I was so, so wrong. Â I'm just a typical college student...until a demon attacks me on the night of my 21st birthday. Luckily, I'm saved by Noah - a mysterious, sexy wolf shifter who appears and disappears before I can ask him any questions. Â Then, my mom is abducted by the same demon who came after me. And who turns up at the scene of the crime again? Noah. Heâs hunting the demons who are taking humans, and heâs ultimately heading where I need to go to save my mom - the mystical island of Avalon. Â Now, I'm joining Noahâs demon hunting mission whether he wants me there or not. Which he doesn't. But nothing stops me, so Noah and I will have to learn to work together - if we donât kill each other first. Â More importantly, I have to survive his crazy demon hunt. Because surviving is the only way to get to Avalon and save my momâs life. Â What are you waiting for? Buy now to find out why listeners all over the world have fallen in love with The Angel Trials series!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
The Faerie Games
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Iâm Selena Pearce, and in the past few days Iâve been kidnapped by faeries, gifted with powerful magic, and forced by the gods to compete in a twisted game to the death. Growing up on the magical island of Avalon should be great...but I have no magic to speak of. And my parents forbid me from leaving. So when I sneak out to Earth for a night and meet a hottie named Julian with ice blue eyes that leave me breathless, of course I say yes to a date with him. But when Julian pulls me through a magical portal, I realize he isnât human. Heâs a half-blood faerie sent to bring me to his realm of the Otherworld. Because apparently, Iâm a half-blood faerie, too. And Iâve been chosen to compete in the annual Faerie Games - a brutal, gladiator-like competition where half-bloods fight to the death. Too bad I canât get my new magic under control. But with all eyes on me, I only have two options: die in the Faerie Games, or win and earn my freedom. Now the other players - including Julian, who still captivates me even though I should hate him - better watch out. Because Iâm determined to get home. And Iâll fight anyone blocking my path to get there. Full of magic, mythology, adventure, and romance, The Faerie Games is the first book in an addicting young adult urban fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow that will keep you listening late into the night!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
The Faerie Wand
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I thought I could return home once the Faerie Games were over. I was wrong. Now, Julian and I must complete the dangerous quest given to us by the Empress of the Otherworld. The Holy Wand is out there. We just need to find it. No matter where the journey takes us, we'll destroy anything blocking our path. We have to. Otherwise, we'll be dead. Romance. Magic. Adventure. The twist-filled, action-packed Faerie Games series continues with The Faerie Wand, the 4th book in an addicting fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow!
©2020 Michelle Madow (P)2020 Michelle Madow
The Vampire Wish: The Complete Series (Dark World)
Summary
This box set includes all five books in The Vampire Wish series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow and is full of magic, romance, adventure, and twists you'll never see coming. Annika never thought of herself as weak - until vampires murdered her parents and kidnapped her to their hidden kingdom of the Vale. As a brand-new blood slave, Annika must survive her dangerous new circumstances - or face death from the wolves prowling the Vale's enchanted walls. But sparks fly when she meets the vampire prince Jacen, and while she hates the thought of falling for the enemy, her connection with the mysterious prince could be the key to her freedom. Because if she can convince him to turn her into a vampire, she'll finally have the strength she needs to escape the Vale.
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Michelle Madow
The Faerie Plague
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Zombies. The fae realm is overrun with zombies. Against all odds, I mastered the magic gifted to me by the gods and won the Faerie Games - a twisted, televised game to the death. After winning the Games, I was supposed to be free to return home to Earth. But that was a lie. Now a deadly plague is rampaging the realm. The Otherworld is dying, and I might have the power to save it. If I can pull it off, itâll be the perfect bargaining chip to get back home. Iâd be a lot more confident if my soulmate, Julian, was fighting by my side. But he broke my heart and turned on me. For reasons I donât understand, heâs been working behind my back with the Empress of the Otherworld this entire time. The only person I can trust is myself. So itâs time to step into my role as the Queen of Wands and beat the fae at their own game - or die trying. Get ready for a magical, twist-filled, roller-coaster of a ride in the epic conclusion to the Faerie Games series - The Faerie Plague!
©2020 Michelle Madow (P)2020 Michelle Madow
Exploring the White House
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Number-one New York Times best-selling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America - and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies whoâve maintained it. Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running? Itâs no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries - in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly. Featuring fun facts, and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect listen for any curious kid! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Kate Andersen Brower (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
Strange Rites
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A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, practices, high priests, and prophets of our supposedly post-religion age. Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God, and while participation in mainstream religion has indeed plummeted, Americans have never been more spiritually busy. While rejecting traditional worship in unprecedented numbers, today's Americans are embracing a kaleidoscopic panoply of spiritual traditions, rituals, and subcultures - from astrology and witchcraft to SoulCycle and the alt-right. As the internet makes it ever-easier to find new "tribes" and consumer capitalism forever threatens to turn spirituality into a lifestyle brand, remarkably modern American religious culture is undergoing a revival comparable with the Great Awakenings of centuries past. Faith is experiencing not a decline but a renaissance. Disillusioned with organized religion and political establishments alike, more and more Americans are seeking out spiritual paths driven by intuition, not institutions. In Strange Rites, religious scholar and commentator Tara Isabella Burton visits with the techno-utopians of Silicon Valley; Satanists and polyamorous communities; witches from Bushwick; wellness junkies; and social-justice activists and devotees of Jordan Peterson, proving Americans are not abandoning religion but remixing it. In search of the deep and the real, they are finding meaning, purpose, ritual, and communities in ever-newer, ever-stranger ways.Â
©2020 Tara Isabella Burton (P)2020 Hachette Audio
A Higher Standard
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A Higher Standard takes a candid look at the exciting military career of US Army General Ann Dunwoody, who received her fourth star - a rank never before reached by a woman - in her fourth decade of service. From her first command leading 200 soldiers to her final one leading 69,000, Dunwoody reveals the challenges she faced and the changes she initiated by sharing both the smallest moments and the most pivotal events in her career. With a foreword by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, author of the bestseller Lean In, this book offers sound leadership principles, insight into critical issues facing our nation, and applicable lessons for achieving success in any field.
©2015 Ann Dunwoody (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC
Every Step She Takes
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Instant Number-One Best Seller A gripping new thriller by the author of the instant best seller Wherever She Goes. Sometimes there's no use running from your past.... Genevieve has secrets that no one knows. In Rome she can be whoever she wants to be. Her neighbours aren't nosy; her Italian is passable; the shopkeepers and restaurant owners now see her as a local, and they let her be. It's exactly what she wants. One morning, after getting groceries, she returns to her 500-year-old Trastevere apartment. She climbs to the very top of the staircase, the stairs narrowing the higher she goes. When she gets to her door, she puts down her bags and pushes the key into the lock.... ...and the door swings open. It's unlocked. Sometimes she doesn't lock it because break-ins aren't common in Rome. But Genevieve knows she locked the door behind her this morning. She has no doubt. She should leave, call the police. What if someone is in her apartment, waiting for her? But she doesn't. The apartment is empty, and exactly as she left it, perfectly tidy and not a thing out of place...except for the small box on her kitchen table. A box that definitely wasn't there this morning. A box postmarked from the US. A box that is addressed to "Lucy Callahan." A name that she hasn't used in 10 years. Edge-of-your-seat riveting, K.L. Armstrong's new book will keep you thrilled until the very end.
©2020 K.L. Armstrong (P)2020 Doubleday Canada
The Dragon Twins
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Magic. Romance. Adventure. And twists youâll never see coming. Twin sisters Gemma and Mira couldnât be more different. Mira loves surfing with her friends. Gemma loves reading. Mira dates a new guy every month. Gemma rarely meets anyone sheâs interested in. Mira doesnât believe in magic. Gemmaâs always had faith in its existence. According to legend, Gemma and Mira are descended from witches. But theyâve never been able to use magic. On their 17th birthday, everything changes. Theyâre gifted with power over the elements, and right after receiving their magic, theyâre tracked down and attacked by an ancient monster. They would have died, if not for Miraâs boyfriend Ethan showing up to save the day. It turns out that Ethan has magic, too. Heâs a dragon shifter from a dark realm, and heâs sworn to protect the twins from whoeverâs hunting them down. With monsters relentlessly chasing them, the three of them go on the run, pausing only to sleep - and to allow Ethan to teach them how to master their magic. Since theyâre stuck together, Gemma has to try harder than ever to keep her deepest secret from her twin - sheâs been in love with Miraâs boyfriend for months. Sometimes, she swears Ethan feels the same. But Gemmaâs feelings for Ethan should be the last thing on her mind, because whoeverâs hunting them has dark magic so impossibly strong that even the most powerful supernaturals are running scared. With nowhere left to hide and time running out, the twins race to discover the truth behind their heritage so they can fight back - even if that means committing the ultimate act of betrayal: betraying each other. New from USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow, The Dragon Twins is a spell-binding adventure perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Shadowhunters. Start listening today - but be warned, you may be up late resisting the pause button.
©2020 Michelle Madow (P)2021 Michelle Madow
The Faerie Mates
Summary
In the Faerie Games, itâs kill or be killed. And Iâm going to survive, no matter what the cost. Who will win the next Emperor of the Villa competition? Will I tell Julian that weâre soulmates? And most importantly - will Julian, Cassia, and I defeat Octavia and make it out of the Games alive? Iâll do whateverâs necessary to survive. Because Iâm Selena Pearce - raised by the leaders of Avalon, born of a powerful witch and a faerie prince, and gifted with magic from Jupiter. And Iâm not going to let fear control me any longer. Get ready for a rollercoaster of adventure and romance in The Faerie Mates, the third book in this addicting, twist-filled fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2020 Michelle Madow
The Faerie Pawn
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I need to learn how to control my new magic â before it gets me killed. As the first ever Faerie Games player gifted with magic from the king of the gods â Jupiter â all eyes are on me. Especially since I won the first competition of the Games. Now I need to send three other players to fight in the Coliseum until one of them is dead. The two that survive will be gunning for me later. So I need to choose my alliances carefully. And as much as I hate to admit it, the magnetically attractive Julian is tempting me to work with him moving forward. I should hate Julian, since he kidnapped me to the Otherworld in the first place. But heâs helping me learn how to control my new magic. And Iâm drawn to him on a level I donât understand. One player will win the Faerie Games and survive. The rest will die. I need to win. If that means getting close to Julianâ¦then thatâs exactly what Iâm going to do. Full of magic, mythology, adventure, and romance, The Faerie Pawn is the second book in an addicting young adult fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow that will keep you listening late into the night!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2020 Michelle Madow
Lies We Tell Ourselves
Summary
"I found her." One phone call and three whispered words is all it takes for Paige Fischer to risk everything - including her own life. One missing sister.... Twelve years ago, Paige Fischer's identical twin, Jessica was kidnapped. Blaming herself, Paige never gave up hoping Jess is still alive, despite everyone else in her life insisting it's time to move on. One devoted fiancé.... Jamie is the perfect partner, and father to their son, but when he asks Paige to set a date for their wedding, she tells him she can't, not until her sister is found. Every step forward Paige takes with her life feels like a betrayal to Jess and until Paige knows for sure what happened to her, she can't settle down. One fateful lie.... There's been a sighting and all it takes is one phone call, one betrayal and one whispered threat for Paige to throw caution to the wind and do what nobody else could: rescue Jess. But what if Paige doesn't make it in time? Is Jess still alive? Or is someone playing a twisted game with Paige? Whatever outcome, the only thing Paige knows is that she's willing to risk it all, even her own life, if it means saving her sister.
©2020 Steena Holmes (P)2021 Novel Audio
Cassie Coburn Mysteries Books 1, 2 and 3 Boxed Set
Summary
When Cassie Coburn moved to London, she never thought she'd be involved in a quadruple homicide. After a car accident ended her medical career before it even started, Cassie moved to London on a whim, expecting to see the sights and live the typical tourist backpacker lifestyle. Instead she finds herself accompanying a French private detective, Violet Despuis, as they attempt to find out who poisoned four people in the middle of London. Cassie's life soon includes this crazy detective, an ancient landlady with a curious past, a mischievous orange cat who likes going for walks on a leash, and a super hot pathologist that Cassie is sure is out of her league. And they haven't even found the murderer yet... Follow Cassie through the streets of London in this boxed set containing the following novels by Samantha Silver: Poison in Paddington, Bombing in Belgravia and Whacked in Whitechapel.
©2016 Samantha Silver (P)2020 Samantha Silver
Stepping Stones
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This contemporary middle-grade novel, adapted for audio with a full-cast production, about family and belonging from New York Times best-selling author Lucy Knisley, is a perfect listen for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared. Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving across the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn't be too much of a surprise. Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom's new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad. Most of all, Jen did not want to get new "sisters", Andy and Reese. As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn't hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers' market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family...and where she fits in. New York Times best-selling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home. Audio cast list: Lauren Fortgang as Jen Sarah Mollo-Christensen as Mom Patricia Santomasso as Andy With Kristen DiMercurio as Reese, Bailey Carr as Victoria, James Fouhey as Eddie, Neil Hellegers as Steve Morgan, Sean Patrick Hopkins as Walter, Joshua Kane as the Post Office Clerk, Amy Landon as Bonnie, and Barrett Leddy as Mr. Archer "Funny, sweet, and real." (Jennifer and Matthew Holm, co-creators of the best-selling Babymouse series) "This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended." (Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends)
©2020 Lucy Knisley (P)2020 Listening Library
Rains of Remorse
Summary
A stranger invades her home, leaving Rebecca Jarvis terrified. Above all, she must protect the baby growing inside her. Since her estranged husband died under suspicious circumstances six months earlier, Rebecca has been determined to depend on no one but herself. Her chivalrous new neighbor appears to be an answer to prayer. But who is Levi Stoneman, really? Rebecca wants to believe he can help her, but she canât ignore her instincts. As danger closes in, both Rebecca and Levi must figure out whom they can trust. With Rebeccaâs baby coming soon, thereâs no time to waste. Can the truth prevail...or will remorse overpower the best of intentions?
©2019 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
The Disenchanted Pet
Summary
Far into the future, the Earth is ruled by the ShaZha, a hyper-intelligent race of alien beings who are plagued by the violence and volatility of the human race. Supposedly intending to repair the broken societies and polluted planet, they have found the Human problem to be much more complex than they ever imagined. Zarah is a Prodigy, an obedient human, with a caring ShaZha master. Zarah wants to prove all her master's hopes that humans can be civilized and responsible. When she is lost by her master and exposed to the other side of humanity, she must confront the possibility she might be not a valued citizen, but a pet.
©2011 Kate Policani (P)2013 Kate Policani
Not Exactly Love: A Memoir
Summary
It was 1969, and all the rules were changing, when Betty, a woefully single French teacher on Long Island, met the handsome but edgy new teacher at her school -- a hippie just back from Woodstock. His vitality opened up a new world to her, but when they married his rages turned against her, and often ended with physical violence. Like millions of women who discover they've married an abusive man, Betty was forced to make daily decisions to suppress her feelings or risk confrontation, to keep it secret or report, and ultimately, to live with it or leave. Part gripping story, part warm-hearted look at the '70s, and part therapeutic journey.
©2016 Betty Hafner (P)2018 Betty Hafner
East Coast Girls
Summary
"Gorgeous writing and page-turning suspense." (Nancy Thayer, New York Times best-selling author of Surfside Sisters) "A brilliant firecracker of a book...beautiful, heartfelt, and life-affirming." (Emily Henry, New York Times best-selling author of Beach Read) They share countless perfect memories - and one they wish they could forget. Childhood friends Hannah, Maya, Blue, and Renee share a bond that feels more like family. Growing up, they had difficult home lives, and the summers they spent together in Montauk were the happiest memories they ever made. Then, the summer after graduation, one terrible night changed everything. Twelve years have passed since that fateful incident, and their sisterhood has drifted apart, each woman haunted by her own lost innocence. But just as they reunite in Montauk for one last summer escape, hoping to find happiness once more, tragedy strikes again. This time it'll test them like never before, forcing them to confront decisions they've each had to live with and old secrets that refuse to stay buried. "Readers of Elin Hilderbrand and J. Courtney Sullivan will devour this book." (Brenda Novak, New York Times best-selling author of One Perfect Summer)
©2020 Kerry Kletter (P)2020 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Lucky Enough
Summary
Luckyâs story comes full circle in the conclusion of the Lucky OâToole Vegas Adventures. Home: A refuge. An escape. Where the heart is. After a high-body count trip through Europe, Lucky OâToole, the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegasâs most over the top Strip casino, is home and searching for peace, quiet and a quick fix for a broken heart. She should know better. Her father is failing in his fight to regain his health after taking a bullet to the chest. Her mother, Mona, is increasingly desperate to be âusefulâ which usually results in her being anything but. Her love life is in shambles. The DEA is after her, but not giving a hint as to why. The NBA is in town for their All-Star break extravaganza highlighting the new rookies. Somebody got cute and put a Bugatti on top of her hotel. And a dead guy turns up in delivery bay seven with his skull bashed in. Not exactly the soft reentry Lucky had hoped for. But she can handle it. Until her father, after checking himself out of the hospital, summons Lucky for a âfamilyâ meeting. A secret from his past puts the future of the Babylon and the family in jeopardy. And he expects Lucky to fix it. Worse, a financier who played cat-and-mouse with Lucky around the globe, striving to leave her holding the bag, could hold the key to her saving it all. Can she trust him? Does she have a choice? Find out by buying your copy of this light, funny, romantic mystery today!
©2020 Deborah Coonts (P)2021 Deborah Coonts
Lucky the Hard Way
Summary
Murder Takes a Holiday For Lucky OâToole, living with murder is, well...murder. As the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegasâs most over-the-top destination, mischief is in her job description, but murder? Not so much...until recently.... Lucky the Hard Way Facing a murder indictment, Luckyâs first love, Teddie, has flown to Macau on the heels of the real killer. A powerful figure in the Macanese underworld has Luckyâs father and his empire over a barrel. Luckyâs own hotel is days away from opening. And her engagement is very new. So, thereâs only one thing for Lucky to do.... Take a trip to Macau. She has five days to catch a killer, save Teddie, and rescue her empire from financial ruin. Piece of cake for someone with Luckyâs superpowers.... Right? A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get your copy today!
©2016 Deborah Coonts (P)2018 Deborah Coonts
The Angel Trials
Summary
She thought magic didnât exist. She was so, so wrong. Raven Danvers is a typical college studentâ¦until a demon attacks her on the night of her 21st birthday. Luckily, sheâs saved by Noah - a mysterious, sexy wolf shifter who appears and disappears before she can ask him any questions. Then Raven's mom is abducted by the same demon who came after her. And who turns up at the scene of the crime again? Noah. Heâs hunting the demons who are taking humans, and heâs ultimately heading where Raven needs to go to save her mom - the mystical island of Avalon. Now Ravenâs joining Noahâs demon hunting mission whether he wants her there or not. Which he doesn't. But nothing stops Raven, so she and Noah will have to learn to work together - if they donât kill each other first. More importantly, she has to survive his crazy demon hunt. Because surviving is the only way to get to Avalon and save her momâs life. Get ready for a romantic, action-packed adventure in The Angel Trials, the first book in a thrilling urban fantasy series full of magic, mystery, and twists!
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Dreamscape Publishing
Strangled in Soho
Summary
Sometimes life can feel a bit suffocating.... When a woman is found strangled in the London borough of Soho, the police think it's a suicide, but Violet Despuis knows better, and Cassie knows that if Violet thinks it's murder, it's murder. The two women find themselves needing to prove not only who committed the crime but also that a crime was committed at all. As Cassie joins Violet in investigating the crime, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a controversy that lands them on the front page. And just in case that wasn't complicated enough, Jake is being secretive for some reason, and Cassie is pretty sure someone is following them. Cassie doesn't need to be a brilliant detective like Violet to come to the conclusion that they're in danger. Will they be able to solve the mystery before the next bodies discovered are their own? The Cassie Coburn Mysteries is a cozy mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-style sleuth. If you want a light, fun, modern mystery featuring a San Francisco girl totally out of her element in London, and a crazy French woman who happens to be very good at noticing things, then this is the series for you.
©2016 Samantha Silver (P)2018 Samantha Silver
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Summary
The Instant New York Times Best Seller Everyone is talking about! An addictive, must-hear mystery with shades of Serial and Making a Murderer about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer? Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent...and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger. And don't miss the sequel, Good Girl, Bad Blood! "The perfect nail-biting mystery." (Natasha Preston, number one New York Times best-selling author)
©2019 Holly Jackson (P)2020 Listening Library
The Long Path Home
Summary
A young woman on the run finds a second chance in World War II Italy in a thrilling novel of love, intrigue, and redemption by the author of A Girl Divided. 1944, Chicago. From desperate small-town teen to star of the burlesque circuit, Violet Ernte has survived tough choices and more than one reinvention. Now, framed for an underworld murder, she has one way out: agree to keep Marcie, a reckless USO showgirl and mobster's daughter, on the straight and narrow. Vi's new act: play innocent ingenue and join the all-American song-and-dance troupe bound for overseas to a war-torn Italy. When a USO headliner goes missing soon after landing, the disappearance has treacherous implications for the entire troupe. With Marcie's safety in peril, Vi turns to battle-roughened army sergeant Ansel Danger for help. But getting closer to Ansel means exposing her past and her double life of scandal and deception. And in a heartbeat, she could lose everything. Defiant and resilient, Vi is used to taking risks. This time it's for redemption. To love, and to be loved. And for a second chance at a future she thought was lost forever.
©2020 Ellen Lindseth (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Shadow of Intrigue
Summary
For her entire life, Lisa Garth has felt like a supporting character in the drama of life. The designation never bothered her â until now. Lantern Beach, where sheâs settled and runs a popular restaurant, has boarded up for the season. The slower pace leaves her with too much time alone. Braden Dillinger came to Lantern Beach to try to heal. The former Special Forces officer returned from battle with invisible scars and diminished hope. But his recovery is hampered by the fact that an unknown enemy is trying to kill him. From the moment Lisa and Braden meet, danger ignites around them, and both are drawn into a web of intrigue that turns their lives upside down. As shadows creep in, will Lisa and Braden be able to shine a light on the peril around them? Or will the encroaching darkness turn their worst nightmares into reality?Â
©2018 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
The Angel Secret
Summary
Welcome to Avalon Academy - where supernaturals train, and only the strong survive. After a long journey across the country, Raven has finally made it to the hidden island of Avalon. But she canât rest yet. Because she still needs to enter the Angel Trials, become a Nephilim, and save her mom from the greater demon holding her hostage. She knew the Angel Trials were going to be hard. But nothing could prepare her for what she learns when she gets to Avalon. Because the leader of the island - the Earth Angel - has been keeping a secret. A secret so devastating it could ruin all hope of the supernaturals ever winning the war against the demons. Get ready for more twists and turns in The Angel Secret, the sixth book in the addicting Dark World: The Angel Trials urban fantasy series!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
Among Monsters: A Red Hill Novella
Summary
Being 13 has pitfalls of its own, but growing up has never been this hard. Jenna had promised her mother that if the worst happened during her dad's weekend, they would meet at Red Hill Ranch. When she finds seven words spray-painted on her dad's wall the morning after a deadly outbreak, she makes a promise to herself: to get to the ranch with her seven-year-old sister, Halle, and to get them both there alive. For Jenna, seeing her mother again is worth everything. Determined to keep her promise, she is faced with experiences and decisions that force her to leave her childhood behind.
©2015 Jamie McGuire (P)2015 Jamie McGuire
The Depth of Darkness
Summary
Meet Mitch Tanner. Philadelphia Homicide Detective. He's tough, gritty, and relentless. But this case is gonna push him over the edge. Detective Mitch Tanner's life hangs in the balance. He clings to the daughter in his care. He agonizes over the disappearance of his son and estranged wife. Twelve months has yet to turn up a solid lead. While investigating the apparent accidental death of Dusty Anne Miller, Mitch and his partner Sam Foster find themselves in the middle of a fiendish plan that strikes too close to home. Running out of time, he plummets into the depths of darkness. And from there, he vows to bring the masterminds down, no matter the consequences. The Depth of Darkness is a dark, fast-paced suspense thriller featuring L.T. Ryan's new dark hero, Mitch Tanner. Once you enter the darkness, you can't turn back. The Mitch Tanner Mystery Thriller Series is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Robert Crais, David Baldacci, Stuart Woods, and James Patterson.
©2013 Liquid Mind Media (P)2020 Liquid Mind Media
Winds of Danger
Summary
Wes OâNeill is perfectly content to hang with his friends and enjoy island life on Lantern Beach. Something begins to change inside him when Paige Henderson sweeps into his life. But the beautiful newcomer is hiding painful secrets beneath her cheerful facade. Police dispatcher Paige Henderson came to Lantern Beach riddled with guilt and uncertainties after the fallout of a bad relationship. When she meets Wes, she begins to open up to the possibility of love again. But thereâs something Wes isnât telling her - something that could change everything. As the winds shift, doubts seep into Paigeâs mind. Can Paige and Wes trust each other, even as the currents work against them? Or is trouble from the past too much to overcome?
©2019 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
Stabbed in Shoreditch
Summary
Cassie's living life on the edge of a knife... When Violet is hired to prove the innocence of a convicted murderer, Cassie discovers that not only is an innocent man's life at stake, but also that solving a 10-month-old murder has its own unique challenges. But what initially seems like it might be a straightforward case quickly becomes more complex with the discovery of a secret computer file and an encryption even Violet can't crack. Meanwhile, Cassie finds herself helping Brianne discover who's been stealing supplies from the hospital - a great distraction as Cassie avoids making a decision about going back to medical school. As Violet and Cassie get closer to cracking the encryption, they find themselves embroiled in the middle of a conspiracy even Violet couldn't have predicted. Will they be able to solve the case and give an innocent man his life back before they become the next victims? The Cassie Coburn mysteries are a cozy mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-style sleuth. If you want a light, fun, modern mystery featuring a San Francisco girl totally out of her element in London and a crazy French woman who happens to be very good at noticing things, then this is the series for you.
©2018 Samantha Silver (P)2019 Samantha Silver
The Angel Trap
Summary
Be careful who you trust, or you might walk into a trap. After putting her neck on the line to save Noah and Sageâs lives, Raven is on the brink of death. The only thing that might save her? Vampire blood. The problem is, no oneâs supposed to know vampire blood can heal humans. Anyone who finds out will be silenced. Which means Sage and Noah need to take Raven to a vampire they can trust. But shifters donât normally trust vampires, so they only know one vampire who fits that category. Thomas Bettencourt is a vampire prince who rules an elite coven in Chicago. Thanks to his secret history with Sage, he might be willing to save Ravenâs life. But only if they agree to his conditions.  Now, they have two choices - accept Thomasâ demands or let Raven die. And after imprinting on Raven, Noah will do anything to ensure she survives. Even if that means making a deal with a vampire. Get ready for more romance, adventure, and twists in The Angel Trap, the shocking third installment in the Angel Trials series!
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Dreamscape Publishing
Into the Darkness
Summary
He's murdered three and taken another. Now, he has her in his sights. USA Today best-selling author L.T. Ryan's best-selling mystery thriller series continues as Mitch Tanner is tossed into the path of a serial killer hellbent on finishing a decade-old string of murders. While suspended from the Philadelphia Police Department, Mitch Tanner travels to Savannah, Georgia, to visit Cassie, the medium who assisted on his last case, in hopes of uncovering a clue to the whereabouts of his estranged wife and son. When he arrives in Savannah, he finds himself embroiled in a triple homicide and kidnapping that Cassie has been called upon to assist in by the local detectives. It isn't long before the case gets personal. Very personal. Now, Mitch is in a race against the clock to stop a deranged madman before he kills again. The Mitch Tanner mystery thriller series is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Robert Crais, David Baldacci, Stuart Woods, and James Patterson.
©2017 Liquid Mind Media (P)2020 Liquid Mind Media
Lucky Catch
Summary
As the chief problem solver for Babylon, Las Vegasâ most over-the-top destination, murder is a bit outside of her normal. But armed with a wicked wit and an even more wicked right-cross, Lucky takes it all in stride. But tonight taxes even Luckyâs formidable skills.  Luckyâs former lover, Teddie, shows up, hat in hand. A gaggle of egomaniacal chefs appear for a televised cook-off. And Luckyâs current lover, Jean-Charles, stops answering his phone. Since trouble comes in threes, Lucky is sure this is the extent of tonightâs trouble. As usual, sheâs a tad optimistic. A prized Alba truffle disappears from Jean-Charlesâs restaurant. A young chef is murdered in Jean-Charlesâ food truck. Jean-Charles still isnât answering his phone. And when Luckyâs path crosses the killerâs, will her goose be cooked? You want to know...I know you do. A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get your copy today!
©2015 Deborah Coonts (P)2019 Deborah Coonts
Lucky Bastard
Summary
Everyone has a hidden talent. As the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegas' most over-the-top destination, solving the occasional murder is in Lucky's job description. A rapier wit, her weapon of choice. Lucky Bastard Tonight, someone turned a young woman, a Jimmy Choo embedded in her carotid, into a hood ornament for the latest Ferrari in the Babylon's dealership. And one of the big-name players in a huge poker tournament ends up dead. Are the two deaths related? Lucky starts making connections putting her in the crosshairs of a killer. Her former lover, Teddie, comes back from his rock tour to deliver a bombshell. Then, life deals another major complication to her personal life...and it's not going to be pretty. Can Lucky handle the fallout and catch a killer? A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get your copy today! An interview with Deborah Coonts Why did you decide to write humor? I'm not sure I decided to add snark to the Lucky books, specifically to Lucky's own voice, it just happened that way. When I was a kid, my mouth always got me into trouble. Finally, I've found a way to harness the sarcasm for the Forces of Good - or at least in a way not to anger my grandmother. And when Lucky started talking to me, she had a strong dose of sass in her. The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure series is hard to categorize. Is that by design? When I set out to write Wanna Get Lucky?, I knew I wanted to write a romp through Las Vegas. I had the characters and the setting but no real understanding of narrative drive. So, I threw a young woman out of a tour helicopter into the middle of the Pirate Show and let the story unfold. A bit of murder to keep the plot moving, some wisecracking and Vegas mischief to make you laugh, and some romance to keep it interesting. A bit of a mash up, but it works. Praise for Lucky Bastard "If you're entertained by sex, innuendo and a few fantasies you'd like to see played out - and who isn't? - you ought to have Lucky and her extended Vegas family (So Damn Lucky, 2012, etc.) on speed dial." (Kirkus Reviews starred review) "This fast, funny, frantic Vegas-set series offers great laughs as well as compelling mystery and intriguing continuing characters. You'll want to spend more time with Lucky, the daughter of a former madam and a mobster." (RT Book Reviews) "...the talented Coonts takes the reader on another wild ride through Sin City." (Booklist) "Luckyâs sass and snark make for fun reading...." (Publishers Weekly)
©2013 Deborah Coonts (P)2020 Deborah Coonts
Reign of Error
Summary
Sometimes in life, you just want to yell, "Take two!" When a Polar Plunge goes terribly wrong and someone dies in the icy water, former TV detective Joey Darling wants nothing to do with subsequent investigation. But when her picture is found in the dead man's wallet and witnesses place her as the last person seen with the man, she realizes she's been cast in a role she never wanted: suspect. Joey makes the dramatic mistake of challenging the killer on camera, and now it's a race to find the bad guy before he finds her. Danger abounds and suspects are harder to find than the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. But when Joey finds a connection with this case and the disappearance of her father, she knows there's no backing out. As hard as Joey tries to be like her super detective alter ego, the more things go wrong. Will Joey figure this one out? Or will her reign of error continue?
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2017 Christy Barritt
Storm of Doubt
Summary
A pastor whoâs lost faith in God. A romance writer whoâs lost faith in love. A faceless man with a deadly obsession.  Nothing has felt right in Pastor Jack Wilsonâs world since his wife died two years ago. He hoped coming to Lantern Beach might help soothe the ragged edges of his soul. Instead, he feels more alone than ever.  Novelist Juliette Grace came to the island to hide away. Though her professional life has never been better, her personal life has imploded. Her husband left her and a stalkerâs threats have grown more and more dangerous.  When Jack saves Juliette from an attack, he sees the terror in her gaze and knows he must protect her. But when danger strikes again, will Jack be able to keep her safe? Or will the approaching storm prove too strong to withstand?Â
©2018 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
Stay with Me
Summary
With her sister Abby's encouragement, Rebecca has moved out of their overbearing father's home. When a chance encounter with Chris ends with an invitation, Rebecca says yes. The authentic way Chris lives his life attracts Rebecca and garners her affection. Chris loves Rebecca and her innocence, but he's confounded by the emotional scars she bears from her parents and an attempted assault. Her father's disdain for Chris's faith and career only make matters worse. With the counsel of their friend Father John, can Rebecca and Chris overcome every obstacle and bridge the deepening gulf between them and her dad? Or will a crucial lapse in judgment and its repercussion end their relationship?
©2015 Carolyn Astfalk (P)2016 Carolyn Astfalk
Bombing in Belgravia
Summary
Things are about to blow up for Cassie.... When an ambassador's children are killed in a deliberate gas explosion in the middle of the night, Violet Despuis is on the case. Right from the start, not everything is as it seems, as Cassie confirms at the crime scene that one of the victims had been poisoned beforehand. What Cassie expects to be an open-and-shut case ends up becoming a case of international intrigue and suspicion, with MI5 doing their best to stop Violet and Cassie from pursuing the case. And what happens when Cassie decides to take on a small case for a friend on her own? It turns out there's a lot more at stake here in London than just catching a murderer.... The Cassie Coburn Mysteries is a cozy mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-style sleuth. If you want a light, fun, modern mystery featuring a San Francisco girl totally out of her element in London, and a crazy French woman who happens to be very good at noticing things, then this is the series for you.
©2016 Samantha Silver (P)2017 Samantha Silver
Lucky Break
Summary
Some people never catch a break For Lucky OâToole itâs a break from murder. As the chief problem solver for the Babylon, Las Vegasâ most over-the-top destination, Lucky is used to cracking heads and cracking jokes. Besides, itâs Christmas. But even Santa canât give Lucky what she wishes for. Lucky Break Holt Box, a beloved country singer on the comeback trail is killed in Luckyâs lover, Jean-Charlesâ, kitchen. Mr. Box dies in Luckyâs fatherâs arms. Her former lover, Teddie, is accused of the murder. A heavy hitter in the Macanese underworld is working over Luckyâs father. An old nemesis salivating for revenge gets out of jail on a technicality. Luckyâs mother is ramping up an ill-advised political campaign. And the holidays are racing to a crescendo. And then things get really messy.... A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get this canât-put-it-down romp today!
©2015 Deborah Coonts (P)2018 Deborah Coonts
The Secret History
Summary
Where Theodora went, trouble followed.... In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the odds and rose from common theater tart to empress of a great kingdom - the most powerful woman the Roman Empire would ever know. The woman whose image was later immortalized in glittering mosaic was a scrappy, clever, conniving, flesh-and-blood woman full of sensuality and spirit whose real story is as surprising as any ever told.... After her father dies suddenly, Theodora and her sisters face starvation and a life on the streets. Determined to survive, Theodora makes a living any way she can - first on her back with every man who will have her, then on the stage in a scandalous dramatization of her own invention. When her daring performance grants her a backdoor entry into the halls of power, she seizes the chance to win a wealthy protector - only to face heartbreak and betrayal. Ever resilient, Theodora rises above such trials and, by a twist of fate, meets her most passionate admirer yet: the emperor's nephew. She thrives as his confidant and courtesan, but many challenges lie ahead. For one day this man will hand her a crown. And all the empire will wonder - is she bold enough, shrewd enough, and strong enough to keep it?
©2013 by Stephanie Thornton (P)2020 by Blackstone Publishing
The Angel Hunt
Summary
The hunt for demons is about to heat up. Somehow, Raven has convinced Noah and Sage - the two wolf shifters who saved her from a demon attack - to let her tag along on their quest to kill 10 demons. The payoff for completing the mission? Entrance to the mystical island of Avalon, where Raven will go through trials to gain the strength she needs to save her momâs life. Raven wants to help the shifters on their quest. But Noah refuses to put her in any danger - which makes no sense, since he hates her. At least she thinks he hates her...until he catches her off guard and kisses her. Suddenly, theyâre connected in ways she doesnât understand, and she feels closer to him than ever. If she didnât know any better, sheâd think they imprinted on each other. But thatâs impossible. Because shifters canât imprint on humans. And if they did imprint on each other, then the supernatural world is changing - and Ravenâs right in the center of it. Emotions will flare between Raven and Noah in the second audiobook in the Angel Trials series, an urban fantasy adventure with romance, magic, and twists that will keep you listening long into the night!Â
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Dreamscape Publishing
The Vampire Wish
Summary
Twilight meets Aladdin in this hot new fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow! He's a vampire prince. She's a human blood slave. They should be enemies, but uniting might be their only hope to prevent a supernatural war. Annika never thought of herself as weak - until the day vampires murdered her parents and kidnapped her from our world, to the hidden vampire kingdom of the Vale. As a brand new blood slave, Annika must learn to survive her dangerous new circumstances or face imminent death from the monstrous wolves prowling outside the Vale's enchanted walls. But not all in the kingdom is as it appears, and when a handsome vampire disguised as a human steps into her life, Annika discovers that falling for the enemy is sometimes too tempting to resist. Especially when becoming a vampire might be her only chance to gain the strength she needs to escape the Vale. Enter the magical world of the Vale in The Vampire Wish, the first audiobook in an addictive new series that fans of The Vampire Diaries and A Shade of Vampire will love!
©2017 Michelle Madow (P)2017 Michelle Madow
The Angel Island
Summary
The journey to Avalon is full of trials, and not everyone who ventures there is welcome.
After escaping the bunker where she was held captive by demons, Ravenâs finally safe with Noah, the wolf shifter upon whom she imprinted. And they saved all the other prisoners in the process. Their next destination? The mythical island of Avalon. There, Raven will enter the Angel Trials so she can become a Nephilim and help fight in the war against the demons.
But it turns out the trials donât start on the island. They start before it. Because only the worthy are allowed entrance to Avalon.
Many challenges await. Challenges that will separate every person in their group, push them harder than they imagined possible, and force them to make insanely difficult decisions.
Who will be worthy enough to enter Avalon? Who will be turned away?
Find out in The Angel Island, a magical urban fantasy adventure with twists and turns youâll never see coming!
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
Brink of Danger
Summary
Ansley Wilder has always lived life on the wild side, using thrills to numb the pain from her past and escape her mistakes. But a near-death experience two years ago changed everything. When another incident nearly claims her life, she turns her thrill-seeking ways into a fight for survival. Ryan Philips left Fog Lake to chase adventure far from home. Now, heâs returned as the new fire chief in town, but the slower-paced life he seeks is nowhere to be found. Not only is a wildfire blazing out of control, but a malicious killer known as âThe Woodsmanâ is enacting crimes that appear accidental. Plus, there seems to be a strange connection with these incidents and his best friendâs little sister Ansley Wilder. As a killer watches their every move and the forest fire threatens to destroy their scenic town, both Ryan and Ansley hover on the brink of danger. One wrong move could send them tumbling over the edge...permanently.
©2019 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
Lucky Score
Summary
If Lucky OâToole, Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Vegasâ primo Strip property, knows one thing, it's where money goes, trouble follows. So, when the NFL announces itâs moving a team to Vegas, Lucky is left on the fence until the trouble she feared lands in her lap. Nolan Ponder, one of the key players in the negotiations to get the NFL to Sin City, staggers into the Babylon covered in blood and holding a knife. With the mountains of money and careers on the line, Lucky figured someone would try to kill the deal. But murder? Chasing down a murderer is the last thing she needs. Teddie, her former live-in lover, is exploiting every angle to get back into her heart. Jean-Charles, her fiancé, is planning a trip to France to introduce Lucky to his family. Mona, her mother, still hasnât named her twins. Luckyâs life is quickly becoming a game of murder and mayhem. She just hopes this game wonât go into overtime. A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get your copy today! Listening Order Wanna Get Lucky? (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 1) Lucky Stiff (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 2) Lucky in Love (A Lucky O'Toole Original Novella 1) So Damn Lucky (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 3) Lucky Bang (A Lucky O'Toole Original Novella 2) Lucky Now and Then (A Lucky O'Toole Original Novella 3) Lucky Bastard (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 4) Lucky Catch (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 5) Lucky Flash (A Lucky O'Toole Original Novella 4) Lucky Break (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 6) Lucky the Hard Way (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 7) Lucky Ride (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 8) Lucky Score (The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure Series, Book 9)
©2018 Deborah Coonts (P)2018 Deborah Coonts
Power of Three Omnibus
Summary
No matter how hard you try, sometimes you just canât survive alone. The conclusion to the epic dragon-riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Dragon Oracle series. The battle has been intense, and the dragon riders have held off the Blight, but time is running out. When Yacrist succeeds in the first part of his plan, Eist must take action and prevent the world from falling into darkness. But at what cost. Can Eist and the dragon riders defeat the Blight or will Yacrist usher in a new era with him as the ruler of all? The Power of Three Omnibus contains the last three stories in the epic Brindle Dragon series, which follows the story of a young girl and her most unusual dragon as they set out to defeat an evil they don't even know exists yet. Stories included: Time Warp, Captured, Power of ThreeÂ
©2019 Fairfield Publishing (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
The Poppy and the Rose
Summary
Death can take many things, but it can't take your memories. 1912: Ava Knight, a young English aristocrat, boards the Titanic and meets a sailor, a soldier, and a woman with secret knowledge about a coming war that will change the course of history. 2010: Taylor Romano arrives in Oxford for a summer journalism program and is invited to tea at an old manor with a cursed history. When Taylor discovers that the lady of the house knows an uncanny amount about Taylor and her family's secrets, she knows something isn't right. But before she can find answers, the old woman dies suspiciously, leaving Taylor with a single clue: the story of a Titanic survivor named Ava. With the help of a brooding chauffeur and some historical sleuthing, Taylor must uncover the link between Ava's past and her own before her most cherished memories are tarnished forever.
©2020 Ashlee Cowles (P)2021 Tantor
So Damn Lucky
Summary
Everyone has a hidden talent. For Lucky O'Toole it's murder...solving it. Tonight she feels like committing it. Her live-in lover, Teddie, has rock-starred out and taken his show on the road. Her mother is a pregnant hormonal weapon of mass destruction. But, as the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegas's most over-the-top destination, murder isn't in her job description. So damn lucky. Renowned magician, Dimitri Fortunoff apparently dies while trying to pull a Houdini. Then his body actually disappears. Lucky is less than amused. She has enough problems already. Paxton Dane, a handsome Texan long on charisma, short on history, is pressing for an opening. And the new French chef is equal parts charm and venom, seasoned with a dash of irresistible. But Lucky can't shake the question: did Fortunoff really die or is this some elaborate hoax? With his connections to the UFO convention in town, outlandish theories abound. Love, laughter, and a few evil spirits from the Great Beyond or the Great Void. A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Join the fun today! An interview with Deborah Coonts Why did you decide to write humor? I'm not sure I decided to add snark to the Lucky books, specifically to Lucky's own voice, it just happened that way. When I was a kid, my mouth always got me into trouble. Finally, I've found a way to harness the sarcasm for the Forces of Good - or at least in a way not to anger my grandmother. And when Lucky started talking to me, she had a strong dose of sass in her. The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure series is hard to categorize. Is that by design? When I set out to write Wanna Get Lucky?, I knew I wanted to write a romp through Las Vegas. I had the characters and the setting but no real understanding of narrative drive. So, I threw a young woman out of a tour helicopter into the middle of the Pirate Show and let the story unfold. A bit of murder to keep the plot moving, some wisecracking and Vegas mischief to make you laugh, and some romance to keep it interesting. A bit of a mash up, but it works.
©2015 Deborah Coonts (P)2020 Deborah Coonts
Behind the Red Door
Summary
The author of the "suspenseful, atmospheric, and completely riveting" (Megan Miranda, New York Times best-selling author) debut The Winter Sister returns with a darkly thrilling novel about a woman who comes to believe that she has a connection to a decades-old kidnapping and, now that the victim has gone missing again, begins a frantic search to learn what happened in the past. When Fern Douglas sees the news about Astrid Sullivan, a 34-year-old missing woman from Maine, she is positive that she knows her. Fernâs husband is sure itâs because of Astridâs famous kidnapping - and equally famous return - 20 years ago, but Fern has no memory of that, even though it happened an hour outside her New Hampshire hometown. And when Astrid appears in Fernâs recurring nightmare, one in which a girl reaches out to her, pleading, Fern fears that itâs not a dream at all, but a memory. Back home in New Hampshire, Fern purchases a copy of Astridâs recently published memoir - which may have provoked her original kidnapper to abduct her again - and as she reads through its chapters and visits the people and places within it, she discovers more evidence that she has an unsettling connection to the missing woman. As Fernâs search becomes increasingly desperate, she hopes to remember her past so she can save Astrid in the present...before itâs too late. Featuring Megan Collins' signature "dark, tense, and completely absorbing" (Booklist) prose and plenty of shocking twists and turns, Behind the Red Door is an arresting thriller that will haunt you long after you hear the last word.
©2020 Megan Collins Hatfield. All rights reserved. (P)2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wanna Get Lucky?
Summary
Everyone has a hidden talent. For Lucky O'Toole it's murder...solving it. Surviving in Sin City takes cunning, a pair of five-inch heels, and a wiseass attitude. Lucky has mastered them all and has a pair of legs she uses to kick butt and turn heads. As the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegas' most over-the-top destination, mischief is in her job description. She's good at her job. She's less good at life. But who has time for a life when there's a killer on the loose? Wanna Get Lucky? A woman falls from a tour helicopter to the horror of the 8:30 pirate show crowd. Was it suicide? An accident? Could she have been pushed? Lucky's day began with the invasion of the Adult Video Awards and trade show convention. It got more hectic when the spouse-swapping annual event checked in. And if adding a body to the mix wasn't enough, Lucky's got a new suitor. Her best friend, Teddie, a female impersonator who is pressing to take their relationship to the next level. Can she really date a man who looks better in a dress? What happened to the woman over the pirate show? Will her sleuthing skills catch the killer and save her job? Pick up a copy now and start your adventure. An interview with Deborah Coonts Why did you decide to write humor? I'm not sure I decided to add snark to the Lucky books, specifically to Lucky's own voice, it just happened that way. When I was a kid, my mouth always got me into trouble. Finally, I've found a way to harness the sarcasm for the Forces of Good - or at least in a way not to anger my grandmother. And when Lucky started talking to me, she had a strong dose of sass in her. The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure series is hard to categorize. Is that by design? When I set out to write Wanna Get Lucky?, I knew I wanted to write a romp through Las Vegas. I had the characters and the setting but no real understanding of narrative drive. So, I threw a young woman out of a tour helicopter into the middle of the pirate show and let the story unfold. A bit of murder to keep the plot moving, some wisecracking and Vegas mischief to make you laugh, and some romance to keep it interesting. A bit of a mash up, but it works.
©2010 Deborah Coonts (P)2020 Deborah Coonts
Six Months in Montana
Summary
Molly Bishop loves living in Manhattan and managing a boutique luxury hotel. She's about to be promoted to her dream job of General Manager, the role she's been striving for her entire career. There's only one thing standing in her way.... The will of her childhood friend Christian Ford's grandfather. She hasn't even seen Christian in over 10 years, but a recent run-in with his grandfather during a rare visit home resulted in a new condition to the will. Christian will only inherit the ranch he's been running and the real estate development business that he has expanded, if he marries Molly and stays married for at least six months.
©2013 Pamela M. Kelley (P)2016 Pamela M. Kelley
Poison in Paddington
Summary
When Cassie Coburn moved to London, she never thought she'd be involved in a quadruple homicide. After a car accident ended her medical career before it even started, Cassie moved to London on a whim, expecting to see the sights and live the typical tourist backpacker lifestyle. Instead she finds herself accompanying a French private detective, Violet Despuis, as they attempt to find out who poisoned four people in the middle of London. Cassie's life soon includes this crazy detective, an ancient landlady with a curious past, a mischievous orange cat who likes going for walks on a leash, and a super-hot pathologist that Cassie is sure is out of her league. And they haven't even found the murderer yet.... The Cassie Coburn mysteries are a cozy mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-style sleuth. If you want a light, fun, modern mystery featuring a San Francisco girl totally out of her element in London and a crazy French woman who happens to be very good at noticing things, then this is the series for you.
©2016 Samantha Silver (P)2017 Samantha Silver
My Daddy the Pedophile
Summary
A shocking true story of a girl's affair with her father. After years of suffering multiple forms of abuse, a vulnerable young girl flees her home only to land straight into the arms of her biological father - a sexual predator. My Daddy the Pedophile tells the harrowing true story of a teenage girlâs affair with her manipulative sociopathic father. After a terrible dark secret comes to light, the real story unfolds and her courageous journey of healing begins. Powerful and inspiring, My Daddy the Pedophile offers hope, encouragement, and the knowledge that although the road may be bumpy and the journey long, it is always possible to prevail over great trauma.
©2018 Lily Palazzi (P)2019 Lily Palazzi
Lucky Ride
Summary
Who would want to kill a clown? Lucky OâToole, Chief problem solver for the Babylon Hotel, the primo property on the Las Vegas Strip, isnât in any mood to find out. For one, itâs New Yearâs Day and Luckyâs birthday. And she hasnât caught her breath after a chase to the death in Hong Kong and Macau. Her French chef is pushing to set the wedding date. Her former lover, wounded in the China chase, needs TLC. A young woman, in town with the rodeo, shows up at her office with a secret that could blow the lid off Luckyâs life as she knows it. And Luckyâs mother starts acting like the secret could be true. Could it? What if everything Lucky thought she knew about her family was built on a lie? And why would someone kill a clown? A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Get your copy today! Praise for the Lucky Oâtoole Vegas Adventure series: âLuckyâs story is funny, fast-paced, exuberant, and brilliantly realized.â (Susan Wiggs, number one New York Times bestselling author) "Get ready to win big - with a novel that will keep you glued all the way to the end.â (Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author) "More fun than a winning streak in Vegas. Lucky OâToole is a character with brains, beauty, and a wry sense of humor. Listeners will want to meet her again - and soon." (Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author)
©2017 Deborah Coonts (P)2019 Deborah Coonts
Sickness: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
Summary
What will you do when the sickness comes knocking? Kit Easton had struggled her entire life. Things couldn't possibly have gotten any worse for her...until the day they did. Her mother was dying, her husband had long ago become the enemy, they were down to their last dime, and her daughter had distanced herself to avoid everyone and everything. When Kit's sister takes their mother to New York for what is supposed to be a revolutionary, life-saving cure, a disaster no one could have predicted strikes. But it isn't just Kit's family that is affected, it rocks the entire world. Now, with nothing but the help of a neighbor she barely knows, Kit must venture out into the dangerous new world in search of her family. Will she be able to find them before it's too late?
©2019 Kellee L. Greene (P)2020 Tantor
Chosen Omnibus
Summary
She is destined to soar with the dragons, but first...she needs to be chosen. An epic dragon-riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Dragon Oracle series. Eist was born to be a dragon rider; she just knows it. When fate conspires to take her parents and leave her orphaned and injured, her future appears bleak. Unwilling to back down, she must overcome a system stacked against her. Even if she passes all the tests, thereâs no guarantee she will ever fly on a dragon. Can she beat the odds and find her destiny, or will she be stranded on the ground? The Chosen Omnibus contains the first three stories in the Brindle Dragon series, which follows the story of a young girl and her most unusual dragon as they set out to defeat an evil they donât even know exists yet. Download the Chosen Omnibus and get started on your next epic adventure today!
©2019 Fairfield Publishing (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Dangerous Odds: My Secret Life Inside an Illegal Billion Dollar Sports Betting Operation
Summary
Dangerous Odds - a true crime thriller memoir - is the explosive, never-been-told, behind-the-scenes look into the world of illegal sports betting, revealed by an insider, who happens to be a woman. Marisa Lankester, a young beauty with a privileged New York upbringing, stumbles into the back door of the largest illegal sports betting organization in the US, run by Ron (The Cigar) Sacco. Marisa, a thrill-seeker, maneuvers herself into this mob-run men-only bookmaking operation, and with her looks and brains, becomes a trusted insider. Along the way, Marisa falls in love with Sacco's business partner, the charismatic Tony. In an attempt to evade the wrath of the FBI, Marisa and Tony relocate Sacco's operation from Los Angeles, first to Las Vegas, and then to the Dominican Republic where gambling is legal. What begins as a fun and exciting ride on the Caribbean island, where the tall, blonde beauty also becomes a top model, morphs into a twisted nightmare. It is also the romantic tale of a beautiful, smart young woman whose love for a charismatic and handsome Italian-American leads her down the road into crime, incarceration, and rape. Dangerous Odds is the ultimate suspenseful mystery-thriller that draws the listener into the adrenaline-pumping world of sports gambling and betting. Soon to be a Warner Bros. movie starring Margot Robbie (Wolf of Wall Street, Focus), produced by Film 360 (Game of Thrones).
©2014 Cappuccino Books (P)2016 Cappuccino Books
The Angel Test
Summary
Itâs time for Raven Danvers to face the angel trials. After months of training, Ravenâs finally ready to compete in the angel trials. If she succeeds, sheâll earn the right to drink angel blood from the holy grail, which will give her Nephilim blood. No human has yet to drink angel blood from the grail and survive. But Ravenâs gift of stubbornness makes her special. She survived countless times during the cross country demon hunt with her shifter soulmate Noah, even though she should have died. She doesnât plan to stop surviving now. Because the greater demon Azazel is holding Ravenâs mom and best friend Sage hostage. To free them, she has to kill Azazel. She can only do that if sheâs a Nephilim. So thatâs exactly what Raven plans on becoming. Get ready for more magic, romance, and twists in The Angel Test, the epic conclusion to The Angel Trials urban fantasy series by USA Today best-selling author Michelle Madow!
©2019 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
Lucky Ce Soir
Summary
Death by future mother-in-law. Itâs a thing. Lucky OâToole is sure of it. What she isnât sure of is how to deal with it. In Paris, far away from her Vegas home, Lucky is out of her element and out of ideas. Especially when a fortune of rare wine is stolen from her fiancéâs family in a daring heist using the tunnels under Paris. When an unsavory man from Luckyâs past shows up to implicate her in the crime, Lucky is left to debate the merits of a firing squad over a guillotine or... She could find the wine and clear her name. Easy...until people start showing up dead and everyone seems to want Luckyâs head on a pike. Especially the lead police detective investigating the murder and the theft who happens to also be the torch-carrying flame of her betrothed. Sensing an opening, Teddie, Luckyâs former lover who is in Paris to open a musical review in Montmartre, gives her a shoulder to cry on. A wise woman, Lucky runs, risking life and liver to find the wine and catch the killer before he kills again. Then, and only then, will she be free to make a choice about her future. A light, funny, romantic mystery providing a Vegas escape appropriate for anyone looking for a good laugh. Join the fun today!
©2019 Deborah Coonts (P)2019 Deborah Coonts
Outpost
Summary
Life is a ticking clock. With nearly everyone either dead or diseased, Kit and her daughter must do whatever they can to avoid the highly contagious virus. Desperate to find Polly, Kit and her daughter decide to strike out in search of answers. The pair doesn't make it far before their lives are threatened. Filled with fear, worry, and desperation, Kit will have to do whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe.
©2019 Kellee L. Greene (P)2020 Tantor
Chewing Rocks
Summary
Chastity Snowden Whyte just wanted to mine for rocks, metal, and ice in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Rock mining in space was all she knew. It was all she was good at doing. She was comfortable living alone as the captain of her mining ship, the Sedona. Normally she managed with only infrequent trips to the planetoid Ceres for resupply. She didn't want to have to make extra trips back to base because of equipment failure. She didn't want to become a mining tutor for a group of newcomers from Earth. And she certainly didn't want to get entangled in corporate conspiracies, piracy, kidnapping, murder, and worst of all...politics.
©2009, 2013 Alan Black (P)2016 Alan Black
The Vampire Prince
Summary
To destroy the enemy, she will become the enemy. Everything has been taken from Annika - her family, her friends, and even her freedom - by the vampires who enslaved her in the hidden kingdom of the Vale. But now she possesses a magical ring that contains Geneva, the most powerful witch in the world, and she's ready for revenge. When Prince Jacen invites vampire princesses from all over the world to the palace to compete for his hand in marriage, Annika finds her chance. By commanding Geneva to turn her into a vampire princess, she can try to win the cold heart of the prince who betrayed her and left her for dead. Can she keep the emotions she used to feel for Jacen in check? Because if her deception works and she becomes his bride, she'll have full access to the palace...and she can destroy the Vale from the inside. But with powerful players vying for control of the ring, and a dark magic rising outside the kingdom, there's far more at stake than just the crown. Return to the magical world of the Vale in the second book of The Vampire Wish series and get ready for twists and turns that you'll never see coming!
©2017 Michelle Madow (P)2017 Michelle Madow
Lucky Stiff
Summary
"Evanovich...with a dash of CSI." (Publishers Weekly) Everyone has a hidden talent. For Lucky O'Toole it's murder...solving it. Surviving in Sin City takes cunning, a pair of five-inch heels, and a wise-ass attitude. Lucky has mastered them all and has a pair of legs she uses to kick butt and turn heads. As the Chief Problem Solver for the Babylon, Las Vegas's most over-the-top destination, mischief is in her job description. She's good at her job. She's less good at life. But who has time for a life when there's a killer on the loose? Lucky Stiff Someone fed Numbers Neidermeyer to the tiger shark in the tank at Mandalay Bay resort. Lucky's friend, the beautiful Jeremy Whitlock, is suspect Numero Uno. Miss P, Jeremy's squeeze and Lucky's partner in crime, is in a tailspin. A tractor-trailer full of honeybees jackknifes on the Strip in front of the Babylon, spilling its load. The district attorney - apparently the odd man out in a threesome - is hiding in the buff in a laundry room. And Lucky's mother decides to auction a young woman's virginity. Can Lucky get Jeremy out of the hot seat, handle the new hot French chef and her mother...and restore order in her life? Join the fun! Get your copy today! An interview with Deborah Coonts Why did you decide to write humor? I'm not sure I decided to add snark to the Lucky books, specifically to Lucky's own voice, it just happened that way. When I was a kid, my mouth always got me into trouble. Finally, I've found a way to harness the sarcasm for the Forces of Good - or at least in a way not to anger my grandmother. And when Lucky started talking to me, she had a strong dose of sass in her. The Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure series is hard to categorize. Is that by design? When I set out to write Wanna Get Lucky?, I knew I wanted to write a romp through Las Vegas. I had the characters and the setting but no real understanding of narrative drive. So, I threw a young woman out of a tour helicopter into the middle of the pirate show and let the story unfold. A bit of murder to keep the plot moving, some wisecracking and Vegas mischief to make you laugh, and some romance to keep it interesting. A bit of a mash up, but it works.
©2011 Deborah Coonts (P)2020 Deborah Coonts
The Worst Detective Ever Mystery Series, Books 1-3
Summary
Have you met Joey Darling yet? Books 1-3 in her Worst Detective Ever series are now bundled for your convenience! Ready to Fumble I'm not really a private detective. I just play one on TV. She played the spunky character for five years on the hit TV show Relentless, which catapulted her to fame and into the role of Hollywoodâs sweetheart. When her marriage falls apart, her finances dwindle to nothing, and her father disappears, Joey finds herself on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, trying to piece her life back together away from the limelight. A woman finds Raven - er, Joey - and insists on hiring her fictional counterpart to find a missing boyfriend. When someone begins staging crime scenes to match an episode of Relentless, Joey has no choice but to get involved. Joeyâs bumbling sleuthing abilities have her butting heads with Detective Jackson Sullivan and kindling sparks with thrill-seeking neighbor Zane Oakley. Can Joey channel her inner Raven and unearth whodunit before she ends up totally done in? And where is her father anyway? Can she handle fame, or is disappearing into obscurity the wiser option? Reign of Error Sometimes in life, you just want to yell âTake two!â When a Polar Plunge goes terribly wrong and someone dies in the icy water, former TV detective Joey Darling wants nothing to do with subsequent investigation. But when her picture is found in the dead manâs wallet and witnesses place her as the last person seen with the man, she realizes sheâs been cast in a role she never wanted: suspect. Joey makes the dramatic mistake of challenging the killer on camera, and now itâs a race to find the bad guy before he finds her. Danger abounds and suspects are harder to find than the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. But when Joey finds a connection with this case and the disappearance of her father, she knows thereâs no backing out. As hard as Joey tries to be like her super detective alter ego, the more things go wrong. Will Joey figure this one out? Or will her reign of error continue? Safety in Blunders My name is Joey Darling, and Iâm a disgrace to imaginary detectives everywhere. When actress Joey Darling discovers a mermaid tail with drops of fresh blood on it while hiking in a remote nature preserve, she knows something suspicious is going on.  As details surface, Joey realizes sheâs dealing with a problem she has encountered one too many times: someone desperate for fame who falls victim to a predator. With the help of her neighbor Zane Oakley and the opposition of local detective Jackson Sullivan, Joey hunts for answers, unaware of the deadly net in which sheâs about to entangle herself. Joey knows sheâs a fish out of water when it comes to cracking cases, but can she use her talent - acting - to help find the missing woman? Or will Joey end up swimming with sharks?
©2019 Christy Barritt (P)2019 Christy Barritt
The Vampire Trick
Summary
In a kingdom full of secrets, no one can be trusted. Annika's life was flipped upside down when she was kidnapped by vampires to become a blood slave in their hidden kingdom of the Vale. Now, the powerful witch Geneva has disguised her as a vampire princess, and Annika's living in the palace to compete for Prince Jacen's hand in marriage. But her quest to become his bride is just a facade. Her real goal? Kill the vampire queen Laila so the kingdom crumbles and she can set the human blood slaves free.  When rebellious wolves attack the town, they leave a trail of vampire corpses in their wake, declaring war upon the Vale. But the wolves didn't act alone. Someone on the inside is helping them, making everyone a suspect. And one major player won't make it out alive.  Return to the mysterious, magical world of the Vale in The Vampire Trick and get ready for a major twist you'll never see coming!Â
©2017 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Michelle Madow
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
Summary
A unique masterpiece about loss, love, and the worldâs best bad dog, from award winner Leslie Connor, author of the National Book Award finalist The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle. This novel sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family, along with the worldâs best bad dog. An uplifting middle grade novel about recovery featuring strong female characters, an adorable dog, and the girl who comes to love him. Itâs a life-altering New Year for 13-year-old Lydia when she uproots to a Connecticut farm to live with her aunt following her motherâs death. Aunt Brat and her jovial wife, Eileen, and their ancient live-in landlord, Elloroy, are welcoming - and a little quirky. Lydiaâs struggle for a sense of belonging in her new family is highlighted when the women adopt a big yellow dog just days after the girlâs arrival. Wasnât one rescue enough? Lydia is not a dog person - and this one is trouble! He is mistrustful and slinky. He pees in the house, escapes into the woods, and barks at things unseen. His new owners begin to guess about his unknown past. Meanwhile, Lydia doesnât want to be difficult - and she does not mean to keep secrets - but there are things sheâs not telling.... Like why the box of "paper stuff" she keeps under her bed is so important... And why that hole in the wall behind a poster in her room is getting bigger... And why something she took from the big yellow dog just might be the key to unraveling his mysterious past - but at what cost? Junior Library Guild Selection
©2020 Leslie Connor (P)2020 HarperAudio
WASP Sting
Summary
WASPs, Women Airforce Service Pilots, are some of the unsung heroes of World War II. Few have heard their story...until now.   Thriller author and military veteran Lee A. Sweetapple blends historical research with heart-pounding intrigue in this stellar spy adventure.  Trudy Andrich, a brave WASP, has been instructed to sneak behind enemy lines and rescue a scientist and his world-changing research. Her bosses at the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) just know she's the woman for the job. On her way to Lithuania, she meets Major Rod Jackson, a war hero of the Dieppe Raid. The two will face Gestapo agents and more-surprising opponents as they work to return the scientist into Allied territory.   Deep in the field, Trudy will need to call on all her aviation and OSS training for this difficult mission. But what far-reaching implications do her actions have for the battles ahead?    Trudy Andrich is doing all she can to help the war effort as the Allied and Axis powers clash across the Atlantic and Pacific. As a Woman Airforce Service Pilot (WASP), Trudy is one of the most knowledgeable flyers of the P-51 Mustang. She is in full command of one of the fastest airplanes ever made, but she is forbidden from going into combat because of her gender.   Trudy is shocked when her dream of going to the front lines is fulfilled. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) needs a pilot to sneak into German-occupied Lithuania and rescue a professor whose work could have international implications. But first, Trudy will have to get there.  As Trudy crosses the US and Canada with her handsome traveling partner, Major Rod Jackson, she sees the many different ways Americans and Canadians are helping on the home front. Her new base of operations in Duxford, England, will also give her a front-row seat to the violent, deadly aerial battles of the European theater.  Trudy is determined to fight to protect the Allies, but will she make it out of her first operation alive? Â
©2016 Lee A. Sweetapple (P)2018 Lee A. Sweetapple
Path of Bones
Summary
A murderer's victims haunt Cassie Quinn The clues lie in shadowed whispers Death holds no boundary for justice To shine truth's light Cassie must walk through the darkness The debut novel in the Cassie Quinn Series from USA Today best-selling author L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought! A mystery thriller with a hint of paranormal that'll keep you guessing until the last minute! "Fans of paranormal mystery will find a lot to sink their teeth into here!" Cassie didn't ask to be a medium. But she shouldered the daunting task of easing the suffering of the tormented souls who came to her. For over a decade the FBI, police departments across the country, and dozens of private investigators sought her out for her special abilities. Then one day, the spirit world disconnected. A fresh start proves harder than she thought when the ghost of a murdered woman appears in Cassie's home. With her gift returned, Cassie sets out to discover the meaning of the dead woman's message. A killer who removes his victim's hearts is still on the loose. As Cassie races to stop him, she finds, hers may be the next one he takes. Her gift and grit are the only things separating her from crossing over the thin line between life and death.  A must-listen for fans of Ghost Whisperer and Medium! Listeners who like Gregg Olsen, Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Mary Burton will love Cassie Quinn!
©2020 Liquid Mind Media (P)2021 Liquid Mind Media
Unleashed Omnibus
Summary
The forces of evil are growing stronger, and the only thing standing in their way is an ill-prepared young lady, her group of similarly under-trained friends, and a small dragon with unique powers. An epic dragon-riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Dragon Oracle series. Eist has recovered from her last brush with death, and Fior is finally learning to fly. Everything should be peachy now, right? Unfortunately, the forces of evil are growing stronger, and there may be nothing standing in their way. Can Eist and her friends stop everything the Blight plans to unleash, or is their world doomed to fall into darkness? The Unleashed Omnibus contains the fourth, fifth, and sixth stories in the Brindle Dragon series, which follows the story of a young girl and her most unusual dragon as they set out to defeat the evil that threatens to destroy their world. Download the Unleashed Omnibus and get started on your next epic adventure today!
©2019 Fairfield Publishing (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Ready to Fumble
Summary
I'm not really a private detective. I just play one on TV. Joey Darling, better known to the world as Raven Remington, detective extraordinaire, is trying to separate herself from her invincible alter ego. She played the spunky character for five years on the hit TV show Relentless, which catapulted her to fame and into the role of Hollywood's sweetheart. When her marriage falls apart, her finances dwindle to nothing, and her father disappears, Joey finds herself on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, trying to piece her life back together away from the limelight. A woman finds Raven - er, Joey - and insists on hiring her fictional counterpart to find a missing boyfriend. When someone begins staging crime scenes to match an episode of Relentless, Joey has no choice but to get involved. Joey's bumbling sleuthing abilities have her butting heads with Detective Jackson Sullivan and kindling sparks with thrill-seeking neighbor Zane Oakley. Can Joey channel her inner Raven and unearth whodunit before she ends up totally done in? And where is her father anyway? Can she handle fame, or is disappearing into obscurity the wiser option?
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2017 Christy Barritt
Whacked in Whitechapel
Summary
Things are even whackier than usual in London.... When a nurse is found murdered in the Royal London Hospital, Cassie think it's going to be just another one of Violet's regular old murder cases to solve. But when they find out that the woman was killed by her accomplice, and that he got away with a number of vials containing the Ebola virus, the stakes suddenly get a lot higher. As Cassie and Violet race around London before the deadly virus is unleashed, they find they're always one step behind. And to make matters even more complicated, Cassie finds herself thinking she should probably do something with her life. She just doesn't know what, though Jake and Brianne have a few suggestions. Will Cassie and Violet be able to find the stolen vials in time to prevent an attack on London? The Cassie Coburn mysteries are a cozy mystery series featuring a Sherlock Holmes-style sleuth. If you want a light, fun, modern mystery featuring a San Francisco girl totally out of her element in London, and a crazy French woman who happens to be very good at noticing things, then this is the series for you.
©2016 Samantha Silver (P)2018 Samantha Silver
Lucky Inheritance
Summary
When Clarissa Kelly inherits an Irish castle, thereâs only one thing standing in her way - the devilishly handsome man living there. Ian Wildheath Castle is rightly mine. No one on earth cares more about that beautiful relic than me. I've been the caretaker for the past five years, and the old man promised he'd leave it to me. Now, his American granddaughter has come all the way to Ireland to usurp me. But Iâll not let that lass outfox me, no matter how badly I want to press her against the wall and give her a proper welcome. Clarissa Right away, I know Ian O'Brien is trouble. With those flashing eyes as green as the countryside and his nature as hard and unforgiving as the rocky Irish cliffs, the man is intense. And for some reason, he expects me to just hand over the keys to my birthright. Yeah, thatâs not happening. Because, where I come from, possession is nine-tenths of the law. So, I'm moving into the castle with him, and Iâm not leaving.
©2020 Mckenna James (P)2020 Mckenna James
Safety in Blunders
Summary
Hollywood sweetheart Joey Darling's adventures and mishaps continue in the third book of the charming mystery series set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My name is Joey Darling, and I'm a disgrace to imaginary detectives everywhere. When actress Joey Darling discovers a mermaid tail with drops of fresh blood on it while hiking in a remote nature preserve, she knows something suspicious is going on. As details surface, Joey realizes she's dealing with a problem she has encountered one too many times: someone desperate for fame who falls victim to a predator. With the help of her neighbor, Zane Oakley, and the opposition of local detective Jackson Sullivan, Joey hunts for answers, unaware of the deadly net in which she's about to entangle herself. Joey knows she's a fish out of water when it comes to cracking cases, but can she use her talent - acting - to help find the missing woman? Or will Joey end up swimming with sharks?
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2017 Christy Barritt
William Shakespeare's Get Thee Back to the Future!
Summary
In the iconic film by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, teenage Marty McFly travels back in time from the 1980s to the 1950s, changing the path of his parents' destiny...as well as his own. Now fans of the movie can journey back even further - to the 16th century, when the Bard of Avon unveils his latest masterpiece: William Shakespeare's Get Thee Back to the Future! Every scene and line of dialogue from the hit movie is re-created with authentic Shakespearean rhyme, meter, and stage directions. This reimagining also includes jokes and Easter eggs for movie fans, from Huey Lewis call-outs to the inner thoughts of Einstein (the dog). By the time you've finished listening, you'll be convinced that Shakespeare had a time-traveling DeLorean of his own, speeding to our era so he could pen this time-tossed tale. Audiobook cast of narrators: Marty, read by Sean Patrick Hopkins Doc Brown, read by Sean Kenin Lorraine, read by Patricia Santomasso George, read by Christopher Gebauer Biff, read by Peter Coleman Ensemble characters, read by Neil Hellegers, Joshua Kane, and Donté Bonner Stage directions read by Sophie Amoss
©2019 Ian Doescher (P)2019 Random House Audio
Blooper Freak
Summary
Real life is nothing like TV. Joey Darling, actress and detective by default, is reminded of this point daily. If only problems could be solved in 60 minutes, complete with commercial breaks, closing credits, and a catchy theme song. Joey accompanies Detective Jackson Sullivan to a crime scene, only to discover she knows the victim. After a friend is accused of murder, Joey canât refuse her help - however bumbling it might be. Unfortunately, she only seems to dig up more questions instead of desperately needed answers. When a misguided fan offers clues, Joey discovers something much deeper than a single crime. But can she sort through all the various story lines to get to the truth? Or will one blooper after another put not only the investigation in jeopardy but her life as well? The Worst Detective Ever series: Ready to Fumble Reign of Error Safety in Blunders Join the Flub Blooper Freak Flaw Abiding Citizen Gaffe Out Loud
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2019 Christy Barritt
Join the Flub
Summary
Thereâs no business like show business...especially when a killer is involved. Joey Darlingâs local movie premiere was supposed to be a win-win for everyone involved. All the proceeds would go to the childrenâs wing at a local hospital, and the online buzz would create positive press for the areaâs tourism. But things go awry when the event is sabotaged and Joeyâs stunt double is seriously injured. Suspects seem sparser than quality G-rated movies, and police fear the intended target was actually Joey. Detective Jackson Sullivan and neighbor Zane Oakley - two men competing for Joeyâs affection - insist on trading off guard duty until the bad guy is behind bars. To make matters even worse, Joeyâs ex shows up right before the release of his tell-all book about his life with the Hollywood sweetheart. Someone seems determined to create real-life drama. But Joey isnât one to be deterred. Though a movie-worthy villain wants to pull the plug on this production - and maybe even on a few peopleâs lives - Joey is determined that the show must go on.
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2019 Christy Barritt
The Angel Gift
Summary
Everyone is separated, and no one is safe. Raven Danvers didnât think her life could get any crazier since the night a demon attacked her in an alley and abducted her mom. She was wrong. Because now that same demon has abducted her too. Heâs thrown her into a secret bunker with a group of humans who have unique abilities that make them âgifted.â They donât know what the demons want with them, and the bunker is impossible to escape. Her only hope is Noah - the wolf shifter sheâs imprinted upon. She just needs to let him know where she is. But she canât do it alone. Her only way to get a message to him is to team up with the other humans by making use of their unique gifts. But they have to do it fast. Because their time in the bunker is temporary. The demons are prepping them to go somewhere else...somewhere far worse than where they are now. They donât know what this place is. They just know they really, really donât want to find out. Get ready for a magical, twist-filled ride in the fourth installment of The Angel Trials series, a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more!
©2018 Michelle Madow (P)2019 Michelle Madow
Tides of Deception
Summary
Change has come to Lantern Beach: a new police chief, a new season, and...a new romance? Austin Brooks has loved Skye Lavinia from the moment they met, but the walls she keeps around her seem impenetrable. Skye knows Austin is the best thing to ever happen to her. Yet she also knows that if he learns the truth about her past, heâd be a fool not to run. A chance encounter brings secrets bubbling to the surface, and danger soon follows. Are the life-threatening events plaguing them really accidents...or is someone trying to send a deadly message? With the tides on Lantern Beach come deception and lies. One question remains â who will be swept away as the water shifts? And will it bring the end for Austin and Skye, or merely the beginning?Â
©2018 Christy Barritt (P)2020 Christy Barritt
The Bell House
Summary
After a family tragedy, Jenna Bell McBride returns to her father's ancestral home, a bitter half-sister, and painful memories that have remained secret. What force remains tied to their family land, waiting to draw in more victims?
©2015 Lori Titus (P)2016 Lori Titus
Hominid
Summary
As a child, Dr. Tess Brannick learned there was something big living in the Pacific Northwest. Now she's going to prove it. For centuries, legends of a giant hairy beast roaming the Pacific Northwest have made their way into the collective understanding. Despite the reports, conclusive proof of bigfoot has never been found. But Dr. Tess Brannick has a plan to change all that. Tess has spent years studying to be up to the task of finding the elusive creature. And now, a year into her research in northern California, she knows she's on the precipice of a world-shattering discovery. But the more she learns, the more confused she becomes. Nothing is as she expected. And as a new threat, a threat she unintentionally introduced, appears on the horizon, Tess must come to a decision. Who should she be - the scientist or the human being?
©2015 Lisa Kim (P)2015 Scottish Seoul Publishing, LLC
Gaffe Out Loud
Summary
Actress Joey Darling is beginning a new season...of her TV show and her life. Â Joey Darlingâs life is finally on track. Her hit series has been picked up by a new network, her relationship with Detective Jackson Sullivan couldnât be better, and sheâs even bought a house. But right after taking possession, Joey discovers a dead body upstairs. Â Joey knows she wonât have any peace until she figures out why a dead woman was left at her house and who killed her. And she desperately needs peace as the ânormalâ life sheâs trying to establish quickly progresses from great to the brink of collapse. Â The countdown is ticking as Joey must soon leave to begin filming. But one gaffe after another slows her investigation and makes her question her choices. The closer Joey gets to answers, the more someone is determined to make sure this season of her life is canceled - permanently.
©2018 Christy Barritt (P)2019 Christy Barritt
Pawn
Summary
Seventeen-year-old Rogue has always classified herself as socially awkward, preferring video games over a trip to the mall. When she wakes up in a forest, she finds that life as she knew it has changed forever, and she cannot remember how. In fact, she can't remember the last six months at all. As she navigates this new world she soon discovers a talent for combat and survival she'd never had before. A handy ability in a world where humans compete in a game governed by rules she can't remember. Ronin, a talented 19-year-old, was wrenched from his Midwest home and forced to compete with a Skaki set. Despite the set's repeated losses, Ronin has proven himself a powerful player, his sights set on surviving each match - no matter the cost. When a new pawn is added to his set to replace one they lost, Ronin begins to break out of the shell he built around himself and reexamines what he and the other humans have become.
©2015 J.C. Ahern (P)2016 J.C. Ahern
Evasion
Summary
The end is near. Kit and the others continue to struggle as they work to survive in their search for Polly. They are so close to finding out if she's alive or if like many others she'd succumbed to the virus. Before they can get back on the road after a brief rest following the loss of one of their own, they run into a stranger who could be the key in finding Polly. Or will he be another thing the group needs to fear?
©2019 Kellee L. Greene (P)2021 Tantor
Flaw-Abiding Citizen: The Worst Detective Ever Mystery Series
Summary
Whereâs the director when you need him to call âcutâ? Just when Joey thinks sheâs closer to answers about her fatherâs mysterious disappearance, more questions surface. The starlet is determined to find her dad and to put an end to the crazy stalker fan club trying to manipulate her decisions. But life has plot twists she canât see coming. Secrets abound - secrets from the most unlikely of people - and Joeyâs had enough. Sheâs tired of flawed theories and abiding by other peopleâs rules. Doing what any good citizen would, she seeks resolution, knowing the stakes are higher than just herself. Dangerous encounters meet the wannabe detective at every turn. As the end of one mystery draws close, itâs clear that Joey will either end up with the answers she seeks or find herself in the closing credits...for one final time. The Worst Detective Ever: Ready to Fumble Reign of Error Safety in Blunders Join the Flub Blooper Freak Flaw-Abiding Citizen Gaffe Out Loud (coming soon) Joke and Dagger (coming soon)
©2017 Christy Barritt (P)2019 Christy Barritt
Infected: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
Summary
The dust never settles. Back on the road after suffering a great loss, the group is more determined than ever to make it to their final destination. They have all the food and water they need but when they realize they are being followed, things take an unexpected, life-threatening turn. Desperate to avoid being captured, the group will need to make a decision that could risk everything and put them directly in harm's way. All while the sick want nothing more than to spread their wretched life-ending disease.
©2019 Kellee L. Greene (P)2020 Tantor
The Vampire Fate
Summary
The vampire queen is dead. Annika shouldn't have been able to kill the vampire queen Laila - such a task can only be done by the Nephilim, whose race is extinct. But somehow, she did kill the queen. Now she's the number one target on multiple hit lists, and she's alive only because she's a fugitive at the neutral kingdom of the Haven. As if that weren't enough to deal with, the world is in danger, and she's the one prophesied to save it. But she doesn't have to do it alone. When fate brings her and Prince Jacen together again, they team up on a quest to find the only object that can save the world as they know it - the Holy Grail itself. The adventure continues in the fourth book of The Vampire Wish series, and get ready to brace yourselves, because it's going to be a bumpy ride!
©2017 Michelle Madow (P)2018 Michelle Madow
Royals
Summary
New match, new rules, a whole different ballgame...
After rising to queen, Rogue now must deal with a lot more than she bargained for. Royalty doesnât just sit around and give orders in Skaki. No, the best of them participate in the much-acclaimed Grand Match that could change their raceâs status forever - if they win. But no one except an Ilintian has ever won it. So itâs time for her to team up with an old friend, some new ones, and an unlikely ally to go for the gold. But this is no normal match. There is only one single-player winner. Meanwhile, in the Real, Jewel has challenges to face of her own.
With Ronin gone, more and more of the other set members look to her for guidance. She is Rogueâs sister after all. But itâs not just them. For some reason, the other races keep seeking her out. Who are true allies? Who are enemies? Itâs time for her to learn how to play the true game, the game that will determine the future of the whole human race.
©2018 J.C. Ahern (P)2019 J.C. Ahern