by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Whiskey River businessman Zack Banister has had his eye on Laurel Lewis for years, even though she’s always been off-limits. The timing has never been right between them, but now that they’re both free, Zack is determined to prove that the man she deserves has been right in front of her all along.The last thing Laurel needs is a white knight. She’s a single mom with a full plate and used to doing everything on her own. But the thought of a fling with Zack is a different matter—and far too tempting to resist.What starts as a steamy fling quickly deepens into something more. Then reality crashes in and Laurel must decide if she’s ready to trust again. And Zack will do anything to convince her to take a risk on him for their happy ever after.Perfect for fans of Brenda Novak and small-town romance with heart and heat, His Best Friend’s Sister delivers swoon-worthy chemistry, emotional stakes, and a love worth fighting for.
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Ninja comes the first “authentic and engrossing” thriller in the series featuring Jake Maroc (Los Angeles Times). Jake Maroc, a top agent for the secret US government agency known as the Quarry, is a martial arts expert on a quest for vengeance. Nichiren, Jake’s deadliest adversary, is a cold-blooded assassin with a deadly secret. And Shi Zilin is a Communist minister, a cunning survivor of turmoil. But only one can be the Jian: the ultimate master of strength and wisdom. Like stones in wei qi, the Chinese game of strategy, four ancient pieces of jade determine their fate. All three men are part of a grand scheme, but as the Communist Chinese, the KGB, and the Americans maneuver for position, only the Jian will determine who controls Hong Kong, the glittering gateway to China. From the author of the Nicholas Linnear novels and the continuing adventures of Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, this thriller is “brilliant . . . Perhaps no other piece of fiction since Shogun illuminates the mind, machinations, and mores of Eastern peoples with the style and intensity of Jian” (The Miami Herald).
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
MEET OFFICER DEAN MATHESON IN THIS NAIL-BITING, SMALL-TOWN CRIME THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING LONG INTO THE NIGHT.????? ‘This fast-paced, intensely suspenseful thriller kept me on my toes and turning pages, long after I should have turned off the lights and gone to sleep.’ N. Mahoney????? ‘Refreshingly unpredictable and I was gripped from start to finish.’ HannahA________________________________________________A Jane Doe hanging in Maple Valley’s woods.Officer Dean Matheson stands shivering against the cold night, trying not to look too closely at the gruesome scene before him.The medical examiner says it’s a case of suicide. But the fact that the victim isn’t wearing any shoes and there’s a stepladder placed beneath her makes Dean suspicious.Then another body turns up.Women are dying. Outcasts that no one would miss.Dean believes a twisted serial killer is roaming the streets of Maple Valley, hiding in plain sight.But he’s in over his head, and now he’s put a target on his own back. Trapped in a vicious game of cat-and-mouse with a killer who seems to know his every flaw.Dean must face his own demons if he has any chance of unearthing the disturbing truth. Before more women pay the price . . .This pulse-pounding and unputdownable read is perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, D.S. Butler, Charlie Donlea, Lisa Regan, Helen Phifer or Matt Brolly.EVERYONE IS HOOKED BY WENDY DRANFIELD’S PAGE-TURNING CRIME THRILLER:????? ‘How does she do it . . . The storyline is brilliant and keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning pages.’ Mrs J Watson????? ‘A gripping story from start to finish.’ Nathan????? ‘Excellent with a clever twist.’ Lesley T.????? ‘Full of tension and intrigue which kept the pages turning well into the night.’ Tim Davis????? ‘A cracking thriller with so many twists!’ Emily????? ‘An outstanding nail-biting thriller!’ Julie????? ‘A deadly game of cat and mouse that will keep you turning the pages.’ Julie Ryan????? ‘Full of thrilling plots, lots of twists and turns.’ katiematieMEET THE DETECTIVEA lifelong resident of the small town of Maple Valley, Dean Matheson is full of charisma and charm. He’s easy on the eyes, too, but not without his flaws. His marriage is on the rocks after an ill-advised affair, and he’s grieving his brother’s death by suicide. Now desperate for a promotion, his ambition threatens to cloud his judgement and blur the boundary between right and wrong . . .THE SETTINGMaple Valley, New Hampshire, is a small town with a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. Dean Matheson has never left his hometown and thinks he knows the cliquish community better than anyone. But he couldn’t be more wrong.ALSO BY WENDY DRANFIELDDEAN MATHESONBook 1: WHO CARES IF THEY DIEBook 2: WHERE THE SNOW BLEEDSBook 3: WON’T YOU SAVE ME
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
The award-winning author of Cat Breaking Free delivers “an irresistible mix of riveting action and purr-fectly marvelous two- and four-footed characters” (Monterey County Herald).Molena Point, California, should be a tranquil place. Nestled quietly on the Pacific coast miles below San Francisco, it’s not the kind of town escaped convicts seek out. But if you’re a thief named Cage Jones, you’ve just sprung yourself from the clink, and the woman who turned state’s witness and helped put you behind bars lives there––where better to go than Molena Point?Wily tomcat Joe Grey knows that something sinister is afoot when he hears about Cage Jones, but he doubts that his girlfriend Dulcie’s suspicions—that the escaped thief is after her human companion—are justified. But when Jones shoots a federal officer, and the bodies of two peaceful, local residents are found brutally murdered in their home, even the suspicious Feline Detective knows that things are only going to get worse. Joe, Dulcie, and their tattercoat friend Kit—an indomitable feline trio with special powers that only a few select humans are privy to––team up to capture the thief, and in one of award-winning author Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s most suspenseful and unforgettable books to date, bring peace to the town they love.“As usual, the felines and their human coterie are appealing (at least to cat fanciers), and the virtually nonstop action will keep the series’ fans whipping through the pages.” —Booklist“Engaging . . . Murphy’s surefire plotting makes this more than just another cute cat cozy.” —Publishers Weekly
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Mystery |
A little music, a little dancing, a little murder at the spring ball.England, 1925. After years shut away from the world, former detective Lord Edgington of Cranley Hall plans a grand ball to celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday.But when someone starts bumping off members of his scheming family, the old man enlists his teenage grandson to help find the killer, before one of them is next.The mismatched duo must pick the culprit from a gaggle of preening playboys, scatter-brained spinsters and irate inspectors in this Agatha-Christie-style whodunnit that will have you racing to spot the killer.With a cast of eccentric suspects (both upstairs and down) and an adorable golden retriever along for the ride, “Murder at the Spring Ball” is a warm-hearted murder mystery full of intrigue, humour and adventure.
