Bet Me

A hot & hilarious romantic comedy for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Sophie Kinsella!”The only thing more humiliating than a guy falling asleep face-down in my crotch would be if he died there… Oh my god, is he DEAD?” All I wanted was little old-fashioned romance. After a parade of Tinder disasters who think chivalry is giving me a pearl necklace on the first date, I made a pledge: until guys step up their game, this girl is off the market. But one bottle of chardonnay later, and my drunken rant has gone viral. I’m the most famous person NOT having sex since the Jonas Brothers put on their purity rings. A men’s magazine has even put a bounty on my (ahem) maidenhead: fifty Gs to whoever makes me break the drought.Be careful what you wish for…Now my office looks like an explosion in a Hallmark factory, I’ve got guys lining up to sweep me off my feet – and the one man I want is most definitely off-limits. Jake Weston is a player through and through. He’s also the only one who sees through the mayhem to the real me, but how can I trust he’s not just out to claim the glory? And how will I make it through the strike without scratching the itch – especially when that itch looks so damn good out of his suit?The thrill of the chaste has never been so sexy in the hilarious, hot new romantic read from the Amazon bestselling author of GET LUCKY and THE BILLIONAIRE BARGAIN.Discover the hot and hilarious world of the BILLIONAIRES IN LOVE series from Lila Monroe!1. Get Lucky2. Bet Me3. Lovestruck4. Mr Right-Now5. Perfect Match6 Christmas with the BillionairePRAISE FOR LILA:”I laughed my ass off. Let me know if you find it. I wish I’d written this book.” — Kayti McGee”I’ve NEVER had SO MUCH FUN while reading a book! This was insanely good” — Shayna’s Spicy Reads”Get Lucky is an enchanting, steamy, delightful read I never wanted to end” — Angie’s Dreamy Reads”One of the funniest, light hearted, free spirited novels I have ever read… An absolute joy to read.” – Bloggers From Down Under”This.Book.Is.SOOOO.Funny! What is the best way to describe it? It’s like a cross between The Hangover and…a steamy romance novel…hahaha. SO SO steamy. I’m surprised my kindle didn’t start smoking. But more importantly, it was funny and endearing.” — Micah Liesel’s Book Blog

Hooked by Love

Determined to provide a wonderful life for her daughter, single mom, Reesa Tate, makes a gutsy move to a cabin in the forests of Piney, Arkansas. Not only is it a short distance away from her estranged parents, but it’s overseen by an odd man that she can’t quite figure out.Theodore Whitley grew up in Piney. After his dreams of playing college ball were shattered, he found himself sliding into a comfortable life in his hometown. A comfortable and quiet life, at least, until Reesa Tate shows up. Something about the woman gets under his skin, and Theo finds the more he gets to know her, the more he doesn’t mind.Can Reesa and her daughter find happiness in Piney?And can Theo open his heart to new possibilities?

Shattered Silence

For fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter comes a dark, gripping thriller that will keep you up all night.Eden Mercer, a determined young officer in the fog-shrouded, tight-knit town of Nightfall, Oregon, is haunted by her past in a fundamentalist cult. With her loyal K-9 partner, Shadow, by her side, she’s eager to prove herself in a department dominated by machismo.When a couple stumbles upon a woman’s body in a ritualistic burial deep within the dense, misty forests, Eden is thrust into a chilling mystery. As she delves deeper, disturbing clues and unsettling secrets tied to a local cult emerge. The stakes escalate with the approach of an ominous lunar eclipse—a celestial event the cult views as a harbinger of dark rituals.The discovery of a missing boy connected to the case raises the tension to a fever pitch, as Eden realizes he could be the next victim. Failure means more than letting a murderer walk free; it could cost an innocent child his life and shatter Eden’s belief in her ability to protect and serve.With the clock ticking, Eden races against time through dark woods and eerie silence to save the boy and earn her place as a detective. Will she conquer her demons and stop the cult before it’s too late?Dive into “Shattered Silence” and immerse yourself in a heart-pounding tale that will leave you breathless.

Napoleon’s Pyramids

An American ex-pat attempts to solve a 6,000-year-old riddle with a mysterious medallion won in a card game in this swashbuckling historical thriller.What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids?The world changes for Ethan Gage—one-time assistant to the renowned Ben Franklin—on a night in post-revolutionary Paris, when he wins a mysterious medallion in a card game. Framed soon after for the murder of a prostitute and facing the grim prospect of either prison or death, the young expatriate American barely escapes France with his life—choosing instead to accompany the new emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, on his glorious mission to conquer Egypt. With Lord Nelson’s fleet following close behind, Gage sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. And in a land of ancient wonder and mystery, with the help of a beautiful Macedonian slave, he will come to realize that the unusual prize he won at the gaming table may be the key to solving one of history’s greatest and most perilous riddles: who built the Great Pyramids . . . and why?Praise for Napoleon’s Pyramids”[A] superb historical thriller. . . . Riveting battle scenes, scantily clad women, mathematical puzzles, mysteries of the pharaohs, reckless heroism, hairsbreadth escapes and undaunted courage add up to unbeatable adventure rivaling the exploits of George Macdonald Fraser’s Harry Flashman. Readers will cheer.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review”It has a plot as satisfying as an Indiana Jones film and offers enough historical knowledge to render the reader a fascinating raconteur on the topics of ancient Egypt and Napoleon Bonaparte.” —USA Today”Rich in period detail and ancient mythology. . . . The novel is a big, exciting romp that will keep high-concept thriller fans on the edge of their seats.” —Booklist

The Two Tickets Puzzle

A bloody murder on a train yields impossible questions for a police superintendent in this Golden Age classic—”An excellent straight detective story” (Dashiell Hammett, New York Post).When the 10:35 local train from Horston arrives at Kempsford Junction, the porter is startled to find a body stowed beneath a seat in one of the first-class compartments. The victim is wealthy businessman Oswald F. Preston, shot five times in the head with bullets of different calibers.As police superintendent Ross digs into who Preston was and who would want him dead, several suspects arise, including his wife’s lover, a former employee, and a young heiress. Then there are a few strange questions to answer—like whose broken glasses are in the train compartment? Why is burnt paper left at the scene? How did the suspect kill the victim so quickly and remain unseen? And what does all of this have to do with a dead ram?With many pieces in this puzzling mystery, a seasoned veteran like Ross will need to keep his wits about him if he hopes to book the killer a one-way trip to prison . . .”If you want a good, concise, well-written detective story read The Two Tickets Puzzle by J. J. Connington.” —Vita Sackville-West”[The Two Tickets Puzzle] makes its author’s already secure reputation doubly sure. . . . Simply an astonishingly straightforward and workmanlike tale.” —Daily Herald (UK)”Thrilling. . . . Mr. Connington knows how to maintain the general excitement.” —Derbyshire Times (UK)”A new detective story from Mr. Connington is always welcome, and his admirers will have no cause for complaint, for Mr. Connington deals them full measure and they will be sure of an hour or two of unalloyed pleasure in his skillful presentation and analysis.” —The Times Literary SupplementOriginally published in 1930.