Named by January Magazine as one of the best crime fiction novels of the year!Working late-night surveillance at a luxury condominium development, Chicago private investigator Joe Kozmarski encounters a burglary crew. Two of the crew members show up in a police cruiser dressed in uniform. In the chaos that follows, Kozmarski shoots and kills one of the thieves, who, like the rest of the crew, is one of Chicago's Finest. And just like that Kozmarski finds he’s in for many a bad night’s sleep.Kozmarski joins the burglary crew, working as an inside agent for his old friend Lieutenant Bill Gubman. Facing dangerous suspicions from both the criminal gang and the uncorrupted ranks of the police department, uncertain about who wishes to help him stay alive and who wishes to kill him, Kozmarski takes his wildest ride yet. A Bad Night's Sleep pushes full throttle through the streets of Chicago to a stunning conclusion.Review"Jacksonville author Michael Wiley mixes two mainstays of the hard boiled novel — the cynical hero and a gritty plot — with an invigorating plot in his latest novel....A Bad Night’s Sleep briskly moves through diverse Chicago neighborhoods that are far from the familiar Michigan Avenue."--Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel“Fans of gritty PI novels will relish Shamus-finalist Wiley's third mystery featuring Chicago detective Joe Kozmarski. Kozmarski, a well-developed flawed hero, would be right at home in a Chandler or Hammett novel. The relentless pacing makes the pages fly by, and the hard-edged prose is bracing.”— Publishers Weekly (starred revew) "Fast, furious and fun. Readers who like them hard-boiled will love this 22-minute egg.”— Kirkus Reviews“In Michael Wiley’s dark-souled detective, his cynical cops, his convincing story, we get a gripping classic PI novel, with this enormous bonus: this guy can WRITE. Clean, sharp, breathtaking prose.”—S.J. Rozan, Edgar Award-winning author of On the Line "A Bad Night's Sleep is a terrific read that will indeed cost readers some sleep. Michael Wiley pulls you into the action on page one and doesn't let up until the last satisfying chapter."--Alafair Burke, author of Long Gone “This is top-notch P.I. reading. Wiley knows how to keep the fires stoked.”—New York Times bestselling author John Lutz“A slick and suspenseful tale of corruption and redemption from a terrific PI writer at the top of his game. A Bad Night’s Sleep is a great night’s read.”--Kelli Stanley, author of City of DragonsAbout the AuthorMichael Wiley is a winner of the PWA Best First Private Eye Novel Competition and was a Shamus Award finalist for his first novel, The Last Striptease. He lives with his family in northeast Florida. Views: 65
*MAD*FACTS* 6000 words • M/F/M Ménage • Contemporary Erotica • WINNER ~ 2009 BetterSex.com Erotic Fiction Contest
Can one stressed-out mom let go long enough if the rewards promise to be worth it? This one can!
Two years after being blessed with twin boys, Kelli’s
still having a tough time feeling desirable. So when her husband whisks
her away for a romantic weekend, complete with chocolate and lake
house, she promises herself to leave her exhaustion and inhibitions
behind.
What she’s not expecting is for Adam to seduce her out
of her swimsuit just in time for their good friend Rick to arrive—where
both men proceed to show her just how sexy she really is.
*MAD*WARNING* This short erotic story features a harried
wife, her loving husband, and a friend of theirs who joins in the fun.
Expect melting chocolates and sweaty bodies. Oh, and orgasms—several!
This encounter is meant to entice and arouse. Mature audiences only! Views: 65
Review“Irresistible! Hart drops big names from the mystery world like murderers drop clues, and Annie and Max are the most endearing new pair of sleuths since Tommy and Tuppence!” —Nancy Pickard Product DescriptionThis delightfully intriguing pair of full-length mysteries by award-winning author Carolyn G. Hart delivers a novel approach to murder that is sure to enthrall you until the last killer is caught.. . .Death on DemandAt Annie Laurance’s Death on Demand bookstore in Broward’s Rock, South Carolina (“the finest mystery bookstore north of Miami”), murder suddenly isn’t confined to the shelves. An author’s abrupt demise during a gathering of famous mystery writers is proof positive that a bloody sword is sometimes mightier than a brilliant pen. But now Annie is in the unenviable position of prime suspect, which means that she and her wealthy paramour, Max Darling, must unmask a brutal and ingenious killer. For Annie, failing could mean prison . . . while success could mean her death.Design for MurderWhen Annie stages a Mystery Night for Chastain, South Carolina’s annual antebellum house tour, she finds herself the lead in a deadly drama wherein the curtain falls on a mean-spirited grande dame. But while fingers point at Annie as the murderer, the perpetrator lurks within the cast of Murder-Most-Make-Believe. Guilty until proven innocent, Annie hopes to clear her name with Max’s help—until her chief witness is killed. Now it will take all of Annie’s sleuthing skills to unmask the evil in the hearts of Chastain’s Beautiful People.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 65
Following the footsteps of Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey, whose ripping adventures capture thousands of new readers each year, comes the heir apparent to the mantle of Forester and O'Brian: Dewey Lambdin, and his acclaimed Alan Lewrie series. In this latest adventure Lewrie is promoted for his quick action in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, but before he's even had a chance to settle into his new role, a mutiny rages through the fleet, and the sudden reappearance of an old enemy has Lewrie fighting not just for his command, but for his life. Views: 65
SIMPLY THE BEST City miss meets headstrong cowboy... Jacqueline--J.J.--O'Brien was a hot city lawyer. Luke Remington was a rugged country rancher. When these two opposites met, sparks flew--so much so that their marriage seemed destined to be as brief as their whirlwind romance. After barely a week, J.J. wanted a divorce. But Luke would agree only on one condition: that she live with him for three weeks on his ranch. Three weeks of dressing down, mucking in and making out! Just what had she taken on? SIMPLY THE BEST. Authors you'll treasure, books you'll want to keep! Views: 65
20 bottom-tingling stories to make your buttocks blush! Miranda Forbes has chosen only the finest and sauciest tales in compiling this sumptuous book of naughty treats! Spanking has never been so popular. Find out why ... Views: 65
This 4200 word short story is thriller author J.A. Konrath's favorite out of the more than one hundred he's written. Gritty, hardboiled, but with real heart, it follows the adventures of problem-solver Phineas Troutt (Whiskey Sour, Shaken) as he's hired to perform an assassination.But does Phin have a secret agenda? And where does his old pal Jack Daniels fit into the mystery?Action, twists, and a surprise finish make this one of Konrath's most memorable tales. Views: 65
Product Description_Nathaniel…Icon. Celebrity. Heartthrob._But underneath his movie-star good looks, heâ € ™ s battling with the demons of his past. No one knows the real Nathaniel, they only see the pinup, the illusion he pretends to be.Then one night he is forced to rely on Katie Field, an ordinary young woman from a very different world. She may be starstruck but she isnâ € ™ t blinded by the bright lights of fame. Can Nathaniel trust her enough to reveal the real man behind the mask?Let the seduction begin…. About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes lively, sexy stories for Harlequin Presents and Medical Romance. RT Book Reviews has described her writing as ‘action packed and sexy’ and her books have been nominated for their Reviewer’s Choice Awards and their ‘Top Pick’ slot. Views: 65
