Summer, fall, winter, spring—Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery!There’s a secret in Grandma Rose’s attic—a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end up in the attic?The mystery intrigues Rose’s three granddaughters—Tess, Clare, and Zoe—and they decide to investigate, though their mother, Anna, warns against meddling. But as the seasons turn and the mystery unravels, the three young women and their mother encounter some intriguing mystery men of their own. Has a sixty-year-old puzzle sparked something new for this close-knit family of women?Join popular romance novelists—and real-life BFFs—Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter for four delightful intertwined tales of mystery and sweet intrigue. Views: 31
"Come home to the darkness. "Kelly Rich, long estranged from her family, is forced to return home when her sister is involved in a mysterious accident. After years of suppressing the events that drove her away, she must struggle to unlock the mystery of her past in order to save her sister. But nothing is as it seems in her foreboding ancestral home, where cold hearts rule the hearth and deadly secrets lurk in the forest. Plunged back into the dream world of her youth, Kelly will have to face the dark reality of her own role in the horrors afflicting her family. Views: 31
Pearl doesn't mean to be a troublemaker. Trouble just seems to find her. Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatch's toenails. Gross! Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital. Even though they were told not to leave the building for any reason, Pearl sets off for a closer look, with Ben trailing cautiously behind. The outing goes awry when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage on an island in the middle of the lake. It's up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day or cement her reputation as the town troublemaker? And will the hospital's secret patient be able to help? In this fun-filled series, Suzanne Selfors takes readers on an incredible adventure full of mythical creatures and astonishing discoveries that are anything but imaginary. Views: 31
Egrimm van Horstmann is the most promising wizard the College of Light has ever seen. Surpassing his mentors and reaching new heights of magical power, he seems destined to lead the College into a bright new future. But van Horstmann’s true motives are sinister – he plans to unleash an ancient dragon imprisoned beneath the college and bring ruin to the Empire, in the name of the Dark Gods.About the AuthorAuthor of the Souldrinkers and Grey Knights series, freelance writer Ben Counter is one of Black Library's most popular SF authors, and has written RPG supplements and comics books as well as novels. He is a fanatical painter of miniatures, a pursuit which has won him his most prized possession: a prestigious Golden Demon award. He lives in Portsmouth, England, where he can sometimes be seen indulging his enthusiasm for amateur dramatics on the local stage. Views: 31
It began with a strange new kind of cancer, born on the other side of the world. Eventually, it erupted on a British hospital ward... When a new cancer patient is brought into his care, Dr. Andrew Page assumes it'll just be another case of battling against the odds. Soon, however, he realizes that this new patient has contracted a type of cancer that shows signs of intelligence. As the ward is put into lockdown, Dr. Page struggles to understand the nature of the disease. More and more people start to become sick, until finally Dr. Page has to face the horrific truth: a new strain of cancer has emerged, taking control of its victims' bodies and turning them into zombie-like creatures. For Dr. Page, this is a terrifying but fascinating new development. For the military, however, it means only one thing: the ward must be sealed, and the entire building - including everyone trapped inside - must be studied, observed... and then killed. Ward Z is a medical horror novel about a deadly new disease that emerges from a particularly virulent form of cancer. Contains violence, swearing and scenes of horror. Total word count is approximately 100,000. Also includes a bonus preview of another Amy Cross novel, Darper Danver. Views: 31
Three thrilling cases for The Railway DetectiveWith the Great Exhibition in the offing, interest is mounting in the icon of modern technological achievement: the railways. But this triumph of Victorian engineering has a darker side too, as these sinews of empire offer new opportunities for hidden crime and quick escape, vast destruction and dark double-dealings.Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck is the Railway Detective. When a train is robbed or a passenger killed, Colbeck and his trusty sergeant Victor Leeming must take to the rails and use their expert knowledge of crime and railways to untangle webs of murder, blackmail and destruction. Views: 31
Moskowitz Memorial Laboratory janitor Cletus Busters is caught red-handed in a restricted area with the frozen head of Dr. Whitney Valentine, one of the lab's most prestigious researchers. Busters won't say much, except that he's innocent. Given his conspicuous record and past as a voodoo guru, all signs point to life in prison. And with the trial less than a week away, his lawyer has made exactly two motions--heading to the bar for several rounds of Wild Turkey and begging Tubby Dubonnet for help. Meanwhile, Tubby's taken on a new client - a female boxer with an abusive boyfriend - and referees the romantic entanglements of his ex-wife and three teenage daughters. But as Busters' trial proceeds, and the jury savors the startling evidence (alongside Dunbar's succulent descriptions of Crescent City cuisine), the danger mounts. Revealing the murderer could prove to be Tubby's biggest triumph – or his last case, ever. Views: 31
We're the D'Artigo sisters: savvy half-human, half-Fae ex-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch with three sexy husbands. My sister Menolly is a vampire married to a wildly hot werepuma. And me? I'm Delilah, a two-faced werecat and Death Maiden. The Supe Community is in danger and now it's up to us to unravel a mystery to which we may not want the answers... When two vampiric software engineers approach us about a missing colleague, we don't expect to find much. But then Grandmother Coyote steps in and our simple missing persons case rapidly devolves into a nightmare of debauchery, slavery, and corporate greed. Now, we must infiltrate and destroy an underground organization of influential men, led by the mysterious Lowestar Radcliff, before they discover we're on to them. But one misstep puts our whole operation and our lives in peril, and I must unleash my powers as a Death Maiden, even if it means destroying someone I love. Views: 31
Adult Contemporary with sexual situations, hot romance, intriguing thriller, and adult themes.When worldly and sexy famed music composer Sebastian Sorensen took on sweet and innocent Serena Singleton as his Protege, he took on more than he bargained for.Meet Sebastian Sorensen - famed Hollywood music composer, university professor, and producer. Sexy, intelligent, talented, and insatiable. He loves a good challenge.Meet Serena Singleton - young up-and-coming talent, who is as sweet and innocent as Sebastian Sorensen is worldly and darkly damaged. As soon as she walked into his office, disheveled, late, and in need of guidance (as well as a good spanking), she became his challenge.As their world collide amidst dinner dates, foul play, and intrigue; the more they learn of each other, the more they want, until the lines are blurred. Who is the Protege and who is the Master?Want to become a protege for Sebastian Sorensen and get a personalized email note from the Professor? Email a copy of your receipt for purchase of The Protege to kailingowbooks (at) aol (dot) com, and we will email you an "I am a Protege for Sebastian Sorensen" badge and a personalized note from Sebastian Sorensen. Offer good up until April 2, 2013! Views: 31
In the wake of World War II, a Frenchwoman learns to live for vengeanceIn Geneva, a frail young woman sits down in a caf . On her arm is a tattooed number—a souvenir from her time in Bergen-Belsen. As far as the French government is concerned, she is a dead woman, a casualty of the concentration camps. But after a narrow escape, Lily de St-Germain is back, and ready to take revenge on everyone who buried her. When the war started, Lily fled the countryside for Paris, hoping to convince her husband to abandon his work at the Louvre and help get their children to safety in England. There she found him in the arms of her sister, a betrayal that pushed her into the ranks of the R sistance—that fearful band of partisans who taught her to kill, and forced her to survive. The war may end in 1945, but Lily's battle will have only just begun. Views: 31
