Twenty-six-year-old Laura Vatanen is found dead in her apartment in
North Helsinki. Detective Lieutenant Kari Takamӓki’s team seems certain
that the perpetrator is the man they arrested from her inner circle. But
the case becomes complicated as Defense Attorney Nea Lind, spurred by
her own motives, sets out to prove the police wrong. Meanwhile, Sanna
Römpötti, an investigative journalist, starts her own probe that
uncovers new twists. Will Takamӓki’s team end up violating their own
motto, “Never Assume?” Views: 32
Following an attack that killed her mother and stole her ability to speak, 21-year-old Sophia Montgomery has no choice but to accept her estranged grandmother's offer to return to their family home. Although detective Julian Frazier is working hard on the case, Sophia unknowingly frustrates him because her inability to speak thwarts her eyewitness evidence. The fact that Julian is undeniably attracted to Sophia doesn't help either, so Julian hides his feelings as concern for a trauma victim and focuses instead on finding the killer. Little do they know, the clues to solving the case may be right in front of them, displayed in Sophia's mother's "special" quilt design. Who will realize the secret Sophia's unwittingly been hiding in plain sight? When the truth comes to light, will Sophia find her voice again? Or will the murderer—still at large—silence her forever? Views: 32
Experience the incredible adventure and heart-stopping romance of the Iron Seas in this thrilling steampunk tale from New York Times bestselling author Meljean Brook. The Kraken King, Part I The Kraken King and the Scribbling Spinster A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn't know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders. Unsure if she's a spy or a pawn in someone else's game, Ariq isn't about to let her out of his sight until he finds out... After escaping her fourth kidnapping attempt in a year, Zenobia Fox has learned to vigilantly guard her identity. While her brother Archimedes is notorious for his exploits, Zenobia has had no adventures to call her own—besides the stories she writes. But when she jumps at the chance to escape to the wilds of Australia and acquire research for her next story,... Views: 32
Elise is no hero. She would rather balance the castle’s expense accounts than become her country’s champion. But she doesn’t have a choice since her step-mother, a wicked witch, cursed the seven princes of Arcainia, Elise’s foster-brothers, and transformed them into swans. To free her foster-brothers Elise agrees to knit seven shirts made of stinging nettles. She must complete the shirts without uttering a word. For the sake of safety and secrecy, Elise flees Arcainia and struggles to survive in the wild. Even though she is mute, trails seven wild swans, and knits like a mad-woman, Elise catches the eye of a foreign prince, who drags her back to his family’s castle where she is tormented by the prince’s evil father. With her step-mother hunting her foster-brothers and the foreign king threatening to kill her, Elise’s dedication to her task is sorely tested. But if Elise does not finish the shirts, Arcainia and her foster-brothers will be lost. Can a mathematician be the hero needed to save the day? Views: 32
Years ago, after tragedy struck Jamie Lathan's family, fosterling Caitrin Fletcher was sent home, out of danger. Heartbroken, young Jamie never expected to see her again. He certainly never imagined he’d be called upon to escort her to be betrothed to another man.
But now, as their attraction reignites during the trip, Jamie's longing for Caitrin deepens, and he despairs to lose her again. The secret he hides, however, may prevent any chance for a future with her. Can Jamie find a way to claim her himself without starting a war involving three clans?
Caitrin is torn between her duty to make the marriage her father wants and her feelings for Jamie, the lad she’s loved for years. When she meets the man her father has chosen, her secret Highland talent tells her he cannot be trusted. Can she refuse the powerful lord without revealing how she knows he's lying...about nearly everything? Views: 32
Julie's Hawaiian Vacay Itinerary!You and your "work husband" have just won an all-expenses-paid vacation in Oahu. Now the fun begins...1. Get lei'd. (With flowers, obvi.)2. Settle into your gorgeous ocean-side cabin. Contemplate living in Hawaii forever.3. Become overwhelmed with hideous unexplained jealousy when your bestie decides to make sexy moves on your work husband, Alan.4. Dismiss jealousy. After all, you're not interested in Alan "that" way...are you?5. Avoid joyous dancing when bestie's ex arrives and sweeps her off her feet--leaving Alan completely and totally available.6. Now you're alone with Alan. Alone. In paradise. Take a deep breath, have a mai tai--or two--and (gulp!) make your move. Be classy.7. "Accidentally" let Alan peek under your grass skirt.8. Take off grass skirt.9. Do Incredibly Naughty and Sexy Things everywhere.10. And do not think about what happens when you... Views: 32
