In the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop, knows how to untangle even the most knotty of mysteries. But a soggy murder case might have Betsy in over her head…
Even though running Crewel World keeps Betsy plenty busy, a little extra cash on the side doesn’t hurt. So when the local senior complex, Watered Silk, asks her to teach a class on the tricky punch needle technique, Betsy jumps at the opportunity to win over some new customers.
Unfortunately, the business that Betsy drums up is not of the needlework variety. A young woman is found floating in Watered Silk’s therapy pool, and Betsy’s sleuthing skills are immediately called upon to figure out who drowned her. But the list of suspects is more twisted than any Betsy has encountered before. The young woman had three lovers—each with a motive for the murder.
It’s up to Betsy to sort out the snarl of romantic entanglements and find a killer, or the wrong man is bound to get pinned for a crime he didn’t commit…
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Isabel Allende evokes the magnificent landscapes of her country; a charming, idiosyncratic Chilean people with a violent history and an indomitable spirit; and the politics, religion, myth, and magic of her homeland that she carries with her even today.The book circles around two life-changing moments. The assassination of her uncle Salvador Allende Gossens on September 11, 1973, sent her into exile and transformed her into a literary writer. And the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on her adopted homeland, the United States, brought forth an overdue acknowledgment that Allende had indeed left home. My Invented Country, mimicking the workings of memory itself, ranges back and forth across that distance between past and present lives. It speaks compellingly to immigrants and to all of us who try to retain a coherent inner life in a world full of contradictions. Views: 19
The authors of Secrets of the Sahara battle the elephant poachers of Zambia in this "exciting...part adventure story, part wildlife tale" (The Boston Globe). Expelled from Botswana for writing Cry of the Kalahari, the Owenses set off across Africa. They settled in Zambia, where they soon found their peace shattered by the gunfire of elephant poachers. This is the story of the couple's battle to save the elephants and their own lives. Views: 19
"A lovely smooth read."—The Washington Post"A witty, affectionately nostalgic masterpiece."—The Columbus Dispatch"As absorbingly readable, as well-written as anything Peter Dickinson has written."—The Times Literary SupplementPraise for Peter Dickinson's mysteries:"The works of British Mystery Writer Peter Dickinson are like caviar—an acquired taste that can easily lead to addiction. Dickinson . . . does not make much of the process of detection, nor does he specialize in suspense. Instead, he neatly packs his books with such old-fashioned virtues as mood, character, and research."—Time"Dickinson (author of engagingly offbeat thrillers and children's books) does splendidly here with atmosphere, with the eccentric supporting characters, with the occasionally bizarre comic touches."—Kirkus ReviewsIn 1926 the British government was worried about revolution. Two million... Views: 19
Do you know the pros and cons of owning a Badonkadonk Land Cruiser? Amazon customers do—along with what they think of the Yodeling Pickle, the 3-Carat Diamond Pacifier, and over 100 other items. Witty and unexpected, this collection of customer reviews is sure to show you a new, hilarious, and completely candid side of Amazon products and reviews you never knew existed. Views: 19
“Say what now?” Those were the words that India Newton uttered when she heard what her grandmother had done. One minute her life was great as an artist creating the perfect nurseries for expecting parents. And after one night of extreme pleasure with a man she had known since she was in pigtails, she found out she’d be creating a nursery of her own. She had every intention of raising her baby on her own regardless of if Mikael wanted to be in his child’s life or not. But it seemed her grandmother Etta Armstrong had other plans. She had arranged India’s marriage since she was five, and it was to none other than Major Mikael Nolan, the man who fathered her unborn child. He was the grandson of her grandmother’s best friend, Bronwyn Nolan, and the two older matchmakers had vowed to see them in wedded bliss. Apparently, the contract was binding, and as they sat across from their respective grandparents who looked smug as could be, India knew she was in trouble. Mikael was no help, especially since he seemed to be gung-ho about the idea of their impending nuptials. He wanted the baby and her in one perfect package. But there was one little snag, his ex-fiancée who wanted him for herself and made no bones about it. She was intent on causing trouble, and she would take it to military court to have her way. Were wedding bells in her future, or would the bells be ringing the sound of doom? Views: 19
Introducing the Brotherhood of Fallen Angels - an epic new series set in the medieval Holy Land, where four heroic Crusaders find themselves caught in the crosshairs of revenge, devotion - and love...He's a man of passion and principle. But would he kill for his convictions? That's the question that has Valentine Alesander fighting for his innocence. He's been accused, along with three other Brothers, of orchestrating the horrific siege at the Christian fortification of Chastellet. Could this fatefully-named Crusader be a lover, a fighter, and a traitor? One woman from his past is about to find out. Gorgeous, free-spirited Lady Mary Beckham has escaped her guardians in England to travel across the world - and find the notorious Valentine. Years ago, she was promised to him...and now she wants out of their marriage contract. Mary wants to wed another and requires Valentine's blessing - until she discovers they share a tempestuous attraction. But with a vengeful band of sworn enemies at Valentine's heels, is desire worth the risk of losing...everything? Views: 19
For readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery, USA Today* bestselling author Serena Bell teases all five senses in this poignant, tantalizing novel of fantasies long hidden . . . and finally indulged.*Aspiring chef Lily McKee noticed Kincaid Graves the first time he walked into the dingy diner where she waits tables. With his ice-blue eyes and primal tattoos, his presence puts Lily on edge - and reminds her of all the unfulfilled longings she isn't pursuing while she's stuck in this dead-end job. Without a doubt, the man is dangerous to her long-term plans of leaving town and hiring on at a real kitchen - and yet, she hungers for him, if even for just a taste.Kincaid didn't come back to his coastal Oregon hometown looking for a good time or a good meal. The ex-con has a score to settle, old wrongs to set right. But Lily, equal parts innocence and insight, brings out an impulsive side of him he thought he'd left behind in the past. And it only takes one intense moment of weakness between them to make him consider the possibility of an entirely new future - and the promise of passion beyond either of their wildest dreams. Advance praise for *Turn Up the Heat "Serena Bell nails it. Turn Up the Heat* is sexy, emotional, and engaging. I couldn't get enough!" - Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series "Serena Bell definitely 'turns up the heat' in this steamy read!" - Tina Wainscott, USA Today bestselling author of *Falling Fast"Darkly sexy and deeply emotional."* - Elisabeth Barrett, author of Once and Again Praise for Serena Bell "A timely, richly written emotional romance with complex characters readers will fall in love with." - New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, on Yours to Keep"I adore Yours to Keep. It's sexy and incredibly smart, with a unique, compelling plot and a hero and heroine I love." - New York Times bestselling author Noelle Adams"Sweet, sexy, and real . . . In Hold on Tight, Serena Bell has written a beautiful story about a wounded soldier and the woman strong enough to love him." - USA Today bestselling author Jessica Scott"The authenticity of their story is resounding. This isn't a story of instant love, but of an uphill battle and determination, of making decisions, and of living in the here and now." - *Heroes and Heartbreakers, on Hold on Tight*Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.** Views: 19
Part 1:Recently widowed and retired as a university administrator, Sally Bianco is bitten by the detective bug to clear an innocent friend of a murder charge. She travels to her hometown seeking the abused woman, only to be courted by a high school acquaintance, John Nelson, who never married.Part 2:Sally and John start an agency in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sally's painter friend's husband dies. The chemistry professor worked on a failed drug cure. The artist's stepson links his hate-filled motives with those of an art dealer, a pawn of the dead professor's scheming boss. Views: 19
Master Ted tries to keep it purely sexual. He says he doesn’t want a relationship, but Meri has other plans…
Even in a room full of friends, Ted often feels alone. As the black sheep of the family, he’s never measured up to the expectations of others so he’s stopped trying. Expecting to and okay with spending the rest of his life alone, he’s thrown himself into his business. He spends his days managing the sex toy division of DiscipliNation and his evenings in the kink club.
Meri is a home-grown girl and plans to stay that way. While she tries to please those around her, she refuses to be pressured into anything she doesn’t want to do. After an ego-devastating divorce, she discovers a passion for BDSM. She’s ready to start again.
Although fireworks erupt at their very first meeting, Ted knows better than to give his heart to an overachiever like Meri. He valiantly tries to keep his distance, but her allure goes deeper than a purely sexual attraction. Meri ignites his passion and yet, in her company he experiences a peace he’s never enjoyed before.
Ted sets Meri’s panties on fire until he orders her to stop wearing them. Meri falls hard and fast for the tall, dark Dom. He tells her up front that a relationship isn’t part of his plans, but Meri has her own agenda. Views: 19
Maniye, child of Wolf and Tiger, has a new soul and a new shape. But as Champion of the Crown of the World, does she represent an opportunity for the north - or a threat? Travelling as a bodyguard to the southern prince, with her warband of outcasts, she hopes to finally discover her true place in the world.But if only it was that simple. Tensions rise, and new allies face up to old enemies as civil war threatens to tear the south apart. Royal twins can't share a throne, so one must be chosen. And whoever rules the southern Sun River Nation will hold the fate of the world in their hands. As the protector of one potential heir, Maniye soon finds herself at the eye of a political storm. Yet, all the while, an enemy from the most ancient of times prepares for conquest, and could destroy everything in their path . . .The Bear and the Serpent is the second book in Adrian Tchaikovsky's epic fantasy series, Echoes of the Fall, following The Tiger and the... Views: 19
