Chief Inspector Henrique Monroe of the Lisbon Police Department is not your usual cop. Eccentric, elliptical – and stunningly observant – his peculiar behavior at crime scenes is legendary. But his colleagues put up with it because, in the end, Monroe's the best of the best. But he has a double-sided secret. And when he's called to investigate the brutal slaying of well-connected Portuguese businessman Pedro Coutinho, it's not just the murder case that will unravel – but his own identity, too. As Monroe's investigations lead him deep into a torrid world of shady political corruption and sexual violence, the details of the case trigger memories from his childhood in rural Colorado – memories he has travelled far, and worked hard, to hide. His behavior becomes even more upsetting and inappropriate than usual, and even his family – his wife, his brother and his two young boys – start to fear for the man they thought they knew. Henrique struggles to... Views: 67
The O. Henry Prize Stories 2015 gathers twenty of the best short stories of the year, selected from thousands published in literary magazines. The winning stories span the globe--from the glamorous Riviera to an Eastern European shtetl, from a Native American reservation to a tiny village in Thailand. But their characters are universally recognizable and utterly compelling, whether they are ex-pats in Africa, migrant workers crossing the Mexican border, Armenian immigrants on the rough streets of East Hollywood, or pioneers in nineteenth-century Idaho. Accompanying the stories are the editor's introduction, essays from the eminent jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines.Finding Billy White Feather PERCIVAL EVERETTThe Seals LYDIA DAVISKilifi Creek LIONEL SHRIVERThe Happiest Girl in the Whole USAMANUEL... Views: 67
Richard Hill, the Earl of Windermere, might desperately require a wife and heir, but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues Esme, Lady Heathcote, from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually never agree about anything. He’s never even kissed the vexing widow. But when the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous, Richard can’t imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening. Esme has never lacked for admirers, but having Lord Windermere’s company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair, Esme is intrigued by the blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future beyond his house party. But as with any temptation, it’s a bargain they’ll soon regret. ~ * ~ Reason to Wed is the seventh story in the Distinguished Rogues series. Other titles are: Book 1: Chills Book 2: Broken Book 3: Charity Book 4: An Accidental Affair Book 5: Keepsake Book 6: An Improper Proposal ** Views: 67
After a late season snowstorm it is discovered that a student, Peter, has been living alone for months, his widowed father missing. Concerned about the fate of the boy and curious about his reluctance to help authorities find his father, Horse sets out to discover what really happened. Views: 67
Hannah Hazel is an aspiring witch—trouble is, every spell she casts backfires. She’s sworn off magic, boys, and love potions. Majoring in criminology, she just wants to be able to pay her rent and get through freshman year of college.
But when her wicked landlady turns up dead, Hannah must brush up on her magic skills in order to save the seemingly innocent, and devastatingly handsome maintenance man, Jake.
With the help of her best friend, Clifton Bancroft, who happens to be a ghost, the amateur sleuth gets more than she bargained for as she delves deeper into the crime. But as the two struggle to uncover the truth, they realize there may be something more to their friendship.
Sinister forces threaten to destroy the would-be detectives as they get closer to solving the mystery. But will Hannah’s bungled attempts at magic make things worse, or will she finally learn to harness her power?
Don’t miss this thrilling, suspenseful, cozy mystery—with an impossible romance, and a cast of quirky characters. Views: 67
Will love weather the storms in this high-country romance?In the shadow of Black Peak, Carr Fergusson's grand old homestead is in need of a housekeeper. When shy, city-bred Cally Jones arrives at Glencairn Station to take the reins, she discovers not only a new way of life, but a house packed to the rafters with romantic intrigue. Carr's son, Ash, has finally seen fit to return to the family farm, and it's not just Cally's head he's turning. But what has really brought Ash home? And what ghosts lurk in his past? Is Cally the girl to heal his heart, or will her own heart be broken?Just up the hall, beautiful, independent Ella Harrington is playing with fire as she tries to juggle the demands of her new career with her love for her gorgeous bad-boy boyfriend. Where will the sparks fall? And who will get burnt?Meanwhile, intent on everyone else's problems, will Ella's mother, Lizzie, be too slow to see the clouds looming over her own horizon? Can Lizzie's relationship with the... Views: 67
Reunited at a Christmas wedding... I do--two words wedding planner Natalie Sharpe will never utter. The cynic in her doesn't believe in love...but the woman in her believes in lust! When a last-minute Christmas wedding reunites her with the bride's hunky brother--Natalie's teenage crush and star of all her fantasies--Natalie wants a second chance for their first time... But Colin Russell isn't a teen anymore. He's all man. And his every touch has her thinking about the F word--forever. Working with him on the wedding is more temptation than she can take. Will one long, hot kiss lead this reluctant bride down her own wedding aisle? Views: 67
