Wrongly convicted of murder, a death-row chorus girl lives for revenge, in this novel from "the grand dame of mystery mixed with screwball comedy" (Ed Gorman). Anna Marie St. Clair was a normal Wisconsin-farm-girl-turned-mistress when she was framed for the murder of her racketeer boyfriend, one of Chicago's sleaziest politicians. Sentenced to death, and only hours from getting fried, a lucky hitch sets Anna Marie free, but she blackmails the corrupt warden into informing the tabloids that she took her volts like a real trouper. What better payback than to haunt the lives of those who tried to steal hers? As the shapeliest ghost in the Windy City, she's going to prove that dying well is the best revenge. Even luckier for Anna Marie, she has enthusiastic backup: attorney John J. Malone, who's got a soft spot for scrappy dames; her best friend, nightclub stripper Milly Dale; and crime reporter Jake Justus and his wife, Helene, who are always game... Views: 67
Tempted by the damsel in distress! Captain James Warriner is startled to find a curvaceous beauty caught up a tree in his orchard! Despite his shattered leg, he rescues Miss Cassandra Reeves, then is determined to have nothing more to do with the enticing vicar's daughter. Except when Cassie seeks Jamie out to apologize, they find themselves persuaded to work together on her storybook. Secret liaisons with the dashing soldier make Cassie wish Jamie would rescue her once more...by making her his wife! Views: 67
When Diane, a psychologist, falls in love with Charles, a charming and brilliant psychiatrist, there is laughter and flowers—and also darkness. After moving through infertility treatments and the trials of the adoption process as a united front, the couple is ultimately successful in creating a family. As time goes on, however, Charles becomes increasingly critical and controlling, and Diane begins to feel barraged and battered. When she is diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, Charles is initially there for her, but his attentiveness quickly vanishes and is replaced by withdrawal, anger, and unfathomable sadism. What Diane previously thought were just Charles' controlling ways are replaced by clear pathologic narcissism and emotional abuse that turns venomous at the very hour of her greatest need. A memoir and a psychological love story that is at times tender and at times horrifying, Lost in the Reflecting Pool is a chronicle of one woman's struggle to survive... Views: 67
Antonio confronts Kelby with the truth, he thrusts her into a situation she wasn't ready for. Antonio and Kelby are forced to come together to discuss their future. Their purely physical relationship transforms into something untrditional. After Kelby doesn't fall in line, Antoniolashes out at her in a way that could devestate them forever. Will Kelby accept the severe change in their relationship? Or will she tell the world what a jerk the beloved Antonio Lambrusco really is? Views: 67
Desiree hates vampire life. She never wanted to live as a blood-drinking fiend. Shy and inexperienced, she lingers in her tomb drawing while others do the work of the clan. But when her sire orders her to hunt on the streets of Portland, things fall apart and a homeless man ends up dead.Xerxes pumps iron and fights fires. Life is simple, life is good, but something’s missing—until he meets cute and quirky Desiree. But this chance encounter turns deadly when her clan frames him for the homeless man’s death. He’s flung into the deep end of the netherworld pool and he can’t swim.Unwilling to send Xerxes to prison for her mistakes, Desiree defies her clan and mounts a rescue. All the while, she’s trying to hide her vampirism—and her attraction—to Xerxes. But how long can she hold it together? How long can they hide from not only the police, but an entire vampire kingdom?Night is Magic is a complete, 50,000-word standalone HEA novel without cliffhangers. If you love paranormal romance and happy endings, give it a bite... Views: 67
