'A formidable newcomer to British crime writing' Daily Mail 'Outstanding' Stephen Booth A gripping thriller set in the atmospheric Peak District, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Broadchurch and Happy Valley *** 'She was running towards the gorge. The place the locals call Dead Girl's Drop...' DI Meg Dalton isn't prepared for her latest case. A ten year old girl is found running through the woods, barefoot and wearing only a blood-soaked nightdress. She has no memory of what happened to her, but her father is found stabbed to death in their nearby house. At first, Meg blames an intruder – but why had the girl's murdered father been so obsessed with the creepy statues in the woods, and with the girl's recent heart transplant? Meg's investigation leads her down a chilling path. The girl has been having nightmares, and seems to remember things that happened to her heart donor. Who was the donor and what happened to them? Could this have anything to do with the murder of the girl's... Views: 208
Emery Scott thought that losing her fiancé was the worst thing that would ever happen to her. Then, just six months after his death, she learns that their entire relationship was built on a lie. Suddenly, she can't make it through the day without being reminded of the life she wants to forget. Taking a leap of faith, she packs up her car and heads to Starlight Valley.Lucas Cooper has been in love with Emery for years. When she agreed to marry her long-time boyfriend, he gave up hope that they would ever be together. Then, out of the blue, his phone rings and he has reason to hope again. This is the chance he's been waiting for, but is Emery ready to open her heart?Emery knows that Luke is everything her fiancé wasn't- he's kind, considerate, affectionate, and wants nothing more than to make her happy. But life is about to throw a curveball that neither of them is prepared to dodge.Will Emery's worst fear of losing Luke come true, or will their love weather the storm? Views: 208
In a small village, set among the wild mountains of Cyprus, two families of different faiths share a seemingly unbreakable friendship based on mutual respect and deep affection. Mothers and daughters share their daily secrets, fathers and sons support each other as they live their lives between the fragrant pine trees and orange groves. It's here that two boys, Lambros and Orhan, grow up side by side, as close as brothers. Their lives are inextricably linked, but as their fortunes shift and time passes, an unforgivable act of betrayal takes place, setting in motion a chain of events that tears the two friends and their entire families apart... Many decades later and now an old man living in London, Lambros decides to share his painful memories with his daughter Stella; transporting her back to an island brimming with passion and at its heart a scandal that still haunts those involved. Is it too late for forgiveness? Or can the next generation embark on a journey of their... Views: 208
Rich Boys vs. Poor Boys (The Cruel Kings of Castle Hill Academy, Book 1) by Devon Hartford, kd-103 Views: 208
When tight end Xavier Brennan is asked to participate in a charity baking competition with his teammates, the pro football player is torn. He doesn't know the first thing about baking, and he doesn't want to become a laughingstock on national TV. But he is a team player, and he can't say no to helping a charity, especially one so close to his heart.Bakery owner Ashley Yates is desperate to win the competition. It's her last hope at saving her bakery and her mother's legacy. Being paired with an athlete known for partying makes her nervous, but he assures her that he's committed to the cause. As they bond over shared heartache and shared recipes, their connection becomes harder to deny.Every touch, every taste, every moment spent together holds the promise of more. But attraction is a distraction. Will working together be a recipe for love, or will they both end up getting burned?Hometown Hero was originally featured in the Love, Philly... Views: 208
A killer is out to set the record straight... ...but its Detective Alex King who has blood on his hands. A gripping crime mystery you won't be able to put down. When Homicide Detective Alex King's ex-fiancé's mother is murdered, he fears a serial killer the media dubbed The Pillow Strangler might be back. But when another person close to King becomes the killer's next victim, King is forced to admit the clues left behind might be blazing a trail straight to him. An edge-of-your seat nail-biter chock-full of suspense. Investigative reporter, Samantha Bell, is presented an offer she can't refuse, but by a man she's not sure she can trust. Soon she and her crime-solving friend, Erin Tate, are pulled into the investigations the police department don't want to admit exist. A dramatic heart-stopping ending you won't want to miss. Stepping into the line of fire, Samantha soon... Views: 208
Nobu Higaki is an assassin and he's very good at his job. While he's in town on an assignment he falls prey to the beautiful music of Lisette. Giving in to her song could be his doom, as he also becomes the victim of Rashid Asem, a vampire who is more than willing to expand his brood - especially when there’s money involved.Lisette LeBlanc is a dreamy, musically inclined witch who falls in and out of love as if it’s her job. She flees from her much anticipated wedding to Teo Abbadelli, who was her latest crush. Her family had doubted her devotion to Teo, but they were hoping for the best.When Teo decides to take his revenge, Lisette and Nobu have no idea of the trouble about to befall them. Will Nobu become the very thing Lisette despises most? Will she be able to overlook an event that sickens her even though the spiteful damage done isn't her beloved's fault? Views: 208
When archaeologist Thomas Ashley is invited to remote Devonshire by Lucian Mallory to examine and decipher millennia-old papyrus scrolls, he is unable to resist the offer, despite knowing of Mallory's sinister and unsavory reputation. The scrolls, retrieved from an ancient necropolis, purportedly contain Egyptian secrets of resurrection and immortality. From the moment of Ashley's arrival, it is clear something is terribly wrong: a gruesome murder has been committed, and everyone is fearful a madman is on the loose. But the truth is far more shocking. As the murders continue, Ashley works to uncover the secrets contained in the scrolls and begins to glimpse the horrific reality of Mallory's inscrutable plan ...Originally published as a limited edition Arkham House hardcover and long out of print, The Third Grave (1981) is a chilling tale by David Case (1937-2018), an undeservedly neglected master of literary horror. Two volumes of Case's best short fiction are also... Views: 208
