A Best Book of 2020 from Suspense Magazine Deadly Anniversaries celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Mystery Writers of America with a collection of stories from some of the top names in crime fiction.An anniversary can honor many things: a birth, a wedding and sometimes even a death. In Deadly Anniversaries, editors Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini present new stories from some of the best contemporary authors to honor the diamond jubilee of the Mystery Writers of America, an organization founded on the principle that "Crime Doesn't Pay—Enough."Each author puts their own unique spin on what it means to recognize a certain day or event each year. These nineteen stories travel across a wide range of historical and contemporary settings and remind readers of how broad the mystery writing tradition can be, encompassing detective tales, domestic intrigue, psychological suspense, black humor and thrilling... Views: 264
So many motives, but who is the killer?Charlotte is finding her place in the peaceful town of Kingfisher Falls. Working in the bookshop with Rosie is a joy, as is their growing friendship. If only Leading Senior Constable Sid Browne would get over his grudge against Rosie's son, Trev, and stop making a pest of himself, then life would be perfect.But the sudden death of one of the book club ladies lands Charlotte in the middle of an investigation. Was it an accident, or is something more sinister going on? A series of cryptic messages deepen the mystery of who knows what.Rosie is keeping secrets, the remaining book club ladies are pointing fingers at each other, and someone is following Charlotte's every move. Suspecting Sid might be behind the messages, Charlotte has to find the killer... before the killer finds her. Views: 264
Draca was a vintage sailing cutter, Old Eddie's pride and joy. But now she's beached, her varnish peeling. She's dying, just like Eddie. Eddie leaves Draca to his grandson Jack, a legacy that's the final wedge between Jack and his father. Yet for Jack, the old boat is a lifeline. Medically discharged from the Marines, with his marriage on the rocks, the damaged veteran finds new purpose; Draca will sail again. Wonderful therapy for a wounded hero, people say.Young Georgia 'George' Fenton, who runs the boatyard, has doubts. She saw changes in Old Eddie that were more sinister even than cancer. And by the time Draca tastes the sea again, the man she dares to love is going the same way. To George, Jack's 'purpose' has become 'possession'; the boat owns the man and her flawed hero is on a mission to self-destruct. As his controlling and disinherited father pushes him closer to the edge, she gives all she has to hold him back.... Views: 264
The Woman He Can't Forget... The Child He Can't Deny!Wild. Powerful. Ultrarich. Matthieu's reputation was infamous. And he wanted to keep it that way! It was a way to shelter from the pain of his traumatic past. Until enchanting Maria entered his world of unimaginable wealth…and unraveled his carefully ordered life with a night of blistering passion.She was the only woman to see the man behind the scars. Yet, to protect her, Matthieu pushed her away. Now Maria is back, with an announcement that leads him to question everything: 'I'm pregnant.' Views: 264
Only two men were allowed to touch him — his possessive boyfriend, and the dangerously charming tattoo artist hired to put that boyfriend's artwork under his skin. Trinket was a virgin before he met the affluent architect Siebold 'Zee' Li, a fact he managed to keep under wraps for two years of domestic bliss. Siebold is a devoted boyfriend, but he leaves Trinket feeling like arm candy among his upper crust colleagues. Shy and a little prudish, Trinket struggles to balance his own pleasure with keeping Zee interested, until he finally hits on the idea of a tattoo to commemorate their anniversary. When the tattoo artist, a heavily-inked bad boy archetype called Mini, lets Trinket stick around after hours, Trinket thinks nothing of it... until Mini introduces him to the barbell on his pierced tongue. After a steamy encounter, Trinket comes home inked and flustered, and effortlessly blows his boyfriend's mind.In the heat... Views: 263
From USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins comes this sexy reunion romance.She wants to be his wife......but only on paper!Tanja's whirlwind marriage to Leon Patrakis is over. She hasn't seen him since he returned to Greece five years ago. Yet, to keep the baby daughter she's adopting, Tanja has a last request: she and Leon stay wed...in name only.Leaving behind his exhilarating connection to Tanja wasn't easy for Leon. Yet, to shield her from his family's notorious reputation, he had no choice. He can't reject Tanja's request to make her dreams of a family come true. But ignoring their still-smoldering electricity? Impossible!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Views: 263
