"First in a new series...this lively cozy has glamour, intrigue, and romance." —BooklistFans of Agatha Christie won't want to miss this delightful new mystery set in the charming village of Edgemead in Surrey, England, where you'll find the latest styles, the juiciest gossip—and the most tantalizing murder clues... No one would ever accuse famous opera star Dame Serena Levanté of lacking a flare for the dramatic. Unfortunately, it's curtains down on the dysfunctional diva when she's found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her elegant home. Solving an opera singer's murder may not be the typical hairdresser's aria of expertise. But Dame Serena was the mother of Daisy's best friend Floria, so Daisy must do-or-dye her best to get to the roots of the case. When a priceless Modigliani painting in the house is reported missing, the mystery gets even more tangled. Even though the gruff but handsome... Views: 126
Relationship troubles, an unexpected baby, and a tragedy no one could have seen coming—this summer, the Benson family has their work cut out for them in this inspirational women's fiction beach novel from author Grace Palmer. Mae Benson is happy. The sixty-something Nantucket native is a beloved wife, beloved mother, beloved neighbor. But even she wasn't ready for the heart-wrenching tragedy looming around the corner. Scattered around the Northeast, her children—Eliza, Sara, Holly, and Brent—are gearing up to face problems of their own. In the wake of an unwanted pregnancy, a marriage on the brink of collapse, and a forbidden romance with an off-limits employer, the Benson kids all coming running home to Nantucket, desperate for the safety of home. But there's no outrunning fate. Though each of the Bensons is brought back to Nantucket by different circumstances, one thing unites them all: love. If they can rediscover their... Views: 126
From New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristen Proby, comes Spells, the next installment in her gripping Bayou Magic series... As a powerful hedgewitch and psychic, there isn't much I can't work to my advantage and finesse with a spell. Love, fortune, and even the perfect cup of coffee are all possible with the snap of my fingers. But some things are utterly beyond my control. Like the powerful and broody warlock who's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—and even the lifetimes I often can't. Things almost as dangerous as Lucien Bergeron's hold on me and the breathtaking smiles only I get to see. Or the evil still stalking the streets of New Orleans that beckons to me to see. To feel. To die. With everything riding on a razors-edge, and things that have been portended coming to fruition, threatening both me and those I love, I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to resist my fate.... Views: 126
The post-War shadows are receding – but will they ever disappear?Love and loss, success and failure, the joy of motherhood and the anguish of rejection – these are the patterns woven into Alison Plantaine's life. But her dedication to the theatre has ensured that her first loyalty will always be to her career. Her son Richard, is old enough to understand that for all her talent Alison most struggles to play the role of mother. Now, having been sent abroad to avoid the horror of war, he returns a rebel and rivals his mother in the theatre world. For, Alison this is the moment she must decide – make way for the sake of her family or stay true to the art that has meant so much to her.A gripping saga of duty and love from a much-loved novelist, perfect for fans of Rita Bradshaw and Margaret Dickinson.Praise for Maisie Mosco 'Once in every generation or so a book comes along which lifts the curtain' Guardian'Full of... Views: 126
