‘A corpse in a blood-soaked room; a locked door and a locked window; a masked man; a beautiful girl trussed inside a wardrobe; and now a pretender to the throne! This is superb!’
One July morning in the seaside town of Amnestie, just before eight o’clock, the amateur sleuth Mr Verity is striding down from his villa for an early swim. Bemused by the sight of a man climbing into a window at The Charter Hotel, Verity’s curious enquiry at the reception desk pitches him headlong into a murder investigation. But the sleuth relishes a challenge, and with an abundance of suspects and multiple impossible elements to the case, this affair promises to be satisfying sport indeed.
This ingenious mystery, bustling with a wit, pace and theatricality that would later blossom in Shaffer’s dramatic works, returns to print for the first time since 1951 complete with the original illustrations by Nicolas Bentley. Views: 48
Four weeks have passed since Fiona Ember was captured by Nicolas Demarais, the powerful and deadly Water Clan magician she foolishly attempted to assassinate. Relieved that she has impressed Nicolas and reclaimed her life, she’s stunned to find that Nicolas has ambitious plans to change the world of magic forever—and they involve Fiona’s newfound magical abilities.
But achieving those goals certainly won’t be easy. Fiona will need to navigate the slippery magic of Water Clan, survive her new group’s difficult operations, and face more than a few challenges with her new lieutenant. On top of that, she’ll need to confront her growing attraction to Nicolas, as she realizes she’s falling for the sweeter and softer side of him.
And little does she know, Nicolas’s grand plans for the future are drawing the attention of his enemies, and the new life that Fiona has found may not be so safe after all… Views: 48
Go to college they said…. It will be fun they said…. You'll make lots of friends, go to parties, and make memories. What's the worst that could happen?Lailah a small-town girl from Wisconson who is lost with no clear ambitions for her life finds herself the recipient of a scholarship to attend Ryevick University. This elite school in Europe miles away from anything she has ever known is the key to finding what her wandering soul is looking for. Ryevick holds secrets hidden under the ornate buildings and lavish art dating back to the time of the Knights of the Templar. Curious she discovers a story about angels blessing knights with abilities to battle the demons who want to turn our world into chaos.While trying to survive the expectation of her teachers, making her first best friend Lailah attracts the attention of the five most sought after men on campus. The Manor boys are at the top of every girl's to-do list, which puts Lialah in their sights as a threat to there chances of snatching them up. Lailah is no longer able to stay in the background as she starts this new chapter in her life as the boys teach her she was made for so much more than she knew.This is a slow burn reverse harem where the leading lady will not have to choose between her men. It is an 18+ book that has strong language, sexual situations, and mild bullying. Views: 48
Where There’s A Will, She Might Find Her Way Home...Can A Cowboy Convince Her To Stay?A clause in her father's will requires Ena O'Rourke to work the family ranch–site of many unhappy memories –for six months before she can sell it. She's livid at her father, but Mitch Randall, foreman of the Double E, is there for her. As Ena spends time on the ranch–and with Mitch–new memories are laid over the old…and perhaps new opportunities to make a life. Views: 48
Revenge is a dish best served cold. But for Mercy Pryce her revenge will scald one's soul and leave behind a burnt-out husk if she has her way.Mercy has returned to her hometown of Cartleigh, New York after twenty years. The lakeside community is the perfect location for Yakim Zeldovich, her Russian billionaire employer's state of the art manufacturing facility. Acting as a consultant for Zeldovich, she's on an undercover mission, not as an angel of mercy, but one of mischief, deceit and torture. Her ultimate goal is to ruin Cartleigh because of a horrible trauma she suffered in high school. The one responsible for her wrath is Colton Hahn, Cartleigh's beloved mayor, and the object of her retaliation. The town's golden boy, who she once adored as an impressionable teenager, brutally raped her and left her for dead at seventeen.Consumed by years of grief and growing rage, she has targeted Colton, who may also be responsible for the death of her best friend, Marina,... Views: 48