Book two in the Inspector Lestrade series.It was a puzzle that faced Scotland Yard from its very begin-ning – whose was the limbless body found among the foundations? And in the murderous world of Sholto Lestrade, one question is invariably followed by another – what do a lecherous rector, a devious speculator and a plagiaristic novel-ist have in common? Answer: they're all dead, each of them with a bloody space where his skull used to be. And six others are to join them before our intrepid inspector brings the per-petrator to book.But 1886 was a bad year for the Metropolitan Police. The People of the Abyss have heard the whisper and the spectre of Communism haunts the land. There is a new Commissioner, a regular martinet, at the Yard. And then, there is that very odd couple, sometime of Baker Street ...Lestrade braves haunted houses, machine-gun bullets and two Home Secretaries in his headlong hunt for the truth. And at last, this is... Views: 545
People drop like flies in Dr. Emma Steele's ER. A new disease? Medication errors? Poisoned oxygen? She's got to find out, even though her job is on the line, her daughter's in trouble, and she'd rather be home, drinking wine. Is it a mercy killer? But then why kill healthy people? Are they framing her nurses or framing her? As her orders get corrupted by lethal mistakes, her patients die, her nurse is killed, and something worse than death happens to her daughter, Dr. Steele risks her life to stop the murders. She gets closer and closer to the answer, until she gets too close. ER Crimes is a trio of fast-paced medical thrillers packed with ER action, flawed characters in ever-changing conflict, crisp dialogue, and wine. You'll love it if you crave ER drama with split-seconds separating life from death, and if you want to see inside the twisted minds of serial killers. "Wow! This book! I just love it! It's fast paced and easily keeps my interest. It could... Views: 545
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone comes a fresh romantic comedy full of "fierce humor and fiercer heart" about one trouble-making dog who brings together two perfect strangers. (Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue)Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what... Views: 545
When Worlds Collide, Shadow Wrestles LightSeventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe wants a normal life; one where she and her mom can stop skipping town every time a disturbing vision strikes. But when a girl she knows is murdered by a monster she can't explain, Cera's world turns upside down.Suddenly thrown into an ancient supernatural battle, Cera discovers she's not alone in her gifting and vows to use her visions to save lives. But why does John Milton's poem Paradise Lost keep interrupting her thoughts?In a race against time and a war against unearthly creatures, will decoding messages embedded in the works of classic literature be enough to stop the bloodshed and protect those she loves? Views: 545
FROM ROMANTIC NOVELIST AWARD FINALISTS, CATHERINE CURZON AND ELEANOR HARKSTEADBook seven in the Captivating Captains seriesWhen a hot-tempered TV chef and a mild-mannered baker meet on the rugged Cornish coast, they've got the perfect ingredients for a red-hot snack.Sweary and stressed celebrity chef Jake Brantham is the captain of several floating restaurants. When he's sent to the idyllic village of Porthavel to turn a pirate ship into the next gastronomic sensation, it's the last place on earth he wants to be.Locryn Trevorrow is the bakery king of Cornwall. From the humble pasty to a wedding cake fit for a mermaid queen, there's nothing he doesn't know about the art of baking. He lives in a cosy world of gingham and ganache, but at night he goes home to his smugglers' cottage alone.When he's adopted by a lost kitten, Jake soon discovers that there's more to Portavel than cream teas, lobster pots, and the annoyingly... Views: 545
The tempest coven novel is known for two things. Their chaotic powers and the pwerful women who yield them. Views: 545
