Halifax Homicide Detective Allan Stanton has been haunted for the last year by one case he couldn’t close: the brutal murder of a pretty twenty-two-year-old in Point Pleasant Park. On the anniversary of her death, the body of another young woman is found. The MO suggests the same person killed them both, but the long gap between murders is unusual for a serial killer.Fellow detective Audra Price joins Stanton in the search for this ruthless predator. But neither is prepared to handle such a unique brand of psychopath. Over a decade of unsolved case files turn up a swath of carnage, cut all across Canada with bone-chilling efficiency. The only way to bring justice to the victims is by following the most horrifying trail of their careers—to a monster who knows he’s being hunted. Views: 63
Ashley Kimbrough has everything a woman could want. Not only is she wealthy and successful, she has a more than satisfying sex life in The Channel, a secret network that allows women to live out their wildest fantasies. But if she doesn't find herself a husband she could be in danger of losing it all.Then multi-millionaire Ryan Mulcahy enters Ashley's life. With that Celtic warrior's body and drop-dead gorgeous face, he makes her fantasies run wild. Although their marriage is one of convenience, Ashley is starting to wonder whether she can use everything she learned from The Channel on her unsuspecting husband. Views: 63
In Texas, Valentine's Day is for restless hearts, brave second chances, and passions rekindled. New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas, Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace tempt you with four delicious treats. . .Out on these rugged plains, love never comes easy. And four daring ladies will do whatever it takes to capture the hearts of four irresistibly sweet-talking Texans. . . When a quiet foreman comes to the aid of a mystery lady, they'll find that this perfect starlit night is made for courtin'.... A determined heiress gambles high to reclaim the rancher she's never stopped wanting. . .. When a spirited lady and a go-getter mayor compete for their town's future, it's two dreams for a lifetime. . .. And to attract a lonely doctor's attention, a shy young woman needs courage—and two unlikely matchmakers. . ."A sweet, sunny anthology perfect for rainy-day reading." —Publishers Weekly on Give Me a Texas... Views: 63
Inspired by true events, The Moment of Truth finds a Texan art student facing down life, death, love, and glory in the bullfighting rings of 1950s Mexico.Texan art student Kathleen Boyd has been dreaming about becoming a matador since her beloved father took her to the bullfighting ring when she was just a child. Now a young woman, her disapproving fiancé and her practical-minded mother see her dream only as a foolish flight of fancy. Nevertheless, Kathleen relocates to Mexico and finds herself under the instruction of Fermin, a retired matador who is intent on asserting his dominance in their partnership. Though taking on a female apprentice is unheard of, Fermin sees Kathleen's undeniable talent and promises that she'll one day perform at the prestigious Plaza Mexico bullring.While Kathleen struggles to perform alongside the unwelcoming men of Mexico's bullfighting scene, she is befriended by Julio, better known as El Cabrito—The Kid. Much to... Views: 63
Marcus Reece, Duke of
Exeter, has spent most of his life pulling his twin brother out of
trouble. An occasional thank you would suffice; instead, his resentful
sibling forges his name to a marriage license and presents him with an
unwanted wife. She's a vicar's widow with a mind of her own who may be
the first person in Marcus's well-ordered life to make him
feel...completely out of control.Hannah can't help but curse her
own idiocy. Dire straits have led her to the altar with a gentleman she
hardly knows. Played for a fool, she's embarrassed, furious, and worse,
married to an equally outraged stranger—an exasperating man who
unleashes all manner of emotions in Hannah, not to mention unwanted
desire. Reluctantly, she agrees to play the wife until he can sort out
the mess. But the nearness of the undeniably attractive Duke and the
passion in his black eyes unsettles her well-guarded heart—making her
want to do so much more than "act" the role of blissful bride. Views: 63
In a world of mill barons and railway kings, two sisters Oriel and Kate share the same uncaring father. But whereas Kate is legitimate, Oriel is not. Oriel learns from an ambitious mother to be cool, to calm the fire in her heart. Kate, with emotions untamed and no mother at all, yearns to break free form her loveless life. Drawn together by fate as well as birth, the two sisters are friends. And then squire Francis Ashington, poet and explorer, comes back to live in the Gore Valley . . . Views: 63
But Henrietta was no one's enemy. She came to London from Boston in search of her father— a father thought lost to her until she discovered her aunt's treachery. Now armed with her mother's marriage papers, she set sail for England to prove her identity and, unknowingly, to gain a fortune—and a love—she had never dreamed of. Henrietta was too beautiful to ignore. Her wealthy father was enchanted with her. Her stepmother hated her on sight. And her stepbrother Cedric was an enigma.But nothing would stop Henrietta from becoming the talk of London society. At all the elegant parties, at fashionable Almack's, at masquerade balls, everyone was agog with the lovely young American girl. There were a few, however, who longed to see her ruined.... Views: 63
She's a woman in need of a hero. Unfortunately, all she has is him.
Growing up in an orphanage, Maggie Bishop learned to never depend on
anyone — except her sister, Mary. When Mary disappears after becoming a
mail-order bride, Maggie suspects foul play and desperately needs help.
But there’s a problem: The one person she can trust is the one person
she despises most.
No woman in Beckham is immune to ‘Handsome Hank’ Blue’s considerable
charms. Except for the beautiful, aloof and exasperating Maggie Bishop.
The last time he spoke to her, he walked away with a handprint on his
cheek! But Hank has bigger fish to fry.
Nearly two years have passed since he vowed to discover the secret
of the evil men who eventually ruined the family business, and he isn’t
any closer now than he was back then. So when Maggie tells him they are
at the center of her sister’s disappearance, he jumps at the chance to
uncover their dastardly plot. Views: 63
