Fall in love with this classic romance from fan favorite author Margaret Daley. Even the humid weather of Magnolia Blossom can't melt the tension that flares between Rachel Peters and Michael Hunter. High school sweethearts ten years ago, now they're face-to-face again, and there are a myriad of unanswered questions. Rachel is only back temporarily, to get to know her younger sister and brother again before she takes them away with her. But raising her siblings isn't as easy as she thought it would be, and as she watches Michael tenderly caring for his own son, she knows she needs help. So he agrees to teach her—about family, and about the small- town life she'd forgotten. But she learns much more—about how she might just decide to stay and make a family—that includes Michael.Originally published in 2003 Views: 7
A missing woman, a shocking pregnancy, a dash of international intrigue, and a bottle or two of good Bergerac: it's another case for Bruno, Chief of Police.When a British tourist fails to turn up for a luxurious cooking vacation in Bruno's usually idyllic Dordogne village of St. Denis, the worried hostess is quick to call on Bruno for help. Monica Felder is nowhere to be found, and her husband, a retired British major, is unreachable. And not long after Bruno discovers that Monica was traveling with a mysterious Irishman (her lover?), the two turn up dead. The Irishman's background in intelligence and his connection to Monica's husband only raise more questions for Bruno. Was she running away? How much does her husband really know? What's the real story behind a scandal buried in the threesome's military past? Meanwhile, the star of the girls' rugby team, a favorite of Bruno's, is pregnant, putting at risk her chances of being named to the French national squad. Bruno's... Views: 7
She is a good mother. She will do what she must to ensure that her daughter Diana has a perfect life, just as perfect as the one they've led for the past seven years.No matter who has to die.DOWNFALLThe simplest beginnings can unravel a life. For Sam Capra, it is the moment a beautiful young woman walks into his San Francisco bar.Sam doesn't want trouble. An ex-CIA agent, his only desire now is to build a quiet, peaceful home for himself and his infant son. But Diana Keene is no ordinary customer. She's pursued by two gunmen, and when she finds Sam, she whispers an urgent, desperate plea: "Help me."And without any warning, Sam is thrust into a fight for his life. For Diana is being hunted by a deadly network-a shadowy alliance of select, influential men and women who use their connections, their authority, and their wealth to bend the world to their will. Now, this network aims its relentless fury against the man interfering with their plans to seize a new level of power: Sam Capra.Threatened on all sides, Sam has only one hope to survive the network's all-consuming attack and return to his life with his son....he must destroy the man who owns the people who run the world.Review"Bestseller Abbott packs a lifetime of thrills and suspense into a mere five days...Abbott excels at spinning complex webs of intrigue combining psychological twists and abundant action...Sam is both pawn and knight in an exciting chess game that moves from San Francisco to Portland, Ore.; Denver; Las Vegas; and Chicago." (Publishers Weekly)"Abbott is one of the best thriller writers in the business, and he delivers action and complex characters in an explosive cocktail. The next Capra novel cannot come fast enough." (Associated Press on The Last Minute)"Like Adrenaline, this is a fast-paced thriller with a likable, morally conflicted hero. Sam is in a difficult situation, seemingly forced to commit murder to find his son, and--this is a testament to Abbott's skills as a storyteller--we really don't know whether he will follow through. The book ends on an upbeat note, giving Sam a certain amount of closure. Still, let's hope Abbott isn't through with Sam. He's a very well drawn character, and it would be nice to see him again." (Booklist on The Last Minute)"The Adrenaline rush that won't stop." (San Antonio Express-News)"Twisty, turny, and terrific." (USA TODAY on Adrenaline)"[An] edgy, seat-of-your-pants spy caper." (Entertainment Weekly on Adrenaline)"Outstanding . . . genuinely moving . . . Abbott hits full stride early on and never lets up. Readers who thrive on a relentless narrative pace and a straight line to the finish won't be disappointed." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Adrenaline)"Extremely compelling . . . a thriller that will get even the most jaded reader's pulse racing . . . a grand slam home run." (Associated Press on Adrenaline) About the AuthorJeff Abbott is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirteen novels. His books include the Sam Capra thrillers Adrenaline and The Last Minute (winner of an International Thriller Writers Award), as well as the standalone novels Panic, Fear, and Collision. Jeff is a three-time nominee for the Edgar award. He lives in Austin with his family. You can visit his website at www.jeffabbott.com. Views: 7
Brother detectives Frank and Joe find themselves on the basketball court and in the midst of a dangerous team initiation scheme in this thrilling Hardy Boys adventure.Joe and Frank are taken aback when Principal Gerther announces that they need more extracurriculars on their school transcript, and he's signed them up for the basketball team. They think it's odd because they both stink at basketball! But the Hardys soon find out that their principal isn't acting out of concern for their college applications; he wants them to solve a dangerous mystery on the team. It turns out that a band of masked players are kidnapping new team members and then beating them up, blackmailing them, and threatening them—all in an effort to boost performance. Can the boys step up to the line and stop the shadiness? Views: 7
A Black Ships Short Story SAS Captain, Liam Kennedy escapes from captivity only to find London has become an economic warzone. The global economy is crumbling as humanity prepares to defend against a mysterious presence on Mars. In the chaos of London's infamous 'Sector 1' Liam must become the leader he fears he can’t be, or risk losing what little family he has left. (Approx 11,000 words) Views: 7
The Formula One Grand Prix comes to Bayport and brings a caper for the Hardy Boys. The odds-on favorite to win is top British speedster, Angus McCoy. But durning a prerace lap to set the course record, Angus smashes through a guard rail and lands in a mangled heap at the bottom of Barmet Bay--or does he? Views: 7
Twenty years ago, little Brian Arlington was kidnapped from his family’s
Long Island estate and was never seen again. The trail went cold, but investigative
journalist Griff Hadley has always thought there was more to the story—much more. When
the Arlingtons’ patriarch invites him to stay at their estate to research his true crime
book, Griff can’t say no. It’s the story of a lifetime. But not everyone is happy about
Griff’s presence. Relatives and staff alike regard him coldly, including Pierce Mather,
the Arlingtons’ attractive lawyer, who is more than a little wary of Griff’s motives.
When a stranger shows up claiming to be the long-lost Brian, Griff and Pierce are united
in their suspicions. Startled to have found an ally in the buttoned-up lawyer, Griff
soon realizes it’s hard to keep a professional distance. Even in the midst of a
groundbreaking investigation, even in the face of a shocking family
secret... Views: 7
