First book in the Magnolia Steele Mystery series by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Denise Grover Swank.
Ten years ago, Magnolia Steele fled Franklin, Tennessee after an incident that left her with hazy memories and a horror of the place where she had been born and bred. Though her abrupt departure destroyed most of her treasured relationships, she vowed never to return . . . until she has no choice. When Magnolia’s breakout acting role in a Broadway musical ends in disgrace, there’s only one place she can go. She finds herself on her momma’s porch, suitcase in hand.
Drama follows Magnolia around like a long lost friend. She reluctantly agrees to help her momma’s catering company at a party for a country music star, only to find herself face-to-face with a sleazy music agent from her past. After a very public spat, Magnolia not only finds him dead but herself center stage in the police’s investigation. Now she must scramble to prove her innocence, relying on the help of acquaintances old and new.
But the longer Magnolia stays in Franklin, the more she remembers about the big bad incident that chased her away. The past might not be finished with her yet, and what she doesn’t remember could be her biggest danger.
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He had protected her as a child, filled all her teenaged fantasies, and as a woman, he stole her heart. Only to break it. Now, fifteen months later, the news has released. The man she loves is one of the genetically altered Feline Breeds who have shocked the world with their presence. He's also her mate. The mark on her neck attests to that. The fire that rages in her heart and in her body further proves it. But he hadn't wanted her then; does he really want her now? Deceit and treachery, born in the past, now haunt the present as Taber and Roni fight to make sense of a sudden bonding. The mating of heart, body and soul as the man and the beast within merge; both battling the forces raging against the union and dominance over the woman he claimed. Views: 52
“Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review “Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” –Booklist An enigmatic letter from her namesake aunt, a trip to England, and Charlie is seeing ghosts in the medieval Suffolk town of Bury St. Edmunds. But it isn’t only slightly-eccentric Aunt Louisa’s beliefs in the occult or her spooky “haunted sites” tours that pique Charlie’s interest. Something sinister is brewing and Charlie finds herself drawn into an investigation of crimes that are far too real. Praise for Connie Shelton's mysteries: "Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." -- Booklist "Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." -- Midwest Book Review "Shelton again has done a superb job." -- Albuquerque Journal Views: 52
A forensic mystery of the 1950s - After starting their risky venture of a private forensic consultancy, Doctor Richard Pryor – now a Home Office pathologist – and forensic biologist Angela Bray have now become firmly established. An apparent bizarre suicide in a remote Welsh farm starts them on a new investigation, which is followed by an unusual request from the War Office. And when a Cotswold veterinary surgeon is charged with poisoning his ailing wife, can Pryor's expert evidence save him from the gallows? Views: 52
WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER HEARD ABOUT JACK THE RIPPER IS WRONG …A young woman is brutally murdered in Washington D.C., and the killer leaves behind a calling card connected to some of the most infamous murders in history.JACK THE RIPPERRookie homicide investigator Erin Prince instinctively knows the moment she sees the mutilated body that it’s only a matter of time before someone else dies.She and her partner, Todd Beckett, are on the trail of a madman, and a third body sends them in the direction they feared most: a serial killer is walking the streets of D.C.THE CLOCK IS TICKING.Erin must push past her mounting self-doubt in order to unravel a web of secrets filled with drugs, pornography, and a decades-old family skeleton before the next victim is sacrificed.THE ONLY WAY TO STOP A KILLER IS TO BEAT THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME. Views: 52
Skeleton’s Key: A Delta Crossroads Novel Views: 52
When suicides are blamed on a punk/rock/morbo web site, Net Force Explorer Charlie Davis goes onto the site undercover — and unaware of its real danger… Views: 52
There’s something so sexy about a beach—and the men who hang around it. Whether it’s on the ocean, a lake, or a New Zealand river, beaches mean water and sunshine and handsome guys showing off what God or genetics gave them. Pick any beach around the world, and you’re bound to find excellent eye candy. These gorgeous guys are the stuff of gay fantasy—from sleek swimmers to muscular surfers and boarders to sun-worshipping naturists. Their skins are toned golden brown, and their bodies shimmer with droplets of water. The stories in this collection showcase those Beach Bums. From a Massachusetts winter to a hot Oregon summer, tropical St. Maarten to Venice’s Muscle Beach, sweethearts and strangers meet for love, seduction and sex to the accompaniment of the crashing surf. A hog ridin' horn dog heads for San Francisco's Ocean Beach looking for action in Rob Rosen's "Rules is Rules' while a water polo champ turned lifeguard has everyone jumping in his pool in Dominic Santi's "Mix and Match," A sexy silver-haired surfer intrigues and attracts in the fun "February Fantasy." Younger guys, older guys, beach volleyball players and bodybuilders—they’re all hot and they’re all here. Here’s hoping they inspire your own beach dreams!
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"Paired with sunscreen or a light, cooling beverage of choice, this book is the perfect complement to a restful and recharging jaunt to the seashore... or wherever else men gather to shuck their cares and their clothes, dive in, and get wet. Be sure you bring a towel when you set off on these journeys to the erotic side, because you just might need it."―EDGE
"Younger guys, older guys, beach volleyball players and bodybuilders―they’re all hot and they’re all here."―Erotica Readers and Writers Association
"Gay erotica with the perfect theme for summer ― lashings of sex on the beach."―Erotic Trade Only
From the Back Cover
Boys on the Beach
Beach bums are the stuff of gay fantasy—from sleek swimmers and muscular surfers to sun-worshipping naturists, showing off what God or genetics gave them—nothing is sexier than boys on a beach!
Award-winning editor Neil Plakcy showcases surf studs, boys of summer and more in these sizzling tales set in locales ranging from Kauai to St. Maarten, by way of Venice's Muscle Beach. There, sweethearts and strangers meet for love, seduction and sex to the accompaniment of the crashing surf.
A hog ridin' horn dog heads for San Francisco's Baker Beach looking for action in Rob Rosen's "Rules Is Rules," while a water polo champ turned lifeguard has everyone jumping in his pool in Dominic Santi's "Mix and Match." An irresistibly sexy silver-haired surfer intrigues and attracts in "February Fantasy."
Younger guys, older guys, beach volleyball players and bodybuilders—they're all hot and ready to inspire your own beach dreams. Views: 52
Successful rancher Trace has made his mark as a man. So what's troubling the gorgeous Texan? His head wrangler Jo – a rough, tough, sexy-as-sin cowgirl – is driving him wild with desire – and he's determined to brand her as his own. But he's not the only one... Views: 52
From USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick...Dearest MillieA Pennington Family NovellaLady Millie, youngest of the Pennington family, has always lived in the shadow of her talented and powerful siblings. She's been the rock of stability and order for her sisters and brothers. Her future looks bright until fate deals her a tragic hand.Dermot McKendry is a former surgeon in the Royal Navy who has returned to his home in the Highlands to open a hospital. As disorganized as he is passionate, he is a man with wounds and a secret past he has worked a lifetime to hide.Providence brings them together, but their future may lie beyond redemption. Dearest Millie is a poignant tale of two lovers, life's calamities, and the healing power of the human heart. Views: 52
