In the sixth Odd Thomas thriller from master storyteller Dean Koontz, its reluctant hero — a young fry cook with the gift of seeing the dead and the soon-to-be dead — is drawn once more into a murderous encounter. Coming across a sinister truck driver in the quiet Californian coastal town where he lives, Odd has a vision of three innocent children who will be horribly slaughtered by this man. Realising that his intent is now known, the truckie tries to kill Odd, but fails and flees. Odd takes pursuit, and soon discovers that he's up against not a single twisted murderer, but a network of evil men and women whose identities and motivations are mysterious and whose resources seem almost supernatural. Views: 65
Being adopted by one of the wealthiest families in the country Lilly Sumnor should have had a life of luxury. But being hated by her adopted mother Jane for reasons no one seemed to know, made Lilly's life one of mental and physical abuse. It wasn't until the day that a young Lilly met their gardener's son Luke Hansen did she ever feel like she had something to look forward to. Views: 65
Death is on the menu: With the Wedding Killer behind bars, the witchy Beatrice Knight Timmons is able to focus on managing The Cozy Tea Shoppe. But when the African God of Death pays her a visit after losing his throne, danger is back on the menu. All decorum is thrown out with the tea leaves as the line between the living and the dead gets thinner with the passing of every full moon. Only Miss Knight can persuade the powers-that-be to reinstate Death and the circle of life. But everyone has their own agenda, and time is running out. While the small colonial town of Nairobi is used to all manner of monsters and mayhem, this latest debacle might need more than a pot of tea to endure it.This is the second case in the "Cozy Tea Shoppe Mystery" series, where Jane Austen meets Lara Croft in colonial Africa. Tea isn't the only thing that's brewing in the delicious sequel to the "Society for Paranormals" series. Join supernatural detective Miss Knight as she attempts to keep the kettle... Views: 65
The extraordinary new Western from the New York Times- bestselling author, featuring itinerant lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch. Law enforcement in Appaloosa had once been Virgil Cole and me. Now there was a chief of police and twelve policemen. Our third day back in town, the chief invited us to the office for a talk. The new chief is Amos Callico: a tall, fat man in a derby hat, wearing a star on his vest and a big pearl-handled Colt inside his coat. An ambitious man with his eye on the governorship-and perhaps the presidency-he wants Cole and Hitch on his side. But they can't be bought, which upsets him mightily. When Callico begins shaking down local merchants for protection money, those who don't want to play along seek the help of Cole and Hitch. But the guns for hire are thorns in the side of the power-hungry chief. When they are forced to fire on the trigger-happy son of a politically connected landowner, Callico sees his dream begin to crumble. There will be a showdown-but who'll be left standing? Views: 65
"You're wearing my T-shirt." Returning home after a daring rescue mission, all James Wolfe can think of is sleep. So he's furious to find a beautiful stranger curled up in his king-size bed! Normally no woman ever gets between his sheets without prior invitation--who does she think she is? Disgraced celebrity Caitlin Moore has been offered a place to stay and she won't give it up--not with the paparazzi outside, baying for her blood! Reluctantly she agrees to share the apartment with James--but, with enough electricity to short-circuit the whole of Manhattan, keeping to their own sides of the bed might prove impossible.... Views: 65
This is the second book in the BLACK SHADOWS duet, Cass and Calder’s story. You must read GOLD SHIMMER before reading STEEL RUSH.
Cass has spent years trying to forget her past. But the thing about pasts…they always come back around, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. When Celeste goes missing, Cass discovers how intricately entangled her past and present are with Celeste’s, making it impossible to walk away.
In an effort to ignore his own painful history, Calder challenges a corrupt, underground organization, but his mission gets sidelined when Cass’s life becomes endangered.
The passion simmering between Calder and Cass tempts them to share their darkest secrets, but can their trust in each other help them unravel the mystery surrounding Celeste? Can they eliminate the threat to Cass before the past overshadows the present and destroys their intense connection?
Note: STEEL RUSH is meant for readers 18+ due to mature content. This is the second book in the BLACK SHADOWS duet, Cass and Calder’s love story. The first book, GOLD SHIMMER, must be read before STEEL RUSH. The BLACK SHADOWS duet (books 4 and 5) can be read as a standalone story or as part of the IN THE SHADOWS series. Views: 65
Professor Carolyn Trent, returning from a prestigious conference abroad, is made academic advisor to ten basketball team members—much to her chagrin. C.J. Draper, the college’s irreverent new basketball coach, deplores her rigid outward perfection—but discovers a sensuous woman within. When her logic clashes with his ambition, can they both win? Contemporary Romance by Patricia McLinn; originally published by Silhouette Special Edition Views: 65
