Even an experienced pet sitter like Daphne Templeton can be fooled by animal behavior: how can an adorably tiny fuzz ball named Tinkleston be capable of sudden flying leaps with cat claws bared? But human behavior remains even more mysterious, especially when Tinkleston's owner is murdered on the night of a gala fundraiser for Fur-ever Friends Pet Rescue.Accompanied by her unflappable basset hound, Socrates, Daphne plans to take charge of Tinks the Terror and leave the crime-solving to handsome detective Jonathan Black. But while luring the prickly Persian out of hiding, she uncovers clues that might take suspicion off her own mother. Maeve Templeton already has a reputation as a killer—in real estate. How far would she go to bag Sylvan Creek's most coveted property, the Flynt Mansion?To expose the truth, Daphne finds herself donning a deranged clown costume on an autumnal adventure that might just be crazy enough to work—if it doesn't get her killed. ... Views: 60
Celia Grant has spent the last ten years keeping her past at bay, building her Hollywood reputation as America's Sweetheart. When ex-boyfriend Ryan Harrington threatens to reveal her darkest secrets, she finds herself returning to Demo, Kansas and the people she so eagerly left behind. In exchange for Ryan's silence, she will appear in a reality television show that promises to save his family's legacy. Neither of them counted on the explosion of memories, both good and bad, that come flooding back, and the pull they still have on each other. Celia reminds herself that she and Ryan were never destined to have a happily ever after ending like in the movies she stars in. But even as the ghosts of her past refuse to be suppressed any longer, she finds herself tempted by the hopes of a love she never thought she could have.Between secrets, fame, and love, Celia’s made the riskiest return of all. Views: 60
On a sunny afternoon in Hartford, Connecticut, PI Rick Van Lam's Vietnam-vet mentor and partner, Jimmy, and Jimmy's old army pal, Ralph, are attacked as they walk down a city sidewalk. Ralph is killed, and Jimmy, backing up, is struck by a car. While the battered Jimmy is under the care of Rick's landlord and friend, Gracie—where an improbable romance seems to be blooming, Rick finds himself in a quandary. He's asked to clear the name of the two attackers named by the police. One is a boy named Simon Tran, known as Saigon, the other, Simon's buddy, Frankie Croix.Rick himself is a bui doi or child of dust, meaning the child of a Vietnamese mother and an American GI father. Leading a life of disdain and torment in a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage as a child, a battered Rick turned on a newly arrived child of dust, a more despised case: Mike Tran, the son of a Vietnamese mother and a black GI. He's still ashamed of how savagely pleased he was to have Mike become the new... Views: 60
She came out of his past... And claimed someone wanted to kill her. All professional bodyguard Jake Wilder knew for certain was he wanted Laura Whittaker out of his life. A year ago she'd left him at the altar. Since then, Jake had become what he was meant to be--a lone wolf. Now he had to protect the woman who'd broken his heart. Even though her nearness made his body ache. Even though, against his will, Jake began to believe that she'd never wanted to leave him. If Laura wasn't lying, could Jake keep her alive--and claim her as his bride? Views: 59
Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor returns with the third explosive installment in the Pike Logan thrillers.In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor’s third Pike Logan thriller, a tentative peace between Israel and Palestine has been brokered by the United States. But the Taskforce—a clandestine team operating outside of US law to protect the country from terrorism—gets wind of an assassination attempt on the American envoy sent to solidify the treaty. The Taskforce must devote every resource to saving his life—and preventing another bloody outbreak of violence.Taskforce operator Pike Logan and his partner, Jennifer Cahill, are charged with following the assassin’s flimsy trail through the Middle East, a trail that becomes more muddled at every turn. They must contend with terrorist organizations, independent killers, and shaky allies to uncover the biggest threat of all: an American citizen hiding a secret that just may destroy everything, including the Taskforce.Brad Taylor is the complete package: a writer who understands how to tell a thrilling story, who possesses the knowledge to construct an intricate and utterly believable plot, and who has more than enough on-the-ground experience to back it up. His first two books appeared on bestseller lists nationwide, including The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today. Propulsive and compelling, Enemy of Mine is sure to join them.Review"Fresh plot, great action, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about...When it comes to tactics and hardware he is spot-on."—Vince Flynn on All Necessary Force“The high violence level and authentic military action put Taylor, a retired Delta Force officer, solidly in the ranks of such authors as Brad Thor and Vince Flynn.”— Publishers Weekly on All Necessary ForceAbout the AuthorBRAD TAYLOR, Lieutenant Colonel (ret.), is a twenty-one-year veteran of the US Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. The author of two previous bestsellers, One Rough Man and All Necessary Force, he lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Views: 59
Sometimes we need to step from the shadows. Tiarnán Malone is one of the best warriors of the Guardians. Sent to meet a woman to pick something up for his mentor, he saves the woman who is to be his mate. And his artifact. Circumstances throw them together, but while he knows they are meant to be, she isn't as easily convinced. Calida Michaels can't complain about how her new savoir and companion looks. However, she's not so quick to buy this 'mates forever' talk, especially when there's another woman who takes precedence over her, time and time again. Despite all that's going on around her and her feelings for him, Calida eventually leaves, unable to withstand the pain. Will Tiarnán reach her in time or will she be gone forever, relegating him to a world completely driven by night? Views: 59
