Eight years ago my life shattered. What was supposed to be the best time of my life turned out to be the worst. One lie whispered off soft spoken lips sent me packing to New York in hopes of forgetting the woman I'd been in love with since I was sixteen. Eight years was a long time to let old wounds heal and that's exactly what I tried to do until she showed up at my hospital bed with a little girl whose eyes matched mine.That one lie she spoke eight years ago made me miss time with a daughter I never knew existed. Surrounded by lies and anger trying to co-parent in an environment we can't seem to even co-exist in. It's not until I suggest a family trip to Falls Village that our walls come down and we connect as parents and maybe something more.I can feel my heart softening towards her but there's something lurking in the darkness of her past—something that refuses to let her go—and I'm not sure I'll be enough to save her. Views: 88
Book Description: Someone is killing Catholic priests across America -- ritualized murders that speak of vengeance and hatred. As the killing spree continues unabated, it quickly becomes very clear to Maggie O'Dell -- the FBI profiler assigned to the case -- that more than one perpetrator is responsible. As she begins to drill down into the facts, Maggie discovers a disturbing Internet role-playing game for youths who have been victims of male authority figures -- including Catholic priests. With the first real lead in the investigation, Maggie wonders if this group has turned cyberspace justice into reality by dispensing their own brand of vengeance. As the ritualistic killings leave America's heartland reeling, Maggie gets a second lead -- one that leaves her stunned. For the past four years she has been driven by blind determination to find Father Michael Keller, the human monster whose acts of brutality continue to haunt her to this day. Sick and twisted, the priest seems to have vanished without a trace. But with an irony that only life can offer, now he has become a target. When Keller offers to help Maggie solve the crimes in exchange for protection, she has no choice but to ally herself with the elusive child killer -- the person she despises with a conviction that's almost religious in its fervor. Maggie must cross a dangerous line into a world of malevolence and evil from which she may not return unscathed. Maggie knows the bargain is a necessary evil . . . one that may be made in blood . . . Views: 88
Product DescriptionWhat do you give your beautiful wife when you’ve got all the money in the world but can’t spend it?Victor “Drake” Drakovitch used to run a criminal empire, but he gave it all up for the woman he loves. Grace, an accomplished artist, abandoned the life she knew in order to be with the one man she could never live without.Exiled to an island far from their former lives, the two stay safe from the watchful eyes of Drake’s many enemies. This Christmas, Drake wants to show Grace how much her sacrifice means. But what can he give a woman who shuns gold jewelry and diamonds, furs and expensive cars? Grace doesn’t want fancy things; she wants what Drake can give her—unquestioning devotion, fierce protection... and the best sex a woman has ever had. Until terror strikes and Grace realizes that the best gift of all is a dangerous husband. Views: 87
Dear Reader, Early in my career, I wrote several novels inspired by Oregon's stunning scenery. I'm thrilled that three of these books are now available again in one volume, with a new title, Ruthless. Best of all, here you'll meet three of my favorite heroes: Attorney Jake McGowan, world-class skier Gavin Doel, and developer Brandon Scarlotti. Each is as rugged and memorable as the landscape—and as intriguing as the women they can't forget. Jake couldn't feel much sympathy for the woman who'd married his wealthy, despicable, sworn enemy. But now that she was embroiled in a child custody battle, he would help her—and relish getting sweet revenge against her ex. . . . Superstardom hasn't helped Gavin get over his first love, or the way she inexplicably left him. When he returns to Taylor's Crossing and finds himself facing her, his bitterness is impossible to hide. But he's determined to unearth the buried truth of... Views: 87
1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson creates her most electrifying thriller to date, as a mother s unspeakable crime sparks a new killing spree... The most hated woman in Savannah, Georgia, is about to be set free. Twenty years ago, Blondell O Henry was convicted of murdering her eldest daughter and wounding her two other children. The prosecution argued that beautiful, selfish Blondell wanted to be rid of them to be with her lover. Now Blondell s son, Niall, has recanted his testimony and demolished the case in the process. Reporter Nikki Gillette is determined to get the true story, and not just for professional reasons. Blondell s murdered daughter, Amity, was Nikki s childhood friend. The night she died, Amity begged Nikki to meet with her, insisting she had a secret to tell, but Nikki didn t go. Her guilt is compounded by other complications Nikki s favorite uncle, Alexander, was the attorney who helped save Blondell from execution. And rumors swirl that he was one of her many lovers. Nikki s fiancé, Detective Pierce Reed, is concerned she may be compromising the case. As she digs for answers during one of the most sweltering summers in Savannah s history, he also worries for her safety. Everyone involved seems to have secrets, from Blondell s old boyfriend and his fundamentalist, snake- handling in-laws to the cop who led the original investigation. And somehow, the events of that tragic night connect to Nikki s own fractured family. But now the killing has begun again. Is Amity s murderer still at large, or is this a new, darker danger? Soon Nikki will discover what really happened twenty years ago, but the answers may come too late to save her life...ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter. -- Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. -- Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW 'WITHOUT MERCY blends murder mystery with romance and religious conspiracy and should appeal to fans of all three.' -- West Australian on WITHOUT MERCY A fast-paced and surprisingly complex story ... The depiction of the protagonist ... reaches an unusual depth, and the crisp, skillful language infuse every sentence with suspense ... will keep readers riveted. -- Publisher's Weekly on WITHOUT MERCY 'A fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall.' --Canberra Times on MALICEA tenacious reporter won't let personal ties to a decades-old case stop her from finding the truth.On the advice of her agent, Savannah Sentinel reporter and author Nikki Gillette is looking for fodder for her latest true-crime novel when she realizes that the perfect subject is about to be released from prison. Savannah's notorious Blondell O'Henry has been locked up for some 20 years for the murder of her oldest daughter and Nikki's childhood friend, Amity. Now that Blondell's son Niall has recanted the testimony that put her away all those years ago, it looks as if she'll be a free woman unless Nikki's fiance, Detective Pierce Reed, can find a reason to keep her detained. Pierce and Nikki both work to discover what happened years ago at that cabin in the woods, though Pierce bridles at Nikki's rather unconventional--all right, illegal--research methods. It seems to Nikki that the more she investigates, the more connections she discovers to her own family, beginning with the fact that her Uncle Alex was the original defense attorney on the case. But all of these uncomfortable connections make Nikki still more determined to learn the truth, even if she doesn't like what that may mean.You'll need your own detective's notebook to keep tabs on all the characters and connections on display here. Even so, Jackson (You Don't Want to Know, 2012, etc.) shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans. --Kirkus Reviews About the AuthorLisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five novels, including Afraid to Die, You Don t Want to Know, Running Scared, Without Mercy, Malice, and Shiver. She has over twenty million copies of her books in print in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and a rambunctious pug in the Pacific Northwest. Views: 87
A weapon's test gone awry.A doomed false flag operation.A failed seduction. Something or someone has created havoc in eastern Europe. A manhunt begins, and all parties--legal and not--are after Jack Whitfield for international crimes he did not commit. Is it all just a setup? But for what purpose? As two countries inch closer to war, Jack finally seizes his one chance to blow the lid off the secret organization that has controlled his every movement. But he might have to take down the ultimate power brokers in Washington, DC to escape Simon's wrath. NEVER AGAIN is an electrifying new thriller that takes readers on a dazzling ride chock full of blistering action, espionage, shocking suspense, international intrigue, breakneck twists, and dynamic characters you can't get enough of. This stunning first book in the new Jack Whitfield series sets the stage for the most breathtaking spy thriller series out there. If you're a fan of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Dugoni's Charles Jenkins, or Mark Greaney's Gray Man, then Jack Whitfield is the perfect spy thriller series for you. Views: 87
Fall back in love with this fan-favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, now available in e-book alone! Rochelle Tremont first met Jackson Moore ten years ago, after he saved her from a harrowing experience. But when a scandal drove Jackson out of town, it also left Rochelle's reputation destroyed, and her heart broken. Now, an older Jackson has returned to Gold Creek, and Rochelle must visit her pain-filled past. Can she heal from the hurt she’s experienced and, just maybe, learn to love Jackson again? Previously published in 1993. Views: 86