Can a man from her past help her confront a new threat? The target of a brutal criminal, Eva Martin is determined to defend her son and her ranch. Jake Albright is a complication she doesn’t need—especially since he doesn’t know about their child. Even though he’s been gone for ten years, Jake realizes the moment he sees Eva that he never stopped wanting her. As danger escalates and a shared desire grows, can Eva hold on to the family she’s just regained?
Two estranged lovers are reunited in the hunt for a deadly arsonist in this thrilling romantic suspense tale by a New York Times–bestselling author. The small town of Black Falls, Vermont, finally feels safe again—until search-and-rescue expert Rose Cameron discovers a body, burnt almost beyond recognition. Almost. Rose is certain that she knows the victim’s identity . . . and that his death was no accident. Nick Martini also suspects an arsonist’s deliberate hand. Another fire killed an arson investigator in California months ago. Now the rugged smoke jumper is determined to follow the killer’s trail . . . even if it leads straight to Rose. Nick and Rose haven’t seen each other since they shared a single night of blind passion, but they can’t let memories and unhealed wounds get in the way of their common goal—stopping a merciless killer from taking aim straight at the heart of Black Falls. Originally published in 2010.
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. SCENT DETECTION K-9s on Patrol by Leslie Marshman Veterinarian Marie Beaumont’s spent five years in witness protection hiding from a ruthless foe—until she and her K-9 save a handsome stranger with amnesia, who begins to remember her as the woman she once was. But is Jack a caring, electrifying protector…or a killer sent to finish off Marie, once and for all? LAKESIDE MYSTERY The Lost Girls by Carol Ericson LAPD detective Denver Holt doesn’t know what to make of true crime blogger Ashlynn Hughes—but she has inside information that can help him crack his biggest homicide case yet. As anonymous tips carry them further into danger, Denver wonders if he can keep a target off Ashlynn’s back…or if she’ll be silenced for good. REVENGE ON THE RANCH Kings of Coyote Creek by Carla Cassidy The attack that lands Luke King in the hospital won’t stop the Kansas rancher from bringing his father’s murderer to justice. But when Carrie Carlson, the nurse who offers to join forces with him, narrowly misses being shot, can Luke fulfill his dangerous quest and keep her from the clutches of a vengeful killer? Look for Harlequin Intrigue’s August 2022 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense!
Looking for heart-racing romance and high-stakes suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles for one great price every month! HER COLTON LAWMAN (The Coltons: Return to Wyoming) By New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy With his town under quarantine and an escaped killer on the loose, Sheriff Flint Colton must protect the one woman who can testify against the murderer. But getting close to Nina could just prove his undoing. HIGH-STAKES BACHELOR (The Prescott Bachelors) By Cindy Dees When stuntwoman Ana lands her first big role, she finds herself the target of an increasingly violent stalker. The movie’s star, Jackson, insists she stay with him for her safety. Can she risk both her career and her heart? TEXAS STAKEOUT By New York Times bestseller Virna DePaul An undercover stakeout becomes a mission to protect for U.S. marshal Dylan when the fugitive’s widowed sister is targeted. Can he do his job and win the woman he’s come to think of as his own? DESIGNATED TARGET (To Protect and Serve) By Karen Anders After rescuing the genius Dr. Skylar Baang, NCIS agent Fitzgerald must protect the beautiful scientist from betrayal by her own government—without falling too hard for her himself!
She races home, her young son clasped tightly to her chest, glancing over her shoulder at every face she passes. She reaches the safety of her home, closing the door behind her. Little does she know the danger that awaits her inside… When local vicar, Sally, packs away the brightly coloured toys and dog-eared books left over from a morning parent and toddler group, her heart pounds as she discovers a note left behind: ‘Help me.’ Sally knows the mother who sat in that spot. Rushing to Nell’s small house nearby, her feeling of dread grows. Her frantic knock goes unanswered. Inside, she hears Nell’s one-year-old son Alfie crying, but still Nell doesn’t come. Running to the back of the house, Sally’s breath catches at the sight of Nell’s lifeless body laid out in the garden. When police investigate the young mother’s tragic death, rumours start to spread. Some say Nell had enemies. Some say she wasn’t telling the truth about who she really was. And some say she was running from a dark past. With reports of a mysterious figure seen watching Nell’s house, it’s clear whoever took her life is close by. And when a break-in at the church ends with a brutal attack on Sally, the vicar who found Nell’s body, it’s clear that this killer isn’t finished yet… Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will absolutely love this gripping new thriller from Carla Kovach. Addictive from the first page, and with a jaw-dropping twist, you won’t be able to put this down! What readers are saying about One Last Prayer: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved, loved and more loved!!!!! It had me gripped from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down… My favorite… I was speechless.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Fantastic!… Delivers big time!… Kept me totally invested.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down. I was up until three this morning, unable to stop reading till the end… I love this… If I could give more than five stars, I would. Outstanding.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very hard to put down and very addictive. Had my heart racing, nails bitten as far as they will go.’ chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Crazy, intense and brilliant. Read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. Carla Kovach at her best.’ dawnlaw68 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My muscles are sore from tensing… Had me on the edge of my seat.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a story!… I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrilling read and kept me guessing up until the last few pages!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put it down!… Addictive and gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twisty turny tale that will keep you guessing until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Keeps you guessing right up to the jaw-dropping reveal.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a brilliant crime thriller that I’d highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer
On what is supposed to be a quiet long weekend inNew Hampshire, Deputy U.S. Marshal Mackenzie Stewartis viciously attacked at the lakefront cottage of her friend,federal judge Bernadette Peacham. Mac fends off herattacker, but he manages to escape. Everything suggestshe's a deranged drifter—until FBI special agentAndrew Rook arrives. With Rook, Mac broke her own rule not to get involvedwith anyone in law enforcement, but she knows he isn'tup from Washington, D.C., to set things straight betweenthem. He's on a case. As the hunt for the mysterious attacker continues, the casetakes an unexpected turn when Mac and Rook return toWashington and find Bernadette's ex-husband, a powerfulattorney, shot to death. Then Bernadette disappears, andMac and Rook realize the stakes are higher than eitherhad imagined, and a master criminal with nothing left tolose is prepared to gamble everything.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! OLTON ON THE RUN by Anna J. Stewart The Coltons of Roaring Springs With no memory of who she is while trying to evade the man who kidnapped her, Skye Colton has no choice but to trust Leo Slattery, the handsome rancher who found her in his barn. COLTON 911: TARGET IN JEOPARDY by Carla Cassidy Colton 911 After a one-night stand, Avery Logan is pregnant with Dallas Colton’s twins. He’s thrilled to be a dad, even if relationships aren’t his thing. All he has to do is keep her safe when deadly threats are made against her—and somehow not fall for Avery while living in tight quarters. COLD CASE MANHUNT by Jennifer Morey Cold Case Detectives Jaslene Chabot is determined to find her best friend, who’s gone missing in a small West Virginia town. But when she enlists the help of Dark Alley Investigations, Calum Chelsey is so much more than she bargained for, and the search offers them more opportunities for intimacy than either can resist. HER DETECTIVE’S SECRET INTENT by Tara Taylor Quinn Where Secrets are Safe After fleeing her abusive father, pediatric PA Miranda Blake never dates in order to keep her real identity a secret. But as she works closely with Tad Newbury to save a young boy, will she finally be able to let someone in? Or will Tad’s secrets endanger her once again?
Their in-name-only marriage would serve as bait Belinda Connor in no way wanted to be a temporary wife—especially to Derek Walker, who'd sneaked back into her heart with the stealth of a thief. But when it became apparent someone wanted her dead, Derek's embrace was the only safe harbor. To draw out the killer, he needed Belinda. Using a proposal to save the Connor family ranch in return for her hand and her signature on child-custody papers was manipulative, but necessary. If his scheme worked, their marriage would end—but could Derek endure losing Belinda again? Cheyenne Nights As girls, three sisters made a pact beneath a Wyoming moon. Now, as women, they're due for a day of reckoning
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. DESPERATE MEASURES by Carla Cassidy A serial killer is loose, and Jake Lamont knows who it might be. To put the murderer behind bars, Jake reluctantly teams up with blog reporter Monica Wright. Can they catch the criminal before he finds his next victim? WITHIN RANGE by Janice Kay Johnson Finding a murder victim in the kitchen of her rented house is bad enough, but for Helen Boyd, who is on the run with her child, Detective Seth Renner’s determination to uncover all her secrets is the real threat. IDENTICAL STRANGER by Alice Sharpe When private investigator Jack Travers approaches Sophie Sparrow, he acts as though he knows her. A photo proves that she is identical to his best friend’s missing wife. Together, can they stop the unknown attacker who is trying to kill Sophie, and discover what happened to her doppelgŠnger? Look for Harlequin Intrigue’s June 2019 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
The Valuation Handbook –U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2013 Essentials Editionincludes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2013 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2013 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2013 Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2012, and is intended to be used for 2013 valuation dates. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing "historical" valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.
Discover the beginnings of the epic adventures and romance of FBI special agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the first books in the bestselling series, together in a collection for the first time. Rock Point Father Finian Bracken meets FBI agent Colin Donovan for the first time…and discovers the dangerous secrets he left back home in Ireland. Saint’s Gate Art crimes expert Special Agent Emma Sharpe is summoned back to a Maine convent--where she was once a novice--to investigate a murder linked to a mysterious painting of Irish lore. Heron’s Cove Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are drawn into danger when a Russian billionaire with ties to Emma’s past and to the arms dealers who recently tried to kill Colin arrives in Maine. Declan’s Cross Emma and Colin’s Irish holiday turns into serious business when an American diver goes missing and a connection to a decade-old art heist surfaces. Harbor Island A murderer implicates a connection to a serial art thief who Emma and her grandfather have been hunting for years.
A children’s book illustrator learns to open up when a chance at love enters the picture in this New England romance. Children’s book illustrator Kylie Shaw has found a home in quiet, little Knights Bridge, Massachusetts. No one seems to know her here—and that’s how she likes it. She carefully guards her privacy from her loft in a refurbished nineteenth-century hat factory. And then California private investigator Russ Colton moves in. Russ is in Knights Bridge to keep his client, eccentric Hollywood costume designer Daphne Stewart, out of trouble. Keeping tabs on Daphne while she considers starting a children’s theater is a simple job—until Kylie opposes the idea of a theater opening in her building. Now Russ wonders how he can get this buttoned up beauty to let loose a little . . . like the adventurous characters in her books . . .
In her gripping novels, New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers combines action, intrigue, romance and adventure like no one else... Archaeologist Sarah Dunnemore is prepared for almost anything when she returns to her family home in Night's Landing, Tennessee...except the news that her twin brother, Rob, has just been seriously wounded in a sniper attack in Central Park. She rushes to New York to be with him, only to come up against no-nonsense Nate Winter, who was slightly wounded in the attack. In his work as a deputy U.S. marshal, Nate is the best, but he's willing to break the rules to track down his and Rob's would-be killer. Nate believes the official investigation is going in the wrong direction#nbsp;— especially when he learns that Sarah is like a surrogate daughter and a confidante to her family's famous Night's Landing neighbor, the president of the United States. When Nate suspects that Sarah has held back crucial information, he follows her to Night's Landing. Because Nate will let nothing#nbsp;— not his and Sarah's growing attraction for each other, not the mounting danger they face#nbsp;— stand in the way of the truth. But in a place filled with betrayal, greed and long-held secrets, truth is guarded with a deadly vengeance.
FBI agents pursue a cold case in southern Ireland while a marine biologist finds herself caught in a conspiracy in this captivating romantic mystery. For marine biologist Julianne Maroney, two weeks in tiny Declan’s Cross on the south Irish coast is a chance to heal her broken heart. She doesn’t expect to attract the attention of FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, who are in Ireland for their own personal retreat. Ten years ago, art was stolen from a mansion in Declan’s Cross—a baffling crime that was never solved. Now, from the moment Julianne sets foot on Irish soil, everything goes wrong. The well-connected American diver who invited her to Ireland has disappeared. And now Emma and Colin are asking questions. As a dark conspiracy unfolds amid the breathtaking scenery of Declan’s Cross, the race is on to stop a ruthless killer . . . and the stakes have never been more personal for Emma and Colin.
For Nell Marchwold, bliss is seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror while wearing one of her creations and feels beautiful. Nell has always strived to create hats that bring out a woman's best qualities. She knows she's fortunate to have landed a job as an apprentice designer at the prominent Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Yet when Nell's fresh designs begin to catch on, her boss holds her back from the limelight, claiming the stutter she's had since childhood reflects poorly on her and his salon. But it seems Nell's gift won't be hidden by Oscar's efforts. Soon an up-and-coming fashion designer is seeking her out as a partner of his 1922 collection. The publicity leads to an opportunity for Nell to make hats in London for a royal wedding. There, she sees her childhood friend, Quentin, and an unexpected spark kindles between them. But thanks to her success, Oscar is determined to keep her. As her heart tugs in two directions, Nell must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for her dream, and what her dream truly is.
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. DROPPING THE HAMMER The Kavanaughs by Joanna Wayne After a brutal kidnapping, Rachel Maxwell isn’t sure she’s still the powerful attorney she once was. Cowboy Luke Dawkins is also trying to escape a troubled past, and maybe they can remind each other what true strength—and love—looks like. DESPERATE STRANGERS by Carla Cassidy Julie Peterson’s amnesia gives Nick Simon the perfect alibi—after all, she doesn’t realize that she only just met her “fiancé” at the scene of a crime. But can she trust Nick as her only protector when a danger killer draws close? FEDERAL AGENT UNDER FIRE Protectors of Cade County by Julie Anne Lindsey For years FBI agent Blake Garrett has obsessed over a serial killer…a killer who has now become obsessed with the one woman to escape with her life—Melissa Lane. Can Blake protect her without his fixation clouding his judgment? Look for Harlequin Intrigue’s April 2018 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Recently widowed Serena MacDonald Stewart focuses on her children to the exclusion of her career, her art, and her sanity. When her brothers ask her to oversee the family guest house on the Isle of Skye, it's a chance to dust off her long-ignored business skills and make a new start. But her hopes for a smooth transition are dashed when the hotel manager, Malcolm Blake, turns out to be irritating, condescending . . . and incredibly attractive. Malcolm Blake gave up everything--his home, his girlfriend, and his career--to return to Skye and raise his late sister's teenage daughter. With few job opportunities available on the island, he signs on as the manager of the MacDonald family hotel, which he's soon running successfully without interference from the owners. That is, until Serena shows up, challenging his authority and his conviction that there's nothing missing from his new life on Skye. Before long, Serena and Malcolm have to admit the spark between them is more than mere irritation. But as single parents, there's more on the line than their own hearts. Will their commitment to family be the thing that draws them together or the only thing that could keep them apart?
Continue the thrilling international intrigue and enduring romance of FBI special agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the beloved series from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers, with three stories together in a collection for the first time. KEEPER’S REACH Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, two of the FBI’s most valuable agents, are preparing for their next big assignment—their wedding—when Colin’s brother alerts them that security contractors he knows from the military are snooping around their home turf on the Maine coast. What are they investigating—or do they have separate agendas? The case soon takes a drastic turn—Emma is targeted, and a connection surfaces to a recently solved international art theft case. As the tangled web of secrets unravels, Emma and Colin face their greatest danger yet. With everyone they know involved, they must decide who they can trust…or lose everything for good. LIAR’S KEY Emma Sharpe is suspicious when retired Special Agent Gordon Wheelock, a legend in FBI art crimes, drops by her Boston office for a visit. Gordy says he’s heard rumors about stolen ancient mosaics. Especially since they involve Oliver York, an unrepentant English art thief. When a shocking death occurs, Emma is drawn into the investigation. The evidence points to a deadly conspiracy. From Boston to Maine to Ireland, Emma and Colin track a dangerous killer as the lives of their family and friends are at stake. With the help of their friend Irish priest Finian Bracken, the Sharpes and Donovans must band together to stop a killer. THIEF’S MARK Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are enjoying the final day of their Irish honeymoon when a break-in at the home of Emma’s grandfather, private art detective Wendell Sharpe, points to international art thief Oliver York. When Emma and Colin arrive at York’s country home, a man is dead and Oliver has vanished. As the danger mounts, new questions arise about Oliver’s past. Do Emma and Colin dare trust him? With the trail leading to Ireland, Scotland and their own turf in the United States, the stakes are high, and Emma and Colin must unravel the decades-old tangle of secrets and lies before a killer strikes again.
The pioneering anthology Home Girls features writings by Black feminist and lesbian activists on topics both provocative and profound. Since its initial publication in 1983, it has become an essential text on Black women's lives and writings. This edition features an updated list of contributor biographies and an all-new preface that provides a fresh assessment of how Black women's lives have changed-or not-since the book was first published. Contributors are Tania Abdulahad, Donna Allegra, Barbara A. Banks, Becky Birtha, Julie Carter, Cenen, Cheryl Clarke, Michelle Cliff, Michelle T. Clinton, Willie M. Coleman, Toi Derricotte, Alexis De Veaux, Jewelle L. Gomez, Akasha (Gloria) Hull, Patricia Jones, June Jordan, Audre Lorde, Raymina Y. Mays, Deidre McCalla, Chirlane McCray, Pat Parker, Linda C. Powell, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Spring Redd, Gwendolyn Rogers, Kate Rushin, Ann Allen Shockley, Barbara Smith, Beverly Smith, Shirley O. Steele, Luisah Teish, Jameelah Waheed, Alice Walker, and Renita Weems.
This is a vibrant rendering from the personal perspective of a trauma and mental-illness survivor. Masterfully weaving together language to compose multilayered, surrealistic imagery that whisks the reader away into realms of philosophy, mythology, and metaphysics. A thirty-four-year-old woman gets lost in her mind and takes us with her to see what she sees and experience what she experiences. Supernatural reality takes precedence over natural normalcy for her. This is about how she thinks and envisions her way through the darkest spaces in her life at that time. Through her eyes, we see how she creates romantic mindscapes of beauty and intrigue to understand her alienated states of being in relation to the environment that surrounds her. That environment being an out-of-state jail. Gentle and fragile, yet strong in faith, she faces the darkness that she wandered into by disappearing in it until true daylight makes its way through the cracks of her soul and shatters illusion, flooding her with new light and life. This is her account of what it was like and what earthly and eternal lessons she learned from it over eight years of recovery time, healing, and reflection. From feet forward and eyes open, to mind airing out with pen to paper, she flips what her unseen enemies meant for her evil into her good and lasting growth.
“Complex mystery with a bit of romance. Negger’s skillfully created a compelling puzzle, refusing to reveal all the pieces until the very end.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick) After escaping certain death, deep-cover agent Colin Donovan is back home on the Maine coast with his new love, FBI art crimes expert Emma Sharpe. Then Tatiana Pavlova, a London-based jewelry designer, arrives in Heron’s Cove, asking for Emma’s help—a prized collection from a lost era of Russian opulence, decadence and rare beauty has resurfaced, and Tatiana warns Emma it’s about to be stolen again. And Colin realizes his nightmare isn’t over. It’s just begun. Emma guards her past closely, and Colin is determined to unlock her secrets. As they investigate the mysterious collection and the equally mysterious Tatiana, they confront their greatest challenge. Now they must count on their expertise—and each other—to outwit an enemy who wants to destroy them and everyone they love most. “Carla Neggers has emerged as the queen of the romantic suspense novel . . . Heron’s Cove is a novel that is written with a gripping and suspenseful style that will surely have the most astute armchair sleuths and amateur detectives scratching their heads and guessing right up until the very end. Neggers does a first-rate job of creating scenes with images that are so vivid, one can almost breathe in the briny salt air along Maine’s craggy coast.” —The Nashua Sunday Telegraph
Dreams make life worth living, and the caterpillar in our story dreams of flying, even though he doesn't know what that means. Although he is happy with his existence, he feels that there might be more to life than crawling along the branches. In his dreams in- side his chrysalis, the caterpillar experiences flight. When he wakes up, he finds out his dreams were true, and there is more to his life than he knew! He accepts the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butter- fly gracefully, and he is grateful for all his experiences, as well as all the joys the future holds.
A murder in a quiet English village, long-buried secrets and a man’s search for answers about his traumatic past entangle FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the latest edge-of-your-seat Sharpe & Donovan novel As a young boy, Oliver York witnessed the murder of his parents in their London apartment. The killers kidnapped him and held him in an isolated Scottish ruin, but he escaped, thwarting their plans for ransom. After thirty years on the run, one of his tormentors may have surfaced. Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are on their Irish honeymoon when a break-in at the home of Emma’s grandfather, private art detective Wendell Sharpe, points to Oliver. The Sharpes have a complicated relationship with the likable, reclusive Englishman. Emma and Colin postpone meetings in London with their elite FBI team and head straight to Oliver. But when they arrive at York’s country home, a man is dead and Oliver has vanished. As the danger mounts, questions arise about Oliver’s account of his boyhood trauma. Do Emma and Colin dare trust him? With the trail leading beyond Oliver’s village to Ireland, Scotland and their own turf in the US, the stakes are high, and Emma and Colin must unravel the decades-old tangle of secrets and lies before a killer strikes again. New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers delivers the gripping, suspense-filled tale readers have been waiting for. Previously published.
2007 Award for Excellence in World History and Biography/Autobiography, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers Sunk in a British ambush in 1708, the Spanish galleon San José was rumored to have one of the richest cargos ever lost at sea. Though treasure hunters have searched for the wreck's legendary bounty, no one knows exactly how much went down with the ship or exactly where it sank. Here, Carla Rahn Phillips confronts the legend of lost treasure with documentary records of the San José's final voyage and suggests that the loss of silver and gold en route to Spain paled in comparison to the loss of the six hundred men who went down with the ship. Drawing from rich archival records, Phillips presents a biography of the ship and its crew. With vivid detail and meticulous scholarship, the author tells the stories of the officers, sailors, apprentices, and pages who manned the ship and explains the historical context in which the San José became prey to the British squadron. But the story does not end with the sinking of the San José. While Phillips addresses the persistent question of how much treasure was on board when the ship went down, she focuses on the human dimensions of the tragedy as well. She recovers the accounts of British naval officers involved in the battle, and examines the impact of the ship's loss on the Spanish government, the survivors, and the families of the men who perished. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, The Treasure of the San José separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship.
Set in Japan, the book tells of Kou, his extraordinary life and the compelling thread that gives the work its title. It is powerful because it shatters the notion that every human being has of himself, of feeling that he is the protagonist of his own existence. Although it is an inevitable perception, Kou helps us to understand that this is not the case. He presents us with evidence of the fact that the real protagonist is someone else, an invisible presence who silently waits for man to do what he must, does nothing to show itself but never denies its being if it is sought. In the first part, the author narrates Kou's story, but in the second part, it is the invisible protagonist who speaks about himself and the man he inhabits, their roles, their missions and also what death means for both of them. It is about a man, but also about all men, because the sense of infinity that permeates the book belongs to every human being and the reader cannot help but feel it. It will be like sensing the beating of your own essence, which you have ignored or forgotten until now, but which you can now rediscover and discover why and for whom you are living along with it.
Florida’s lush Gold Coast lends an exotic backdrop to this dazzling tale of fiery sensuality and searing suspense from the New York Times bestselling author of Just Before Sunrise. Mollie Lavender just moved to Palm Beach to start a public relations business and things are going swimmingly. So far, her clients include a dog, a ninety-year-old ventriloquist, and a grumpy astronaut. But when she runs into hard-hitting reporter Jeremiah Tabak, she learns that even a decade isn’t enough time to heal a broken heart. Society parties aren’t Jeremiah’s usual beat, but there’s a cat burglar on the loose and a hot tip suggests his old flame is right in the thick of things. Seeing Mollie stirs up old desires...and new suspicions. Is it coincidence she attended every gala where the burglar struck? Jeremiah thinks not. The only way Mollie can prove her innocence is to help set a dangerous trap to catch the real thief. But Jeremiah’s touch triggers powerful emotions...and the next thing stolen might be Mollie’s heart.
THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. Christina was a difficult child. Short tempered and secretive, she didn’t get on with her new step-father. What Julia remembers most is the sun on her daughter’s shocking red hair, and the sound of laughter as she would talk for hours on the phone with her friends. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Did this girl share a secret with Christina? If Julia finds out, could she get her daughter back? AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones: ‘Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read… Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh wow. Put some time away for this book. It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely stunning book. I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous. A really great book that deserves five stars!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Whoop whoop… to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series… you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down.’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures, 5 stars ‘One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars ‘Loved it from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Suspense, mystery and many twists. You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it!’ Kiss the Reader, 5 stars ‘Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Excellent… A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
If you love heart-stopping crime thrillers, then look no further than the Gina Harte series. Gripping from page one and with a pace that doesn’t let up, you’ll be hooked! The first three books in this addictive series see Detective Gina Harte tested to her limits as she faces the toughest cases of her career, whilst battling her own personal demons. The Next Girl: She thought he’d come to save her. She was wrong. Deborah Jenkins pulls her coat around her for the short walk home in the pouring rain. But she never makes it home that night. And she is never seen again… Four years later, an abandoned baby girl is found wrapped in dirty rags on a doorstep. An anonymous phone call urges the police to run a DNA test on the baby. But nobody is prepared for the results. The newborn belongs to Deborah. She’s still alive... Her Final Hour: Anything can happen behind closed doors. Melissa Sanderson is the perfect wife and mother. She dotes on her daughter, and lives in her dream home in a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs. But looks can be deceiving. Something is amiss in that house – all the neighbours think so. Some say Melissa is having an affair. Others say she’s been drinking too much. Then one night, sirens wake up the whole neighbourhood. Melissa Sanderson is dead. Her Pretty Bones: She’s just the girl he’s looking for What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Will Julia ever find out what happened to her beloved daughter? The Gina Harte series is perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ‘A great new series to follow! A well written, intriguing and fast paced read which would keep you on your toes till the last page!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘DI Gina Harte is my new heroine!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely the best thriller I’ve read this year!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh my goodness! This was gripping and fast moving from page one.’ Southern and Sassy Wine Lady, 5 stars ‘Boy oh boy… I absolutely blinking well LOVED it.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ‘Just wow!... FANTASTIC... I just had to keep reading.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘Wow, wow wow! Excellent book!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘OMG... gripping... I have goosebumps.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I am in love with this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Brilliant!... Exceptional... Thrilling... superb.’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars ‘Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘BOOM … What a twist … Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘One of my Books of the Year. I was hooked from the first chapter… one hell of a twist at the end.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars ‘I literally couldn't stop turning the pages until I finished it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I read this book in 24 hours.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read… Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh wow. Put some time away for this book… Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! KILLER COWBOY Cowboys of Holiday Ranch by Carla Cassidy When a serial killer sets his sights on ranch owner Cassie Peterson, it’s up to Chief of Police Dillon Bowie to keep her safe…and keep his own heart from getting broken! COLD CASE COLTON The Coltons of Shadow Creek by Addison Fox Claudia Colton never thought returning to Shadow Creek would unlock the secrets of her past, but when PI Hawk Hunltley shows up on her doorstep, he brings more than answers. Danger—and love—is hot on his heels! ESCORTED BY THE RANGER by C.J. Miller Supermodel Marissa Walker’s best frenemy is found murdered backstage, and everyone is convinced Marissa did it. When the attacker targets her as well, Jack Larson, a former army ranger, is called in to protect her. But as the attraction sizzles between them, the killer is trying to get closer than they ever imagined… SILENT RESCUE by Melinda Di Lorenzo Detective Brooks Small is on forced vacation in Quebec. He’s cold, miserable and wants to go home. Until he spots a frightened woman held at gunpoint. Soon, he’s convincing the woman—Maryse LePrieur—to let him help her save her kidnapped daughter. It doesn’t take long for the attraction he feels to ignite, and the rescue mission quickly becomes personal.
Her small hands tremble and tears run down her cheeks. Shivering in the dark, damp storeroom, the little girl clutches her favourite toy dog. She cries out for help, but nobody answers. Her mother went missing last night and, as dawn breaks, there is still no sign of her. Four-year-old Cleo shakes with fear as she tells the police that her mother, Darcie, was taken by a man on their way home last night. Darcie told Cleo to run and hide, and the last thing she saw was Darcie being pushed into the back of a car. When police look into Darcie’s life, they discover a drunken argument with her best friend hours before she went missing, a dark figure seen loitering near where Cleo was found, and a recent assault allegation against a customer at Darcie’s work. It seems like everyone around the young mother was keeping secrets, but Darcie had a dark secret of her own – one she hasn’t dared tell a soul. Did Darcie’s deadly past finally catch up with her? And will she find the strength to fight for her life and keep her promise to return for her beloved daughter? If you enjoy reading Angela Marons, J M Dalgliesh and Mark Edwards then you’ll absolutely love this addictive page-turner. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG!!!!!… Left me shocked and speechless from the very beginning all the way up to the very end… Fantastic… Totally blew my mind.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-racing… A MUST READ!!!!… Excellent… I was completely immersed… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page… Blew me away… Heart-stopping… Loved, loved it!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!!… You are in for a real treat… I couldn’t believe what I was reading… I was left speechless.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn’t let up. Twists and turns galore.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely amazing!… Incredibly clever and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My head was spinning… Finger-licking good.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Amazing! Totally loved every single part… I read it in one day.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous book… Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Addictive… Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end… I just love this… Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!!… So many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely perfect… Fantastic… Kept me totally hooked all the way.’ Fiction Café
Her perfect night out just became her worst nightmare… Lauren returns home from celebrating her engagement with friends and stumbles as she gets out of the taxi. So what if her best friend Sienna didn’t show up? Lauren had a good night anyway. As she walks towards the small house she shares with her fiancé, Robbie, she’s surprised to see every window in total darkness. And when she calls his name, the house remains silent. Where is Robbie? Kicking off her red heels, Lauren heads towards her bedroom, feeling more nervous with every step. And when she opens the door, she immediately knows something is very wrong. The sickly metallic smell sobers her up instantly. And there is someone in her bed… Moving closer, her heart races in her chest. Instead of her fiancé, in the bed lies the lifeless body of a young woman, and although long dark hair covers her face, Lauren can already see who it is… her best friend, Sienna. As Lauren’s scream breaks the silence, someone stands outside the bedroom, tracking her every move. Did Lauren’s perfect little home just become the most dangerous place she could be? Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, Her Hidden Shadow will have you hooked from the very first page. What readers are saying about Her Hidden Shadow: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved, loved and more loved… OMG!!!!! It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I swiped right so fast, I thought my finger was going to fall off… It left me shocked and speechless… Awesome.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I promised myself ‘one more chapter’ and three hours later I’d turned the final page! Gina Harte has this grip on me that doesn’t let up, even when the clock is flashing 4am!’ @bookreviewercakemaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG, what an amazing book this was… Gripping from the very beginning… Be warned, when you start this book, you won’t be able to put it away until you have finished it. I give it 10 stars.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lordy, Lordy, Lordy!!! This book has just taken this series to another level!!... As I was reading, I actually said out loud “Oh My Days!”… The whole story had me gripped… I just could not put this down. I just love, love, LOVE this series. Easily gets a sparkly 5 stars!’ Fiction Café ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A crazy thrill ride, packed to the rafters with tension and suspense… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page. Another fantastic five-star addition to one of my favourite series.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this book… Impossible to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘W.O.W.… This book has it all… I was on the edge of my seat thinking I had worked it all out, only to find out I was wrong.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this one and finished it in a day! Excellent.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! Fantastic read… I totally loved… Gobsmacked by all of the reveals. A great book that kept me flipping the pages into the night.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, and that ending – wow!… Brilliant… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… I was hooked from the very first page all the way to the end… I was dying to know how the book would end… Amazing.’ @mcbookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this in one sitting. It’s very addictive.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One rollercoaster of a ride that I didn’t think I was ever going to get off!… What an intense plot!’ @shortbookthyme
This handy cookbook teaches new-to-intermediate Linux users the essential skills necessary to manage a home or small business network. All of the recipes in this book are useful for any Linux system, including local area networks that involve iOS- or Android-powered devices. You'll learn how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a Linux system, add and remove software, manage filesystems, run backups, and more. Carla Schroder, author of over a thousand Linux how-tos for various publications, teaches you the solid Linux foundations you need to build and run your network. How do you multiboot? Or troubleshoot software, hardware, and network issues? Each recipe addresses a specific problem and includes a discussion that explains the solution and provides insight into how it works. Learn how the Linux ecosystem is structured Set up a local area network (LAN) Enable smartphones and tablets to safely connect to your LAN Manage fundamental subsystems and essential tasks Secure remote access and build a firewall/internet gateway Manage users and groups, and filesystems and partitions Rescue nonbooting systems Manage name services and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Through this account of one girl's battle with depression and euphoria, she learns the key to not allowing the self to be wrapped up by the machine is to crush certain ideologies and conventions that say behavior needs to be labeled. Self indulgence creates an emotional life perpetually spent inside an isolated dark wave, but in this book she ultimately learns slowly, but gradually that every thing that nourishes you, also destroys you. These disturbingly pretty poems are about undergoing an emotional state of metamorphosis and the acceptance of them. Through a psyche fragmented by circumstances beyond control, traveling on an edgeless encompassing path eventually leads to a beautiful spiritual catharsis. The extremities of life succumb to a deep exploration of sex, love, separation, and death. Surrendering to intimacy and relationships serves as the band-aid to the wound that could not yield from bleeding. It is human nature for self-destruction to take hold of the world, nevertheless with it also follows the beginning of an age of paradisiacal happiness beyond belief. By crushing the machine causing unnecessary poignancy in the heart. It is how renouncing certain dangers in reality she transcends from one state to a more mysterious one. In the end, strength and courage are given birth to and it endures inside a woman who still feels her warm blood flowing through what appeared seemingly as a tailored cut out of a non-resonant paper doll inside an anechoic mental chamber. Orotund tones in grandiloquent rise espouse the stygian collapse of the bloody paper doll. The obstacle staircase of "liberal" poems mirrors society outside the walls.
His secrets might break her heart but hers could get them killed! Nick Simon is using his “fiancée,” Julie Peterson, as an alibi—and her amnesia means she doesn’t even know they only met at the scene of her accident. But when someone starts calling with threats of murder, Julie is drawn even closer to the only man who can protect her. Will she remember the deadly secret she carries before a murderer can strike again?
Harlequin Romantic Suspense brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Looking for heart-racing romance and high-stakes suspense? This Harlequin Romantic Suspense bundle includes Defending the Eyewitness by Rachel Lee, Her Secret, His Duty by Carla Cassidy, Deadly Liaisons by Elle James and Lethal Affair by Jean Thomas. Look for 4 new compelling stories every month from Harlequin Romantic Suspense!
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