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It has been 20 years since Lucie Bowen left the islands. Twenty years ago the May Day Quake set loose catastrophic waves along the West Coast, from Alaska to California, shattering thousands of lives. Twenty years ago Lucie's father disappeared in an explosion at the Marrow Island oil refinery, a tragedy that destroyed the island's ecosystem and sent Lucie and her mother to the mainland to start anew. Twenty years ago Lucie and her best friend, Katie, were just Puget Sound children, tucked up under their desks, hovering under mylar sheets, hoping to survive.

Kalt, kälter... tot! Ein Sturmtief, das mit Urgewalt über die Lübecker Bucht zieht, hinterlässt reichlich Schnee... und einen toten Sternekoch. Als klar wird, dass der Mann gewaltsam ums Leben gekommen ist, bittet die Lübecker Kripo ihre Flensburger Kollegen Ina Drews und Jörn Appel um Hilfe. Die beiden beginnen sofort mit ihrer Arbeit und können schnell erste Erfolge erzielen. Doch bald wird klar, dass die Verstrickungen viel weiter reichen und der tote Koch erst der Anfang von etwas Großem ist.

I lost my parents as a kid, but a reverend and his wife took me in. They were good to me, even if there had never been many hugs. Then they started pushing me to marry a man I didn’t want, so I ran. I should have known the moment I walked through the clubhouse doors of the Devil’s Fury my life would never be the same. I just didn’t count on a bad boy biker being the one to finally make me feel wanted.

Seven years of exile. A burning fever. And the towering monster who might be my fated mate. When my heat forces me back to the Pack, I expect the sting of rejection and whispered judgment, not to be manipulated into a ceremony designed to break my spirit and strip away what little pride I have left. But fate has other plans. The legendary Wolfman—our Pack's feared boogeyman—rescues me from public humiliation. In his hidden sanctuary, I discover we're both outcasts, yearning to belong. His dangerous touch awakens something primal within me. His fierce protection challenges everything I ...

The women and men we first met in The Early Girls face new trials and tribulations: -Francie and Mina discover a mysterious box while Mina struggles with her betrayal of her friends; Fred learns the truth about his father; -Walt and Amber's sister Madeline is being manipulated by an international conglomerate; and Jane struggles with a milestone. -Meanwhile, Rodney and Rick have parted ways, but their paths cross again in a sinister way.

Gemcie and her Irish Hunter, Marshal, are about to capture the World Cup when a nasty fall dashes their chances. While she is mending, her arch rival seizes this opportunity to catch a ride on Marshal, and to seduce her young husband. Confused and dazed by her new circumstances, Gemcie heads for the high Sierras hoping the majestic spires that captured the heart of the father she never met will provide the answers she seeks. She finds strength and solace riding solo on the John Muir Trail, but a bear attack ends her time of introspection.

University is supposed to be the best time of your life. But Imo’s first week is quickly going from bad to worse. A stalker is watching her flat, following her every move, and Imo suspects that her new roommates are hiding dark secrets. When one of them suddenly disappears, the trauma of Imo’s recent past comes hurtling back to haunt her. And she begins to realise just how little she knows about the people she lives with.

A mystery novel set in New York City during the summer of 1965. Step into the sweltering heat of July 1965, where ambition runs rampant and jealousy threatens to boil over in the heart of New York’s publishing world. When Naomi Malcolm, a powerful editorial director at Clifford-Malcolm Publications, is found murdered in her office, the shockwaves ripple through the bustling corridors, laying bare the dark secrets and rivalries lurking beneath the surface. As her colleagues scramble to make sense of the tragedy, they become entangled in a web of suspicion, fear, and hidden motives, ...

A mystery novel set in New Cornwall during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of crime and intrigue in "Deception in New Cornwall," where the shocking murder of Julian H. Clark sends shockwaves through a seemingly serene community. Join Philo Quentin, an eccentric art aficionado and amateur detective, as he unravels a web of deceit and psychological complexities that reveals the darker sides of humanity. The narrative unfolds with a seemingly innocuous breakfast meeting interrupted by the devastating news of a murder that propels Quentin into a high-stakes ...

A mystery novel set in Paris and London during the early 20th century. Step into a world of intrigue and danger as Inspector Michael Grant is called back to London from his much-anticipated getaway in Paris. When a wealthy Canadian, Steven Erik, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Grant is thrust into a chilling investigation that uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden identities. Tasked with unraveling the truth behind Erik's enigmatic life and tragic death, Michael and his resourceful partner Clara Eric must race against time to expose a conspiracy that threatens...

Scarlett Parish is a recovery agent, and she and her partner, Walter Hillam, travel all along California’s vast, unpredictable landscape as they search for, capture, and bring to justice wrongdoers. This story begins with just such an occurrence: Scarlett and Walter, after tracking a thief all the way from Sacramento to San Diego, are eventually able to apprehend the man and bring him to the local sheriff to retrieve their reward.

A psychological thriller novel set in a nameless city during the early 1960s. In the shadows of a crime-ridden city, fear grips the community as a vicious murderer stalks the streets, preying on vulnerable women. "Chain of Terror" dives into the lives of those caught in a deadly web of desperation and betrayal, exploring the limits of human morality amidst the chaos of a serial killer on the loose. With a gripping narrative and complex characters, this thrilling tale raises the stakes, forcing them to confront their darkest thoughts and choices. The story unfolds around Michael Quinn, a ...

Un'esperienza straordinaria, il racconto di un viaggio unico nella saggezza di una cultura antica, che ha qualcosa di irresistibile ed eterno da comunicarci anche oggi. Questa è la storia di una donna che inconsapevolmente parte alla scoperta di sé: invitata da un gruppo di aborigeni australiani a ritirare un premio per il lavoro medico svolto con diverse tribù, Marlo parte piena di curiosità e gratitudine.

Awakening on an unfamiliar boat amidst strangers, a young woman's dream vacation becomes a harrowing ordeal, setting off a chain of events that threatens to peel away the island's serene veneer. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a great cozy! I am really enjoying the series. There are Thai recipes at the end of the book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I always know who it is in mysteries, but the story was woven altogether so well that I did not guess. Harry Sinclair, an intrepid travel blogger with a zest for culinary discoveries, finds her peaceful escape turned on its head when a night of revelry at a foam party ...

I’m stuck working with a grumpy boss that can’t keep his hands off of me and I’m beginning to like it… One wrong turn and I find myself laying on top of the most gorgeous man I have ever seen. Then I learn he is my new boss. Rowan Croft is the CEO and I’m his intern. There are clear lines that should never be crossed. But, after an accidental collision of our lips, flames ignite and we lose all control. We shouldn’t be together. He’s the older billionaire and I’m the struggling student. Corporate media can never find out. I’m on a crash course, falling hard and fast for my...

Joy Parker had the perfect childhood. Doted on by her parents, she couldn’t imagine her childhood any differently. As a child and later a young adult, she’s ignored by her much older siblings, made to feel the outsider…until a tragedy occurs, altering her life in ways she couldn’t possibly have imagined. Then suddenly another life-altering event changes the course of her life, and she must make decisions she never dreamed possible. What would you do if you won $341,726,178.10 after taxes? Come along for the ride as we discover what Joy Parker decides to do with it…

Liverpool, 1940. When her childhood sweetheart, Johnny, is killed in action, Maxine Grey loses more than her husband - she loses her best friend. Desperate to make a difference in this awful war, Maxine takes a nursing job at London’s St Thomas’ hospital. She takes comfort in the attentions of a handsome surgeon, but Edwin Blake isn’t all he seems. And as the Blitz descends on the capital, Maxine faces more heartache. When she returns to Liverpool, she harbours a secret.

September, 1943. Tuscany, Italy. In the hilltop town of Barga, everyone holds their breath. Even the bells fall silent. Everything Vittoria Guidi knows and loves is at risk. German troops occupy the mountains around her home, as America's Buffalo Soldiers prepare to invade. As Vittoria's country is torn in two, so is her conscience. Should she side with her Scots-Italian father or her Fascist mother? Should she do what she is told - or what she believes in?

All I wanted was a piece of cake. After the last two years, I earned a piece of chocolate torte, damn it. But I owe a friend a favor. And he’s withholding my chocolate until I find a missing key. Easy peasy. How hard can it be? Well, it would have been easy if that key didn’t open a huge can of worms. And by worms, I mean mur-der. Now, I might be married off to the highest bidder. Tatiana is missing. And a giant, sparkly drag queen will strangle me with a feather boa if I don't find his wife. You thought your last Thursday was bad. My name is Wysdom Ward. These are my case files. The ...

Una suïcida aficionada al sexe i a la vida improductiva se salva quan ha d'ocupar-se d'una nena: aquesta és la trama de Permagel, primera part d'una trilogia sobre la vida d'una dona contemporània. Permagel és aquella part de la terra que no es desglaça mai i és la membrana que revesteix l'heroïna del llibre: una manera de preservar la part tovíssima que hi ha dins d'una persona en formació.