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Single-mother bounty hunter Lori Anderson has finally got her family back together, but her newfound happiness is shattered when she’s snatched by the Miami Mob – and they want her dead. Rather than a bullet, they offer her a job: find the Mob’s ‘numbers man’ - Carlton North - who’s in protective custody after being forced to turn federal witness against them. If Lori succeeds, they’ll wipe the slate clean and the price on her head - and those of her family - will be removed. If she fails, they die.

Best mates Teddy and Alice are hired hands with flexible moral boundaries. Whatever the mess, they can be relied upon to fix it with no questions asked. But sometimes it's not as simple as cleaning up. Teddy is searching the suburbs for a missing teenager with her occasional sidekick Art, while Alice's mission is to drive one of Australia's richest men along Victoria's east coast to his final resting place before anybody finds out he's dead. But when a surprise revelation sees their cases collide, Teddy and Alice turn the tables on their wealthy employers to shake out the truth.

"The first time I saw him was at a bar called Ophelia’s on a misty Thursday night. I was there to drown my sorrows after a trying day, he was there to escape the storm. After a brief yet incredibly cruel exchange, the handsome stranger bolted before I had a chance to tell him off. Tearing after him in heels and barely able to keep up in the freezing rain, I ended my chase when I realized where he was going. They say never to judge someone unless you know their story. I never could have anticipated his..."

She’s single. He’s single. They can be single—and STEAMY—together. Declan Finch has already proved his worth to the WEST Protection team. Now with the holidays here, he’s called to help with a big charity bash on the ranch. Watching over rich people should be a breeze, but suddenly he’s looking out for—and hooking up with—a quirky loner attending the couples’ event. Somehow the weather feels much warmer now that he’s cozying up to Belle… After an ugly breakup, Belle attends a charity weekend to raise money for the families of special needs kids. But once she spots her ...

In the clandestine corners of a city ruled by shadows, Roisin Maguire dances to forget. Her life, a mosaic of unanswered questions and lost family, spins wildly out of control when the music stops. An assassin named Arnie, hired for a grim task, sees more than just a target. Beneath the faded grandeur of the Maguire mansion, an unlikely alliance is formed, fueled by secrets and soaked in betrayal. As love and loyalty clash, Roisin and Arnie must navigate the treacherous waters of family feuds and mob wars. When truths unravel, they find that sometimes, the most dangerous thing is to fall in...

Three women, high-school friends, reunite for a Caribbean cruise on a luxury sailboat. But the smallest mistake triggers a series of devastating events. Suddenly, in a desperate fight for survival, the women battle the elements, the threat of modern-day piracy, and their own frailties. Still Summer is at once a spellbinding adventure and a story about the bonds that hold friend to friend - and how facing our own mortality tests the truth of everything we think we know.

Jasmine awakes in a brothel, locked up in the "Trouble Room.” She must have done something really, really bad. Her plight is helped by the drugs her owners provide and by becoming “Bay”, a second personality. Can Jasmine ever become herself again?

In Carcassonne a young girl is given a mysterious book by her father which he claims contains the secret of the true Grail. Although Alais cannot understand the strange words and symbols hidden within, she knows that her destiny lies in protecting it.

A juicy, heartwarming novel set against stunning Spanish settings, where delicious food, romantic adventures, and the transformative magic of starting over in Spain lead Dahlia Delaney to uncover family, friendship, self-discovery, and an unexpected new beginning.

Things get personal for Chinese-Norwegian modern-day ninja Lily Wong in Hong Kong when she dives into the dangerous world of triads, romance, and corporate disaster during the height of the pro-democracy protests.

As her lover’s sanity deteriorates, Kit is forced to team up with a seductive vampire with ulterior motives. And when the perilous domain’s existence is confirmed, Kit has only one option remaining: risk her life to enter and hope to return with the cure.

The year is 1831. Down the murky alleyways of London, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place, and no one is willing to speak out on behalf of the city's vulnerable poor as they disappear from the streets. Out of these shadows comes Hester White, a bright young woman who is desperate to escape the slums by any means possible. When Hester is thrust into the world of the aristocratic Brock family, she leaps at the chance to improve her station in life under the tutelage of the fiercely intelligent and mysterious Rebekah Brock.

Already addicted to the pharmaceutical drug that keeps her body from decomposing, Bryn has to stop a secretive group of rich and powerful investors from eliminating the existing Returné addicts altogether. To ensure their plan to launch a new military-grade strain of nanotech, the investors' undead assassin - who just happens to be the ex-wife of Bryn's lover Patrick - is on the hunt for anyone that stands in their way.

Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband Gabe are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead. To add to her horror, the police are closing in on their only suspect – her. On the run and out of options, Jack must decide who she can trust as she circles closer to the truth.

Carol is trapped in a cabin in the Canadian Wilderness, alone and with little supplies. A raging snowstorm outside results in a power outage, and she is in danger of freezing and starving to death. While searching for means to survive, she discovers that an unspeakable crime has been committed against a missing girl called Rose in this very cabin. Carol is determined to solve this mystery and find justice for Rose. But the horrors of the past are still powerful enough to influence the present, endangering herself and her loved ones. What Amazon reviews say about this emotional, intense page...

Partez en road-trip avec les héroïnes de Marc Levy. Lues par Fabienne Loriaux, les aventures d'Agatha et Milly à travers les Etats-Unis sont agrémentées de musiques et d'ambiances sonores, pour vous donner toujours plus d'envies de voyages. Philadelphie, premiers jours du printemps. Milly mène une vie réglée comme du papier à musique. S'il lui arrive de rêver que le destin frappe à sa porte, elle ne s'attendait pas à ce qu'il prenne cette forme-là : Agatha, trente ans de plus qu'elle, tout juste évadée de prison, la prend en otage à bord de sa propre voiture, et lui ordonne de la conduire à l'autre bout du pays.

One lied. One died. When one sister dies, the other must go to desperate lengths to survive. After a tragic accident, still haunted by her twin sister's death, Abi is making a fresh start in Bath. But when she meets siblings Bea and Ben, she is quickly drawn into their privileged and unsettling circle. When one sister lies, she must protect her secret at all costs.

WINNER - Silver - Book Series - Book Series – Mystery, Fiction - Detective - Cozy - BookFest April 2025 "Five Pounds of Pressure" is a gripping mystery thriller that plunges readers into a dark web of secrets, murder, and a deadly brotherhood. When Detective Valencia uncovers a body concealed within a wall during a home demolition, she turns to the best—Jade and Keri Shaw, a husband-and-wife investigative team renowned for their skill in unraveling the truth behind the toughest cold cases. As the Shaws dig deeper, they unravel a chilling connection to the Prohibition era, exposing a ...

The stakes are the highest they've ever been when fate decides now is the time for me to start a wild phoenix chase... I'm still not sure I'm meant to be Relic Keeper but the work is never-ending. What's on the agenda now? A call for help from Phoebe that sends me and my trusty sidekicks into action. The Emberflare phoenix clan is missing a very important relic. And while the circumstances are mysterious at best and nefarious at worst, the most important thing is that we retrieve it. And this is no ordinary knick-knack. It's the Phoenix Flame itself!

Hart’s Valley (6 x 9 Edition) By MQ Ashcraft Hart’s Valley is the tale of a young woman's remarkable journey to mastery in the field of medicine set against the backdrop of the late 1800s. From her daring rescue from renegades on the border to her blossoming love with her rescuer, embark on a powerful journey of resilience and passion. Isabell, a spirited Castilian, exemplifies unwavering determination in the face of adversity, bolstered by the steadfast support of her beloved Jeff Hart. Isabell's brilliance shines through her profound insights, relentless curiosity, and innovative ...