Old Suspense

Teenagers Joe and Frank Hardy had ample mental ability to reach conclusions and act accordingly. Some of that ability was handed down by their former police detective Fenton Hardy, and the overall concept was enhanced by their perceptive cleverness. If you want to be tense with excitement, here’s a chance. They discover a counterfeiting operation in an old mill, are trapped and face a struggle to escape. Eventually, they overcome the misdeeds and wind up with some of the phony money.

The year is 1876. Warring Indian tribes still populate America's western territories, even as lawless gold-rush towns begin to mark the landscape. Against this backdrop two palaeontologists pillage the Wild West for dinosaur fossils while deceiving and sabotaging each other in a rivalry that will come to be known as the Bone Wars. Into this treacherous territory plunges William Johnson, a Yale student with more privilege than sense.

I was raised to smile, to serve, to obey. But obedience is just another weapon in the Castiglione arsenal, and I’ve learned how to use it well. They think I’m the good sister. The soft one. The safe one. But they forget… no one’s more dangerous than a woman who plays by the rules… until she doesn’t. Across the city, Priest is making his own kind of choice—one that ends in blood, loyalty, and a betrayal that leaves him colder than ever. Twisted Obedience takes place before Beautiful Devotion. Two lives unraveling in silence, on opposite sides of power. One built to follow rules...

“An engaging tale of danger and romance.” — Kirkus Reviews “This quick, entertaining series opener is well paced, and the intriguing murder mystery is balanced with sexy encounters…” — Kirkus Reviews “Royer-Derr's High Bluffs will keep the reader on the edge of their seat with her effective storytelling, thrilling plot, and fast-paced narrative.” — BookLife Prize “High Bluffs is hard to put down…” — BookLife Prize "I'm the one who is supposed to have her..." Joanna Dresden lives an idyllic life in High Bluffs, Maine, running her family inn with her husband and ...

A collection of the best and most popular programs from the Golden Age of Radio, digitally remastered, and including performances from some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, like Rosemary Clooney, Joel McCrea, Dick Powell, and many more.

When Betsy Stevenson signed up for the writer’s conference, she thought she’d see her Houston friends and learn more about the craft of writing. However, rain, canceled flights, and a chance meeting with Dillon McCloud (a mystery writer and keynote speaker) turns her life into a back-to-back adventure. And the mayhem has to include Rose Wilford, Betsy’s bestest friend in all the world. Especially since she ‘happens’ to show up at the writer’s conference, and she isn’t a writer. While she’s there – Rosie invites Dillon to join them on a girl’s trip in her RV. The famous ...

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor Elaine is a graduate student at university, who notices one day that her biology teacher Professor Carter has eyes for her and is subtly flirting. What happens next is nothing short of a macabre trip into the highly sexual, erotic underworld of esoteric America as Elaine gets introduced to a world of monsters, magic, and witchcraft. Now, only Professor Carter and his group of trusted confidants can protect Elaine, because she ...

"ALICE CROWLEY'S STORIES ALWAYS END ON A CLIFFHANGER." ~ D. Wolff "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor The startling conclusion to this Troll Fist Series is finally here! The stakes are high, as two trillionaire rivals vie for control of the human genome and the future of all mankind. Amidst this mystery and science fiction mayhem, two detectives -- a woman and a man -- steam up the dry Southern California climate with their body heat! 12,000-words of all-out steam, sexy suspense and HOT erotic adventure!

When a corpse turns up at his favorite tavern, Crispin Guest-disgraced knight turned detective - begins an inquiry, but the dead man turns out to be a Templar knight, an order thought to be extinct for 75 years, charged with protecting a certain religious relic which is now missing. Before he can begin to investigate, Crispin is abducted by shadowy men who are said to be minions of the French anti-pope.

So much that is valued is rooted in a family’s history. A library filled with old books, journals, and newspapers tells the stories that are passed down from one generation to the next…cherished traditions never to be forgotten…and for some, an unbreakable sense of honor that stands the test of time.Family Tribute…the eighth book in the Delahass Legacy continues the ongoing story of the search for the secrets that Jeremy Delahass took great care to hide in the hope that his descendants would recognize their importance. As some of those secrets are found, they also discover what ...

A next-door neighbor. A summer fling. A bed that has me moaning with pleasure… and fighting for my life... Being a college girl is fun, but I’m ready for spring break and getting back home, sunbathing in my parent’s backyard pool, and checking out the hot older neighbor next door whom I had a crush on since I was a teenager. My next-door neighbor Dylan is newly divorced and oozes that hot, older man vibe. He is muscular and between his legs is a large package that I so want to unwrap. I became instantly wet when I caught him watching me sunbathe from his upstairs window. Maybe I took ...

Small-town gossip can be murder, especially when a ruthless blackmailer is involved. This episode finds Kate and her partners running a fledgling realty office in the Wethersfield Law Barn, an eccentric structure with an interesting history. When a local gossip is found murdered during the annual Autumn Festival, the amateur sleuths are once again asked to discover the truth before a local business owner is unjustly accused, or more unthinkably, Kate's daughter Emma falls under suspicion.

When a blind, retired dentist is run down by a logging truck as he crosses the road to post a letter, Dr Siri Paiboun, official and only coroner of Laos, finds him faced with his most explosive case yet. The dentist’s mortal remains aren’t nearly as intriguing as the letter in his pocket. Written in invisible ink and encrypted, the letter presents Dr Siri with an irresistible challenge.

AN EROTIC SUSPENSE THRILLER **** "Excellent story line... I totally recommend this book." - Debooks, Amazon reviewer **** "Sexy with some unexpected twists." - Debbie, Goodreads reviewer **** "Absolutely threw me for a loop!!... Truly loved the book, can't wait for the sequel." - Mrs Sheldon, Amazon reviewer ***DO NOT READ THIS NOVEL IF YOU'RE NOT PREPARED FOR SOME OF THE MOST EXPLICIT AND AROUSING DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ACTS EVER COMMITTED TO PRINT*** Some people will do anything for lust... Donna Thurgood is thirty-three, beautiful, and wealthy. She’s also trapped in a loveless marriage...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

Tessa’s Garden is a four novella series collection that covers spring, summer, fall and winter. Looking for a fun and lighthearted romance that will keep you turning the pages? "Tessa's Garden" is the sweet suspense romance for you! Tessa's tendency to jump to conclusions often leads her into trouble, and her investigation into her employer's practices is no exception. Despite her best intentions, Tessa finds herself in over her head as she and Samson gather secret information and try to uncover the truth about the business, an organic produce company. As the higher ups become suspicious,...

USA Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey A nuclear submarine cuts silently through the waters of the North Atlantic, commandeered by two-dozen armed terrorists. The target: New York City. Fighting for their lives aboard the hijacked submarine, Commander Darius McCann and Ship Superintendent Amy Russell have only one hope for survival. With the lives of millions at stake, they must play a dangerous game of cat and mouse where capture would mean certain death. On land, two NCIS investigators are working feverishly to learn the details of the hijacking in time to stop the ...

Southern Australia, 1983. While Middle-aged stalwart Miriam rolls into town in her broken down car, Frankie—a deer hunter—is up in the forested hinterland with her gun.

Harriet and Mark have it all: successful careers, a lovely house in a leafy London suburb, twin boys on the cusp of leaving home. Yvette and Gary share a smaller place with their two daughters in a shabbier part of the same borough. But when the stars align for a collective move north, it means a fresh start for them all. For Mark, it’s a chance to escape the rat race; for Harriet, a distraction from her unfulfilled dream of a late third child. Gary has decided to reboot the Madchester band that made him famous, while Yvette hopes it will give her daughters what she never had.

Her curves are his property. I’m a plus-size model. One who makes thousands of dollars smiling and displaying my curves for the camera. But when I get pregnant by notorious biker Damon Abrams, what do I do? I’m a total idiot and try to hide it as best I can. Big mistake. When Damon finds out, he’s more than enraged. He’s ready to tear it all down. So what if he’s in the middle of a war with a rival gang? So what if it’s dangerous to be seen with him, and even more dangerous to be carrying his child? Damon wants what’s his … and he’s going to claim me and the baby no matter...