Download or read book A Highland Heist written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feisty and fiery security expert, Maggie Brennan, is ecstatic when she lands the job to design the security system for the Highlander’s Hope. At the top of her field, she usually prefers to work alone, but when the owner of the priceless jewels insists she work with his computer security expert, Conall Stewart, she doesn’t mind it as much as she thought she would. Not when Conall is damn smart and smoking hot, despite his gruff and grumpy exterior. Maggie loves a challenge, and she’s sure Conall could be a whole lot of fun if he just loosened up a little. The last thing Conall wants is to deal with Maggie, especially when she pushes all his buttons with her perky and highly caffeinated demeanor. All he wants is to be left alone, yet the woman is distractingly gorgeous, brilliant and funny. Before he even has a chance to shore up his defenses, she’s managed to weasel her way into his heart, despite him having sworn off any type of relationship. Yet outside forces are playing dirty, and there’s suddenly more on the line than the Highlander’s Hope and a love they never thought they’d find.

Download or read book Libby and the Highland Heist written by Jo Clarke and published by Firefly Press. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a tumultuous term in Paris, Libby and Connie are looking forward to a quiet holiday at Connie's family home. But before long they find themselves caught up in another mystery, this time set against the dramatic backdrop of the Highlands and Edinburgh.

Download or read book Libby and the Parisian Puzzle written by Jo Clarke and published by Firefly Press. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to join her aunt Agatha's extraordinary travelling school in Paris. Just when she is starting to find her feet Aunt Agatha is arrested, accused of a daring jewel robbery. Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find the real thief in time to save her aunt?

Download or read book The Highland Heart Collection The Complete Series written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2013-07-29 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** From NY Times bestselling author, Cali MacKay... Desired is the complete collection of the Desired series, and contains the 3 FULL LENGTH novels in the entire The Highland Heart Series-- The Highlander's Hope, A Highland Home, and A Highland Heist. *** *** A Highland Home Dr. Catriona Ross is well on her way to finding the lost highland treasure she’s been hunting. The only thing standing in her way is the infuriatingly sexy, smart and stubborn Iain MacCraigh—otherwise known as Scotland’s most eligible bachelor. Iain can't believe his luck when he finds out the jewels are hidden away somewhere on his land-- and it doesn't hurt that the historian looking for them has curves to go with her smarts. With his brother betting the family fortune, this is the life line he desperately needs. The odds are against them, and with word getting out about the jewels, they're not the only ones on the hunt. Time's running out, but can they learn to trust each other, or will they lose the jewels and true love in the process? *** A Highland Home All her life, Rowan Campbell has been desperate for answers about her father—yet her mother refused to speak of him, even on her deathbed. Desperate to find the father she’s never known, Rowan moves from the States to her mother’s hometown in Scotland, determined to uncover her mother’s secrets. When Angus Macleod agrees to help Rowan, a family friend, the last thing he expects is to fall hard for the fiery redhead, who makes him rethink his bachelor ways. Unable to shake her from his thoughts, he’s happy to help her find her father. But when Angus discovers Rowan’s mother left Scotland pregnant and terrified, he wonders if Rowan’s quest for answers is putting in her danger. Before long, Angus finds himself hindering Rowan’s search, despite knowing his actions could ruin any chance he has for happiness. But with Rowan closing in on her father’s identity, will Angus be able to keep her from harm—and will she ever forgive him for standing in her way? *** A Highland Heist Feisty and fiery security expert, Maggie Brennan, is thrilled when she lands the job to design the security system for the Highlander’s Hope. At the top of her field, she usually prefers to work alone, but when the owner of the priceless jewels insists she work with his computer security expert, Conall Stewart, she doesn’t mind it as much as she thought she would. Not when Conall is damn smart and smoking hot, despite his gruff and grumpy exterior. Maggie loves a challenge, and she’s sure Conall could be a whole lot of fun if he just loosened up a little. The last thing Conall wants is to deal with Maggie, especially when she pushes all his buttons with her perky and highly caffeinated demeanor. All he wants is to be left alone, but the woman is distractingly gorgeous, brilliant and funny. Before he even has a chance to shore up his defenses, she’s managed to weasel her way into his heart, despite him having sworn off any type of relationship. Yet outside forces are playing dirty, and there’s suddenly more on the line than the Highlander’s Hope and a love they never thought they’d find.

Download or read book A Highland Home written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Contemporary Romance from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Cali MacKay... All her life, Rowan Campbell has been desperate for answers about her father—yet her mother refused to speak of him, even on her deathbed. Desperate to find the father she’s never known, Rowan moves from the States to her mother’s hometown in Scotland, determined to uncover her mother’s secrets. When Angus Macleod agrees to help Rowan, a family friend, the last thing he expects is to fall hard for the fiery redhead, who makes him rethink his bachelor ways. Unable to shake her from his thoughts, he’s happy to help her find her father. But when Angus discovers Rowan’s mother left Scotland pregnant and terrified, he wonders if Rowan’s quest for answers is putting in her danger. Before long, Angus finds himself hindering Rowan’s search, despite knowing his actions could ruin any chance he has for happiness. But with Rowan closing in on her father’s identity, will Angus be able to keep her from harm—and will she ever forgive him for standing in her way? *** This book is a complete novel that can stand alone and does not end with any cliffhangers. ***

Download or read book Greyson The Complete Serial Parts 1 4 written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2016-06-26 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***This is the COMPLETE serial, with parts 1 - 4.*** From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Cali MacKay... From the moment Greyson sets eyes on Juno, he knows her for what she is—his fated mate. There can be no other for him, which poses its own set of problems when he finds her standing over the dead body of a bear shifter from a rival clan. With the dead man's family seeking revenge, the only way to keep her safe is for them to get married, making her a protected member of his wolf pack—but that's going to take a whole lot of convincing, especially when Juno looks panicked and ready to bolt. Juno has a massive problem and accidentally killing a man in self-defense is just the start of it. She's still rattled after finding out about a world she never knew existed, especially when she's hiding a huge secret of her own. Though Greyson is sexy and sweet, and she could really fall for him, sticking around just isn't an option, since she'd only be putting him in danger. And marrying him? That's definitely not a solution to her messed up life. With Juno's life on the line, can Greyson convince her to take a chance on him, knowing he'll not only keep her safe but make her happy or will she risk it all to keep him from the curse she has no control over?

Download or read book Falling written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2018-02-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I don't know who thought it was a good idea to put me in charge of protecting the gorgeous twenty-something year-old daughter of an heiress. Yet here I am, doing my best to keep her alive and out of a hitman’s cross hairs. Unfortunately, the heiress refuses to listen to a damn word anyone says and she treats her daughter, Isabelle, like shit--which doesn't sit well with me. When the heiress gets herself killed, I can't say I'm heartbroken, given how horrible she's been to Isabelle. And when Isabelle begs me to keep her alive, there’s no way I can turn her down. Not when I haven’t been able to shake her from my thoughts from the moment I laid eyes on her. In typical Blackthorn fashion, I’m falling for her fast and hard. But there’s still a killer on the loose, and it turns out the heiress had some secrets she'd have preferred to take to her grave. Now, it’s not just Isabelle's life that’s at stake, but my heart, and there’s a damn good chance I’m going to lose them both. *** This story has a Happily Ever After for the couple and can be read as a stand alone, though there are small plot points that will continue in upcoming books. ***

Download or read book A Corpse at the Castle written by R.B. Marshall and published by Eden Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal castle. A murder. Only one witness: a horse Horse trainer by day, I.T. consultant by night, Izzy Paterson is a classic nerd who’s better with animals than humans. But when a body is found at the feet of a prize stallion in the queen’s summer castle in the Scottish Highlands, Izzy—and her new friend Craig—are in the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming suspects in the murder. In the race to clear their names, Izzy has to employ all her horse whispering and computer hacking skills. Can she piece together the clues in time to stop the mysterious killer from striking again? :: Readers of Molly Fitz, T E Kinsey or H Y Hanna should enjoy this entertaining Scottish story, the first book in the Highland Horse Whisperer cozy mystery series. Grab your copy of A Corpse at the Castle today, and experience spring in the Scottish Highlands for yourself! Keywords: feel good funny cozy mystery series strong female lead protagonist Scottish Highland pony traditional British small town village clean & wholesome geek nerd computer hacker ironic snarky riding dressage horse whisperer pet psychic animals dog royal queen elizabeth balmoral castle murder amateur women sleuths countryside rural life humour friendship romantic happy uplifting

Download or read book Ryder written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***This is the COMPLETE serial, parts 1 & 2.*** From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Cali MacKay... The last thing I expected was for Sadie to show up unexpectedly at my front door. A human on a mountain filled with lethal shifters—and she doesn’t have a clue that all the things that go bump in the night are actually real. Yet as I hold her tight in my arms, there’s no turning back for me as I realize that she’s not just the woman I’ve spent every night talking to for the last two months—she’s also my fated mate, even if Thayer, alpha of a nearby pack, wants her all to himself. Yet Sadie has secrets of her own, and she hasn’t simply come for a visit, but is on the run, hoping that if she just leaves Phoenix, she’ll also leave her problems behind. Except that her problem has a name, and he isn’t going to give up that easily. ***This 2-part serial is Ryder’s complete story, and ends with no cliffhanger and a HEA. ***

Download or read book Temptation written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Cali MacKay... When Paige Foley decides to escape work for a bit and see the Irish countryside, the last thing she expects is to stumble into a handsome photographer who’s happy to show her the sights—and seduce her into his bed. Connor is just supposed to be a bit of fun, but things take an unexpected turn, threatening to derail her life. Connor’s been avoiding the reality of his life, and knows he’ll eventually have to head back home to Seattle to help run his family’s empire. He’s supposed to settle down and do what’s expected of him—except that he’s never played by the rules, and has little desire to start now, especially when he can’t get Paige out of his head, even if she’s long gone, their fling far too brief and leaving him wanting more. When Paige unexpectedly shows up at his front door, Connor’s ready for a lot more fun, but he may have gotten more than he expected, especially when fate has a twisted sense of humor.

Download or read book Scandal written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Cali MacKay... After a year of hard work, Wyatt’s launched a wildly successful club in the heart of Dublin, and is now happy to reap the rewards—especially when it comes to his no-nonsense accountant, Fiona, whose quick wit and luscious curves make him want to ignore the fact that he’s her boss. But when a group of thugs squeezes him for money and take what he’s worked so hard for, Wyatt knows there’s no way he’s going down without a fight. Fiona’s always played it safe—with her clients’ money, and most especially, with her heart. Yet as Wyatt turns up the charm, she can’t help but give in to the feelings she’s been trying to deny—and it seems as if there might be something more between them than just mind-blowing sex. But when her good-for-nothing ex, Niall, shows up at her door, she soon realizes that he’s the one railroading Wyatt for money, and Niall’s now threatening her family if she doesn’t give him access to the club accounts. Backed into a corner, Fiona’s forced to play a game for the highest stakes imaginable. But can she find a solution before it's too late or will she ruin her chance at happiness and true love? *** This novel contains a Happily Ever After ending. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a stand alone novel.***

Download or read book Gifted Thief written by Helen Harper and published by Harperfire. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orphan. Runaway. Thief. Since the moment I was ripped from my mother's womb, I've been an outcast amongst my own kind. The Sidhe might possess magical Gifts, unbelievable wealth and unfathomable power but I don't want a thing to do with them. I ran away from their lands in the Highlands of Scotland when I was eleven years old and I've never looked back. I don't need a Clan. I've got my own family of highly skilled thieves who mean more to me than any Sidhe ever could.Unfortunately for me, the playboy heir to the Moncrieffe Clan has something I desperately need. To get it back, I'm going to have to plunge myself back into that world, no matter what the consequences may be. I suppose it's just as well I have sense of humour. I think I'm going to need it. By bestselling author Helen Harper, Gifted Thief is the first book in the Highland Magic series.

Download or read book Heist Denial written by William Pullar and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-07-19 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One year after the death of the fourth member of the infamous Gang of Four, the remaining trio of aged bank robbers is struggling to adapt to life outside prison walls. Having served their last stint in jail following a botched robbery of a closed-down post office, during which they donned gorilla costumes, hi-viz jackets, and colourful Bermuda shorts, the gang now faces a two-year suspended sentence and the challenge of honouring their fallen comrade’s dying wish to stay on the straight and narrow. As they navigate the idiosyncrasies of their fellow residents at the residential home, the trio, now known as The Trio, must also contend with the suspicions of a relentless detective who believes their deceased friend is alive and well, secretly orchestrating a string of heists across the Home Counties. With the detective convinced that the coffin is filled with bricks and stolen loot, The Trio must prove their innocence while adhering to the terms of their friend’s generous will. Amidst the chaos, the Colonel works on his memoir, ‘Confession of a Bank Robber’, and delivers after-dinner speeches to the legal profession. Jock finds himself as the kilted bagpiper for the Tartanettes, a troupe of middle-aged Burlesquers, while Lenny attempts to improve his social skills. As the three vow to honor their late friend’s wishes, a series of copycat heists and odd mysteries come to light, threatening to unravel their newfound freedom and redemption.

Download or read book Summer Love written by Cali MacKay and published by Cali MacKay. This book was released on 2013-07-28 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Cali MacKay... Riley Carter’s never found anyone who could live up to her first love, Thorsen Black. So imagine her surprise when, twelve years later, he shows up at the unique and quirky inn she manages on Mermaid Isle, off the coast of Maine. The sweet, gangly teen has matured into a sexy and handsome man, leaving her heart desperate to pick up where they left off. It’s impossible for her to ignore the way her body instantly reacts to his touch and he's just the distraction she needs when she finds out the owners of the Siren Song Inn are selling it to Holt Enterprises. Holt only has eyes on the bottom line and Riley knows they’ll strip the inn of everything that makes it special, ruining not only the Siren, but devastating the island economy. While fighting to save her beloved inn, Riley falls in love with Thorsen all over again. But when she’s faced with the real reason Thorsen’s on the island and his unbearable betrayal, will she be able to save the inn and her chance at true happiness?

Download or read book Heist written by Paul Smith and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daring, audacious and mind-blowing - or terrifying, brutal and horrific. Scotland has been home to some of Britain's most high profile robberies and Heist lifts the lid on some of those notorious raids, reopening the files on both solved and unsolved cases. By retracing the steps of the robbers and through interviews with experts and those who had their lives hit by the incidents, the book puts a new slant on some jaw-dropping crimes. From one of the highest profile art thefts of the modern era to an SAS style aerial assault on a bank, Heist tracks raids on everything from stately homes to industrial units as a scourge of modern society is highlighted. Heist reveals the lasting repercussions of one of the country's most high profile thefts, when one of Britain's richest aristocrats suffered the theft of a GBP5million Leonardo da Vinci painting from his family's Scottish castle. This book also details the Stone of Destiny's theft by Scottish Nationalists from Westminster Abbey. And Heist sheds light on the fantastic fifties, the swinging sixties and psychedelic seventies which proved a headache for police, as criminals cottoned on to the rich pickings to be had at Scotland's banks.

Download or read book Much Ado About Mothing written by James Lowen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Lowen narrates a year-long quest to see Britain's rarest and more remarkable moths. Although mostly unseen by us, moths are everywhere. And their capacity to delight astounds. Inspired by a revelatory encounter with a Poplar Hawk-moth – a huge, velvety-winged wonder wrapped in silver – James Lowen embarks on a year-long quest to celebrate the joy of Britain's rarest and most remarkable moths. By hiking up mountains, wading through marshes and roaming by night amid ancient woodlands, James follows the trails of both Victorian collectors and present-day conservationists. Seeking to understand why they and many ordinary folk love what the general public purports to hate, his investigations reveal a heady world of criminality and controversy, derring-do and determination. From Cornwall to the Cairngorms, James explores British landscapes to coax these much-maligned creatures out from the cover of darkness and into the light. Moths are revealed to be attractive, astonishing and approachable; capable of migratory feats and camouflage mastery, moths have much to tell us on the state of the nation's wild and not-so-wild habitats. As a counterweight to his travels, James and his young daughter track the seasons through a kaleidoscope of moth species living innocently yet covertly in their suburban garden. Without even leaving home, they bond over a shared joy in the uncommon beauty of common creatures, for perhaps the greatest virtue of moths, we learn, is their accessibility. Moths may be everywhere, but above all, they are here. Quite unexpectedly, no animals may be better placed to inspire the environmentalists of the future.

Download or read book Flawless Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History written by Scott Andrew Selby and published by Sterling Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tells the story with the gripping pace of a true-crime 'Ocean's Eleven.'" The New York Post • "Like a diamond, this true-life caper is clear, colorful, and brilliant." Publishers Weekly ★Starred Review★ The Antwerp Diamond Center was one of the most secure buildings in the world. With hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of diamonds stored in its subterranean vault, it had to be. Located in the heart of Belgium's ultra-secure Antwerp Diamond District, it benefited from two police stations, armed patrols, extensive video surveillance, and vehicle barriers securing an area where 80 percent of the world's diamonds traded hands. But on February 15, 2003, a band of skilled Italian thieves — fronted by the charming Leonardo Notarbartolo, who spent over two years clandestinely casing the building — subverted every one of the Diamond Center's defenses and made off with a record amount of loot. Experts estimate they got away with nearly half a billion dollars in diamonds, cash and other valuables. They'd pulled off the biggest heist in history--everybody loves diamonds and they now had more than any thief before them. The robbers did it with stealth and smarts; no one was hurt or even threatened during what was quickly labeled the largest diamond heist in history. The bandits — members of a group of professional thieves known as "The School of Turin" — used cunning in lieu of violence, successfully evading security cameras, thwarting an array of electronic sensors, and penetrating a vault protected by a double-locked foot-thick steel door. Even when the police zeroed in on who committed the crime, how it was done remained a mystery, like something out of a heist movie or TV show. Flawless is a fast-paced global scavenger hunt uncovering the truth behind the daring Valentine's Day weekend heist. Tracking clues, sources, and documents throughout Europe — from seedy cafés in Turin, Italy to sleek diamond offices in Antwerp, Belgium — authors Scott Selby and Greg Campbell retrace Notarbartolo's careful discovery of the building's security flaws. They recreate the heist and its aftermath — detailing how the thieves brilliantly neutralized each element of the security protecting the Diamond Center's vault while inviting the readers into the secretive world of diamonds and diamond dealing. The result is a thrilling ride through the better-than-fiction heist of the century. "Fans of caper books and movies will be in seventh heaven." Booklist ★Starred Review★