Download or read book Dead and a Gingerbread Latte written by Lexi Buchanan and published by HFCA Publishing House. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best friends Tallulah and Penelope always seem to get into trouble in their sleepy Tennessee community of Sugar Briar. It doesn't help that Tallulah has an uncanny sense of when someone is about to die. She had no business being outside during a lightning storm. Who would have thought lightning could bestow such an unusual and unwanted gift? The town is under three feet of snow for the first time in decades, which is driving the residents insane. It doesn't take long for Tallulah and Penelope to get themselves into some crazy shenanigans as they try to find George Forester before his upcoming murder. But their snooping could gain them the unwanted attention from the Hallen brothers, Carlisle and Jessop, who run the criminal underworld in town. Tallulah and Penelope must tread carefully or risk falling into something they won't be able to recover from.

Download or read book Dead and a Strawberry Daiquiri written by Lexi Buchanan and published by HFCA Publishing House. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Paranormal Psychic Suspense Mystery After Coffee Bean, Tallulah's coffee shop, buzzed with rumors about the upcoming wedding of two outsiders, there was no keeping her and Penelope away. Who knew crashing a wedding could be so much fun? The strawberry daiquiris flowed freely while Tallulah tried to figure out what to do about the groom’s impending death. It’s now up to the two amateur sleuths to save the groom. However, nothing is ever as it seems, and before they know it, they are once again dipping their toes into the criminal underworld that the residents of Sugar Briar only whisper about. With Tallulah and Penelope's uncanny ability to get into sticky situations, it won’t be long before the Hallen brothers put a stop to the sleuths' shenanigans—one way or another.

Download or read book Dead Girl Walking written by Christopher Brookmyre and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year: From Berlin to Barcelona, sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and murder make for “tantalizing . . . fantastic thriller fare” (Booklist). Celebrated, beautiful, and talented, rock star Heike Gunn had everything . . . right up until she vanished. Meanwhile, Scottish journalist Jack Parlabane just watched his career and marriage vanish, along with his reputation, after landing himself on the wrong end of a scandal. But when he gets a call for help from Heike’s manager, Parlabane sees a shot at redemption. As Parlabane enters the backstage world of Heike’s band, he discovers each member has plenty to hide. Paranoia, jealousy, guilt, and obsession are getting the best of them. Just like they got to Heike. But as he pursues the superstar’s reckless past—from Milan to the Scottish islands—Parlabane is forced to confront his own dark history. As secrets start colliding, he’d better find Heike before it’s too late for both of them. Christopher Brookmyre’s prize-winning series continues with a “country-hopping plot [that] looks back to Graham Greene and John Buchan, but . . . [it’s] bang up-to-date” (The Sunday Times). “Fascinating . . . darkly humorous yet disturbing.” —Publishers Weekly “Good right to the final page.” —The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Download or read book Dead Girl Walking written by Chris Brookmyre and published by Little, Brown Book Group. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth book in the Jack Parlabane series, from author Christopher Brookmyre. Life is dangerous when you have everything to lose. Famous, beautiful and talented, Heike Gunn has the world at her feet. Then, one day, she simply vanishes. Jack Parlabane has lost everything: his journalism career, his marriage, his self-respect. A call for help from an old friend offers a chance for redemption - but only if he can find out what happened to Heike. Pursued by those who would punish him for past crimes, Parlabane enters the world of Heike's band, Savage Earth Heart, a group at breaking point. Each of its members seems to be hiding something, not least its newest recruit Monica Halcrow, whose possible relationship with Heike has become a public obsession. Monica's own story, however, reveals a far darker truth. Fixated on Heike from day one, she has been engulfed by paranoia, jealousy and fear, as she discovers the hidden price of fame. From Berlin to Barcelona, from the streets of Milan to remote Scottish islands, Parlabane must find out what happened before it's too late, all while the walls are closing in on him...

Download or read book Indecent Villain written by Lexi Buchanan and published by HFCA Publishing House. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My parents were lowered into the ground while I remained motionless and unresponsive to the penetrating darkness that was Tiberius Beckett. He moved into my home, and I realized there were two sides to the man, and he now showed me his true self. It was one I liked. He became my obsession as I did his. Together, we did bad things. Would you like to know more about Tiberius Beckett? Then let me tell you about my indecent villain.

Download or read book The Cozy Cookbook written by Julie Hyzy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MORE THAN 100 RECIPES FROM AVERY AAMES/DARYL WOOD GERBER ELLERY ADAMS CONNIE ARCHER LESLIE BUDEWITZ LAURA CHILDS CLEO COYLE VICTORIA HAMILTON B. B. HAYWOOD JULIE HYZY JENN McKINLAY PAIGE SHELTON Great meals don’t have to be a mystery—but they can come from a mystery. Selecting the most delicious recipes from some of the most popular names in crime solving, The Cozy Cookbook serves up mouth-watering appetizers, entrèes, and desserts that will leave your family or book club group asking, “Whodunit?” In addition to recipes, choose a sleuth du jour from our menu of mystery series and get a taste of each of our authors’ bread and butter—page-turning puzzles and stay-up-all-night suspense in excerpts from their bestselling works. Whether you like your meals sautéed, roasted, baked, or served cold like revenge, The Cozy Cookbook has something to satisfy every mystery fan. This book contains previously published material.

Download or read book These Broken Stars written by Amie Kaufman and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the most intense, thrilling, and achingly beautiful stories I've ever read."--Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy The first in the New York Times bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds. It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen are the only survivors. Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they're worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other's arms. Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won't be the same people who landed on it.

Download or read book A Royal Christmas Princess written by Scarlet Wilson and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a tough year losing her mom and bills mounting, Holly Yates is in for a lonely Christmas. But when she hears a news report that the small principality of Coronia is looking for their lost princess, Holly is astounded to recognize the baby photo. It’s her! Felix, also a Coronia royal, whisks Holly into her very own fairy-tale including a castle nestled within the quaint snow-covered Coronia capitol and her biological father, eager to meet his daughter. With Felix by her side as she meets the people of her would-be kingdom and prepares to attend a ball in her honor, Holly begins to fall in love, not just with Coronia, but also with the would-be prince. Will the handsome prince still be at the side of this unexpected fairy-tale princess when the clock strikes midnight? Each book in the Christmas Wishes series is a standalone: *The Runaway Christmas Bride *A Royal Christmas Princess *The Jingle Bell Bride *The Christmas Contest *The Christmas Clues

Download or read book Joy to the Junction written by J. A. Bouma and published by EmmausWay Press. This book was released on with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Small Town Christmas to Remember It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Mill Creek Junction. The Christmas season roars into the small fictional Midwest town like it does into most of our lives, but in unexpected ways. Max Blade believes in the good vibes of Saint Nick and what his legend invokes during the season. But when another legend competes with the Jolly Ol’ Soul, things get interesting—for Max and the Junction! Jamal Morgan is smart as a whip—and too smart for his own good during the Christmas season. He’s in for what they call a ‘life lesson.’ Which sometimes is the best gift you could receive. Johnny Pope, a former priest turned private investigator, stumbles into a caper at his favorite diner. What he discovers is a timely reminder about Christmastime. For Gideon O’Donnell, love is in the Christmas air. But when he stumbled into the middle of a crime a few days before Christmas, he’s reminded how life can turn on a dime. Lastly, Pastor Peter Daniel Young is responsible for the town Christmas pageant, but it’s not coming together quite right. After all his work, he’s reminded of a simple lesson he needed to remember. This collection of five stories will make you laugh and warm your heart—offering some entertainment and inspiration for the season. Joy to the Junction; joy to you and yours!

Download or read book Indispensable Party written by Melissa F. Miller and published by Brown Street Books. This book was released on 2013-01-27 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the name of science, an international team of researchers creates a deadly virus capable of killing untold millions. While the U.S. government quietly stockpiles a vaccine, a militaristic group of doomsday preppers mobilizes in response to the economic collapse they're convinced is coming. Sasha McCandless has put danger and intrigue behind her to focus on her commercial litigation practice and couldn't be further removed from the escalating tension. That is, until her boyfriend, Leo Connelly, the new chief security officer for the vaccine manufacturer, discovers someone's been looting the cache. Then the Doomsday virus is stolen, and a researcher is murdered. Sasha and Leo have just three days to prevent the release of the ultimate biochemical weapon. Sasha's saved her share of innocent lives in the past. But this time can she really save the world? Keywords: women sleuths, mystery & thriller, mystery series, legal thriller, suspense, murder, bestseller, pandemic, bioterrorism, gripping

Download or read book The Sasha McCandless Series Volume 2 Books 4 5 5 written by Melissa F. Miller and published by Brown Street Books. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second volume of books in USA TODAY Bestselling Author Melissa F. Miller's Sasha McCandless series is perfect for Sasha lovers! Volume 2 bundles four titles in this series: two full-length legal thrillers and two shorter novellas that focus on Sasha and Leo's relationship (with a dose of danger and intrigue). This volume includes the following titles: Indispensable Party (Book 4): Can Sasha and Leo stop a doomsday prepper from releasing a deadly virus and causing a global pandemic? Lovers and Madmen: A Sasha McCandless Novella (Book 4.5): Sasha's plans for a romantic Valentine's Day with Leo are threatened by her cooking skills, a homeless kitten, and a former client with a violent streak. Improper Influence (Book 5): Healthy young women are dying, and Forensic Pathologist Bodhi King turns to Sasha and Leo for help. They'll discover a long and dirty trail, leading to political influence peddlers, backroom deals, and the biggest law firm in town. A Marriage of True Minds: A Sasha McCandless Novella (Book 5.5) Sasha and Connelly are finally getting married! They’ve gathered their closest friends and family at a remote eco-resort in Nicaragua to attend their New Year’s Eve wedding on the beach. It’s romantic. It’s breathtaking. It’s perfect. Until a murderous enemy from their past arranges for armed banditos to storm the resort and take the bride and groom hostage. Till death do us part may come all too soon, unless Sasha, Connelly, and their guests can outwit the mercenaries and reclaim control of the festivities Keywords: women sleuths, mystery & thriller, mystery series, legal thriller, suspense, murder, bestseller, strong female protagonist

Download or read book Steeltown Magnolia written by Melissa F. Miller and published by Brown Street Books. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maisy Farley, a Georgia peach transplanted to Pittsburgh, has won the hearts of her audience as their favorite hometown news anchor for seven years running. Then she dared to report the truth about the influential and eccentric billionaire who bought the TV station where she’s worked for over a decade. Now, she’s out of a job but sitting on a pile of money thanks to the golden parachute in her contract. It’s the perfect time to follow her dream of being an independent investigative reporter. But Maisy’s plans are falling apart. The station’s delaying her payout, and her savings are dwindling fast. Worse yet, she can’t seem to land her first story. Then she encounters the ex-wife of Landon Lewis, a brilliant but troubled tech genius who jumped to his death. His still-reeling ex-wife insists he was pushed: Why would he kill himself when he was on the cusp of receiving a one-hundred-million-dollar windfall? Maisy has no idea, but she knows one thing: she’s just found her story. All she has to do is follow the money—and stay alive long enough to break the story. Longtime readers of the Sasha McCandless legal thrillers have known Maisy for years. Now, Sasha's irrepressible friend takes center stage in a mystery of her own. Steeltown Magnolia will both delight Sasha fans and serve as the perfect chance for new readers to dive into the interconnected world of Melissa F. Miller’s mysteries and thrillers.

Download or read book Belinda Blake and the Birds of a Feather written by Heather Day Gilbert and published by Lyrical. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When exotic pet–sitter Belinda Blake starts pecking at the details of a suspicious accident in her sleepy hometown, she inadvertently digs up a murder case that won’t be solved without ruffling a few feathers . . . The moment Belinda arrives in Larches Corner, her Upstate New York hometown, she’s immediately recruited to care for a deceased friend’s flock of homing pigeons. But Belinda’s plans for a swift visit scatter after a local college student is mowed down in a malicious hit-and-run that has the whole town reeling. At first, the gruesome demise of Jackson Hait appears to be a random tragedy. But Belinda quickly uncovers connections to a tight-knit group of friends and a similar death three years earlier . . . one that wasn't as accidental as it seemed. Now, Belinda must pluck the truth from a tangled nest of lies before a cruel killer takes wing. Praise for Belinda Blake and The Snake in the Grass “A humorous series debut with exotic pets and a zany cast of characters. Gilbert’s cozy will make you smile.” —Amanda Flower, USA Today bestselling author of Premeditated Peppermint “Cozy fans will root for pet-sitter Belinda Blake as she unravels this cleverly-crafted mystery in a delightfully-deadly new series by Heather Day Gilbert.” —Elizabeth Spann Craig, author of the bestselling Myrtle Clover Mysteries [For POD Only:] Read All of the Belinda Blake Mysteries! Show covers: BELINDA BLAKE AND THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS / BELINDA BLAKE AND THE WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Download or read book The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder written by Marla A. White and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After injuring herself on the job as a Los Angeles cop, Mel O'Rourke leaves the force battered both physically and mentally. Looking for a fresh start, she moves to a quiet mountain town and opens the Babbling Brook Inn. Excited for her new life, Mel decides to participate in the town's holiday cookie contest, but her newfound joy crashes when one of her guests turns up dead in her lobby. Mel is tempted to attribute the death to natural causes, but when another guest dies, her cop sense kicks in. The local Sheriff tells her to stand down, but with her own life in danger, Mel won't back off. With everything on the line, she has to push through her own fears to catch the killer before more bodies drop, perhaps even her own.

Download or read book A Hair Salon to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alice gets a haircut at Candy's salon, she doesn't expect murder to be included in the treatment... Why would someone want to poison one of Candy's hairstylists? And is the murder related to the new development project that the local conservation society wants to kill? Alice longs to curl up with a good book, but she's got a killer to catch. And with the victim's boyfriend turning detective – and judge and jury – the situation soon gets hairy. Join Alice and her friends in book 6 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a twisty mystery – and an ode to small-town friendships.

Download or read book Clara s Last Christmas written by Lacey London and published by SSO Publishing . This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” Just a few months ago, life seemed pretty rosy indeed… With Lianna back in London for good, Clara had been enjoying every second with her best friend. From blinged-up baby shopping with Eve to wedding planning with a delirious Dawn, Clara and her friends were happier than ever. Unfortunately, they are brought back to reality when just weeks before Christmas, Oliver and Marc discover that their jobs are in jeopardy. With Clara helping Eve to prepare for two new arrivals, news that Suave is going into administration rocks her to the core. It may be December, but the prospect of being jobless at Christmas means that not everyone is feeling festive. Should they give up on Suave and move on, or can the gang work as one to rescue the company that brought them all together? With so much at stake, can Clara and her friends save Suave in time for Christmas? Jump into Clara’s world for a heart-warming and hilarious festive ride in Clara's Last Christmas! PRAISE FOR THE CLARA SERIES – "Lacey London has achieved what other authors struggle to do by keeping the reader hooked!" "There is a true art to writing a series of books that just keep getting better and Lacey definitely has it." "Reading this book is like having your best friend right there next to you..." “Every so often you stumble upon an author where you can't get enough of their books and Lacey London is that author.” “I just love Lacey London's writing style and humour!” “Funny, romantic, silly and the characters are out of this world.” The Clara Andrews series Meet Clara Andrews Clara Meets the Parents Meet Clara Morgan Clara at Christmas Meet Baby Morgan Clara in the Caribbean Clara in America Clara in the Middle Clara’s Last Christmas Clara Bounces Back Clara’s Greek Adventure Clara and the Billionaire Clara and the Nanny Clara's Viva Las Vegas Clara and the Break-up Clara on the Slopes

Download or read book Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas written by Amity Allen and published by Bad Baby Press. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shelby Nelson just wants to have a nice Christmas... Things are finally getting back to normal for the residents of the posh neighborhood where she works after the death of their Homeowner's Associate President. But when Shelby enters Mr. Newmar's garden to hang up some outdoor fairy lights, she finds another body. Someone committed murder during the Annual Lighting of the Trees ceremony, and Shelby is the only one who realizes that the number one suspect isn't the killer. With the help of her kitten Mousse and a grumpy Great Dane, Shelby sets out to hunt down the murderer. She only hopes they'll be able to solve the crime and bring the neighborbood a well-needed dose of holiday cheer before the killer strikes again. With plenty of twists and turns, deadly secrets, and seasonal fun, the second book in the The Most Dangerous Time of the Year Duet is sure to keep you turning the pages. So curl up with a hot cup of cocoa and get ready to solve a murder this festive season.