Download or read book Four O Clock Sizzle written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield's would-be boyfriend, Richie Amalfi, is named as one of San Francisco's "most enticing bachelors," she's not amused, but she never expected it would lead to his life being threatened. As a restaurant owner, men's upscale clothing store owner, hotelier, and more--handsome bachelors all--are attacked, Rebecca realizes the danger is very real. Who's killing the city's "enticing bachelors" and why? Rebecca must answer those questions as she grapples with her own questions and feelings about Richie. Rebecca soon discovers that where there's smoke there's fire. As she gets closer to the bachelors to learn why they're in danger, she finds their happy surface images hide troubling conflagrations below. When she's forced to dive below the steamy surfaces to learn what's really going on, only Richie has the insider knowledge she needs to do it. And while she might sizzle over Richie, the more she learns about both him and the case, the more she realizes that she may have just moved from the frying pan into the fire--with equally deadly results.

Download or read book Four O Clock Sizzle An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery written by Joanne Pence and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLAYING WITH FIREWhen Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield's would-be boyfriend, Richie Amalfi, is named as one of San Francisco's "most enticing bachelors," she's not amused, but she never expected it would lead to his life being threatened. As a restaurant owner, men's upscale clothing store owner, hotelier, and more--handsome bachelors all--are attacked, Rebecca realizes the danger is very real.Who's killing the city's "enticing bachelors" and why? Rebecca must answer those questions as she grapples with her own questions and feelings about Richie. Rebecca soon discovers that where there's smoke there's fire. As she gets closer to the bachelors to learn why they're in danger, she finds their happy surface images hide troubling conflagrations below. When she's forced to dive below the steamy surfaces to learn what's really going on, only Richie has the insider knowledge she needs to do it. And while she might sizzle over Richie, the more she learns about both him and the case, the more she realizes that she may have just moved from the frying pan into the fire--with equally deadly results.

Download or read book Sizzling written by Susan Mallery and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reid Buchanan was always a fan favorite on the baseball diamond. But between the sheets? A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper's just the first bad news. Reid's grandmother Gloria's broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm. Lori's never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile—and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There's only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them—chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it's sizzling!

Download or read book Sizzling Desires written by Anna Lewis and published by Naughty Books Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SIZZLING HOT MENAGE MFM ROMANCE COLLECTION : 3 STANDALONE BOOKS IN ONE. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA. Taken by the Aliens Young, beautiful Tessa Sealand goes into space to find adventure. As a stowaway in a space carrier she is apprehended as soon as she reaches Station One, on the farthest Edge of human known space. She is arrested and put into the brig. From there things can only go up. Released from the brig and working at a lowly perfume stall, she becomes embroiled in an altercation that threatens the security of Station One, and could have intergalactic repercussions! When it starts looking like dangerous terrorists are trying to kill her she has the bad timing to fall in love with not one, but two aliens! She had not been looking for love, but cannot help how she feels. As the danger deepens and her relationship with the two aliens deepens, she begins to wonder whether she will live to explore the new reaches of her heart. Well, Tessa has always believed that space is filled with possibilities. She now has possibilities! For Their Pleasure When two of New York City's richest men approach her with the proposition of a lifetime, she can't say no. Tiana is a waitress. She longs for something more. One day, two of her customers make her an offer she can't refuse—date both of them, and they will sweep her off of her feet. Owned by the Dragons She's found love in all the wrong places. Now, she'll find it two-fold. Samara comes from a long line of powerful witches. She is a Necromancer, one who can summon the Dead. When she finds out that Lex, her demon-shifter boyfriend is plotting to use her powers to dominate both the Living and the Dead, she is sent by the High Priestess of her coven to hide out in a small town in the middle of the desert. There she stays with Dora, an empath who runs a Bed and Breakfast. While there, she meets two male dragon shifters, best friends since the Dark Ages. As Samara seeks a way to stop Lex, she finds herself falling deeply in love with both of them. Meanwhile, Lex will stop at nothing to find Samara and bend her to his will.

Download or read book Sizzling Sixteen written by Janet Evanovich and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someone wants to kill Vinnie, but who? The list is long, and it's up to Stephanie to whittle it down to one in this 16th Stephanie Plum novel.

Download or read book The First A Collection of Firsts in a series of Sizzling Romance Novels written by LaShawn Vasser and published by LV Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First - Is a collection of three sizzling BWWM romance novels that are the first books in several series featuring sexy, confident, and chivalrous alphas. A Reservation for One (The Untamed Love Series - Book 1) Haven Shaw wouldn’t consider her love life a tragedy romance just . . . tragic. A disaster. A catastrophe. She wanted off the break-up and make-up crazy train that left her unable to recognize herself. Her plan. End the ridiculousness and focus on getting control of her life. His plan. Which one? Love’s plan. Amp up the crazy. Love and life were about to get much more complicated. A Storm Is Coming (The Storm Series - Book 1) A Storm Is Coming is about a beautiful and tough as nails corporate attorney, Braylee Hinsdale, who must use every trick in the book to keep the handsome and powerful Alexandro Manchetti from losing everything. Alexandro is powerful, handsome, ridiculously sexy and has just suffered an unimaginable loss. He needs her skills as a ruthless attorney to win a case that he's being told is unwinnable. It is unlike anything Braylee has ever faced and will demand everything from her. Some have said they can sense when A Storm Is Coming, but neither were prepared for the storms ahead. Magnetic Pulse (The Hot Voltage Series - Book 1) It wasn’t a chance encounter or love at first sight that brought Bo Stratton and Austin McKenzie together, but fear, desperation, and need. That trio of emotions kept them close. Close enough for Bo to realize that Austin makes her heart race . . . her blood boil . . . and her body pulse. Unfortunately, she can’t stand him. As a matter of fact, she would like to be as far away from him as possible. There was just one small problem . Calamity has forced them together. Maybe there wasn't just one problem - her dislike for Austin McKenzie could only be rivaled by her attraction. Magnetic Pulse is book 1 in the Hot Voltage Series. Follow the events that lead Bo and Austin on an unbelievable journey as society begins to unravel and they fall in love.

Download or read book One O Clock Hustle written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the run, accused of murder. One cop believes him. And it's her job to bring him in. Rebecca Mayfield has always been a by-the-book cop until Richie Amalfi enters her life--and makes her want to throw the book at him! Now, Richie's accused of murder and runs to Rebecca to help him prove his innocence. She's completely flummoxed by this, but the more she learns about the case, the more convinced she is that he's not guilty. Will she break all the rules to help him, or do her job the way she's been taught? And what are the consequences for either choice? As dangers lurk and more deaths happen, Rebecca discovers there's a lot more to Richie than she thought and a lot more to like than she imagined, she fears not only for her life, but also her heart. If you've missed TV shows like Castle or Remington Steele, you'll enjoy reading about Rebecca and Richie because they, too, give you mystery and humor with a touch of romance. Start this first book in the best-selling Inspector Rebecca Mayfield "Clock" series, and you'll soon find the hours seem to fly by ... "Joanne Pence is a master of the mystery genre. She pulls the reader in and sets the roller coaster in motion."--Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author "Joanne Pence provides laughter, love, and cold chills." --Carolyn Hart, NY Times bestselling author North American Book Award recipient - Mystery Category

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Download or read book Six O Clock Silence written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eerie discovery brings danger and painful reminders of a tragic past ... When some workmen dig up a skeleton, Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield finds herself investigating a death that took place years earlier. She never imagines that it will have major repercussions on the lives of people she now cares deeply about, or that it will put each of them in danger. Despite the bitter memories resurrected, as a cop, Rebecca has no choice but to pursue the inquiry wherever it might lead. But that doesn't make it easier, especially when it's clear that the special man in her life, Richie Amalfi, wants her to stop. Dangers abound, moving quickly from warnings to out-and-out attacks. The past is shrouded in mystery, but as the truth begins to emerge, it becomes apparent that one or more people are willing to kill to keep it buried. Yet, Rebecca refuses to abandon the case because the dead, although silent, do speak. And it's her job to listen. This is a mystery you won't want to miss. Join the growing number of Inspector Rebecca Mayfield fans, as the books proceed from One O’Clock Hustle, to Two O’Clock Heist, Three O’Clock Séance, and so on. Once you start them, you’ll find the hours just seem to fly by…

Download or read book Time After Time written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An antique hope chest, a forgotten wedding dress, and a packet of letters lead to a startling journey of love, tragedy, and self-discovery… Charlotte Truscott's meticulously planned life is up-ended when she finds a preserved wedding dress in an antique hope chest. With it, nestled among linens and forgotten heirlooms, is a packet of letters faded with age. The letters hold the words of a long-forgotten relative, a daring and spirited young woman who defied the conventions, comfort, and familiarity that Charlotte has always clung to. As Charlotte pursues a strong uncharacteristic desire to unravel the mysteries of her great-great-grandaunt's past, her own carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Her devotion to her father's corporate empire wavers when she discovers the Donnelly Cabin Inn and goes there to learn all she could about her relative's life. In the process, with the help of the handsome and compassionate Deputy Sheriff Joseph Murrieta, Charlotte begins to realize she has other choices to make for her own life. But then, as the tragic tale of her great aunt’s past unfolds, the lives of Charlotte and her long-lost relative become intertwined, as if led by a force transcending time. And Charlotte can't help but wonder if such echoes of her aunt's past--or her aunt's ghost--will guide her to a better future... or if they are a warning to her of dangers to come.

Download or read book One Sizzling Night written by Jo Leigh and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First come lies Then comes temptation… Former Black Ops soldier Logan McCabe is in high-tech heaven. The "smart" apartment he's staying at has it all—luxurious amenities, walls that change color, and a seductive and nearly naked woman in the living room. Now, that's everything a man can ask for. Except Kensey Roberts is no pixel pinup…and the sexual tension between them is most assuredly real. Kensey is in way over her head. She's undercover to expose a possible art thief and clear her absentee father's name. She doesn't need a distraction—especially the ex-military, crazy-sexy hot kind. "Captain McBabe" is over six feet of pure, delicious temptation. But one sizzling night won't just compromise her reputation…it could blow her cover sky-high.

Download or read book Horrid Henry s Sizzling Summer written by Francesca Simon and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2016-07-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have a sizzling summer with this totally awesome great value collection of six favourite Horrid Henry summer stories in one book! Join the notorious Henry for a super summer holiday as he raids the Secret Club tent, gives Aerobic Al a run for his money on sports day, causes chaos on his first TV appearance, goes on a less-than-awesome camping trip, and much more. Featuring: Horrid Henry's Olympics Horrid Henry's Holiday Horrid Henry's Car Journey Horrid Henry Minds His Manners Horrid Henry's Raid Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb The perfect summer holiday read for mischievous boys everywhere! An ideal choice for reluctant readers and avid Henry fans alike.

Download or read book The Adventures of Joey written by Ron Anderson and published by Sisters Ignited Media and Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the charming world of Southern Ontario, Canada, through the eyes and ears of Joey, the alter ego of the venerable author Ron Anderson. In "The Adventures of Joey," Ron takes us on an unforgettable journey, offering a vivid tapestry of rural life before, during, and after World War Ⅱ. Through a collection of captivating vignettes, Ron paints a nostalgic portrait of a bygone era, brimming with authentic scenes, relatable characters, and heartwarming happenings. With minimal artistic license, Ron ensures that every tale resonates with the genuine essence of a time long past. Embark on this odyssey with the first enchanting story, "The Secret Door," a fantastical gem that has lingered in Ron's imagination since his youth. It introduces us to Joey, who serves as our guide through the landscapes of the author's cherished farm, family, and community. Ron's earnest desire to preserve these precious memories is palpable, and he invites readers to join him in celebrating the unique charm of Southern Ontario. As you immerse yourself in these tales, you'll likely find echoes of your own experiences, prompting moments of introspection and reflection. "The Adventures of Joey" is more than just a collection of stories—it's a living, breathing testament to the rich tapestry of our past. Ron Anderson's words transport us to a time of simplicity, resilience, and community spirit, reminding us of the threads that connect us all. Author Ron Anderson, drawing from a lifetime of experiences, shares his heartfelt stories with a warmth that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. Don't miss this chance to be swept away by the nostalgia of Southern Ontario.

Download or read book Eight O Clock Split written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A break-up. An act of kindness. And the consequences turn deadly. Inspector Rebecca Mayfield returns to homicide after being place on administrative leave, but she’sassigned to desk duty. While she seethes at this latest restriction, boyfriend Richie Amalfi can’t believe she’d gone back there to work after all that has happened. He’s even more furious when the former partner who caused her to nearly be killed reappears seeking forgiveness. Not only is Rebecca’s personal life in complete turmoil, but someone is killing women who join an online dating site. Rebecca becomes involved when a friend is accused of the murders, making her restricted duties intolerable. Can she continue to watch from her desk, doing nothing, or will she dare to go rogue without Richie or the SFPD watching her back? Rebecca faces life-altering decisions in the latest installment of this not-to-be-missed, best-selling mystery series. Start with One O’Clock Hustle, and the hours seem to fly by ...

Download or read book Seven O Clock Target written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A murder. Missing children. And the crimes have only begun. As Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield investigates the murder of a young delivery man and the disappearance of his two children, she discovers something is seriously wrong inside San Francisco's homicide bureau. And dangerous. Boyfriend Richie Amalfi is convinced Rebecca is the target of someone with position and power in the city's government. But who? And why? All he knows is that the situation is sinister and deadly. As Rebecca becomes more embroiled in an investigation with surprising and far-reaching tentacles, it's up to Richie to stop the threat against her. He must use every weapon he has, including people with dubious ties to well-placed politicians, to learn what's happening, and what to do about it. But then, some of the very people he thinks are targeting Rebecca become targets themselves. Don't miss Seven O'Clock Target, as Rebecca and Richie deal with one of the most personally deadly and dangerous cases in her career. The best-selling Inspector Rebecca Mayfield series has fast-paced mysteries with a touch of humor and a hint (or more) of romance. Starting with One O'Clock Hustle, you'll find the hours just seem to fly by.

Download or read book A Quiche Before Dying written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the glamour of the culinary world conceals a dark secret, murder is on the menu… Angie Amalfi is ecstatic when she lands a job on a pompous chef's call-in radio show, believing she'll whisk her way to stardom. But the murder of a popular restaurant owner sends shockwaves through the city's elite dining scene. Angie knows this world and leaps fork-first into the mystery, inadvertently complicating the investigation of the man who has stolen her heart, Homicide Inspector Paavo Smith As the body count rises, the dangers increase in a shadowy underworld where money, power, and illicit film producers stir the pot. Oblivious to the simmering peril, Angie soon finds herself in the middle of a deadly stew, where not only her new job, but her budding relationship with Paavo face being poisoned into extinction. Will she and Paavo navigate the twists and turns, saving not just their lives but also the fragile bond forming between them? Or are they doomed to be the next deadly course? The kitchen is hot, and a mystery is served in this latest Cook and Inspector Mystery. NOTE: The main characters in this story appear in an early mystery series by the author. This is a completely reimagined and updated version of Too Many Cooks.

Download or read book Three O Clock S ance written by Joanne Pence and published by Quail Hill Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield has vowed to have nothing more to do with mystery man Richie Amalfi, but when he tells her about the strange deaths of clients of a local psychic medium, her decision changes. Rebecca has always been intrigued by the paranormal and, despite her logical and practical nature, she can't resist looking into the deaths. A handsome medium, a tormented ghost, and the FBI lurking around because of their interest in Richie and some stolen ancient artifacts, show Rebecca that the dead don't always stay dead and buried. And her emotions can't be buried, no matter how hard she might try. But following both just might lead Rebecca straight to the Great Beyond ... permanently.