Download or read book Handcuffs written by Owen Carlysle and published by Red Hot Explicit Erotica Press. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted mystery author Owen Carlysle’s short fiction never fails to impress with its almost superhuman restraint and yet powerful emotional punch. In this collection, the focus is lockup. See how it affects normal men on the inside, how it impacts them on the outside, and even how the picture of absolute evil might be pushed to confess horrific things. Warning: This ebook contains course language, sexual situations, and very disturbing imagery. Adults should read very carefully prior to allowing a child in their care to read this collection. 1. Broken Bottle: A Story of Crime and Punishment Owen Carlysle’s profound sense of place and character pervades this story of inmates struggling to get through their days. What motivates a man whose freedom is compromised? 2. In the Dim Fluorescent Light: A Cautionary Tale Noted mystery author Owen Carlysle’s restrained approach to crime fiction has already earned him a dedicated following and this short story demonstrates his superior grasp of the psychology, opportunity, and circumstances that create criminals. Frankie Cavenash, a well-to-do salesman is arrested for a white collar crime. Frankie has a secret, though. 3. Sanchez and His Phone: A Tale from the Inside What happens when a man in prison finds himself facing a potential riot? In this understated story from Owen Carlysle, the day to day realities of prison life and the constant threat of violence takes center stage. 4. The Confession: A Tale of Horror Owen Carlysle has long been known for his understated short crime fiction and this story represents a departure from his usual soft-spoken but impactful style. Enter the mind of a serial killer as he presents his chilling confession, a confession that will leave you sickened, saddened, and terrified. 5. Tips: A Tale of Redemption A man who’s lost all that matters to him seeks solace in the arms of a call girl. What happens when he realizes the solace he seeks is what life has robbed of the girl who arrives at his hotel room? This tale of post-prison consequence is at once dark, poignant, and somehow uplifting.

Download or read book Sweet Nothings written by Mindy Potash-Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut-throat defense attorney, Jessie Spring doesn’t have time for nonsense, so dating is the last thing on her mind—until she spots the notorious womanizer, Detective Peterson. Peterson doesn’t believe in relationships. Despite his view, when he spots Jessie in the court house, he only has one thing on his mind and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make his conquest. When Jessie starts receiving rhyming notes from a stalker she turns to Peterson for help. What they end up with is much more than either of them bargained for.

Download or read book Gun in the Gardenias written by Dale Mayer and published by Valley Publishing Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riches to rags. ... Chaos to more chaos. ... Fire destroys evidence. ... Or at least most of it! Flush with success from solving a decade-old kidnapping case, Doreen can’t wait to find out what’s next in her one-woman crusade to clean up Kelowna’s cold crimes. But, before she can unearth another old case to sink her teeth into, she must tie up some loose ends from the last one. Steve Albright, fixer for the local biker gang, has made it clear that he blames Doreen for sending his friend Penny Jordan to prison. Steve even suggests that Doreen might have set up Penny Jordan. While Doreen wouldn’t do that, she’s afraid that other people might believe Steve. He’s a popular figure in town and has a lot of friends, many of whom Doreen doesn’t want to get any closer to than she must. At least Steve doesn’t have his gun anymore, having dropped that in Doreen’s neighbor’s gardenia bed while she chased him from her yard. Which makes Doreen think that maybe it’s safe to dig into Steve’s past. Until she uncovers a connection to three arson cases from years ago and is warned off by Corporal Mack Moreau. But Doreen’s never listened to Mack before, and it has all worked out thus far, so it’s not like she has to listen to him now. Right? cozy mystery; riches to rags; clean romance; animal mystery; cat and dog; mystery; Female sleuth; back yard mystery; Mystery; Animals; Parrots; Birds; Fun; amateur sleuths; mysteries with dogs; mysteries with Cats; Clean and wholesome;

Download or read book Sin Sex the CIA written by Michael E. Parker and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huge oil reserves have been discovered in the Chagos Islands. O.P.E.C. is pressuring the Chagosians to join the cartel. A C.I.A. agent and an under Secretary of State, whose life appears to be run by her libido, are sent to a C.I.A. safe house in the mountains of Virginia to begin negotiations for the U.S. to place the Chagos Islands under their protection. Unfortunately, no one knows who the islands' representative really is. We are left to wonder how the C.I.A. agent ever got the job. He gets caught in all his own booby traps, he electrocutes himself, he sets fire to himself, he gets a bucket stuck on his head, and finally locks himself in his own handcuffs! Add to the inevitable chaos a stranded televangelist, his innocent secretary (or is she?), an ex-marine caretaker who isn't what he seems to be, and a mysterious, glamorous neighbor.

Download or read book The Vampire Killers written by Clifford L. Linedecker and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When eighteen-year-old Jennifer Wendorf returned home one evening, she was witness to the most horrific scene she would ever set eyes upon: her own parents' brutally bludgeoned bodies. It was later discovered that both Richard and Naoma Wendorf each received over twenty ferocious blows to the head. As this atrocious crime came to light, so too did many troubling questions: Who, in a quiet Florida town, could harbor such hatred toward the genial couple? Where was the Wendorfs' troubled fifteen-year-old daughter, Heather? And could this ungodly murder be connected to Heather's friends, a bizarre group of teens who were obsessed with blood drinking and other vampire rituals? Read with fascination as police track down the renegade teens, extract their startling confessions, and watch as bestselling author Clifford Linedecker uncovers the twisted tale in a true-crime case as shocking as any fiction...

Download or read book Magica written by E.S. Magill and published by Gramarye Press. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is more powerful than magic...except family. Introducing a newcomer to the Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Thriller genres - the Paranormal Family Thriller. Maggie Towne is the Magica, the most powerful witch in the world and the guardian of Magic itself. Juggling the responsibilities of raising a family and protecting the Witch World isn’t a walk in the park. Maggie's suffered through the murder of her husband and youngest child two years earlier. And just when she thinks she and her children can move on and be happy, trouble comes knocking at her door. On a stormy night a desperate stranger arrives seeking protection from a fanatical cult and a rogue witch. Both are determined to seize what they believe is rightfully theirs, and in doing so they unleash unimaginable evil. With her children's lives at stake, Maggie must confront the rogue witch and the cult, using all the power at her disposal to protect her family and the world of Magic. Teaming up with a contingent of powerful witch allies, as well as the tenacious, and possible new love interest, Detective Benson Scott, Maggie embarks on a harrowing journey to stop the rogue witch and cult. But as secrets unravel and betrayals mount, Maggie’s family and the fate of Magic itself hang in the balance. Will Maggie Towne succeed in stopping the encroaching darkness, or will she be forced to watch as her family and everything she holds dear are torn apart forever? Magica is an electrifying novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With a captivating exploration of the power of family and the resilience of the human spirit, this thrilling paranormal adventure will take readers on a ride of emotions, magic, and heart-stopping moments of danger. Urban Fantasy's grown up. Now it's got kids to raise and bills to pay. And you thought fighting evil was hard...

Download or read book Urban Fantasy Collection Vampires written by Adrian Phoenix and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eBook collection of three urban fantasy novels: Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix, Staked by J.F. Lewis, and Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready. A RUSH OF WINGS Special Agent Heather Wallace is a strong, compassionate woman who believes in justice and being a voice for the dead. When she trails a serial-killing sexual sadist to New Orleans, an unexpected twist leads her to a man who goes by the name Dante. Dante is a gorgeous, talented rock star, and a vampire. He's also the killer's next target. Caught in a web of deception stretching to the FBI and beyond, Heather runs a desperate race against time, against other agents, and against her own deepening feelings for Dante. But not even she will be able to save Dante from his own stolen past... STAKED A "fast-paced story with a heady mixture of humor, violence, and sex" (Library Journal), this witty and immensely appealing urban fantasy novel features a strip club-owning vampire with memory problems. Fans who enjoy Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, and Kim Harrison will love this unforgettable and subversive dark fantasy novel. WICKED GAME Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, '60s psychedelia, '80s goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers just how the DJs maintain their cred: they're vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned. To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara rebrands the station as "WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock 'n' Roll." In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs' vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. But the "gimmick" enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren't so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher—and the perils graver—than any con game Ciara's ever played…

Download or read book The Sasha McCandless Series Volume 1 Books 1 3 written by Melissa F. Miller and published by Brown Street Books. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in one volume, the first three full-length novels in the USA TODAY bestselling Sasha McCandless legal thriller series. IRREPARABLE HARM Skillful plotting, surprising twists, and a cracking pace keep readers turning the pages in this gripping legal thriller. Downloaded by more than two million readers! Attorney Sasha McCandless has one goal: Make partner at the best firm in town. Then a plum assignment plunges her into a world of deceit and danger. She's tapped to defend an airline when a commercial flight crashes, killing everyone aboard. It's her big chance—high-stakes litigation for an important client. But, as she digs into the evidence, people close to the case start to die. When she discovers the crash was intentional, she teams up with a federal air marshal to prevent another disaster. Soon, Sasha finds herself with a brand-new life goal: Stop a madman before he kills her. INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE Tiny dynamo Sasha McCandless returns in the acclaimed follow-up to Irreparable Harm! It was supposed to be a routine discovery motion. It wasn't. When Sasha travels to rural Clear Brook County for a discovery argument, the judge appoints her counsel to an angry senior citizen facing a competency hearing. Then she's attacked by a group of environmental activists who mistake her for an oil and gas industry executive. Fracking of the Marcellus Shale has left the community bitterly divided and mistrustful of outsiders. She's eager for her appointment to end so she can leave for good. Then the town's only judge is murdered, and she can't walk away. Instead, she races to find the killer against a backdrop of secrets, backroom deals, and corruption, as the town threatens to fracture beyond repair. IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN “Till death do us part” takes on gruesome significance in Irretrievably Broken. Prescott & Talbott is reeling from the murder of partner Ellen Mortenson—allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband—when a photograph of the dead woman is delivered to the law firm, her face Xed out and "ONE DOWN" scrawled across the bottom. Within days, a second partner is murdered, her husband also accused. Sasha doesn't practice criminal defense, but her former firm asks her to represent Ellen’s husband. Owing Prescott a favor, she takes the case despite her misgivings. Soon she’s representing both of the so-called Lady Lawyer Killers. The long hours take a toll on her own nascent relationship. That’s the least of Sasha’s troubles, though. The real killer is waging a vendetta for a past case gone wrong—and there's one more lawyer on his list.

Download or read book Undercover Twin written by Lena Diaz and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT'S A CASE OF TAKEN IDENTITY IN LENA DIAZ'S UNDERCOVER TWIN! DEA agent Nick Morgan had no choice but to break up with the love of his life, Heather Bannon. He knew that if he was seen anywhere near the gorgeous P.I., he could kiss his career goodbye. But when Heather's twin is abducted, Nick reconsiders his priorities. As Nick leads Heather on a dangerous undercover mission to rescue her sister and topple an elusive drug lord, he knows he was wrong to end their relationship. Working side by side, Nick realizes his love for her is as strong as ever, and he'll risk his life to prove it. Having Heather pose as her twin—down to her tattoos—could be genius…or a fatal mistake.

Download or read book A Love for Leah and Plain Sanctuary written by Emma Miller and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two stories about forever love in Amish country A Love for Leah by Emma Miller Widow Leah Yoder married for love once. Now she wants a marriage of convenience. A steady, serious older man would be ideal—someone completely unlike handsome, fun-loving Thomas Stutzman. But as their friendship deepens, will Leah settle for what she thought she needed or put fear aside for a second chance at happiness? Plain Sanctuary by Alison Stone After her ex-husband breaks out of prison, Amish beauty Heather Miller must rely on US marshal Zachary Walker for safety. For Zach, this mission is personal: the escaped convict killed his sister. But with Zach’s natural protective instincts toward Heather turning into something deeper, he must keep his emotional distance. Because a lapse in judgment could prove deadly.

Download or read book A Rush of Wings written by Adrian Phoenix and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIS NAME IS DANTE. Dark. Talented. Beautiful. Star of the rock band Inferno. Rumored owner of the hot New Orleans nightspot Club Hell. Born of the Blood, then broken by an evil beyond imagination. HIS PAST IS A MYSTERY. F.B.I. Special Agent Heather Wallace has been tracking a sadistic serial murderer known as the Cross Country Killer, and the trail has led her to New Orleans, Club Hell, and Dante. But the dangerously attractive musician not only resists her investigation, he claims to be "nightkind": in other words, a vampire. Digging into his past for answers reveals little. A juvenile record a mile long. No social security number. No known birth date. In and out of foster homes for most of his life before being taken in by a man named Lucien DeNoir, who appears to guard mysteries of his own. HIS FUTURE IS CHAOS. What Heather does know about Dante is that something links him to the killer -- and she's pretty sure that link makes him the CCK's next target. Heather must unravel the truth about this sensual, complicated, vulnerable young man -- who, she begins to believe, may indeed be a vampire -- in order to finally bring a killer to justice. But Dante's past holds a shocking, dangerous secret, and once it is revealed not even Heather will be able to protect him from his destiny....

Download or read book You Never Can Tell written by Kathleen Eagle and published by BelleBooks. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Best-selling and award-winning author Kathleen Eagle provides readers with an exciting ethnic romance . . . a classy reading experience." -- Harriet Klausner, AllReaders.com "You always can tell that a Kathleen Eagle book is going to be an enjoyable, intelligent read." -- The Romance Reader "Kathleen Eagle never fails to enthrall." - The Best Reviews She tracks him until he catches her . . . Some say Native American activist Kole Kills Crow is an outlaw; others say he's a hero. To reporter Heather Reardon, he's a must-have story. Her friend Savannah, who's married to Kole's half-brother, Clay, can vouch that Kole won't hurt Heather, even though a brush with the law has turned him into a fugitive. When Heather locates Kole in an isolated Minnesota cabin, she quickly learns that he's a loner with no interest in sharing his side of the story with the world. Yet neither Kole nor Heather can resist the attraction that complicates their relationship, along with Heather's persuasive arguments. Years ago Kole gave up a daughter for adoption because he couldn't raise her on the run. His daughter is now seven and deserves to know what kind of man her father really is. Kathleen Eagle expertly mingles passion, suspense and Native American political issues into an unforgettable story of love and healing. Kathleen Eagle retired from a seventeen-year teaching career on a North Dakota Indian reservation to become a full-time novelist. The Lakota Sioux heritage of her husband and their three children has inspired many of her stories. Among her honors, she has received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times, the Midwest Fiction Writer of the Year Award, and Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award. Visit her at www.kathleeneagle.com.

Download or read book The Killing of Jeremy Taylor written by Jeffrey R. Allen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Killing of Jeremy Taylor, Inspector Gravitt must solve the murder of the sexiest man in America, who was poisoned while flying his private plane. Jeremy Taylor, who was a rising movie star recently was not only voted the sexist man in America, but was offered the biggest movie deal of his career. After learning the news, he was flying up to San Francisco to see his girl friend when he crashed into the San Francisco Bay. Inspector Gravitt of the Special Investigations Division of the San Francisco Police Department was assigned to investigate this high profile accident. However, Gravitt quickly learned this was no accident, the actor, Jeremy Taylor was poisoned. As Gravitt and his staff begin to investigate the case, they discover many people had both motive and opportunity to kill Jeremy Taylor. As the major investigation continues, Gravitt falls in love and comes under investigation by Internal Affairs for another crime he becomes involved with. Soon after, two of the Special Investigators are shot at. At the same time he must deal with an important senator who is the father of Taylor's girlfriend and a very aggressive reporter.

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Download or read book Marshal Book 4 written by Harvey O. Minnick Jr. and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's about: greed betrayal sex and alien intrigue with lots of action. It's actually two stories in one. Marshal and the rest of the Hero crew go after a new challenge while dealing with a traitor at home. And they learn about Marshal's past when he worked with Shel, the alien assassin who was honor bound to kill him and the princess.

Download or read book Two If By Sea written by Charles Knepper and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sergeant Ross, Specialist Jeffries, and Heather Summers are back with a new adventure. The three women detectives are working on a murder case when they discover a terrorist cell planning to blow up the U.S. Capital.

Download or read book If Hooks Could Kill written by Betty Hechtman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a television crew descends on Tarzana, Molly Pink and the rest of her crochet group, the Tarzana Hookers, put up with the inconvenience as best they can—until the residence of one of their own becomes a real-life crime scene… The television crime show L.A. 911 has taken over Tarzana, making cinematic backdrops out of the town’s most mundane locations, including the yard of Kelly Donahue, the newest member of the Tarzana Hookers. And at the end of the day, the TV shoot isn’t all that’s wrapped. It seems someone silenced Kelly—permanently—and no one heard a thing. Without any leads, Molly and her pals must stitch together the clues to catch the killer—before someone else dials 911. Delicious recipes and crochet patterns included!