Download or read book Love the One You re With A Rouge Contemporary Romance written by Lauren Layne and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her mission: six-months without men. But he has other ideas. As Stiletto magazine's foremost relationship expert, Grace Brighton should have seen it coming - her boyfriend has been having an affair right under her nose. Jake Malone is one great story away from editor, and the company challenges him to a little friendly competition with Grace Brighton - who has a better read on the opposite sex? Only Grace isn't the pushover that he anticipated, and Jake sees something in her he never expected. Can the city's number-one heartbreaker convince a woman who's given up on love that he's worth the risk?

Download or read book How to Tame a Modern Rogue written by Diana Holquist and published by Forever. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commitment-phobic Sam Carson has only dated model-gorgeous women. But one stolen kiss from a plain-Jane schoolteacher and he's hell-bent on stripping away her floral dresses and teaching her the art of being bad. If only her good-girl ways didn't make him want to be a better man . . . Ally Giordano is at the end of her rope. Her beloved grandmother actually believes that she's living in her favorite romance novel in Regency England and Ally doesn't have the heart to set her straight. But now Granny Donny's last wish is for a retreat to the country and Ally can't refuse her...until she demands that Sam accompany them. And though his smiles turn her knees into jelly, Ally knows better than to trust a playboy...and she definitely knows better than to try to change one. Or does she?

Download or read book Bachelorette For Sale written by Gail Chianese and published by Gail Chianese. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sexy singles auction with a hidden agenda that comes with a prize of a lifetime… Cherry Ryan Some would say my biggest weakness is being too kind. I’d say it’s not being able to tell my best friend no. That’s how I ended up on not only a reality dating show, which we are so not talking about, but also in a singles auction, right when I’d sworn off dating. I should have stuck to my vow because none other than Mr. Tall, Dark, and Arrogant won the bidding war. That man… That man looked way too good in a tux and visions of naughty fantasies danced in my head, but his attitude made my blood boil. And that wasn't the only thing heating up, especially as I got to know him… Jason Valentine I know I told my best friend and business partner I’d do anything to save our company but wining and dining some faux reality star was a bit much, even if she was the key to landing the contract we needed. I expected a diva, but what I found was a woman that brought out the best and worst in me. Someone I was willing to risk it all for. If only the outside world would let us be and leave the past where it belonged. Bachelorette for Sale is the first book in the West Side Bachelorette Series, but all books in the series can be read as a standalone. For fans of Lucy Score, Meghan Quinn, and Amy Daws who like warm-hearted, charming, playful romantic comedies. This is your jam. This is your book. Enjoy! "This book will make your heart smile." —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author "Gail Chianese is a spunky, spirited, and sassy new voice in contemporary romance with a series destined for the keeper shelf!"—Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author "This book lives up to the promise of its title: playful, sweet, sexy and fun." — Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author "The West Side Romance series is like the perfect pick-me-up latte—hot and steamy, with a layer of frothy fun on the top!"--Jessica Andersen, New York Times bestselling author "Convincing characters, hot love scenes, and emotional depth."—Library Journal on Bachelorette for Sale (starred review)

Download or read book Good Girl written by Lauren Layne and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Lauren Layne brings all the unpredictable heat of Blurred Lines to an all-new cast of characters! Country music’s favorite good girl is hiding away from the world—only to find herself bunking with a guy who makes her want to be a little bad. Jenny Dawson moved to Nashville to write music, not get famous. But when her latest record goes double platinum, Jenny’s suddenly one of the town’s biggest stars—and the center of a tabloid scandal connecting her with a pop star she’s barely even met. With paparazzi tracking her every move, Jenny flees to a remote mansion in Louisiana to write her next album. The only hiccup is the unexpected presence of a brooding young caretaker named Noah, whose foul mouth and snap judgments lead to constant bickering—and serious heat. Noah really should tell Jenny that he’s Preston Noah Maxwell Walcott, the owner of the estate where the feisty country singer has made her spoiled self at home. But the charade gives Noah a much-needed break from his own troubles, and before long, their verbal sparring is indistinguishable from foreplay. But as sizzling nights give way to quiet pillow talk, Noah begins to realize that Jenny’s almost as complicated as he is. To fit into each other’s lives, they’ll need the courage to face their problems together—before the outside world catches up to them. Praise for Good Girl “I couldn’t read this fast enough! Lauren Layne created witty and well-developed characters who pulled at my heartstrings and had me falling in love over and over again! I highly recommend Good Girl, one of my favorites of the year!”—USA Today bestselling author Brooke Cumberland “Good Girl is a delicious bite of Southern seduction with chemistry that sizzles. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer night.”—Rebecca Yarros, author of the Flight & Glory series Lauren Layne’s New York Times bestselling Oxford Novel series can be read in any order: IRRESISTIBLY YOURS I WISH YOU WERE MINE SOMEONE LIKE YOU I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE I THINK I LOVE YOU Don’t miss any of Lauren Layne’s hot reads: The Love Unexpectedly series: BLURRED LINES | GOOD GIRL | LOVE STORY | WALK OF SHAME | AN EX FOR CHRISTMAS The Sex, Love & Stiletto series: AFTER THE KISS | LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH | JUST ONE NIGHT | THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE The Redemption series: ISN’T SHE LOVELY | BROKEN | CRUSHED The I Do, I Don’t series: READY TO RUN | RUNAWAY GROOM Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book I Like You I Love Her written by J.R. Rogue and published by Rogue Books. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Severin It feels like I’ve been in love with Bryan Winthrop my entire life. Before he kissed me in front of the entire school. As he danced with her the night of our senior prom. After his younger brother, Ben, made me smile through my tears. “It’ll never work with him. He will never leave her…” It’s been more than ten years since I let myself fall for the boy whose heart wasn’t mine. And the Prom King’s lips are finally mine to kiss. “When I came back here I wasn’t expecting to see you, and when I did, I felt this tumble…” But he’s still keeping me in the shadows. As his younger brother breaks me open in the day. Ben You shouldn’t covet whom your brother desires. Our pastor father would say he taught me better than that. But I knew over ten years ago my brother didn’t deserve her. And nothing’s changed since she came back into both our lives. “You think what you felt for my brother back then was love, but what I felt can’t be the same?” I’m still the one who makes her laugh— the one who challenges her. And he’s still the one treating her like a dirty little secret. “You really are a watercolor, Severin Thompson. I can read you…” You shouldn’t covet whom your brother desires. This summer, I’ll remind him of that.

Download or read book Crushed A Rouge Contemporary Romance written by Lauren Layne and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crush gone wickedly wrong What you want isn’t always what you need... Growing up in New York, Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots. But that was before he learned about his real father, a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove, Texas. Once in the Lone Star State, Michael meets Kristin Bellamy, who is exquisitely refined and everything Michael always thought he wanted in a woman. The only problem is that Kristin is dating Michael’s new half brother, Devon. Kristin’s mouthy, curvy sister Chloe has always been in love with Devon Patterson. So when Michael offers to help Chloe break up Devon and Kristin, Chloe agrees to a deal that seems too good to be true. Before long, Chloe finally gets her man, only to make a startling discovery: She no longer wants the guy she had to fight for—she wants the one who stood by her side. After all he and Chloe have been through, Michael swears he’s damaged goods. Can Chloe convince him that love is worth the risk?

Download or read book Love in Bloom Series Guide written by Melissa Foster and published by EverAfter Romance. This book was released on 2015-05-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COLOR EDITION This is a guide to the Love in Bloom contemporary romance series by New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster. Available in paperback or digital format, this guide includes a family tree, covers, summaries, character images (heroes and heroines), and pertinent character data, as well as places for readers to take notes for character and family growth, for each of the following books: SNOW SISTERS: BOOK 1: Sisters in Love (Blake, Danica, Chaz, & Kaylie) BOOK 2: Sisters in Bloom (Blake, Danica, Chaz, Kaylie) BOOK 3: Sisters in White (NOT included for this book are: character images, and pertinent character data, because they are listed in books one and two) THE BRADENS (at Weston, CO) BOOK 4: Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max) BOOK 5: Destined for Love (Rex & Jade) BOOK 6: Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley) BOOK 7: Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy) BOOK 8: Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack) BOOK 9: Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree) THE REMINGTONS BOOK 10: Game of Love (Dex & Ellie) BOOK 11: Stroke of Love (Sage & Kate) BOOK 12: Flames of Love (Siena & Cash) BOOK 13: Slope of Love (Rush & Jayla) BOOK 14: Read, Write, Love (Kurt & Leanna) THE BRADENS (at Trusty, CO) BOOK 15: Taken by Love (Luke & Daisy) BOOK 16: Fated for Love (Wes & Callie) BOOK 17: Romancing My Love (Pierce & Rebecca) BOOK 18: Flirting with Love (Ross & Elisabeth) BOOK 19: Dreaming of Love (Emily & Dae) BOOK 20: Crashing into Love (Jake & Fiona) SEASIDE SUMMERS BOOK 21: Seaside Dreams (Bella & Caden) BOOK 22: Seaside Hearts (Jenna & Pete) BOOK 23: Seaside Sunsets (Jamie & Jessica) BOOK 24: Seaside Secrets (Amy & Tony) BOOK 25: Seaside Nights (Sky & Sawyer) This guide also includes the following books in the family tree, as well as covers, main character image (hero or heroine only - per family member in the series), some pertinent character data (varies), as well as places for readers to take notes and add the summary, character information, and family growth, for each of the following books*: THE BRADENS (at Peaceful Harbor, MD) Healed by Love (Nate & Jewel) Surrender My Love (Cole) River of Love (Sam) Crushing on Love (Shannon) Whisper of Love (Tempest) Thrill of Love (Ty) SEASIDE SUMMERS Seaside Whispers (Matt) Seaside Embrace (Hunter) Seaside Lovers (Grayson) THE RYDERS Seized by Love (Blue) Claimed by Love (Duke) Chased by Love (Trish) Swept into Love (Gage) Rescued by Love (Jake) *publication order for the series subject to change without notice

Download or read book Playing at Love written by Lara Ward Cosio and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing At Love is a glam, globetrotting exploration of the complications of friend and love relationships that will leave you rooting for the rogue-ish heroes. Conor Quinn and Gavin McManus are mired deep in the wreckage of a betrayal that has damaged their friendship, ended Gavin's marriage, and threatens to break up their band. Conor's shaken by the mess he's made and no longer trusts his heart. Book smart but love dumb, he decides acting with more calculation in matters of the heart is the key to moving forward. He starts by wooing back his ex, Colette, and quickly ends up engaged-and in over his head. When Conor's old schoolmate, Felicity, unexpectedly returns to his world, he gravitates with increasing frequency toward their renewed friendship. Harmless flirting soon turns into real temptation and suddenly Conor's questioning whether his impetuous reunion with Colette means he's missed his chance with the right woman. Felicity is still stinging from a brutal divorce and wary of her old friend's rock star ways. She wants stability, not the boy who ran off to join the rock circus and never had a proper job or responsibilities. But that doesn't mean she's immune to his charms. At the same time, wounded, passionate singer Gavin has a song-writing epiphany that convinces him he can't stay stuck in the past. And he knows what matters most is his wife, since he refuses to believe their love story is over. As Conor's wedding rapidly approaches and Gavin attempts to reunite with his wife, both men must also find a way to keep their band together as they strive and stumble toward something resembling redemption-with each other and with the women they're meant to be with.Playing At Love is a novel with music, heart, and a splash of romance...

Download or read book Rogue Blood written by T. A. Grey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-11 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA TODAY Bestselling Author T. A. Grey comes the fourth book in the suspenseful romantic series: The Untouchables. In these fast-paced novels, the world famous Blackmoore brothers, vampires and royalty, find love in unusual places amid dangerous foes and painful secrets. Known for little more than her beauty, socialite heiress Julianna Greenwich harbors secrets of her own. Not only is she a champion swordsman, but she's harbored a longing for the sophisticated, charming Blackmoore brother Vasilius for over twenty-four years. When her father informs her that she is to mate with Vasilius in a fortnight, her first thought is not of happiness, but dread. The problem is that Vasilius, while once kind to her as a worldly man might be to a child, has treated her with nothing but disdain since the accident that left him scarred on his face. How can she possibly get this man to love her, when he wants nothing to do with her?Vasilius Blackmoore used to turn the heads of every woman in the room. When the inclination struck, he'd take one (or more) of these women to his bed and leave them thinking about him for years to come. However, all that changed when an old flame scarred his face forever. Now, women can hardly stand the sight of him. And one of those women is stunning beauty, Julianna Greenwich, the woman he's being forced to mate with. Unbeknownst to Julianna, Vasilius once heard just what exactly she thought of his new face. And he'd hated her ever since.But what better way to find retribution than to seduce Julianna and leave her wanting for more? A series of misunderstandings, secrets and one deadly stalker whose madness leads to dead bodies, breaks down the barriers between them. Vasilius begins to think that a family with Julianna might not be so bad, if he can move on from the pain of the past and keep her safe.Read The Untouchables series today!Take Me (Book 1)Tempting Gray (Book 2)Merely Immortal (Book 3)Rogue Blood (Book 4)Check out my USA TODAY Bestselling Bellum Sisters series for paranormal adventure, magic, and high romance. You'll love this page-turning romance series!Get your copy now: Chains of Frost (Book 1)Bonds of Fire (Book 2)Ties That Bind (Book 3)The Fallen King (Book 4)ACCLAIM for T. A. Grey's Novels!"Ms. Grey's world is not only magical, but erotic, enchanted, and deadly. In addition to the fiercely passionate female characters, Grey creates a fresh cast of male counterpoints who are seductive, gritty, rugged, and noble." Vampire and Immortal Books"What a hot sexy read! Jace by T.A. Grey is the first book of her Bodyguards for Hire Series and I have to say I want more! A contemporary romance with some sizzling erotica, lots of witty moments, a dash of danger and a couple you can't help but love, this book has it all." The Reading Cafe"This story will yank you in and hold you hostage until the very last word. It's a page turner that has captivating characters, interesting plot lines and danger around every twist." Reviewing Vixens"Bonds of Fire is ... a wonderful story, moving fast and never stopping for anything." Night Owl Romance"The Bellum Sisters series ... was a revelation! I instantly fell in love with the whole story and particularly with the characters. I found everything I love in a PNR story with the Bellum Sisters series." Proserpine Craving "I love how slow their relationship is to build because of Gavin's insecurities (no insta love), and I love how feisty Alicia is. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Gavin and will definitely pick up the next books." USA TODAY, HEA Blog"This girl knows how to write a flawed alpha male..." Close Encounters of the Night Kind

Download or read book Christmas Secret Baby written by Michelle Love and published by Blessings For All SC. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this bad boy billionaire romance collection. Santa’s list has never been naughtier… If your Christmas wish list includes bad boys, single daddies, older men, second chances, and secret babies, then these hot alpha-hole billionaires are sure to heat things up for you these cold winter nights! Get lost in this sizzling collection that includes SIX full-length bestselling contemporary romance novels in one naughty package. Books included: The Doctor’s Claim (Billionaire Passion Book 1) I don't take too kindly to people pawing at what's mine. From the minute I lay eyes on pretty Chloe Becker, I have a feeling she's meant to be mine. But her secret “package” could change my life forever… Destined Desire (Billionaire Passion Book 2) Cade Lowell is arrogant, domineering, and used to having things his own way. I hate him… So why can’t I stop thinking about him? His gaze consumes me. I know he’ll stop at nothing to claim me. What will happen when he finds out my secret? Loved (Billionaire Passion Book 3) I’m suddenly a single dad to a 10-month old. I’m officially screwed and need help. Help appears in the form of the angel next door, in-demand nanny Shannon Becker. She’s caring and maternal, exactly what I need. But her luscious curves and that look in her eye spell trouble. I’m determined to claim her and make her mine. Wouldn’t be my first time on the naughty list… Investing in Love He’s old enough to be my father. I can feel him claiming me with his gaze. My innocence is showing and it’s making him want me even more. This is totally off-limits and we’re getting in too deep. “You feel so familiar,” he whispers in my ear. When he finds out the truth about me, he’ll know why… The Hero She Needs He’s my superhero. Damon Case has it all - wealth, power, a mysterious past, and the body of a God. He’s a natural protector and he makes me feel safe. He tells me I’m too good for him. I don’t care how checkered his past is. Now suddenly, criminals have come to our small town, and I’m one of their targets. Damon is caught up in the drama and in too deep. He’s the only one who can save us both before it’s too late. The Rogue’s Baby The local mob boss has sent a hitter after me. And she’s the sweetest piece of tail I’ve seen in five years. The moment I lay eyes on her, I get real, real tempted to take the situation in hand. By which I mean, taking her in hand. I’m an expert at seduction—few women can resist me. She’s now carrying my baby inside her. I never thought I’d be a dad or fall in love. But here we are. I want all of it—and she wants out of her contract with the mob. But when her boss finds out, can I protect her from his enforcers? Keywords: Holiday romance, Christmas Romance, Billionaire romance, bad boy, new adult, instalove, age gap romance, alpha male, new adult romance, steamy romance, age gap romance older man younger woman, sweet romance, romantic novels, love, action, adventure, sexually romantic books, hot, alpha hero, contemporary romance, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, sweet romance, love books, love stories.

Download or read book Passionate Love and Popular Cinema written by Erica Todd and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses the romantic drama and the way that passionate love is presented as the central storyline in popular cinema, drawing upon genre studies and sociology. Exploring the passionate love story as a cinematic form, it also contributes, through comparison, to research on the romantic comedy.

Download or read book Code Runner written by Rosie Claverton and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Two of the Amy Lane Mysteries Ex-con Jason Carr has faced down the toughest thugs in Cardiff, but being assistant to a brilliant, eccentric hacker who hasn't been outdoors in ten years has its own challenges. Still, he and Amy Lane can solve cases even the cops can't crack. And when a corpse washes up on a beach, Jason can't resist chasing the clues—or defying Amy by infiltrating the very gangs he once escaped. Amy is distraught when Jason's pursuit gets him framed for murder. He's thrown back in prison where he's vulnerable to people who want him dead. He needs Amy to prove his innocence. Fast. But Amy hasn't been honest with him—her panic attacks aren't getting better. And now, with everything that makes her feel safe ripped away, she must stand alone, using her technological skills to expose a baffling conspiracy and a new kind of online crime. Can she clear Jason's name before danger closes in? 89,000 words

Download or read book Gun Shy written by Eleri Stone and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the cure, Lieutenant Lyle Dalton's job was simple: kill the Reapers. Now, under orders to inject all captured flesh eaters with the serum that restores their humanity, his Rangers at Fort Dougan face entirely new dangers. Someone wanted the Reaper cure badly enough to spill blood for it, and Lyle needs to steal it back if he hopes to hold the border. Jane Fisher escaped Scraper crime boss Gideon Moore with only the clothes on her back. What he took from her can never be replaced, but her new home at Fort Dougan is the first safe one she's known. Or was, until the remaining supply of serum was stolen, flown high into the mountains on Gideon's command. Serving as Lyle's guide through Scraper territory means revisiting her own personal hell, but it's also an opportunity—for closure or revenge, Jane isn't quite sure. Beautiful, proud and haunted, Jane is a temptation Lyle's worked hard to avoid. The mountains are the last place she needs to be. But if Jane can find the courage to face down a man like Gideon for the sake of the fort, no force on earth will keep Lyle from her side. Don't miss Reaper's Touch, available now! 95,000 words

Download or read book Hunting the Spy written by Tyler Flynn and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England, 1792 Revolution rages in France, and war with England is imminent. But Nathan Kennett is fighting his own battle. An undercover spy catcher, he's after an unknown informant who's supplying valuable secrets about the English coastal defenses to the French. When he discovers a dead body in his employer's house, with Sir Peter Ross hunched over it, he has his suspect. Lean, strong and firm, Peter is Nathan's ex-lover—and a member of the aristocracy. He represents everything Nathan hates and has the arrogance to match. Peter broke off their affair with no explanation, but is he capable of murder, and treason besides? Trying to keep one step ahead of his enemies, Nathan has only two days to identify and deliver the informant to his superiors in London. Peter swears his innocence and offers to help find the true culprit, but as riots swell in the streets, Nathan can't be sure he can trust him. Or himself, when they're together. 71,000 words

Download or read book Losing Streak written by Kristine Wyllys and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness doesn't come without a price. Rosemary Young knows the Lane. It's where she grew up, raising a brother barely younger than she was. It's where she served drinks, wearing a gaudy uniform in a low-lit bar to support her mama. It's where she fell for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Brandon Williams might've had a taste for gambling and been headed nowhere fast, but something about him made her almost forget every promise she ever made. These days when Rosie walks the Lane, it's on the orders of the man who owns it. The man who owns her—Joshua King. A bet gone wrong ties her to him, serving as the collateral Brandon didn't have. For Brandon the guilt is a white-hot brand, but Rosie can't bring herself to regret it completely. The safety of those she loves is worth the sacrifice. Now King's called Brandon back to town early and given Rosie one last job to do before they're free. Nothing—not even King—will keep Brandon from Rosie, not after three years of simply existing without her. And before it's all over, everything that had been done in darkness will come to light and nothing in their lives will ever be the same again. 67,000 words

Download or read book Mistress of Lies written by Holly West and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, 1679 Isabel, Lady Wilde, mistress of King Charles II, has made a good living disguised as fortune teller Mistress Ruby, counseling London's elite. But after the murder of one of her customers, business has taken a downturn, and Isabel is on the verge of accepting the king's offer to move into the palace. Isabel's plans are interrupted when a beggar girl named Susanna shows up at her home, claiming to be her niece. Isabel always believed that her older brother, Adam, died alone during the plague. When Susanna reveals that Adam was actually murdered, Isabel is compelled to take up an impossible task: discover the truth about her brother's death, twelve years after it happened. Isabel's investigation leads her through the gamut of London society, from bear-baiting matches and brothels to the realm of wealthy bankers. But as she uncovers her brother's dark secrets, Isabel begins to wonder whether the past is better left buried—especially when uncovering the truth could lead to her own funeral. 79,000 words

Download or read book Elvis Sightings written by Ricardo Sanchez and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm Floyd—no last name needed, thanks—and I'm a P.I. The only other thing you need to know about me is that I'm not an Elvis impersonator. I live my life fast and hard and yes, in sequined jumpsuits, but more importantly I live my life the way Elvis would have wanted me to. Honestly. With integrity. It was a tip that the King was still alive and living under an assumed name that brought me to Kresge, Wyoming. But there's something bigger than Elvis happening out here. I've been beaten bloody by an acrobatic bartender, roped into the search for a missing councilman, fallen for a bearded lady, and threatened by men in black who really don't want me poking my nose into the town's business. Half of my leads look like dead celebrities. The other half are either refugees from a broken-down circus or spear-holding Viking wannabes. I'm in Crazytown, USA, but I can't leave. Not yet. If I don't find the missing councilman soon, Kresge will be turned into a Danish-themed amusement park. I've never been so close to finding Elvis. And I need to know if my new self-appointed sidekick James Morrison is really who he claims to be… 81,000 words